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Exclusive: Business Continuity Planning Under The Microscope
Mohit Sagar
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, the world has very quickly changed into a world we are not familiar with. The way we go about everyday life is changing, how we behave and interact is also changing.
This means the workplace has had no choice also but to adapt, to keep employees safe, the wider community safe yet still try to maintain some form of business continuity whilst relying more heavily on technology to ensure it can.
"Now that many countries have regulations in place for a full lockdown of all non-essential services, it will be interesting to see how this will be enforced and people react to this," said Rohan Wickremesinghe, Head of Technology Risk, Leading Australian Life Insurer.
Roles evolve post COVID-19 outbreak
Before the COVID-19 outbreak in 2019, Rohan Wickremesinghe was the Programme Integration Leader for a Major Australian Life insurer, focused on the migration of technology and associated technology risks.
Post COVID-19 outbreak, he now Leads Technology Risk for the broader group which involves rolling out formal technology risk frameworks and analysing the risk posture across the entire life insurance group.
Since the Coronavirus outbreak, his role has evolved even more to focus on cybersecurity issues, data leakage, remote working and privacy issues that come with that.
Safety of Employees and Community First and Foremost
Even though the coronavirus has had numerous implications for the business world, Rohan has stressed that the safety of employees and community comes first and foremost for all companies within the Australian Financial Services Sector. This has resulted in a majority of major companies requiring their staff to work remotely from home.
Adapting to the fast-changing working environment.
In response to how tech is adapting in the fast-changing environment since the COVID-19 outbreak, his analogy is "that we are driving across the bridge as we are going over it." We will be able to see the impact that has in the coming weeks.
With the many challenges that this presents, it has also brought opportunities for companies to re-evaluate their systems and processes. This includes how they have plans in place for such events as a pandemic, how to deal with a remote workforce and further evaluate the performance and capacity of systems and staff in their business.
Most companies within the Banking and Insurance sector have moved from audio-based meetings and pushed towards visual online platforms, to ensure employees still feel connected to their teams.
"My own team personally adopted a funny hat day where everyone was required to wear a funny hat. This allowed for a level of comradery and added a sense of fun in times where people feel isolated and cut-off from the world."
It has also presented companies and our government with an opportunity to look at technology from bottom-up – core infrastructure through to baseline applications to determine whether capacity and performance requirements are satisfactory even for Black Swan events such as a viral pandemic.
One of the main challenges for him that has arisen from the global crisis is the high percentage of workforce working across remote networks at any given time, putting significant pressure on our networks with unprecedented volumes of traffic.
To counterbalance this, organisations are limiting access to system licenses to critical staff first. Non-essential staff have been asked to work offline and only use dedicated network time in out of hours when traffic is less. The utilisation of third party cloud software has alleviated some of this pain given they provide more scalable infrastructure.
Although we know our service vendors are also feeling similar pressures with government restrictions forcing many critical staff to work out of their homes, a scenario even they are not properly set up for. Examples include Tech Mahindra and TCS who normally operate out of massive business parks are now empty.
A strategy that many companies are currently using to keep business continuing and to keep productivity levels up is to rotate a team A and a team B. Team A is dedicated to working from corporate offices and Team B will work from home. This is a common strategy being rolled out across businesses that do not have the ability to cater for everyone to be working remotely. Rohan has said that it's too early to measure but morale and productivity will be monitored in the coming weeks when further lockdowns come into effect.
"At present, the focus is on the safety of staff and community and how to work in a COVID-19 situation and to mobilise and stabilise systems and staff."
Other areas within the retail banking and insurance sectors to be impacted by the pandemic will be an expected uptake in the number of insurance claims and requirement for more flexible banking products given many employees are no longer in work, and will require financial help from our government as well as private institutions.
From a risk perspective, we expect work to increase when looking into breaches of security cybersecurity and reporting on this. This is to be expected given the high volume of users working remotely. This, in turn, will increase the number of cyber opportunists looking to capitalise on cyber vulnerabilities within organisations. I would expect an increase in ransomware attacks and phishing attacks using COVID-19 as a way to infiltrate businesses.
It is important to consider these types of events especially considering business continuity management and performance planning. These will now register high up on leadership priorities going forward.
Business Challenges and Opportunities as a result of Global Pandemic
Rohan also discussed how businesses may become more vulnerable at this time and that business will have to make investments into technologies in terms of security, bringing the workforce online, and perhaps reconsider their current digital platforms in terms of performance and capacity.
He highlighted how it is also an opportunity for the government to look at their broader infrastructure and their choices in investment when it comes to the Internet and keeping the nation connected.
Rohan said companies will also have to review their access and data policies and service agreements and update how data is disseminated ethically and legally from a risk perspective. They will need to manage data physically and logically and how that can operate outside the corporate domain.
There is a greater risk of cyberattacks and opportunists to capitalise and disrupt during this vulnerable time. They will also have to look at the level of flexibility to cater to new ways of working.
A Chance to Make Time for Future Planning
Rohan added that this is an opportunity for leadership to look to the future and ask how to prepare your business from a social, technology and sustainability perspective on a nationwide level.
Businesses have previously made plans for disaster recovery and this was usually in the form of natural disaster or attack on the nation but not much planning has been put in place for a pandemic where multiple locations could be put out of service very quickly – this risk has never been properly planned for.
From what we have experienced since this pandemic is that viruses have a potentially more severe impact than what was realised. The business world will have to consider these types of events more seriously and in terms of business continuity.
