Articles related to "Yangtze"
Yangtze Finless Porpoise Born
The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.
endangered yangtze finless porpoise • freshwater porpoise • yangtze river development • captive breeding program • fishing gear bycatch
The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.
endangered yangtze finless porpoise • freshwater porpoise • yangtze river development • captive breeding program • fishing gear bycatch
The Chinese Paddlefish
The last adult Chinese Paddlefish was seen in the Yangtze River in 2003 and no young fish have been seen since 1995.
chinese paddlefish • worlds largest river fish facing extinction • chinese paddlefish yangtze river • chinese paddlefish known elephant fish chinese swo • gehzouba hydroelectric dam 1983 divides yangtze ri
The last adult Chinese Paddlefish was seen in the Yangtze River in 2003 and no young fish have been seen since 1995.
chinese paddlefish • worlds largest river fish facing extinction • chinese paddlefish yangtze river • chinese paddlefish known elephant fish chinese swo • gehzouba hydroelectric dam 1983 divides yangtze ri
Yangtze River Patrol
The U.S. Navy cruised Chinese rivers for almost a century, beginning in the 1850's. But the real heyday of the Patrol was in the 20s and 30s. The era ended with WWII.
yangtze patrol • china • shanghai • sino-japanese war • uss luzon
The U.S. Navy cruised Chinese rivers for almost a century, beginning in the 1850's. But the real heyday of the Patrol was in the 20s and 30s. The era ended with WWII.
yangtze patrol • china • shanghai • sino-japanese war • uss luzon
Burning Down the House - Part II
Here's a final look at the Three Gorges Dam, complete with some items that should get you thinking about archaeology, history, the environment and more.
three gorges dam • irrigation • hydrology • archaeology • ba
Here's a final look at the Three Gorges Dam, complete with some items that should get you thinking about archaeology, history, the environment and more.
three gorges dam • irrigation • hydrology • archaeology • ba
Tragedy in the Three Gorges
An "introductory briefing" regarding the crisis and controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam Project underway at Sandouping, China.
three gorges • dam • watershed • yangtze • river
An "introductory briefing" regarding the crisis and controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam Project underway at Sandouping, China.
three gorges • dam • watershed • yangtze • river
U.S.S. Wake
The Wake was a gunboat in the fabled Yangtze River Patrol. On December 8, 1941, the Wake was surprised and taken by Japanese forces. It became part of the Japanese navy.
uss wake • uss guam • yangtze river patrol • admiral william glassford • lt commander columbus darwin smith
The Wake was a gunboat in the fabled Yangtze River Patrol. On December 8, 1941, the Wake was surprised and taken by Japanese forces. It became part of the Japanese navy.
uss wake • uss guam • yangtze river patrol • admiral william glassford • lt commander columbus darwin smith
A Single Pebble and the Single Pebble Village
A short study of John Hersey's novel, <i>A Single Pebble</i>, and the Buddhist monument at Single Pebble Village, near Chongqing, China.
single pebble • china • chinese • three gorges • dam
A short study of John Hersey's novel, <i>A Single Pebble</i>, and the Buddhist monument at Single Pebble Village, near Chongqing, China.
single pebble • china • chinese • three gorges • dam
Burning Down the House
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Baiji River Dolphin Species Lost
The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy.
baiji river dolphin • yangtze river • china • threatened habitat • species extinction
The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy.
baiji river dolphin • yangtze river • china • threatened habitat • species extinction
Engineering the Three Gorges Dam
China's Three Gorges Dam provided designers and construction crews with several engineering challenges.
three gorges dam • building the three gorges dam • what is the three gorges dam? dam construction • hydropower • hydroelectric power
China's Three Gorges Dam provided designers and construction crews with several engineering challenges.
three gorges dam • building the three gorges dam • what is the three gorges dam? dam construction • hydropower • hydroelectric power
Dams
When researching dams on the Internet, I was really impressed by the web sites that I found. Check out a few in this month's article.
dam • dams • science • web sites • water
When researching dams on the Internet, I was really impressed by the web sites that I found. Check out a few in this month's article.
dam • dams • science • web sites • water
The Lindberghs' Summer Excursion: Part II
On the second leg of the Lindberghs' 1931 flight to the Orient, the intrepid flyers overcame fog, darkness, a typhon, a massive flood, and a water borne mob. But the power of one of the world's greatest rivers, and an untimely death put an early end to their adventure.
