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	Xijiang River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Xi River (西江, pinyin: Xī Jiāng, Postal System Pinyin: Si Kiang, lit.
		"West River") is the western tributary of Pearl River in southern China.
		Another Xi is a minor tributary of the Jiulong River northwest of Xiamen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Xi_Jiang (120 words)

	WWF - Xi Jiang Rivers and Streams - A Global Ecoregion
		The Xi Jiang is by far the largest of the three.
		Thus, the landscape around the rivers and streams has been severely changed, leaving little of the natural vegetation to buffer water flowing overland to the streams, further resulting in water pollution.
		Population in the delta of this river is expected to double over the next 25-50 years, and with an increasing population will come an increasing need for clean fresh water.
	www.panda.org /about_wwf/where_we_work/ecoregions/xijiang_rivers_streams.cfm (313 words)

	Chapter XI: The River Tunnels
		In the Detroit River tubes, the circular stiffening angles, which are spaced about 8 ft. apart, were placed on the inside, as then it was thought necessary to provide temporary interior bracing in the form of the spokes of a wheel.
		This permitted the construction of the braces or struts to the wooden bulkheads or forms at the sides, which materially decreased the necessary thickness of the timber, which latter, in the case of the Detroit tunnels, was 6 in.
		At the Detroit River a steel grillage embedded in concrete was placed in the bottom of the trench at the joints between each section, but at the Harlem River timber bents were driven.
	www.nycsubway.org /articles/en_ch11.html (2757 words)

	CHAPTER XI. SALT RIVER VALLEY PROGRESS; CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Lumber for the construction of the buildings at Mill City was brought from near Prescott, and on their return the wagons were loaded with grain and other commodities raised in the valley, and needed to supply the market in and around Prescott with these necessities.
		The Hellings plant was known as the Salt River Flouring Mill, and its Territorial Agents were Hellings and Veil at Prescott, Barnett and Block, at Wickenburg, Moore and Carr at Maricopa Wells, and E. Fish and Co., at Florence and Tucson.
		Near the north bank of the Salt River, about opposite the Mormon town of Lehi, was located in early days the little settlement of Maryville, often called Rowe's Station.
	digital.library.arizona.edu /southwest/hav6/body.1_div.11.html (5889 words)

	ESA Portal - Envisat monitoring China floods as part of Dragon Programme
		The water areas are the darkest signatures, with the river to the south being severely flooded, having a width of around 20 kilometres.
		The land in the vicinity of the Nen River is used for rice and vegetable growing, with the Daqing oil fields located to the east.
		Flooding of the Xi River, affecting the city of Wuzhou in Guangxi Province, adjacent to the Vietnamese border.
	www.esa.int /esaCP/SEM8MD808BE_index_3.html (512 words)

	WWF Global 200 Ecoregions -- Xi Jiang Rivers and Streams (170)
		The Xi Jiang Rivers and Streams ecoregion contains many Eurasian fish that are endemic to this ecoregion.
		More than 75 percent of land in the river basin has been converted to cropland, resulting in the loss of 80 percent of the original forest.
		Human population in the delta of this river is expected to double over the next 25-50 years, and with an increasing population will come an increasing need for clean fresh water.
	www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/g200/g170.html (420 words)

	China
		The last river mentioned, the Xi Jiang, is located near the famous city of Hong Kong.
		The Xi Jiang Basin is the smallest of the three most populous areas.
		This area can be located: A. in the Xi Jiang lowlands; B. along the Huang He (Yellow River); C. in the middle basin of the Chang Jiang (Yangtze); D. in what is today identified as Outer China.
	maps.unomaha.edu /Peterson/funda/Notes/Notes_Exam3/China.html (3091 words)