This crisis could also see a change in work culture and the work environment – with remote working becoming a more viable option, if not a necessity.
Leaders and managers will have to adapt to managing their teams in various situations and learn skills on how to manage teams remotely as well as keep morale and productivity up.
HKU to Establish Virtual Asset Technology Consortium
The University of Hong Kong's Department of Computer Science and the FinTech Academy, in partnership with the 150th Anniversary Community Foundation of a Hong Kong-based bank, have joined forces with the Strategic Centre for Research in Privacy-Preserving Technologies & Systems at the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore to establish the Virtual Asset Technology Consortium (VATC).
VATC's aim is to gather experts from various fields such as academia, industry, user groups, and government organisations to share information and provide guidance on technical matters related to virtual assets.
The management board will be headed by the Associate Head of the Department of Computer Science at HKU and the Associate Director of the HKU-SCF FinTech Academy and will include professors from NTU and professionals from supporting units as members.
Creating a platform that elevates the technological advancements in the field of virtual assets
The virtual assets (or digital assets) industry has seen significant growth in recent years. This innovative technology has led to new methods for conducting financial transactions using digital tools. The market has demonstrated a positive response to the belief that virtual assets, both those issued by private entities and the government, will be an integral part of the worldwide monetary and economic system.
The Virtual Asset Technology Consortium has set out the following missions:
Representation – Provide insights and advice on the technical aspects of virtual assets;
Research – Foster R&D collaboration on virtual assets.
Networking – Provide a platform for discussing the latest developments and trends of virtual assets and related FinTech technologies; and,
Education – Organise seminars and other educational activities to enable the industry and the general public to acquire knowledge on technologies related to virtual assets.
Several organisations such as Cyberport Hong Kong, Hong Kong Blockchain Society, as well as banks, have already expressed their support for VATC to The University of Hong Kong. The Virtual Asset Technology Consortium (VATC) will be officially launched in Q2 2023 and welcomes experts and enthusiasts who are committed to promoting the stability and growth of virtual assets to join the consortium.
The growing market for Digital Asset Management (DAM)
Recent research found that the Digital Asset Management (DAM) market is expected to grow from US$4.2 billion in 2022 to US$8.0 billion by 2027, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.6% during the forecast period. This forecast suggests that the demand for DAM solutions is expected to increase rapidly in the coming years.
Several factors are expected to drive the growth of Digital Asset Management (DAM). Some of the key drivers for this growth include:
The increasing need for digitalisation and the ability to quickly and easily collaborate with businesses on corporate assets;
The growing demand for the authenticity and security of digital assets;
The ability to easily upgrade, maintain and categorise digital assets, reducing production costs and improving resource allocation;
The need for organisational transparency across different industries and business functions;
The ability to increase conversion rates and retain customers; and,
The need for brand consistency.
Digital Asset Management (DAM) services include consulting, integration, and implementation, as well as training, support, and maintenance services. These services are necessary at various stages of the process, including pre-sales requirement assessment, and post-sales product deployment and execution.
This allows clients to get the maximum return on investment (RoI) from their DAM solutions. The service providers offer guidance to end-users and assist them in integrating and deploying software that is tailored to their specific requirements.
VR Tech Can Improve Anxiety and Depression in Adults with Disabilities
A study conducted by Western Sydney University (WSU) discovered that adults with disabilities experienced a significant decrease in symptoms of anxiety, and depression and improved sensory processing after using Evenness Virtual Reality (VR) Sensory Space technology.
The study, published in the Nature Scientific Reports Journal, found that using the Evenness VR Sensory Space technology, which includes immersive interactive visual, auditory, and tactile experiences, led to significant improvements for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism and intellectual disability.
The study, which lasted for five months, included 31 adults with different neurodevelopmental disabilities and their caregivers. The goal of the study was to assess the feasibility and potential health benefits of using Evenness VR technology as a therapeutic intervention tool.
According to Dr Caroline Mills, a Co-Lead researcher at Western Sydney University's School of Health Sciences and Translational Health Research Institute, the positive results of using immersive VR technology in the disability sector have the potential to shape new practices for organizations that assist individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
The team's findings have shown that VR technology may offer a promising avenue for the provision of sensory interventions and an effective calming tool, with the most prominent benefit reported by users being a reduction in anxiety.
Professor Danielle Tracey, a co-lead author from Western Sydney University's School of Education and Translational Health Research Institute, believes that the Evenness VR Sensory Space technology could be effectively used as a clinical intervention.
The authors of the study acknowledged the preliminary nature of the research and stated their intention to conduct more comprehensive studies in the future to further understand the benefits of the technology and to ensure that it can be effectively implemented in real-world settings to help those in need. The study was conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Wollongong, in partnership with The Disability Trust and a tech company.
The Managing Director of the tech firm stated that the findings significantly support the evolution of the program. He noted that the team have allowed the company to improve and validate Evenness Sensory Space as they look to increase its positive impact on individuals, centres and communities around Australia.
According to the paper, the small-scale study was the first independent investigation of the Evenness VR Sensory Room. It had four core objectives:
To identify the reported benefits of the Evenness VR Sensory Room and the impact according to the user's age, disability, initial needs or VR participation rate;
To evaluate the feasibility and implementation of the Evenness VR Sensory Room;
To identify improvements to future iterations of the product and process; and,
To understand the reported differences between the Evenness VR Sensory Room and the traditional physical sensory room.
The study adopted a single intervention pre-post mixed method design with 32 adults with disability participating in the Evenness VR Sensory Room.