lindbergh • point barrow • kamchatka peninsula • sirius • hms hermes
On the second leg of the Lindberghs' 1931 flight to the Orient, the intrepid flyers overcame fog, darkness, a typhon, a massive flood, and a water borne mob. But the power of one of the world's greatest rivers, and an untimely death put an early end to their adventure.
lindbergh • point barrow • kamchatka peninsula • sirius • hms hermes
Chinese Freshwater Emperor Bat Fish
Just like catfish and algae eaters, the Chinese Emperor Bat Fish sifts through aquarium gravel and eats discarded food and removes algae from plants, rocks and driftwood.
chinese freshwater emperor bat fish • keeping aquarium clean and free of algae • plecostomus catfish algae eaters sifts through aqu • chinese freshwater emperor bat fish removes algae • fish upper middle yangtze river china
Just like catfish and algae eaters, the Chinese Emperor Bat Fish sifts through aquarium gravel and eats discarded food and removes algae from plants, rocks and driftwood.
chinese freshwater emperor bat fish • keeping aquarium clean and free of algae • plecostomus catfish algae eaters sifts through aqu • chinese freshwater emperor bat fish removes algae • fish upper middle yangtze river china
Lijiang: China's Mile High City
The city of Lijiang, in China's Yunnan Province, is in rare company. It is one of the few large cities in the world more than a mile above sea level.
naxi people • lisu people • miao people • hui people • lijiang china
The city of Lijiang, in China's Yunnan Province, is in rare company. It is one of the few large cities in the world more than a mile above sea level.
naxi people • lisu people • miao people • hui people • lijiang china
Holiday Travel Bargains and Deals
The holiday season is the busiest for travel, to family reunions or romantic getaways, skiing or the beach. There are airline and hotel discounts and deals, though.
holiday travel airline bargains discounts • family gay and lesbian senior adventure travel tou • visit tahiti bora bora moorea • river cruises china yangtze • world's largest power plant
The holiday season is the busiest for travel, to family reunions or romantic getaways, skiing or the beach. There are airline and hotel discounts and deals, though.
holiday travel airline bargains discounts • family gay and lesbian senior adventure travel tou • visit tahiti bora bora moorea • river cruises china yangtze • world's largest power plant
Shanghai's Bridge House
In the late 1930s the Japanese army converted an Art Deco apartment complex into a prison. At first it held only Chinese victims. Later, Allied prisoners were included.
world war ii • japanese atrocities • pows • shanghai • japanese kampeitai
In the late 1930s the Japanese army converted an Art Deco apartment complex into a prison. At first it held only Chinese victims. Later, Allied prisoners were included.
world war ii • japanese atrocities • pows • shanghai • japanese kampeitai
Top Canadian Movies at VIFF
The Stone Angel, Up the Yangtze, The Green Chain and What Happened Last Summer are some of the top Canadian movies at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
canadian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the stone angel • up the yangtze river
The Stone Angel, Up the Yangtze, The Green Chain and What Happened Last Summer are some of the top Canadian movies at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
canadian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the stone angel • up the yangtze river
Carving Life Out of Limestone at Dazu
Visitors to the Buddhist temples at the Dazu grottoes never cease to be amazed at the feeling, personality and artistry with which the sculptures there come to life.
dazu • buddhist • bodhisattva • guanyin • china
Visitors to the Buddhist temples at the Dazu grottoes never cease to be amazed at the feeling, personality and artistry with which the sculptures there come to life.
dazu • buddhist • bodhisattva • guanyin • china
River or Freshwater Dolphins
Five species of dolphin have evolved to live in big, muddy rivers. Convergent evolution has made them look very similar despite little genetic connection.
river dolphins • river • baiji • amazon river dolphin • ganges river dolphin
Five species of dolphin have evolved to live in big, muddy rivers. Convergent evolution has made them look very similar despite little genetic connection.
river dolphins • river • baiji • amazon river dolphin • ganges river dolphin
Sui
The Sui Dynasty reunified China and helped to rebuild the country, paving the way for the glory of the Tang Dynasty.
sui dynasty 589-618 • grand canal built • civil service reorganization • reunification of china • emperor wen-ti
The Sui Dynasty reunified China and helped to rebuild the country, paving the way for the glory of the Tang Dynasty.