	Guilin's history - a haven beyond the Nan mountains
		The Nan mountains, dividing the Yangzi river basin to the north from the Xi river valley to the south, have always protected Guangxi province from unwelcome intruders.
		The construction of the Ling Canal in the 3rd century B.C.E. made it possible for small craft to pass from the Yangzi river to the southward Xi river.
		Guilin, named after the scent of the local sweet osmanthus trees, was established in the 1st century B.C.E. on the west bank of the Kuei River, which linked the Ling Canal to the Xi River.
	www.imperialtours.net /guilin_history.htm (424 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Guangxi
		Guangxi is drained by the navigable Xi River and its many tributaries.
		It is a transportation center, with connections by rail, river, and road.
		The river is navigable to large vessels for most of its course; Changsha is the largest city and major port.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Guangxi (425 words)

	China map, China travel map, China travel map guide, China map guide, tibet travel tour, travel to tibet,
		Shanghai abbreviated to "Hu" is situated at the delta of the Yangtze River, guarding the gateway of the Yangtze River in the north, facing the sea in the east and bordering Hangzhou Bay in the south.
		It is situated in the confluence between the Yangtze River and the Jialingjiang River.
		To the west, it is separated by the Pearl River estuary, facing Macau and Zhuhai cities and to the east and south it is overlooking the vast South China Sea.
	www.toptrip.cc /china_map_guide.htm (1646 words)

	CHAPTER XII. SALT RIVER VALLEY PROGRESS (Continued).
		Upon reaching Maricopa, a few pioneers came over from the Salt River and told his party about that wonderful country where there was plenty of grass and a fine place to recruit their cattle.
		The alfileria had begun to mature, and it seemed to me that in one night every bunch of it was covered with a large variegated colored caterpillar, and, as a consequence, the cattle would not touch it that morning, and lit out to hunt pastures new.
		Captain Hancock was associated, in his lifetime, with most of the enterprises in Phoenix and the Salt River Valley, and his reputation was always that of an enterprising, energetic citizen, whose integrity was never questioned.
	southwest.library.arizona.edu /hav6/body.1_div.12.html (4780 words)

	TODAYonline (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The salt tide is especially pronounced along the Xi River, a major tributary of the Pearl River that supplies the cities of Zhongshan, Zhuhai and the former Portuguese colony of Macau with drinking water.
		In an effort to flush the salt water out of the Xi River, the government will this month begin diverting 20 million cubic meters (700 million cubic feet) of fresh water from the Be River, the China Daily reported.
		A toxic spill of cadmium heavily contaminated the Bei River in December, although that waterway has now been declared safe from dangerous contaminants and been given the all-clear for the diversion to the Xi River.
	www.todayonline.com /articles/93508.asp (470 words)

	Yangtze River Cruise-China Package Tour
		The Yangtze River descends from the glaciers at the northwestern foot of the snow-capped Geladandong, the main peak of Tanggula Mountains.
		The watershed area of the Yangtze River is about 700,000 square miles, approximately 20% of China's total land area, and 25% of its total farming land area.
		It threatens weary river vessels with whirlpools, rapids, and water cannons that can easily leave even large watercraft upside down.It is known for its skying walls and the accelerated river beneath them.The Wu Gorge is tranquil and quiet with a deep valley and twelve peaks along its shores.
	www.achinatravel.com /packagetour/package-yangtzeriver-cruise.asp (550 words)

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		This surge and shear effect was also replicated up the Xi River as far as the city of Jiangmen, and the Tan River as far as the city of Xin.
		Since the wave, as it travelled up the river lost a lot of it's size and force due to dissipating into the side rivers and inundating the low-lying paddies, the resonance amplification effect is not as pronounced as the surge that travelled up the Xi River to Jiangmen.
		Across the river mouth to Nanheng and Nansha is another area of concentrated population, roughly 15 sq.
	www.asian.gu.edu.au /tsunami/hypmodel.htm (1902 words)

