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Interesting little fact…
AT 5 MINUTES AND 6 SECONDS AFTER 4 A.M., ON THE 7TH OF AUGUST, THIS YEAR, THE TIME AND DATE WILL BE:
04:05:06 07-08-09
THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL THE YEAR 3009!!!
(I had a deep feeling that you really needed to know this)
Of course the reality is that we only have to wait until next year to experience an occurrence of
05:06:07 08-09-10
So when we play with numbers (as with stats) it can really be made out to be a bigger deal than it perhaps really is. |
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News Headlines
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| Hong Kong Government, 11 June 2009 |
The total gross value of construction works performed by main contractors decreased by 0.5% in nominal terms from a year earlier to $24.0 billion in the first quarter of 2009, according to the provisional results of the Quarterly Survey of Construction Output released today (June 11) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD).
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| Grace Tsoi, The Standard 11 June 2009 |
More than 1,500 old buildings have been earmarked for a facelift which will create 20,000 jobs, Secretary for Development Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said yesterday.
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| Hong Kong Government, 5 June 2009 |
The Government published a notice in the Gazette today (June 5) on the construction of a turnaround at the junction of Salisbury Road with Canton Road, aiming to facilitate the conversion of the existing public transport interchange outside Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier into an open piazza.
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| Anita Lam, SCMP 5 June 2009 |
The estimated cost of the West Island Line - which rose 73 per cent from its original HK$8.9 billion budget to HK$15.4 billion - may end up lower than expected, the MTR Corporation's chairman said yesterday.
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| Olga Wong, SCMP 4 June 2009 |
Chek Lap Kok airport island will lose its last piece of natural coast if the latest plan for a road to the bridge linking Hong Kong with Macau and Zhuhai goes ahead.
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| Hong Kong Government, 30 May 2009 |
The Town Planning Board today (May 29) announced amendments to the draft Ma On Shan Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).
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| Hong Kong Government, 30 May 2009 |
The Town Planning Board today (May 29) announced amendments to the approved South West Kowloon Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).
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| Hong Kong Government, 30 May 2009 |
The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (May 29) invited tenders for the construction of cycle tracks from Sheung Shui to Ma On Shan.
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| Hong Kong Government, 30 May 2009 |
The Highways Department today (May 29) invited tenders for noise barriers on Fanling Highway between Po Shek Wu Road and MTR Fanling Station. |
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| Hong Kong Government, 30 May 2009 |
The Highways Department today (May 29) invited interested tenderers for the design and build of traffic improvements to Tuen Mun Road Town Centre Section (TMRTCS) to apply for prequalification. |
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| Joyce Ng, SCMP 30 May 2009 |
Residents of To Kwa Wan welcome the district's latest Urban Renewal Authority scheme but operators of vehicle repair and parts shops are worried about the impact on their businesses. |
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Event Calendar |
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19 June 2009
The outlook for construction & development in Hong Kong & The region following the economic crisis - WHAT NEXT?
Organizer : CANNONWAY CONSULTANTS LTD & PROJECT CHAMBERS
Time : 2:00pm to 6:00pm - Registration will begin at 1.30pm
Venue : Regus Conference Centre, 35/F Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Details : This conference will explore the changes to Construction and Development in Hong Kong and the Region as a result of both the economic crisis and other changes now underway. We are going through a period of change in many aspects of our industry which all practitioners should be aware of.
Registration Fee: HK$950 with Group purchase discount.
For more information please call +852 2529 1117 or email cannon@cannonway.com
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22-25 June 2009
Certified Carbon Auditor Professional
Organizer : Association of Energy Engineers (USA)
Time : 9:00am-5:30pm
Venue : Chamber 3, Innocentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Details : For more information, please call 852-2566 3397 or send us an email at leonardchow@ispl.com.hk
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23 June 2009
BEC Breakfast Briefing: The Power of Procurement in Driving Sustainability
Organizer : Business Environment Council
Time : 8:30-10:30am
Venue : BEC Auditorium, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong
Details : Registration Fee $150/person, 20% - BEC members/ sponsors/ partners, additional 5% - early birds 21 days prior to the event, additional 5% - Group of 2 or more. For more information, please call 852-2784 3943 or send us an email at rachel@bec.org.hk
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30 June 2009
Sustainability Reporting Workshop for Beginners
Organizer : Business Environment Council
Time : 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Venue : G/F, BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon (Kowloon Tong MTR Station Exit C1)
Details : Registration Fee $600/person, 20% - BEC members/ sponsors/ partners, additional 5% - early birds 21 days prior to the event, additional 5% - Group of 2 or more. For more information, please call 852-2784 3943 or send us an email at rachel@bec.org.hk
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