sui dynasty 589-618 • grand canal built • civil service reorganization • reunification of china • emperor wen-ti
The Ten Most Endangered Mammals
Ten of the most critically endangered mammals facing extinction as a result of habitat destruction and loss, introduced species,hunting and/or poaching.
most endangered mammals • baiji • javan rhinoceros • hairy-nosed wombat • extinction
Ten of the most critically endangered mammals facing extinction as a result of habitat destruction and loss, introduced species,hunting and/or poaching.
most endangered mammals • baiji • javan rhinoceros • hairy-nosed wombat • extinction
Yellow Crane Tower Is Famous Attraction in Wuhan
Wuhan in central China doesn't have many tourist attractions, but it does have the Yellow Crane Tower which is associated with many Chinese poets and legends.
yellow crane tower • flying yellow crane temple • wuhan china • chinese poet cui hao • famous chinese towers
Wuhan in central China doesn't have many tourist attractions, but it does have the Yellow Crane Tower which is associated with many Chinese poets and legends.
yellow crane tower • flying yellow crane temple • wuhan china • chinese poet cui hao • famous chinese towers
Hope for Endangered Chinese Turtle
The world's most endangered reptile is the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle - there are only four left. US zoos have helped their Chinese counterparts to mate two of them.
giant softshell turtles • world’s most endangered reptile • shanghai soft-shell turtle • three specimens of rafetus swinhoei • wcs and tsa’ coordination of turtle mating
The world's most endangered reptile is the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle - there are only four left. US zoos have helped their Chinese counterparts to mate two of them.
giant softshell turtles • world’s most endangered reptile • shanghai soft-shell turtle • three specimens of rafetus swinhoei • wcs and tsa’ coordination of turtle mating
The Best Asian Movies at VIFF
The Sun Also Rises, 3 Days to Forever and Bing Ai are among some of the best Asian movies at VIFF. From China and Indonesia, watch documentaries and narrative features.
asian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the sun also rises • 3 days to forever
The Sun Also Rises, 3 Days to Forever and Bing Ai are among some of the best Asian movies at VIFF. From China and Indonesia, watch documentaries and narrative features.
asian movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • the sun also rises • 3 days to forever
Chengdu, China Travel Guide
Chengdu, is home to the Giant Panda Breeding Center, hotpot, Juiziaghou, and an exciting range of vacation tours. This Chengdu travel guide gives you the latest info.
chengdu travel guide • sichuan travel guide • chengdu travel information • chengdu tourism • chengdu information
Chengdu, is home to the Giant Panda Breeding Center, hotpot, Juiziaghou, and an exciting range of vacation tours. This Chengdu travel guide gives you the latest info.
chengdu travel guide • sichuan travel guide • chengdu travel information • chengdu tourism • chengdu information
Climbing in China -The Western Sichuan Highlands
The Western Sichuan Highlands have only been available to mountaineers since 1980, when a Chinese 'open-door' policy' gave westerners access to this fascinating area.
climbing in china • chinese mountaineering destination • chinese mountaineering • mountaineering in china • where to go climing in china
The Western Sichuan Highlands have only been available to mountaineers since 1980, when a Chinese 'open-door' policy' gave westerners access to this fascinating area.
climbing in china • chinese mountaineering destination • chinese mountaineering • mountaineering in china • where to go climing in china
Review of The Dammed by Fred Pearce
Despite disastrous human, political and environmental consequences, developing countries are still intent on building large dams and complicated water projects.
fred pearce • the dammed • dams • third world dams • developing country dams
Despite disastrous human, political and environmental consequences, developing countries are still intent on building large dams and complicated water projects.
fred pearce • the dammed • dams • third world dams • developing country dams
...from a kitchen in england...perceptions of 2 chinese poets exiled in australia...