Recent research has found that the virtual reality (VR) market is projected to expand from US$6.9 billion in 2021 to US$51.5 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.1%. This rapid growth can be attributed, in part, to the lack of regulation in the VR sector.
VR technology is increasingly being utilised as a powerful tool for virtual events, as event planners use it to offer visitors engaging and diverse experiences by hosting events on virtual platforms and presenting them as VR experiences. The rising popularity of virtual events is driving the market growth.
Skin Cancer Detection Algorithms Introduced at TDU
A pop-up clinic utilising AI technology for identifying potential skin cancer has been established at the Tour Down Under event in Victor Harbor, marking it as the first of its kind in the world. The free service, delivered by nurses, uses algorithms in conjunction with doctors' clinical expertise to detect skin cancer, which affects two out of every three Australians during their lifetime.
A collaboration between a national health charity, the University of South Australia, and The Hospital Research Foundation led to the creation of a new nurse-led model for skin cancer detection. Using AI technology, this model is being tested through pop-up clinics in regional South Australia, where skin cancer rates are significantly higher than in urban areas. This initiative aims to improve the rate of skin checks and early detection in these areas.
UniSA's Professor in Cancer Nursing, Marion Eckert, says distance is a big disadvantage when it comes to skin screening services. She noted that skin cancer prevention efforts are lacking in funding and resources, particularly in rural areas, despite melanoma being a prevalent and deadly form of cancer in Australia, with four deaths daily. The situation is particularly dire outside of major cities.
Meanwhile, the CEO of the national health charity stated that the AI technology used in this clinic has been found to be on par with dermatologists, and in some cases, even outperforming them. However, further research and controlled trials are needed to fully confirm the efficacy of the algorithms.
He said that the charity's goal is to halve the number of Australians who die from melanoma and increase the number of skin checks in Australia by 25% by running a targeted AI-supported national skin check program.
The project trains nurses to capture high-quality images of skin lesions, which are then assessed by AI algorithms for signs of cancer. The AI-generated diagnoses are reviewed by local GPs, and patients are referred to dermatologists for further evaluation if necessary. This approach allows for early diagnosis and treatment, especially in areas where access to dermatologists is limited.
Residents living in regional areas will be able to access the service via nurse-led free pop-up clinics at local community events such as the Tour Down Under.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare states that skin cancer results in a yearly cost of AU$ 400 million to the healthcare system. Additionally, 2 out of 3 Australians are likely to develop some form of skin cancer, with over 15,000 individuals (one every 30 minutes) being diagnosed with melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Over 98 per cent of skin cancers can be successfully treated if they're found early, which is why getting checked is so important.
The inaugural AI-powered skin cancer clinic was stationed at Warland Reserve from 19-21 January in collaboration with the Tour Down Under and Victor Harbor Art Show.
The global market for AI in cancer diagnostics was valued at US$93.2 million in 2021, and it is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% between 2022 and 2030.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer diagnostics is expected to drive market growth as it enables early detection of cancer. According to the World Health Organization, cancer was responsible for 10 million deaths in 2020. Many of these deaths could have been prevented with early diagnosis.
The ability of AI to assist in the screening and diagnosis of cancer is expected to increase early detection rates and this is expected to drive the growth of the AI in the cancer diagnostics market.
The Philippines Strengthens Digital Cooperation with Singapore
DICT spokesman and Undersecretary Anna Maye Yu Lamentillo conducted the meeting with Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines Gerard Ho Wei Hong to examine future collaborative efforts and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) implementation between the Philippines and Singapore to enhance digital partnership.
The MoU on Digital Cooperation was agreed upon by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Singapore last year. It was ratified by DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy and Josephine Teo, Singapore's Minister for Communications, and Information.
"We reviewed with Ambassador Ho how to implement this MOU and which areas to focus on. Singapore has a wealth of experience in e-governance and cybersecurity, and they can share their best practices with us," Lamentillo explained.
The MoU covers digital cooperation on digital connectivity, particularly in interoperable systems and methodologies that enable electronic records; cybersecurity, such as organising training courses and technical programmes through the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence to improve and strengthen cybersecurity skills; and digital government/e-governance, including digital government strategy, digital government services, and digital government infrastructure.
It also involves exchanging knowledge, technical experience, best practices on scam calls and short messaging services, and personal data protection. It also aims to foster collaboration in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, big data, analytics, and robots.
"There will also be collaboration and knowledge exchange to boost the digital innovation ecosystem, such as connecting business owners with promising solution providers; exploring cooperation on digital capability and capacity building; and exchanging knowledge and best practices on digital infrastructure," she added.
The Philippines has increased its digital partnership with some countries. For example, before cooperating with Singapore, the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China on electronic commerce (e-commerce).
The two countries agreed to increase trade of high-quality featured products and services; explore business interchange between MSMEs and e-commerce platforms, start-ups, and logistics service providers; and share best practices and innovative experiences in utilising e-commerce.
The agreement will facilitate the exchange of experiences, best practices, critical information, and trade and e-commerce policies. Both countries will prepare measurements to promote consumer and business protection, intellectual property, data security, and privacy rules. It also contributes to the ability of local businesses to compete in the modernising business sector. The Memorandum of Understanding is in keeping with the E-Commerce Philippine 2022 Roadmap agenda, which aims to promote cross-border partnership and market access through trade agreements and engagement programmes with key e-commerce trading partners.
