US lawmakers from both parties have nominated three leaders of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protest movement – Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, and Lee Cheuk-yan – as candidates for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan stand out among activists worldwide by their “fervent dedication” in protecting freedoms within their countries, serving as sources of inspiration as they have taken part in one of the largest mass demonstrations ever.

Hong Kong Science Museum is currently showcasing some of the 2024 BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize winners at their G/F Exhibition Hall until November 4th. As well as providing insight into each prize field’s winner’s research journey and accomplishments, these exhibits showcase their journey and success.

BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize was created to recognize outstanding scientists working in Artificial Intelligence/Robotics/Life and Health/New Materials/ Energy/ Advanced Manufacturing/ FinTech for their outstanding scientific discoveries and technological innovations that benefit society and industry. Furthermore, the prize champions the mission of attracting global top science talent by nurturing forward-looking scientists as part of Hong Kong’s quest to become an international technology hub.

The prize field recognizes scientists conducting research in these areas:

At stake is an award of up to HK$2 Million in which each winner receives both a certificate and trophy, though no more than five persons (or teams) from one field of research may receive awards in any one year. All awardees must support the Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of People’s Republic of China as well as uphold high social morality and professional ethics in their research work.

Finalists are selected from among the top 30 submissions by an international jury panel led by M+ director Suhanya Raffel and composed of leading art figures like Maria Balshaw from London’s Tate museums; Gong Yan from Shanghai Power Station of Art; Mami Kataoka of Tokyo Mori Art Museum; Glenn D Lowry from Museum of Modern Art New York and internationally-acclaimed Chinese artist Xu Bing.

Next season will see an increase of five million to the Group 1 prize pool for 88 fixtures at Hong Kong Golf Club. Prize money in Groups 2 and 3 was also increased by five million each – increasing total pool by almost 90% since 2010. The additional prizes will help the Club respond to a decline in higher-class and middle distance runners, increasing prize money from HK$16.5 million in 2015 to an unprecedented $24.9 million amount in 2019. This rise marks an unparalleled 10-year increase. The Club has increased prize money annually in response to changing population structure and to encourage top-class horses to participate. This increase marks the second time Group 1 prize money was increased – it had previously been increased from HK$13.26 million in 2014 up to HK$14 Million now; further prize increases will be announced later in 2016.

Blackjack is a card game in which players compete against a dealer to create hands that equal 21 or come closer than their total. Cards are dealt face up, and players can decide whether to hit (request additional cards) or stand. When dealing with hands that total 16 or less, hitting is allowed and standing must occur upon reaching 17+ hands; additionally, dealers should allow the player the option of splitting their cards if there are two of similar rank.

The game of Texas Holdem can be enjoyed on a semicircular table that can accommodate various numbers of players. Each participant places a bet. Once everyone has placed their bets, a dealer will deal each person two cards face up. Players then have two decisions available to them – hit or stand? Additionally, once their decision has been made they reveal any facedown cards held by themselves before continuing according to predetermined rules.

One of the key rules in blackjack is recognizing when to double down. Doubling down allows a player to increase their bet by asking for one additional card in exchange for giving up the option of drawing a third – something which can greatly increase their odds of success and drastically improve odds of winning their hand. There are different double down strategies; what matters most is knowing when it should happen.

Another key rule in poker is knowing when it’s best to keep holding strong hands and when to hit. To prevent busting and maximize your chance of beating the dealer’s hand, try sticking with hands of 17 or higher before hitting when the dealer shows an ace card – this way you have more of a chance than before of outwitting him or her!

Players holding hands of 21 or higher may opt to purchase insurance from the dealer, which offers insurance in the form of a bet against them that pays out 3:1 should the dealer hold blackjack. Although insurance may offer increased odds against this hand being beat by you and can help decrease dealer edge, taking it may reduce chances of you beating it by an equal number.

Understanding how the game is scored and finding out the optimal strategy in each situation is also critical to being successful at blackjack. A strategy chart can be especially useful here, outlining basic strategy with specific instructions based on hand value and dealer upcard. While these charts won’t make you a master blackjack player, using them will significantly decrease house edge and put you in better position to win big!

Slot machines are gambling devices that accept coins or paper tickets with barcodes as gambling currency. A player activates it by inserting coins or tickets and pulling a handle to spin the reels; when certain combinations line up, payouts may be awarded depending on symbol type and number of paylines; some machines even feature bonus symbols which can trigger extra games or awards.

Gaming can become addictive, and it is essential that you understand when to stop. Overindulgence in gambling could cause financial ruin and impact your family life significantly; not to mention losing sleep which has serious repercussions for both mental and physical wellbeing if it becomes an everyday routine. Without adequate control it could become an addiction lasting years!

One way to address this problem is by setting a monthly gaming budget and scheduling specific playtime. Doing this will prevent you from becoming too addicted, while giving you better choices when to play – playing all day and night could impede productivity at work!

When it’s time to try your luck at an online casino, the first step should be locating one which accepts your chosen payment methods – such as credit cards and PayPal accounts. Many sites also provide deposit bonuses as an added incentive, although be sure to read over their terms and conditions carefully before choosing where you will play.

Mobile phone banking can also be an easy and secure way to deposit money at casinos, making it popular among Indonesian players who don’t possess bank accounts or credit cards. This method makes depositing money an accessible solution that’s ideal for those without bank accounts or credit cards.

Mobile casino deposits using your phone can be safe, but it is still wise to be wary of potential risks. Not all online casinos are licensed and regulated by government bodies, so be wary where you play and ensure the website you’re using is legitimate before transferring any funds.

A slot machine’s theoretical payout percentage is determined when its software is written at the factory. Altering this figure once placed on a gaming floor requires changing its firmware – either stored in EPROM or non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), and done with assistance from Gaming Control Board officials – which may prove costly and time consuming depending on its current condition.