Poet, Richard Zola, reviews three collections of contemporary Chinese poetry in translation.
richard • zola • chinese • poetry • translation
Poet, Richard Zola, reviews three collections of contemporary Chinese poetry in translation.
richard • zola • chinese • poetry • translation
The Mekong river
What is the future of the Mekong River?
mekong • water management • dams • hydropower
What is the future of the Mekong River?
mekong • water management • dams • hydropower
6 Endangered Dolphins and Porpoise
6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?
endangered dolphins • endangered porpoises • by-catch • extinct baiji • susu
6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?
endangered dolphins • endangered porpoises • by-catch • extinct baiji • susu
China Earthquake
Central China rocked by massive earthquake
earthquake • china • quake • sichuan • province
Central China rocked by massive earthquake
earthquake • china • quake • sichuan • province
Kid's Math Review with China Facts and Figures
A China themed math review using facts and figures is fun and effective. The Beijing 2008 Olympics provide great material for learning or practicing math basics.
kids' educational activities • kid’s math review using china facts figures • children's practice with higher numbers combined w • basic math review based on china • fun numerical china facts
A China themed math review using facts and figures is fun and effective. The Beijing 2008 Olympics provide great material for learning or practicing math basics.
kids' educational activities • kid’s math review using china facts figures • children's practice with higher numbers combined w • basic math review based on china • fun numerical china facts
China's New Silk Road of the Air
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
Legend of the Blue Willow
Wedgewood china's favorite Blue Willow pattern is base on an old Chinese legend...
china • pattern • legend • tale • folklore
Wedgewood china's favorite Blue Willow pattern is base on an old Chinese legend...
china • pattern • legend • tale • folklore
Oops! - Bloopers and Sadness for Comics Industry
Marvel Wolverine anti-Semitic slur comic DC Schulenburg High School Superman Warner Brothers Tintin Chang Chong-Jen Nogent-sur-Mame Paris Shanghai Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels Belgium The Blue Lotus China Jack Lang
marvel • wolverine • anti-semitic slur • comic • dc
Marvel Wolverine anti-Semitic slur comic DC Schulenburg High School Superman Warner Brothers Tintin Chang Chong-Jen Nogent-sur-Mame Paris Shanghai Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels Belgium The Blue Lotus China Jack Lang
marvel • wolverine • anti-semitic slur • comic • dc
Renewable Energy: Hydroelectric power
Hydroelectric power was once touted as the great, clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, history has shown us that the environmental costs can be high.
engineering • power • energy • hydroelectric • dam
Hydroelectric power was once touted as the great, clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, history has shown us that the environmental costs can be high.
engineering • power • energy • hydroelectric • dam
The Many Possibilities of Going Abroad
For anyone who has decided to embark on an international experience, the kinds of programs to choose are so diverse. There are programs to suit just about anyone’s interest and situation. One can choose a program that emphasizes study, work, sports, arts or voluntary service. The possibilities are endless.
study and work abroad • internship • workcamps • voluntary service • adventure
For anyone who has decided to embark on an international experience, the kinds of programs to choose are so diverse. There are programs to suit just about anyone’s interest and situation. One can choose a program that emphasizes study, work, sports, arts or voluntary service. The possibilities are endless.
study and work abroad • internship • workcamps • voluntary service • adventure
History of Ancient Canals
Canals as a method of travel and transport date back to 4,000 B.C. with the Babylonians. The idea was further refined by the Egyptians, Romans and Chinese.
history of ancient canals • artificial waterways • babylonian canals • egyptian canals • roman canals
Canals as a method of travel and transport date back to 4,000 B.C. with the Babylonians. The idea was further refined by the Egyptians, Romans and Chinese.
history of ancient canals • artificial waterways • babylonian canals • egyptian canals • roman canals
River Thames Festival, London
In September, London celebrates the famous River Thames with a free party for the public, climaxing in a stupendous firework display on the final night.
festival of the river thames london • london bridge • westminster bridge • southwark bridge • french group transe express
In September, London celebrates the famous River Thames with a free party for the public, climaxing in a stupendous firework display on the final night.
festival of the river thames london • london bridge • westminster bridge • southwark bridge • french group transe express
The Rape of Nanking
In 1937 the Japanese Imperial Army began an assault on Nanking and slaughtered 300,000 Chinese civilians. This article provides a short overview of the massacre.
nanking • john rabe • nanking safety zone • international military tribunal of the far east • iris chang
In 1937 the Japanese Imperial Army began an assault on Nanking and slaughtered 300,000 Chinese civilians. This article provides a short overview of the massacre.
