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Oktoberfest is cancelled :( sorry guys

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Nov 1, 2022
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Good morning.

I hate to put bad news as the first thing - but unfortunately due to adverse weather conditions, Oktoberfest 2022 has been cancelled. The organisers told us that as the site is prone to storm damage, all temporary structures (the entire festival) had to be taken down. Even if the typhoon leaves, putting it back up would take the rest of the week.

Sorry to all those who signed up for High Tide through our Oktoberfest promotion; it’s not much but we might be able to offer discounts elsewhere or at least a comp subscription - we’ll be reaching out on Instagram!

— Cyril


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Extra security for sensitive books at HKU

HKU has started a registration program for all those wishing to read ā€˜sensitive books’ at the Special Collection area of the university library.

HKU Library special collections
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The Special Collection, which is located in a separate room within the library houses fragile documents, out of print research material and, most recently, political books otherwise taken off the shelves.

The collection was closed from Feb to April for aircon replacement. In May, the university announced a new booking system to access the collection, according to an HKFP investigation.

Prior to that, there was no need to register your intent whether reading in the collection, or taking out texts.

The new system also requires researchers to register if they want to make copies of books, including with your phone.

  • But is it really political?

Some academics have spoken out on Twitter about the apparent political undertones of the new move. HKU Historian and Gender Studies professor Elizabeth LaCouture said that the move was due to a new head of the special collection trying to update HKU’s policies in line with other major research institutions.

She also points out in her thread (below) that most the collection doesn’t just include political material, but some seriously fragile stuff that prior registration will hopefully help protect. Most universities with such collections have similar rules, she noted.

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Special Collections has a new head who is trying to bring HKU in line with best archival practices. The new policies only allow researchers in the special collections area, require registration. provide lockers for bags, no pens, etc. His goal was never to limit access.
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COVID in Hong Kong

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The Govt announces that about 360,000 doses of the #Sinovac vaccine have been delivered to Hong Kong from Beijing #COVID19
news.gov.hk360k Sinovac jabs arriveThe Government announces that about 360,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine have been delivered to Hong Kong from Beijing.
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COVID-19 in Hong Kong

  • New cases: 4320 (446 imported)

  • Total cases: 1,918,708

  • New deaths: 12

  • Total deaths: 10,397

  • Compulsory Testing locations: 50

Paul Chan’s coming home

Financial Secretary Paul Chan is hopping on a plane back to HK for the start of the Global Bankers Summit today despite only catching COVID 4 days ago. He was required to submit a negative RAT test before flying and will be undertaking a PCR test once he lands.

If he’s found positive on arrival, he will have to isolate at home for 7 days.

Other bankers quit for COVID

Meanwhile, some big name guests were also found positive with COVID and have cancelled their trips to HK. These include Blackstone President Jonathan Gray who will be replaced by CFO Michael Chae. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser has also caught COVID and cancelled her plans.

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Siobhan smashes more medals

Two-time Olympian Siobhan Haughey has once again outdone herself, scoring two gold medals in 100m and 200m womens at the Fina World Cup Toronto meet yesterday. She also scored a bronze in the 400m.

Patrick Lam being taken into custody in December.

During her 200m, Siobhan beat out 7x gold Olympian, American Katie Ledecky. Speaking on her birthday (yes it was her birthday, happy birthday!), Siobhan said ā€œI'm happy with my last race at 24 years old, but I don't have time or plans to celebrate because we are leaving for Indianapolis for the next legā€.

In other HK swimming news, 16yo Adam Mak Sai-ting, has beaten the Men’s 200m record.


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