While Singapore has undertaken a similar digitisation initiative with China. Singapore's Minister of Communications and Information (MCI) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced the signing of eight (8) Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and the unveiling of fourteen (14) new joint projects as part of the Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative in November (SCI).
As they build economic recovery and resilience, Singapore and Shenzhen will actively establish a conducive business climate for firms to innovate and conduct cross-border transactions safely and smoothly. As the SCI began its third year of operation, the meeting noted that the number of new cooperative ventures doubled compared to the previous year.
Aside from that, on the 7th UK Singapore Financial Dialogue, dubbed Fintech Bridge, Singapore and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to expanding their financial ties. The FinTech Bridge will capitalise on fintech players' active interest in payments, regulatory technologies, and wealth management. It will also provide structured participation that will aid in developing policy measures, improve evaluations of future challenges such as the development of distributed ledger technologies and data exchange, and facilitate trade and investment flow between different markets.
Additionally, both governments discussed recent innovations in the fintech sector, such as advances in crypto-assets, and agreed on significant areas for future collaboration. They examined their progress in tightening consumer protection legislation and implementing stable coin regulations. Both parties agreed that there is an urgent need to assist in the safe development of a digital assets ecosystem while ensuring that digital asset risks are constantly handled.
RMIT Researchers Light-based Tech for Moon Navigation and Next-Gen Farming
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Leading scientists and experts in light-based technologies argue that super-thin lithium niobate chips are likely to replace silicon chips in the field of advanced manufacturing. They have a wide range of potential applications, including detecting the ripeness of fruit from a distance on Earth and guiding navigation on the Moon.
According to these scientists, the use of lithium niobate as an artificial crystal offers a superior platform for light-based technologies, due to its exceptional performance as well as recent advancements in manufacturing techniques which make it more accessible.
A team of international experts, led by Distinguished Professor Arnan Mitchell from RMIT University and Dr Andy Boes from the University of Adelaide, conducted a review of the capabilities and potential applications of lithium niobate in the journal Science.
The team, which includes scientists from institutions such as Peking University in China and Harvard University in the United States, is collaborating with industry partners to develop navigation systems that will aid rovers in driving on the Moon in the upcoming decade.
As GPS technology cannot be used on the Moon, the team's innovation is focused on developing an alternative navigation system for lunar rovers. As it is not possible to use GPS technology on the Moon, the team's innovation is intended to fill this gap.
According to Mitchell, the lithium-niobate chip can measure movement by detecting small variations in laser light, without the need for external signals. The artificial crystal is being used to develop various innovative applications, and competition to take advantage of its potential is increasing, Mitchel, who is also the Director of the Integrated Photonics and Applications Centre, said.
The lunar navigation device was in the early stages of development, the lithium niobate chip technology was "mature enough to be used in space applications". The team's lithium niobate chip technology is also flexible enough to be rapidly adapted to almost any application that uses light. They are now focusing on navigation. However, the same technology could also be used for linking the internet on the Moon to the internet on Earth.
The team is working with an Australian company that provides navigation services to create optical gyroscopes, where laser light is launched in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions in a coil of fibre. According to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, as the coil is moved, the fibre becomes slightly shorter in one direction than the other.
The team's photonic chips are sensitive enough to detect this small difference and use it to determine the movement of the coil. By keeping track of movements, it's possible to know the location relative to the starting point, this is known as inertial navigation.
This technology can be used to detect the ripeness of fruit by using a drone to measure the absorption of light in the mid-infrared part of the spectrum by gases emitted from ripe fruit. The data collected by the drone can be used to determine when the fruit is ready for harvesting.
The team's microchip technology is much smaller, cheaper and more accurate than current technology and can be used with very small drones that won't damage fruit trees.
Australia has the potential to become a leading producer of integrated photonic chips made from lithium niobate, a material that has a wide range of applications in technology that utilise the entire spectrum of light. This would have a significant impact on multiple industries and could position Australia as a global hub for the manufacturing of these types of chips.
The team has developed the capability to manufacture these integrated photonic chips from lithium niobate in Australia, and there are multiple industries that can benefit from this technology. These photonic chips have the potential to revolutionise industries beyond just optical fibre communications, by providing advanced capabilities in areas such as sensing, imaging, and quantum computing, among others.
Indonesia Addressing Online Drug Trade
The National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) worked with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) to oversee illegal drug sales and investigate illegal drug dealing on the dark web. To support the endeavour, both agencies elaborate on the e-Mindik application 2.0.
Golose hopes that in the future, all investigative administration exercises, from revealing narcotics cases, and money laundering, to uncovering cases in 2022, will be able to use the BNN's e-Mindik application, allowing for the realisation of an Information Technology-based Integrated Criminal Justice System that is incorporated with ministries or other organisations.
"BNN has completed the construction and development of the BNN e-Mindik application version 2.0, which is one of the supporting components of the electronic-based government system (SPBE) authorised in the national strategy programme for eradicating corruption to promote the incorporation of the criminal justice system, which is applied through the expansion of a Judicial System database. Integrated Crime Based on Information Technology (SPPT-TI), "Pol. Petrus Reinhard Golose, Head of BNN Komjen, said in Jakarta.
The collaboration is an attempt to carry out the duties and functions of imposing the country's defence and security sector in digital space, one of which is by using electronic certificates to speed up distribution while preserving the security of information related to cross-institutional narcotics cases.
Meanwhile, BNN and the BSSN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on using electronic certificates to strengthen cyber security resilience. Hinsa Siburian, the head of BSSN, imparted information about the amount of danger of security threats that have risen in tandem with the level of use of information and communication technology.