nanking • john rabe • nanking safety zone • international military tribunal of the far east • iris chang
Classic Authors: Pearl S. Buck
A brief biography of American author, Pearl S. Buck
pearl buck • green hills farm • china • good earth • author
A brief biography of American author, Pearl S. Buck
pearl buck • green hills farm • china • good earth • author
The Voyages of Admiral Cheng Ho
The amazing voyages of the Chinese admiral Cheng Ho are described and placed in historical context.
chinese history • naval history • cheng ho • ma huan • muslims in china
The amazing voyages of the Chinese admiral Cheng Ho are described and placed in historical context.
chinese history • naval history • cheng ho • ma huan • muslims in china
Age Bank, a Cheap Caregiving Lesson from China
One much-discussed challenge for Americans is to maintain a strong social network as retirement and aging take a toll on family and friends. Maybe an Age Bank would help.
age bank • caregiving • elderly population • community • cheap
One much-discussed challenge for Americans is to maintain a strong social network as retirement and aging take a toll on family and friends. Maybe an Age Bank would help.
age bank • caregiving • elderly population • community • cheap
Child Labor in China
A lot is known about Child Labor in the Chinese Providences of Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing; however, examinations to determine why it exists are missing.
child labor in rural china • one child policy • chinese relocation policy • only nixon to china • chinese economic miracle
A lot is known about Child Labor in the Chinese Providences of Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing; however, examinations to determine why it exists are missing.
child labor in rural china • one child policy • chinese relocation policy • only nixon to china • chinese economic miracle
Chinese Dynasty Names From Han to Sui
The Chinese language is also known as "Han language", which comes from the majority ethnic group in China. In turn, the group name derives from the Han Dynasty.
dynasty • dynasties • chinese • chinese dynasty • chinese dynasties
The Chinese language is also known as "Han language", which comes from the majority ethnic group in China. In turn, the group name derives from the Han Dynasty.
dynasty • dynasties • chinese • chinese dynasty • chinese dynasties
Nanking and the 2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937
Japanese military actions in Nanking in December 1937 are often referred to as an "Asian" or "forgotten" holocaust, carried out publicly in unspeakable terms.
nanking in 1937 • japanese atrocities in nanking • second sino japanese war • military conduct by japan in china 1937-1938 • japanese expansionism in the 1930s
Japanese military actions in Nanking in December 1937 are often referred to as an "Asian" or "forgotten" holocaust, carried out publicly in unspeakable terms.
nanking in 1937 • japanese atrocities in nanking • second sino japanese war • military conduct by japan in china 1937-1938 • japanese expansionism in the 1930s
Simon, the Only Cat to Win the Dickin Medal
Simon, a common black and white moggy, was a morale boost for the crew of HMS Amethyst during the time the ship was 'held' captive by the Chinese in 1949.
simon • dickin medal • pdsa • pdsa animal cemetry • yangtse incident
Simon, a common black and white moggy, was a morale boost for the crew of HMS Amethyst during the time the ship was 'held' captive by the Chinese in 1949.
simon • dickin medal • pdsa • pdsa animal cemetry • yangtse incident
Teacher Thank You Gifts
Show appreciation for teachers during teacher appreciation week, at Christmas or the end of the school year with these teacher gifts that cost $10 or less.
teacher thank you • thank you gifts • appreciation gifts • gifts for teachers • teacher appreciation week
Show appreciation for teachers during teacher appreciation week, at Christmas or the end of the school year with these teacher gifts that cost $10 or less.
teacher thank you • thank you gifts • appreciation gifts • gifts for teachers • teacher appreciation week
The Characteristics of Alligators and Crocodiles
Crocodilians are "living fossils" in the sense that they are the only remaining reptiles of the same lineage from which the dinosaurs and birds descended.
alligators • crocodiles • gavials • caimans • characteristics of crocodilians
Crocodilians are "living fossils" in the sense that they are the only remaining reptiles of the same lineage from which the dinosaurs and birds descended.
alligators • crocodiles • gavials • caimans • characteristics of crocodilians
Visit the Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey
Visitors get an up-close look at over 12,000 species including fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and butterflies at Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium.
tennessee aquarium • chattanooga tourist attraction • tennessee tourist attraction • visit tennessee aquarium • chattanooga vacation
Visitors get an up-close look at over 12,000 species including fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and butterflies at Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium.
tennessee aquarium • chattanooga tourist attraction • tennessee tourist attraction • visit tennessee aquarium • chattanooga vacation
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