	CHAPTER XI, South to the Naktong, North to the Yalu
		After the North Korean crossing of the Kum River, General Walker had asked his Chief of Staff, Colonel Landrum, to assemble troop and logistical data bearing on Eighth Army's capability in the face of the growing crisis in Korea.
		Two arms of the Taejon River, the main one flowing northwest through the center of the city and the other curving around its eastern side, joined at its northern edge.
		Aerial observers at noon reported that the enemy had partially repaired the bridge across the Kum River at Taep'yong-ni, ten miles north of Taejon, and that tanks and artillery were moving south of the river.
	www.kmike.com /Appleman/Chapter11.htm (18446 words)

	Li River Cruise, Guilin Cruises
		Originaing in Mao'er Mountain in Xin'an county northeast of Guilin, the Li River winds its way southeast for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and finally meets Xi River in Wulin.
		The landscape is decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves, leisurely boats and is lined with bamboo.
		A poem says: "The river is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hair-pins".
	www.guilinchina.net /liriver/index.htm (136 words)

	Xi Jian River, China
		The Xi Jian River is a river located in the southeast of China, in the southern province of Guangdong, about 46 mi (75 km) due west of Guangzhou.
		The Xi Jian region is one of the most productive mining regions in China and is known for its deposits of tungsten, lead, zinc, and gold.
		The city of Zhaoing appears as the light blue regions along the banks of the Xi Jian River in the lower left corner of the image.
	www.astrographics.com /GalleryPrintsIndex/GP4507.html (253 words)

	Charles River Ventures - News & Events - Current News
		In addition to providing financial capital, Charles River offers a combination of resources designed to support the entrepreneur: senior partners with deep operating backgrounds; unique access to key customers, partners and influencers; and CRVelocity, a suite of strategic and operational services available to help portfolio companies accelerate their visions.
		Founded in 1970, Charles River Ventures is one of the nation's leading early-stage venture capital firms, dedicated to discovering and guiding the companies that are defining the new economy.
		Charles River Ventures goes beyond the traditional venture model to provide entrepreneurs with the intellectual capital and business connections needed to create category leaders.
	www.crv.com /NewsEvents/News/newsfeb122001_1.html (605 words)

	10 days of Hong Kong, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Yichang, Xi'an, Beijing, China Highlights Travel
		Hong Kong, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Yichang, Xi'an, Beijing
		Destinations:Hong Kong, Chongqing, Yangtze River, Yichang, Xi'an, Beijing
		Take adventure to the most beautiful part of Yangtze river in this tour, treat yourself to a relax cruise and a journey to the top two historical cities in China-Beijing and Xi'an, whatever you get will make you gasping with admiration.
	www.chinahighlights.com /tour/cht-34/index.htm (1140 words)

	CDOT.org \| The Legend of Muddy River
		By legend, the name of this river was originally Qing Shui Xi (Clearwater River) instead of Zhuo Shui Xi.
		He raised his head to survey the place around Neng Gao Shan and Qing Shui Xi; all he saw was grass and pine trees.
		Then he got to the bank of the Qing Shui Xi, the water had risen and he could not cross the river because the water current was too strong.
	www.cdot.org /history/Folktales/muddy_river.htm (1192 words)

	ISN Security Watch - China admits to another major chemical blast
		The Gui Xi river, the Long Xi river, and at least three brooks have been seriously contaminated, Wu Deng Ming, an environmentalist and founder of the Green Volunteers League in Chongqing, told ISN Security Watch on Monday.
		Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes after the explosion dumped 100 tonnes of toxic chemicals into the Songhua river, a major source of drinking water for Harbin residents.
		The 80-kilometer spill of toxic benzene in the Songhua River had passed the city, but officials warned that the water was not immediately safe to drink.
	www.isn.ethz.ch /news/sw/details.cfm?id=13651 (1002 words)

	phorum - Chinese Culture Forum at Asiawind - The historical origin of Chinese idioms (58)
		the river was so far away and their lands were in an elevated position.
		The river was still calm and it showed no sign of any turbulence.
		The inundation of the river caused the flood.
	www.asiawind.com /forums/read.php?f=2&i=941&t=940 (1215 words)

