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	Irrawady Definition / Irrawady Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Irrawady is a river of Burma) as shown in the right hand.
		Irrawady is a large river, one that we had to ford in any case, so we chose to go through Katha where a company of our regiment was stationed.
		Irrawady is a river of Burma) as shown in Figure 14(b).
	www.elresearch.com /Irrawady (191 words)

	Smile of the Mekong - Irrawady River Dolphins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Khmer Rouge, bombings, illegal, disruptive, and uninformed fishing practices, and rapid population growth are among the most significant factors in the decline of the Irrawady River dolphin population.
		During their reign of terror, the Khmer Rouge reportedly shot 1,000 Irrawady River dolphins, to extract valuable oil for war machinery, and in an effort to crush local beliefs about the dolphins.
		Since the Lao Fisheries Community and Dolphin Protection Project ceased to exist due to a lack of EU funding in early 1999, the fate of the Irrawady River dolphin continues to be bleak...
	www.108question.com /feature/2000/10/irrawady_en.htm (336 words)

	The Hindu : Threat to Chilka's dolphins
		Increasing use of mechanised tourist boats in the Chilka lake is posing a major threat to the lagoon's tiny endangered dolphin population, according to the Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO).
		As many as 11 dolphins of the `Irrawady river Dolphin' species, described as `Chilka's natural heritage', had been killed during 2001 and 2002, and two of them were found dead only last month, the WSO Secretary, Biswajit Mohanty, said in a statement here today.
		Chilka has a small population of the `Irrawady river Dolphin' species (Orcealla Brevirostris) mostly sighted in the lake's central sector and the outer channel close to Satpada fishing base, Mr.
	www.hindu.com /2002/11/18/stories/2002111802301300.htm (214 words)

	Middle East Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The snubfin was initially thought to have been an Irrawady dolphin, usually found in Asia and Australia, but DNA tests proved that it was a different species, said Beasley of James Cook University in Townsville.
		The dolphin has been given the scientific name of Orcaella heinsohni in honor of earlier research in the 1960s and 70s by the university's George Heinsohn.
		Because the snubfins live in coastal waters "they are susceptible to many human threats including accidental catch in shark and fishing nets as well as effects of coastal development", Beasley said.
	metimes.com /articles/normal.php?StoryID=20050705-065404-6618r (242 words)

	Burma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		While this course of action would maintain pressure on the Japanese and retain the initiative, especially through air action, the provision of supplies to CHINA would be limited to the capacity of the route through INDIA and north BURMA.
		The large additional capacity of the routes from RANGOON could be made available by the capture of RANGOON and the opening of the IRRAWADY in the succeeding dry season campaign.
		A thorough examination indicates that the requirements of this operation in air, ground, and naval forces, aircraft, assault shipping, and landing craft, and ports and port facilities can be met provided prompt and decisive action is taken.
	www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu /psf/box5/t57g08.html (246 words)

	HyAMNews
		La Platense Fotilla Co. del Rio de la Plata y la Irrawady Flotilla Co. de Birmania.
		Para entonces, contaba con 118 barcos, de los cuales 37 eran vapores a ruedas, 22 vapores a hélice, 20 pailebotes,3 pontones, 20 chatas y 16 barcazas.
		La empresa fué malvendida, pero Henderson y Denny finalmente pudieron pagar hasta el último centavo de la deuda que tenían con los debenturistas, aunque los accionistas perdieron todo.
	www.histarmar.com.ar /HYAMNEWS/HyamNews2004/HY36BisIrrawady.htm (696 words)

	Un crucero por el Río Irrawady (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Pero lo mejor está más allá en el norte, remontando en un lujoso crucero el río Irrawady, que recorre de norte a sur el país.
		Desde aquí se puede contemplar una magnífica puesta de sol aunque hay muchos que prefieren verla desde la Pagoda Shwesandaw.
		Para sacar buenas fotos del atardecer sobre el río Irrawady, me dirijo a Buyapa, en el Viejo Bagan o a la pagoda de Lawkananda, en Bagan Myothit, en la zona oriental del río.
	www.estarguapa.com /edicion/noticia/0,2458,147473,00.html (223 words)