"It needs an adaptable and sophisticated cyber security effort to defend all layers of the cyber world, including the information assets stored therein, from cyber threats and attacks of both technical and behavioural character," Hinsa explained.
Hinsa also emphasises information about the amount of risk of security hazards that has developed in tandem with the level of use of information and communication technology. As a result, authorities must engage in an adaptive and inventive cyber security effort to defend all layers of cyberspace, including the information assets housed within, from cyber threats and attacks of both technical and social character.
Hinsa stated that social cyber-attacks use manufactured information to target ideas, choices, opinions, emotions, behaviour, opinions, and motivations to modify the way of thinking, belief systems, and human behaviour. The BSSN Cyber Threat Intelligence Team conducts cybersecurity patrols/monitoring on the dark web for unlawful operations, such as data theft, drug purchasing and selling, and sexual offences.
Aside from that, the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) undertook competency testing activities to improve the agency's ability to deal with cyber security threats. The BSSN Human Resources Development Centre (Pusbang SDM) in Depok, West Java, offers three certification programmes (Security Operation Centre, Information Security Auditor Assistant, and Junior Penetration Test).
According to Muhammad Iqro, Director of BSSN Cybersecurity and Password Human Resource Policy, human resource professional certification is highly essential since it is a form of acknowledgement of competence in cybersecurity within the national scope. The competencies become a critical component in understanding parts of information and communication technology, which is essential to anticipating the dynamics of the global and regional strategic environments, which evolve at a rapid and competitive pace.
Ikro noted that one of BSSN's measures towards satisfying cyber and cypher security human resources effectively and efficiently was to construct a certification infrastructure in the cyber and cypher security sector by establishing the BSSN Professional Certification Agency (LSP).
Ikro believes that the BSSN HR who participate in the qualification test activities may mould and create LSP BSSN graduates with the work capabilities required in cybersecurity and receive national and international recognition for their competencies.


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CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa will challenge athletics' new rules on hyperandrogenism as it seeks to keep up double Olympian Caster Semenya's status as the queen of middle distance athletics, Athletics South Africa (ASA) said on Thursday.
The body said it has found the new regulations to be skewed after a week's consultation with the country's sports ministry and Olympic committee.
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) last week confirmed new rules which effectively give Semenya a choice of taking the medication to restrict her testosterone or move to longer distance events.
"As a member federation, we will engage the IAAF as our mother body and if they do not change their minds on this new rule after this engagement, we will proceed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for further assistance on the matter," ASA said in a statement.
But it gave no details on what grounds it would seek to set aside the new rules, which come into effect on Nov. 1 and will likely most effect Semenya.
"ASA once again takes the opportunity to re-affirm our support for all our athletes who may be affected by this new ruling," the statement added.
The rules seek to prevent women with hyperandrogenism, which produces higher than normal levels of testosterone and is deemed by the governing body to give them an unfair advantage, from running distances from 400m to the mile.
They would only be allowed to compete at international level if they took medication to reduce naturally occurring levels of testosterone.
Semenya, a double Olympic and triple world champion over 800m and who completed the 800-1500 double at the Commonwealth Games last month, has always been a controversial figure in the sport as its authorities have sought a solution that respected her rights while also providing a 'level playing field'.
The 27-year-old's powerful physique and deep voice, categorised by the IAAF as athletes with a Difference of Sexual Development, left some rivals complaining they faced an impossible and unfair challenge.
The IAAF had similar regulations in place for four years but they fell foul of a ruling in 2015 following an appeal on behalf of Indian athlete Dutee Chand, who had been banned from competing because of her testosterone levels.
The IAAF Council said earlier this year it had completed a review of available evidence after the CAS ruling had instructed them to do so.
The South African began raising eyebrows when she won the world junior championships in 2008 and the senior world title the following year, with dramatic improvement in her timings.
The IAAF made Semenya take a sexual verification test, which was initially kept secret but revealed by the media in 2009.
Since then virtually all of Semenya's performances have been followed by questions about her sexual and physical status, but she has long stopped answering them.


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How to fix Battlefield 2042 error code 2002G and 13c
By The West News November 13, 2021 Updated: November 13, 2021 2 Mins Read
When attempting to play Battlefield 2042, some players are receiving error codes 600p:2002G and 13c. Unfortunately, this issue prevents the game from functioning properly, which means that these users will be unable to join a match and participate in the game. Fixing the BF2042 problem codes 2002G and 13c is more difficult than it appears, however, we have a few suggestions below.
Patience is the greatest cure for Battlefield 2042 problem codes 2002g and 13c. The majority of the game's current troubles are due to server issues, and there is nothing that can be done on the client-side to fix them. This error may appear in the game is unable to connect to the servers or if it is unable to download the player's profile information. This problem prohibits the game from being played in either situation.
If players believe the issue generating these error codes in Battlefield 2042 is on their end, they can do the following to resolve it:
RESET THE NETWORK AS WELL AS THE DEVICES
The first and most straightforward remedy to an issue like this is to reset all Battlefield 2042 devices. This includes the console or PC that the user is attempting to play the game on, as well as the network and modem that is being used to connect to the internet. This is sometimes all that is required to put things right.
MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PORTS ARE OPEN TO PLAY THE GAME
Although the UPnP mechanism on routers usually ensures that ports are opened and closed as needed, things don't always go as planned. If you're experiencing trouble connecting, make sure your router is set to UPnP. If the device cannot be turned on, or if connection problems persist, forwarding the ports listed below may help to resolve the 2002G error in BF2042:
TCP: 5222, 9988, 17502, 20000-20100, 22990, 42127
UDP: 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300
UDP: 3074, 3478-3479, 3659, 14000-14016
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Home » OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations for Fiscal Year 2021
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations for Fiscal Year 2021
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KEYWORDS fall protection / ladders / OSHA / OSHA violations / respirators / safety / Top 10
ITASCA, Ill. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2021.
National Safety Committee (NSC) Safety+Health Associate Editor Kevin Druley introduced Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs, who presented the list virtually during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual gathering of safety professionals.
Fall Protection (1926.501) remains at the top of the list for the 11th year in a row, followed by Respiratory Protection (1910.134) and Ladders (1926.1053). Hazard Communication, which spent the last several years at number two, moved to the fifth spot on this year's list.
"Throughout the pandemic workplace safety has become more important than ever," said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. "Although incredible advancements are made in safety each year, the OSHA Top 10 list reminds us that we must continue to pinpoint areas where we can improve so we can better prioritize workplace safety in the future world of work."
The Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for FY 2021 are:
Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 5,295 violations
Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,527
Ladders (1926.1053): 2,026
Scaffolding (1926.451): 1,948
Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 1,947
Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): 1,698
Fall Protection – Training Requirements (1926.503): 1,666
Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment – Eye and Face Protection (1926.102): 1,452
Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178): 1,420
Machine Guarding (1910.212): 1,113
Fall Protection Leads OSHA Top 10 Most Cited Violations of 2019
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Nominal Damages
Minimal money damages awarded to an individual in an action where the person has not suffered any substantial injury or loss for which he or she must be compensated.
This kind of damages reflects a legal recognition that a plaintiff's rights have been violated through a defendant's breach of duty or wrongful conduct. The amount awarded is ordinarily a trifling sum, such as a dollar, which varies according to the circumstances of each case. In certain jurisdictions, the amount of the award might include the costs of the lawsuit.
In general, nominal damages may be recovered by a plaintiff who is successful in establishing that he or she has suffered a loss or injury as a result of the defendant's wrongful conduct but is unable to adequately set forth proof of the nature and extent of the injury.
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954)
LIFE WITHOUT FATHER-IN-LAW
Henry Gross is serving 125 days in the county prison for driving while drunk.
Wed 28 Jan 1953 - The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954)
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Every 90s child remembers singing along to the famous words "If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends." If you don't remember that, welcome back to Earth. Prim and proper Posh Spice of the 90s toured the globe with her girl gang making the world much spicier, but who knew that she would transform into the fashion icon we all know her as today: Victoria Beckham.
Victoria Beckham was known for her bold looks as well as being the best dressed of the Spice Girls. Her natural talent with style made her transition from music to the lavish world of fashion rather seamless. With being a mega pop star, and starting off her fashion career as a model for big names such as Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, Beckham pretty much had it made. With designs constantly swirling in her head, her debut collection was released in 2008. Her looks featured body hugging, skin tight pieces that took some people's breath away… literally.
It has been ten years since her debut collection launched, so where has Beckham gone today?
Beckham has been unstoppable in the fashion industry ever since her first collection. For this year's first New York Fashion Week, Beckham debuted her Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear collection and it was quite a departure from the Beckham designs we all know and love. Although Beckham has been subtly transforming her brand for some time now, it has never been anything as dramatic as this collection.
As models made their way down the catwalk they were all adorned in fabulous but loose fitting and baggy garments. Though Beckham did keep some elements of her typical designs by using belts and waist cinchers, close to all of the garments flowed and draped onto each model. She did still continue to use the classic neutral colors and perfect tailoring techniques that we all know of her designs.
Although Beckham has shifted into a new direction, her looks still embody who she is today and are still a necessity for every classic woman's closet.
My days consists of thinking of all things fashion, studying endlessly and living the retail dream. Everything I say is a Beyoncé lyric.


Mutations in PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) and its downstream E3 ligase Parkin have been linked to recessive familial Parkinson's disease. The PINK1-Parkin pathway has been shown to regulate mitophagy, anti-apoptosis, mitochondrial dynamics, and mitochondrial mobility.
In my thesis, I identified that PINK1 triggers the activity of Parkin by phosphorylating Parkin at Ser65. Ubiquitin is also phosphorylated by PINK1 at Ser65. The phosphorylated Parkin is activated in an autocatalytic mechanism. Besides Parkin's role in mitophagy and antiapoptotic pathways, I showed that Parkin could also induce apoptosis by promoting degradation of Mcl-1. The PINK1/Parkin pathway can mediate different cell fate decisions depending on different chemical treatments. I have also successfully developed a chemical genetic tool to probe the activity of PINK1 in mitochondrial functions. Using this tool we revealed that Parkin can be autoactivated in an irreversible manner. We also reported that PINK1 is sensitive to metabolic changes, translation inhibition, and ATP level. Using high-throughput screening techniques, I identified that celastrol, a traditional Chinese medicine, is an inhibitor of the PINK1-Parkin pathway. Celastrol blocks accumulation of the full length PINK1 in the outer mitochondrial membrane upon mitochondrial membrane potential damage and interferes with the interaction between PINK1 and TOM20. Altogether, this thesis work increased our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying PINK1-Parkin pathway regulation.


