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  4 February 2004

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Every time SKYLINE touch on politics we draw abusive feedback from our readership.

However, the link below was sent to us during the week, and it certainly caught our attention.... A rather revealing 2 minute documentary on the life and times of Saddam Hussein

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New Bulletin Board Postings & Responses

1. "The End of Niue ?"
2. The Wry Side
3. Blockbuster evicted by Hong Kong's property gatekeeper
4. Creative Thinking
5. Render unto Caesar

Photos of the Week SCMP

News Headlines

Swire presses on with 54-floor project
Raymond Wang and Eli Lau, The Standard 4 February 2004
Swire Properties is pressing ahead with plans to build a 54-storey residential tower in Mid-Levels despite objections from the Town Planning Board and neighbouring residents.

Construction of Big Buddha cable car project starts
CARRIE CHAN, SCMP 3 February 2004
Work has begun on the MTRC's $950 million cable car line from Tung Chung to the Big Buddha at Ngong Ping in the hills of Lantau.

Speech by Chairman of the Hong Kong Housing Authority
Hong Kong Government, 2 February 2004
Following is a speech by the Chairman of the Hong Kong Housing Authority, Mr Michael Suen at the International Housing Conference 2004 for "Housing in the 21st Century: Challenges and Commitments" today (February 2).

SCMP Photo
SCMP 31 January 2004

Approved Tai Tam and Shek O Outline Zoning Plan amended
Hong Kong Government, 30 January 2004
The Town Planning Board today (January 30) announced amendments to the approved Tai Tam and Shek O Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

Upcoming Events

6 February 2004
Introduction to Air Flow Modelling (Introductory Seminar)
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09:00 - 13:00
Venue
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Auditorium, G/F, Jockey Club Environmental Bldg, 77 Tat Chee Ave, Kln.
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Fee: $100, Please contact Ms Chan at 2784 3922 for enquiry.

 
17 February 2004
IEMA Advanced EMS Auditor Course (Training Course)
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Time
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09:00 - 17:30
Venue
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Auditorium, G/F, Jockey Club Environmental Bldg, 77 Tat Chee Ave, Kln.
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Fee: $HK$7,600 ($7,000 for BEC member or early enrolment (3 weeks before course commences)).Please contact Ms Chan at 2784 3922 for enquiry.

 
18 February 2004
"Lessons Learned from the Past" - a lighthearted personal view of successes and failures of selected Hong Kong projects
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6:30pm, with the presentation to commence at 7:00pm
Venue
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Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
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