	Pulau Hantu - A celebration of marine life: From the 13th CITES CoP: EU Supports Thailand's Proposal on Irrawady Dolphin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Thailand has proposed that the Irrawady dolphin move from Appendix II to Appendix I, so that no trade can be conducted unless it is for study, research or breeding.
		Apart from Thailand, the Irrawady dolphin is usually found in shallow waters in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar.
		He wants the country to play an increasingly vital role to conserve the Irrawady dolphin to free it from uncontrolled trade.
	habitatnews.nus.edu.sg /news/pulauhantu/2004/10/from-13th-cites-cop-eu-supports.html (367 words)

	Welcome to Myanmar on The Worldwide Traveler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		This is a major Buddhist center, but it is also the beating heart of the capital where you'll discover the Burmese soul.
		an incredible gold and ochre symphony on the Irrawady, this site is classified as a world heritage site and includes thousands of temples and pagodas to discover in the quiet of dawn or dusk.
		Nearby, by traveling on or along the mighty Irrawady river, you'll come to the ancient royal capitals of Amarapura, Ava, Sagaing and Mingun with their architectural ruins, teak monasteries and sacred hills sprinkled with pagodas.
	www.leschefs.com /travel/asia/myanmar/travel.htm (229 words)

	math lessons - Lepcha
		Many Lepcha are also found in Western and South-Western Bhutan, the Ilam district Eastern Nepal and even the hills of West Bengal.
		Some anthropologists suggest they emigrated directly from Tibet to the north, while other sources suggest they started in South-East Tibet, migrated to either Thailand or Burma, then navigated the Irrawady and Chindwin rivers, crossed the mighty Patkoi range coming back west, and finally entered into ancient India.
		While migrating westward through India the are surmised to have passed through southern Bhutan before reaching their final destination near Kanchenjunga.
	www.mathdaily.com /lessons/Lepcha (366 words)

	Burma Update (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		After an absence of nearly twenty years, heavy fighting erupted in the delta area of the Irrawady River during the closing months of 1991.
		The Karen National Union (KNU) troops are reported to have penetrated Rangoon's defences and have begun operating in the area once again.
		Viewpoints expressed should not be taken to represent the opinions of the Peace and Environment Resource Centre, the PEN, or our supporters.
	www.perc.ca /PEN/1992-02/burma.html (260 words)

	Burma
		Transportation by tug and barges of 4,500 shipping tons of drilling rig and camp from Sameikon to Singapore via the Irrawady river and Rangoon for Parker Drilling Co.
		Transportation by tug and barges of 4,500 shipping tons of drilling rig and camp from Monywa to Sameikon via the Chindwin and Irrawady rivers for Parker Drilling Co.
		Transportation by tug and barges of 9,950 shipping tons of drilling rig and camp from Pattanago to Phuket, Thailand via the Irrawady river and Rangoon for Deutag.
	www.comarconet.com /burma/burma.html (613 words)

	Pulau Hantu - A celebration of marine life: From the 13th CITES CoP: Irrawady dolphin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Pulau Hantu - A celebration of marine life: From the 13th CITES CoP: Irrawady dolphin
		From the 13th CITES CoP: EU Supports Thailand's Proposal on Irrawady Dolphin
		From the 13th CITES CoP: Proposal to include Humphead wrasse on Appendix II
	habitatnews.nus.edu.sg /news/pulauhantu/2004/10/from-13th-cites-cop-irrawady-dolphin.html (251 words)

	SCOPE 42 - Biogeochemistry of Major World Rivers, Chapter 7, Carbon Transport by the Himalayan Rivers
		Ganges, Brahmaputra, Indus and Irrawady, contribute one-third of the global sediment transport to the world oceans (Milliman and Meade 1983).
		With the exception of the Irrawady, they drain predominantly Tertiary or younger rock types of variable chemical composition.
		Due to lack of data, the Irrawady is not considered for our present discussion.
	www.icsu-scope.org /downloadpubs/scope42/chapter07.html (1919 words)