	Bei
		It flows S into the Xi River, E of Guangzhou, to form the Pearl River delta.
		Xi - Xi or Xi Jiang, great river of S China, c.1,250 mi (2,010 km) long, rising in E Yunnan prov.
		Zhujiang, river, 110 mi (177 km) long, S Guangdong prov., S China.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0806793.html (158 words)

	Yangtzeriver Tour, 20-day China Tour with Yangtze Cruises--from modern to Ancient
		The two ends of the long river of history is linked by the cruise on the long river of Yangtze.
		Full day Li River Cruise to Yangshuo with lunch aboard and return to Guilin late in the afternoon.
		Have a short Huangpu River Cruise, visit Pudong area, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Nanjing Road and the Childern's Palace.
	www.yangtzeriver.org /tours/cht-32 (1452 words)

	Trip Overview
		This holiday combines China’s greatest sights with a cruise along the most scenic stretch of the Yangtze River.
		Board a small river craft for your exciting exploration of the Three Lesser Gorges.
		Depending on river traffic and water levels, travel to Wanxian, Fengdu or Shibaozhai.
	www.uniworld.com /trip_printout.asp?Cruise_ID=540 (916 words)

	Wuzhou city in Guangxi province
		Wuzhou city, E Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, S China, a port on the Xi River at the mouth of the Gui River.
		Since the city enjoys geographic advantage of linking up Southwest China and Pearl River Delta, and being close to Hong Kong and Macao, in March 1988, the city was authorized by the State Council as a coastal economic opening zone.
		Today as one of the ten largest inland river ports in China, the port of Wuzhou becomes a class A port of the country.
	www.export-forum.com /china/wuzhou-city (392 words)

	Welcome to Dallas Downriver Club on the Web
		Trinity River Challenge XI Raffle tickets to win this DDRC-built wood strip canoe go on sale August 1, for $5.00 each, or 5 tickets for $20.
		We need your input here on the bulletin board to keep these pages current and to let others know what is happening on (and to) our rivers in the Southwest.
		The City of Dallas is trying to force the building of two needless reservoirs in East Texas that threaten to drown the Sulphur River and the Upper Neches River forest land before the US Fish and Wildlife Service can get it designated as a National Wildlife Refuge.
	www.down-river.com (774 words)

	19 Day Yangtze River Imperial Experience
		On occasions when accommodations must be assigned on a share basis due to insufficiency of single rooms, an appropriate refund will be made after returning to the United States.
		If it becomes necessary to change the means of transportation or any other service, or for the tour to be prolonged through circumstances beyond the control of the ground operator, any additional tour cost must be borne by the passenger and is payable immediately.
		Due to varying water levels on the Yangtze River and/or construction at the Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River cruise routes and shore excursions are subject to possible change.
	www.pacificdelighttours.com /yangtze_river/19_Yangtze_River_Imperial_exp_5YX19VUU.htm (3927 words)

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		Such areas included the Yellow, Yangtze, and Xi river valleys and their associated agricultural areas.
		The major Chinese example is Shanghai, which was controlled by the British during the latter half of the nineteenth century to become the leading industrial and economic city in China.
		Much of this success was due to its location near the mouth of the Yangtze River, and its ease of access to the enormous market it served.
	www.geog.ucsb.edu /classes/Geog156/sections/china_questions.doc (976 words)

	EASTWEST International Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		BEIJING - YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE - XI’AN - GUILIN - SHANGHAI
		Journey into the heart of China with Professor Robert Feldman as he explores the world’s most populous country, with a unique history and culture dating back thousands of years.
		Fly to Yichang and transfer to your outside cabin accommodations on the deluxe Viking River Cruise for four days on the Yangtze River.
	www.eastwest-tours.com /tours_cfcyrc.htm (399 words)

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