The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) offers unique opportunities for college students to work in a hands-on environment with the fastest growing sport in America and to gain what could never be taught in a classroom: real world experience.
The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) is now entering its fifteenth year. This 10-week, paid summer internship program is designed to expose diverse college and university students to the many career opportunities within the motorsports industry. In addition to NASCAR, this program involves several NASCAR sponsors and licensees, NASCAR teams and tracks, and other motorsports-related companies. Many NDIP participants have later on secured permanent positions through the experience and connections gained during the internship program.


The University of Padua, founded in 1222, is one of the most important symbols of culture in Italy... There are lots of places to discover inside!
Among the most fascinating, there is undoubtedly the Anatomical Theatre, located in Palazzo del Bo.
It was the anatomist and surgeon Girolamo Fabrici d'Acquapendente who conceived it 1594. Completed in 1595, the building is the first example in the world of a permanent anatomical theatre, created for teaching anatomy through the dissection of corpses. Designed according to the stylistic canons of the Renaissance, the theatre has not been altered over time, therefore you can still admire the original sixteenth century structure!
Contrary to popular belief, the practice of dissection of corpses was not prohibited by the ecclesiastical authorities, so much so that, at the entrance of the anatomical theatre, you can still see the Latin inscription 'Hic est locus ubi mors gaudet succurrere vitam', ie 'this is the place where death delights to help the living'.
The bodies which were to be used for autopsies were delivered to the University by the judicial authorities: though not exclusively, they were often the corpses of executed people. In order for lessons to be held regularly, so-called 'stewards' who had the task of procuring the necessary corpses were appointed. Once executions started to become rare, the Anatomical Theatre ceased to operate.
You can visit the Anatomical Theatre by taking a guided tour of Palazzo del Bo, the historic home of the University of Padua, or by booking our Padua private tour with access to the Anatomical Theater!


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Exploring stories one book at a time
September 5, 2012 September 4, 2012 / beckireads
Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. The books' blurb has been taken from Goodreads.com All publish dates are according to Amazon.co.uk Also, sorry if you read my TTT post as 3 of the 4 books made it onto that list. If you want to see what books I'm looking forward to this Autumn you can check out the post here.
This week I am "Waiting On"…
Wolf Pact (Wolf Pact #1) (YA)
by Melissa de la Cruz
Publication: 6th September 2012
From the bestselling author of Blue Bloods, comes a series that will reinvent the myth of the werewolf in the same way that Blue Bloods did with vampires—with style and NYC flair!
Lawson and his brothers escaped from the underworld and now lead desperate, dangerous lives. They're pursued by the Hounds of Hell from one town to the next, never calling any place home. But when the hounds finally catch up with them and capture the girl Lawson loves, the hunters become the hunted. Lawson will stop at nothing to track down the hounds, even if the chances of saving Tala are slim…
The only hope he has lies in Bliss Llewellyn. Bliss, too, has lost someone to the beasts and will do anything to get them back—even if it means joining forces with the insolent, dangerously good-looking boy with a wolf's soul.
Belles (Belles #1) (YA)
by Jen Calonita
Fifteen-year-old Isabelle Scott loves her life by the boardwalk on the supposed wrong side of the tracks in North Carolina. But when tragedy strikes, a social worker sends her to live with a long-lost uncle and his preppy privileged family. Isabelle is taken away from everything she's ever known, and, unfortunately, inserting her into the glamorous lifestyle of Emerald Cove doesn't go so well. Her cousin Mirabelle Monroe isn't thrilled to share her life with an outsider, and, in addition to dealing with all the rumors and backstabbing that lurk beneath their classmates' Southern charm, a secret is unfolding that will change both girls' lives forever.
Personal Effects (YA)
by E. M. Kokie
Publication: 11th September 2012
After his older brother dies in Iraq, Matt makes a discovery that rocks his beliefs about strength, bravery, and honor in this page-turning debut.
Ever since his brother, T.J., was killed in Iraq, Matt feels like he's been sleepwalking through life — failing classes, getting into fights, and avoiding his dad's lectures about following in his brother's footsteps. T.J.'s gone, but Matt can't shake the feeling that if only he could get his hands on his brother's stuff from Iraq, he'd be able to make sense of his death. But as Matt searches for answers about T.J.'s death, he faces a shocking revelation about T.J.'s life that suggests he may not have known T.J. as well as he thought. What he learns challenges him to stand up to his father, honor his brother's memory, and take charge of his own life. With compassion, humor, and a compelling narrative voice, E. M. Kokie explores grief, social mores, and self-discovery in a provocative first novel.
Vessel (YA)
In a desert world of sandstorms and sand-wolves, a teen girl must defy the gods to save her tribe in this mystical, atmospheric tale from the author of Drink, Slay, Love.
Liyana has trained her entire life to be the vessel of a goddess. The goddess will inhabit Liyana's body and use magic to bring rain to the desert. But Liyana's goddess never comes. Abandoned by her angry tribe, Liyana expects to die in the desert. Until a boy walks out of the dust in search of her.
Korbyn is a god inside his vessel, and a trickster god at that. He tells Liyana that five other gods are missing, and they set off across the desert in search of the other vessels. For the desert tribes cannot survive without the magic of their gods. But the journey is dangerous, even with a god's help. And not everyone is willing to believe the trickster god's tale.
The closer she grows to Korbyn, the less Liyana wants to disappear to make way for her goddess. But she has no choice: She must die for her tribe to live. Unless a trickster god can help her to trick fate—or a human girl can muster some magic of her own.