	India to conduct first dolphin census by year end (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		We will begin the census in late December this year to pinpoint how many dolphins actually populate the rivers and creeks of this estuarine delta," Director of the Sunderbands Biosphere Reserve Atanu Raha told sources.
		Alongside the Gangetic dolphins, the census would also conduct a headcount for its cousin - the Irrawady variety - generally found in Myanmar.
		Employing the eco-depth sounder and sighting methods, the census team would look for the two varieties, which are considered by marine biology experts as indicators of ecological sustainability.
	news.indiainfo.com /2005/06/17/1706dolphin-census.html (528 words)

	Burma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Plan D (N. BURMA-ARAKAN-IRRAWADY-BHAMO) -- Occupation of northern BURMA, capture of ARAKAN air fields, seizure of lodgement near BASSEIN, and securing the IRRAWADY.
		Concept of the operation (1) Burmese Coast (a) Capture of the airfield at AKYAB by British forces, followed by the capture of RAMREE ISLAND.
		However, the flow of supplies and munitions to CHINA would, not be materially improved because the capacity of the new land route would be hardly equal to the requirements of troops in the area.
	www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu /psf/box5/t57g06.html (176 words)

	Online Burma Library > Main Library > History > Mon history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The main centers of Ancient Mon culture are found in the area located in valleys between Irrawady River and Menam River.
		Another contemporary people were Ancient Pyu who occupied the Irrawady River Valley.
		Ancient Pyu (Irrawady River Valley, the 2nd-10th centuries Anno Domini), and Dvaravati Mons (Menam River Valley, the 7th-11th centuries, however, first significant cities appeared already in 4th-5th centuries Anno Domini) were the major centers of the region, while other smaller cities are also found in area between these two major cultures.
	www.ibiblio.org /obl/show.php?cat=256 (125 words)

	The Hindu : India-China talks on western sector soon
		It is reviving some World War-II roads, such as the link between Lashio in Myanmar with Kunming.
		Besides, China is seeking transit access along the Irrawady river which, after splitting Myanmar into nearly two equal halves, empties into the Bay of Bengal.
		China, apparently, hopes to develop this route to reduce the dependence on the shipping lanes in the South China Sea.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/2001/08/13/stories/02130001.htm (768 words)

	betterdays » Blog Archive » Burmese Days - Sunset on the Irawaddy river
		Met an old friend from Burma and talked about the burmese days.
		I miss the mohinga (fish gravy noodles), the tamarind drink, the markets in Yangoon, the crazy borderlands and the sunset by the Irrawady river.
		This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 25th, 2004 at 11:33 pm and is filed under Travel, Other Asia, Photos.
	preetamrai.com /weblog/archives/2004/08/25/burmese-days-sunset-on-the-irawaddy-river (121 words)

	Bay of Bengal, Burma--Ayeyarwady Coast (Irrawady Coast) Bassein River (Ngawun) and approaches (SuDoc D 5.356:63412/996) ...
		Bay of Bengal, Burma--Ayeyarwady Coast (Irrawady Coast) Bassein River (Ngawun) and approaches (SuDoc D 5.356:63412/996) > Book U.S. Dept of Defense
		BAY OF BENGAL, BURMA--AYEYARWADY COAST (IRRAWADY COAST) BA...
		Bay of Bengal, Burma--Ayeyarwady Coast (Irrawady Coast) Bassein River (Ngawun) and approaches (SuDoc D 5.356:63412/996)
	books.idealo.com /prices/P20061833980K0.html (182 words)

	Worldisround - Burma - take 2 - Photograph - U Bien Bridge
		Worldisround - Burma - take 2 - Photograph - U Bien Bridge
		This crosses a lake off the Irrawady River which fills to the level of the bridge during the wet season.
		The bridge is about 5 km long (I think).
	www.worldisround.com /articles/10252/photo20.html (88 words)

	Yele Pagoda, in the Irrawady on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
		Yele Pagoda, in the Irrawady on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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	www.flickr.com /photos/97185747@N00/632763 (111 words)

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