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The spin-off of Cheung Kong Infrastructure.
No full textby Chan Ping Cheung, Fung Hon Cheung.Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 64-66).ABSTRACT --- p.iiTABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iiiPREFACE --- p.vChapterChapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1Our Approach --- p.2Chapter II. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.3Steps --- p.3Chapter III. --- MAJOR BUSINESS OF CHEUNG KONG (HOLDINGS) LIMITEDPRIOR TO THE SPIN-OFF --- p.5Genera] Description --- p.5Major Lines of Business --- p.7Chapter IV. --- ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION OF CKH --- p.14Other Financial Obligations --- p.15Chapter V. --- FUNDING STRATEGIES --- p.18Chapter VI. --- THE WHOLE STORY OF CKI'S SPIN-OFF --- p.20Chapter VII. --- MARKET COMMENTS ON CKI'S SPIN-OFF --- p.23Chapter VIII. --- THE MAIN REASON FOR CKI'S SPIN-OFF --- p.27Chapter IX. --- OTHER MANAGERIAL PURPOSES AND INCENTIVES OF CKI'S SPIN-OFF --- p.31Chapter X. --- POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES OF SPIN-OFF --- p.34Chapter XI. --- THE SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE OF CKI --- p.36Chapter XII. --- CONCLUSION --- p.41APPENDIXChapter I. --- ANALYSIS OF SPIN-OFFS --- p.42Chapter II --- BUSINESSES & HIGHLIGHTS OF CKI --- p.44Chapter III --- CHEUNG KONG GROUP STRUCTURE CHART --- p.48Chapter IV --- LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPIN-OFF --- p.49Chapter V --- HISTORY OF CKH --- p.51Chapter VI --- CHINA-CONCEPT IPOS --- p.53BIBLOGRAPHY --- p.5
A Review of silicon carbide development in MEMS applications
No full textDue to its desirable material properties, Silicon Carbide (SiC) hasbecome an alternative material to replace Si for MicroelectromechanicalSystems (MEMS) applications in harsh environments. To promote SiC MEMSdevelopment towards future cost-effective products, main technology areas inmaterial deposition and processes have attracted significant interest. Thedevelopments in these areas have contributed to the rapid emergence of SiCMEMS prototypes. In this paper, we give an overview of the importantdevelopments in SiC material formation and fabrication processes in recentyears. Some of the most interesting state-of-the-art SiC MEMS devices arereviewed. This highlights the major progresses in SiC MEMS developed thusfar. This paper also looks into the prospect of SiC MEMS drawing attention topotential issues
A comparative cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of three concrete mix designs
No full textPurpose:
The concrete industry faces challenges to create concrete mix designs that reduce negative environmental impacts but also maintain high performance. This has led to ‘greener’ cementitious materials being developed which can decrease the use of traditional Portland cement (PC). This study intended to carry out a ‘cradle-to-gate’ life cycle assessment (LCA) on concrete mix designs containing different cementitious blends.
Methods:
The aim of this study was to obtain the overall environmental impact, with a particular focus on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of three concrete mix designs: CEM I (100 % PC content), CEM II/B-V (65 % PC content, 35 % Fly Ash (FA) content) and CEM III/B (30 % PC content, 70 % ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) content). Evaluations of the three concrete mixes were performed using ‘SimaPro 8’ LCA software. A comparative cradle-to-gate LCA of these mixes has not currently been explored and could present a new insight into improving the environmental impact of concrete with the use of secondary materials. Recommendations from this work would help the industry make key decisions about concrete mix designs.
Results and discussion:
Results show that Mix 2 (CEM II/B-V) and Mix 3 (CEM III/B) could potentially be taken forwards to improve their environmental impacts of concrete production. With respect to optimum mix design, it is strongly recommended that GGBS is selected as the addition of choice for reducing CO2 emissions. FA does still considerably improve sustainability when compared to PC, but this work proved that inclusion of GGBS environmentally optimises the mix design even further. Advantages of using GGBS include lower CO2 emissions, a substantial reduction of environmental impacts and an increased scope for sustainability due to the higher PC replacement levels that are permitted for GGBS. Due to mix designs enabling a higher contribution of GGBS additions, it would also indicate an increased positive effect regarding waste scenarios.
