Day: November 4, 2024

Hong Kong has always been an active hub of culture and creativity, reflecting global change through various artistic forms. The prize provides recognition, support and encouragement for arts practitioners; increased international visibility through top-tier media coverage; and access to an expansive network of collaborators.

The prize was founded in 1996 by friends and students of the late Professor Wang Gungwu, a renowned historian. It is a biennial award with a cash prize of HK$10,000. In addition to the monetary prize, a commemorative plaque is presented to each winner. The prize is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students who conduct research into different aspects of Hong Kong history, its relationships with China and Asia, or new theories and concepts in studying Hong Kong society and history.

Winners are chosen by a panel of experts, free from sponsorship and personal interests. Past winners have included journalists who expose human rights abuses, activists fighting for democracy in their home countries, and community service workers empowering marginalized communities. The prize is an independent merit-based award that acknowledges scientific research with societal benefits.

In the art category, nine finalists from Hong Kong made it to the shortlist this year. Of them, two-thirds were women, a record high in the history of the award. The overall winner will be announced at a ceremony next week. The proceeds from the auction will go towards boosting SAF’s Make It Better program, which has been running since 2013.

The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize is open to all fields of research related to Hong Kong’s development and future. The winners will be selected based on the relevance of their topic, systematic use of collected materials, objectivity in analysis, and citations. Only five people (or teams) can be awarded in each field reward per year.

The winnings from the HK Prize are a great way for students to gain exposure and increase their chances of being published, or even earning a spot in prestigious universities abroad. However, it is important to read the rules and regulations carefully before submitting your work. This will help you avoid any mistakes that could lead to legal trouble in the future. Moreover, it’s important to choose an appropriate website for submitting your work. There are many scam sites out there that can cost you money. In order to avoid these problems, be sure to read the rules and regulations before entering the HK Prize. You can also contact the organisers of the competition for more information. They can give you tips and advice about the best ways to enter this competition. Good luck!

Blackjack is a casino card game in which players compete against the dealer. The player with the highest total wins. If the player and the dealer have the same total, it is a tie, and the player gets his bet back. If a player has a blackjack, he is paid one and a half times his original bet. The game of blackjack is played on a semicircular table that can accommodate up to seven players. Players must place their bets before the cards are dealt.

Blackjack rules are fairly straightforward, although some players may have difficulty understanding them at first. The game is a mix of luck and skill. Some players learn the game by watching others play and picking up tips from experienced dealers. Others spend time practicing at low-stakes tables before moving on to higher stakes games. A good way to increase your blackjack knowledge is to read a book on the subject. There are many different books on blackjack strategy available in stores and online.

The blackjack rule that is most important for beginners to understand is the fact that a player can only lose his or her original bet if they bust. This is why the game is so popular – it is very simple to play, but not as easy to win as other casino games.

In 1956, a group of U.S. Army mathematicians who would later be known as the Baldwin group published an article in The Journal of the American Statistical Association that described for the first time a mathematically correct strategy for blackjack. The Baldwin group’s approach, which is now known as basic strategy, greatly reduces the house edge and allows a player to beat the dealer.

If a player has an ace and a picture card (or a ten) as his or her opening two cards, this is called a “blackjack,” and it pays at 3 to 2 (or one and a half times the original bet). The dealer also collects any insurance bets that were made. The dealer can also get a blackjack, but this is rare.

Once the player has placed his or her bet, the dealer will check the hole card to see if there is a ten underneath. If there is, the dealer has a blackjack and everyone else loses. If the dealer doesn’t have a blackjack, she will pay out any insurance bets at 1 to 1.

The profitability of blackjack depends on a number of factors, including how many decks are used, the rules of the game, and the level of skill of the player. Using basic strategy and card counting is a good way to improve your odds of winning, but it is not guaranteed to make you rich. It is also important to know that the rules of blackjack vary by casino and country. Some casinos will allow you to count cards, while others will ask you to leave if they notice that you are sizing up your bets and shuffle more often than other players.