I love all four covers, though my favourite has to be Vessel.
So those are the books that I am "waiting on" this week. What book(s) are you waiting on this week? Leave a comment and let me know.
Before I go, I would just like to add that at the moment I'm giving away a copy of Die for Me by Amy Plum and some swag. The giveaway is open internationally. For more details and a chance to enter click the image below.
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Livvy @Nerdy Book Reviews
Wolf Pack looks great! And it has such a beautiful cover. I haven't read a really mind-blowing werewolf story, so I'm hoping this one will be a good one!
Vessel sounds interesting too. I haven't seen it before. 🙂
Great picks.
thebookishoutsider
Great choices, love the cover for Vessel!
Here's my WoW pick!
Vyki
Great picks! The covers are really great, especially Vessel. Great picks and thanks for visiting!
tinalinatime
Belles sounds like a great read, I always forget about it though until I see it on other people's blogs! I don't know why! Thanks for reminding me to add it to my TBR list 🙂
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BLPOP is a blocking list pop primitive. It is the blocking version of LPOP because it blocks the connection when there are no elements to pop from any of the given lists. An element is popped from the head of the first list that is non-empty, with the given keys being checked in the order that they are given.
When BLPOP is called, if at least one of the specified keys contains a non-empty list, an element is popped from the head of the list and returned to the caller together with the key it was popped from.
BLPOP guarantees to return an element from the list stored at list2 (since it is the first non empty list when checking list1, list2 and list3 in that order).
If none of the specified keys exist, BLPOP blocks the connection until another client performs an LPUSH or RPUSH operation against one of the keys.
When BLPOP causes a client to block and a non-zero timeout is specified, the client will unblock returning a nil multi-bulk value when the specified timeout has expired without a push operation against at least one of the specified keys.
*What key is served first? What client? What element? Priority ordering details.
If the client tries to blocks for multiple keys, but at least one key contains elements, the returned key / element pair is the first key from left to right that has one or more elements. In this case the client is not blocked. So for instance BLPOP key1 key2 key3 key4 0, assuming that both key2 and key4 are non-empty, will always return an element from key2.
If multiple clients are blocked for the same key, the first client to be served is the one that was waiting for more time (the first that blocked for the key). Once a client is unblocked it does not retain any priority, when it blocks again with the next call to BLPOP it will be served accordingly to the number of clients already blocked for the same key, that will all be served before it (from the first to the last that blocked).
When a client is blocking for multiple keys at the same time, and elements are available at the same time in multiple keys (because of a transaction or a Lua script added elements to multiple lists), the client will be unblocked using the first key that received a push operation (assuming it has enough elements to serve our client, as there may be other clients as well waiting for this key). Basically after the execution of every command Redis will run a list of all the keys that received data AND that have at least a client blocked. The list is ordered by new element arrival time, from the first key that received data to the last. For every key processed, Redis will serve all the clients waiting for that key in a FIFO fashion, as long as there are elements in this key. When the key is empty or there are no longer clients waiting for this key, the next key that received new data in the previous command / transaction / script is processed, and so forth.
*Behavior of BLPOP when multiple elements are pushed inside a list.
Variadic push operations such as LPUSH mylist a b c.
After an EXEC of a MULTI block with multiple push operations against the same list.
Executing a Lua Script with Redis 2.6 or newer.
When multiple elements are pushed inside a list where there are clients blocking, the behavior is different for Redis 2.4 and Redis 2.6 or newer.
For Redis 2.6 what happens is that the command performing multiple pushes is executed, and only after the execution of the command the blocked clients are served. Consider this sequence of commands.
If the above condition happens using a Redis 2.6 server or greater, Client A will be served with the c element, because after the LPUSH command the list contains c,b,a, so taking an element from the left means to return c.
Instead Redis 2.4 works in a different way: clients are served in the context of the push operation, so as long as LPUSH foo a b c starts pushing the first element to the list, it will be delivered to the Client A, that will receive a (the first element pushed).
The behavior of Redis 2.4 creates a lot of problems when replicating or persisting data into the AOF file, so the much more generic and semantically simpler behavior was introduced into Redis 2.6 to prevent problems.
Note that for the same reason a Lua script or a MULTI/EXEC block may push elements into a list and afterward delete the list. In this case the blocked clients will not be served at all and will continue to be blocked as long as no data is present on the list after the execution of a single command, transaction, or script.
BLPOP can be used with pipelining (sending multiple commands and reading the replies in batch), however this setup makes sense almost solely when it is the last command of the pipeline.
Using BLPOP inside a MULTI / EXEC block does not make a lot of sense as it would require blocking the entire server in order to execute the block atomically, which in turn does not allow other clients to perform a push operation. For this reason the behavior of BLPOP inside MULTI / EXEC when the list is empty is to return a nil multi-bulk reply, which is the same thing that happens when the timeout is reached.
When BLPOP returns an element to the client, it also removes the element from the list. This means that the element only exists in the context of the client: if the client crashes while processing the returned element, it is lost forever.
This can be a problem with some application where we want a more reliable messaging system. When this is the case, please check the BRPOPLPUSH command, that is a variant of BLPOP that adds the returned element to a target list before returning it to the client.
Using blocking list operations it is possible to mount different blocking primitives. For instance for some application you may need to block waiting for elements into a Redis Set, so that as far as a new element is added to the Set, it is possible to retrieve it without resort to polling. This would require a blocking version of SPOP that is not available, but using blocking list operations we can easily accomplish this task.


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