Conclusions and recommendations:
The main contribution of this work demonstrated that concrete can be produced without loss of performance whilst significantly reducing the negative environmental impacts incurred in its production. The results obtained from this work would help to define the available options for optimising concrete mix design. The only material variations in each mix were the different cementitious blends. So, by determining the best option, a platform to make recommendations can be established based upon cementitious materials
Cheung, S.-C, Kwan, P.-S., Kong Y.-C. Bencao yanjiu rumen (An Introduction to Pen-ts'ao Study)
No full textMétailié Georges. Cheung, S.-C, Kwan, P.-S., Kong Y.-C. Bencao yanjiu rumen (An Introduction to Pen-ts'ao Study). In: Journal d'agriculture traditionnelle et de botanique appliquée, 31ᵉ année, bulletin n°3-4, Juillet-décembre 1984. pp. 266-267
Summary of Cheung v. Dist. Ct., 121 Nev. Adv. Op. 83, 124 P.3d 550
No full textPlaintiff Amy Cheung was involved in a two-car accident with defendant Amber Schlauder. Cheung retained an attorney and sued Schlauder in the Las Vegas Township Justice Court, seeking 5,000. Schlauder then filed a jury trial demand. She argued to the justice of the peace that the Nevada constitution provided her with the right to a jury trial before she was found liable for Cheung’s medical expenses. The justice of the peace rejected the jury trial demand and reaffirmed Schlauder’s liability to Cheung in the amount of $5,000 after Schlauder admitted her liability. Schlauder filed an appeal with the district court. The court reversed, holding that the Nevada Constitution provided Schlauder with the right to a jury trial. Cheung then filed her appeal with the Nevada Supreme Court seeking a writ of mandamus or prohibition. Cheung argues that the constitutional right to a jury trial does not extend to small claims actions. The Nevada Supreme Court agreed with Cheung’s argument and reversed the decision of the district court
Supplemental Material - The Relationship Between Compliance of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises and Curve Regression With Mild to Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
No full textSupplemental Material for The Relationship Between Compliance of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises and Curve Regression With Mild to Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by Yunli Fan, Michael KT To, Guan-Min Kuang, and Jason Pui Yin Cheung in Global Spine Journal</p
Uso de indicadores de desempenho como auxílio nos estudos de eficiência energética em sistemas de abastecimento de água.
No full textA Movie of RNA Polymerase II Transcription
No full textWe provide here a molecular movie that captures key aspects of RNA polymerase II initiation and elongation. To create the movie, we combined structural snapshots of the initiation-elongation transition and of elongation, including nucleotide addition, translocation, pausing, proofreading, backtracking, arrest, reactivation, and inhibition. The movie reveals open questions about the mechanism of transcription and provides a useful teaching tool
Incidence and Demographics of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Cheung Chau Island of Hong Kong—A Distinct Geographical Area With Minimal Residential Mobility and Restricted Public Healthcare Referral Network
No full textBackground:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is endemic in Hong Kong with a skewed geographical and ethnic distribution. We performed an epidemiological study of NPC in Cheung Chau Island, a fishing village with very minimal residential mobility, and compared its demographics and survival with the rest of Hong Kong.
Methods:
NPC data in Cheung Chau and non–Cheung Chau residents between 2006 and 2017 treated in our tertiary center were collected. The incidence, stage distribution, and mortality of Cheung Chau NPC residents were compared with those of their counterparts in the whole Hong Kong obtained from the Hong Kong Cancer Registry. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed between Cheung Chau and non–Cheung Chau cases in a 1:4 ratio. Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and cancer-specific survival (CSS) were compared between these two cohorts by product limit estimation and log-rank tests.
Results:
Sixty-one patients residing in Cheung Chau were identified between 2006 and 2017. There was a significantly higher NPC incidence (P < .001) but an insignificant difference in the mortality rate in Cheung Chau compared to the whole Hong Kong data. After PSM with 237 non–Cheung Chau patients, the Cheung Chau cohort revealed a stronger NPC family history (P < .001). However, there were no significant differences in OS (P = .170), PFS (P = .053), and CSS (P = .160) between these two cohorts.
Conclusion:
Our results revealed that Cheung Chau had a higher NPC incidence but similar survival outcomes compared to the whole of Hong Kong. Further prospective studies are warranted to verify this finding and to explore the possible underlying mechanisms.published_or_final_versio
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No full textHeadnote and introduction to John Okada's No-No Boy in the antholog
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