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Freshman Amber Bennett teamed with Shefali Arora to post a three-set win in No. 5 action to help lead the Tulane sand volleyball team to their first ever win on Tuesday at Stetson.
March 14, 2012
DeLAND, Fla. - They say that good things come to those who wait. For the Tulane University sand volleyball team, the wait may have been a little longer than expected but the Green Wave picked up the first win of the upstart program's history with a 3-2 decision in the second half of a double-dual match against Stetson on Wednesday afternoon at the Stetson Sand Volleyball Complex.
After being swept 5-0 in the first half of the twinbill, Tulane bounced back to capture victories at No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5 action in the nightcap. With the split, the Green Wave improve to 1-5 on the year. Stetson, meanwhile, is now 2-2.
"I couldn't be more excited for the girls," acting Tulane head coach Jaye Loyd said. "They deserved this win. I am proud of the progress they have made in this short time period. It is great to see them reaping the benefits of their hard work.
"The girls are starting to play a lot smarter. They are paying closer attention to their opponents' tendencies and taking note of what is and is not working. After the first match, the girls had time to reflect on their play and what they could have done differently. They strategized from their experiences and executed in the second dual."
While the Green Wave dropped the opener, Tulane did accomplish something it hadn't in the previous four matches as the team picked up its first individual-set victories. Lilly Wolfe and Anna Wruck were the first to accomplish the feat with a 21-17 opening set win over Stetson's Alisha Hoffman and Katie DiGirolamo in No. 3 play. The Hatters' duo, however, rallied to win the next two frames 21-16 and 15-8. Tulane's Azarri Badawi and Olivia Utt also won their first set with a 21-19 victory over Stetson's No. 4 tandem of Savannah Byle and Kaylee Ream, but as what happened on Court 3, the Hatters rallied for 21-16 and 15-8 decisions the rest of the way to earn the point.
Tulane also forced a third set in No. 1 play where Cori Martone and Grace Weaver picked up a 21-18 victory in the second set while Kaley Melville and Maren Rygh sandwiched 21-15 and 15-11 wins around the Green Wave victory. Jule Bassett and Alexa Stonish posted a straight-sets 21-16, 21-13 win over Tulane's Milena Dragovic and Nikki Osuna in No. 2 action, while Claudia Kalin and Stephanie Marin followed suit at No. 5 with a 21-18, 21-12 win over Shefali Arora and Milica Jovic.
"I am starting to see more and more light-bulb moments," Loyd said of the Green Wave's improvement from the start of the sand season. "They are learning and taking things away from each game they play. The girls are starting to look more comfortable in the sand and in turn having more fun while they are playing."
In the second half of the double-dual, Tulane would not be denied. Wolfe and Wruck became the first Tulane tandem to score a team point as the pair swept Hoffman and DiGirolamo 21-18, 21-17 in No. 3 play. Tulane's No. 1 and No. 5 tandems of Martone and Weaver along with Arora and Amber Bennett had to work overtime, but both came away with three-set wins.
After dropping the opening set to top team of Melville and Rygh, 21-8, Martone and Weaver rallied to tie the match with a 21-17 set-two win and rolled in the final frame, 15-8. Arora and Bennett, meanwhile, dropped their No. 5 play opener to Marin and Taylor Kennedy, 21-12, but outlasted the Hatters' duo 24-22 and 16-14 the rest of the way to clinch the win.
Bassett and Stonish swept Dragovic and Osuna on Court 2 - 21-8, 21-9 - while Byl and Ream downed Badawi and Utt on Court 4 - 21-12, 21-9 - to account for the final score.
The Green Wave will enjoy a two-week break before heading to Birmingham, Ala., to square off against UAB on April 6. From there, Tulane will travel to Macon, Ga., to play Mercer on April 7. First service times for both matches have yet to be determined.
No. 1: Kaley Melville / Maren Rygh (STET) def. Cori Martone / Grace Weaver (TLN) - 21-15, 18-21, 15-11
No. 2: Julie Bassett / Alexa Stonish (STET) def. Milena Dragovic / Nikki Osuna (TLN) - 21-16, 21-13
No. 3: Alisha Hoffman / Katie DiGirolamo (STET) def. Lilly Wolfe / Anna Wruck (TLN) - 17-21, 21-19, 16-14
No. 4: Savannah Byl / Kaylee Ream (STET) def. Azarri Badawi / Olivia Utt (TLN) - 19-21, 21-16, 15-8
No. 5: Claudia Kalin / Stephanie Marin (STET) def. Shefali Arora / Milica Jovic (TLN) - 21-18, 21-12
No. 1: Cori Martone / Grace Weaver (TLN) def. Kaley Melville / Maren Rygh (STET) - 18-21, 21-17, 15-8
No. 2: Julie Bassett / Alexa Stonish (STET) def. Milena Dragovic / Nikki Osuna (TLN) - 21-8, 21-9
No. 3: Lilly Wolfe / Anna Wruck (TLN) def. Alisha Hoffman / Katie DiGirolamo (STET) - 21-18, 21-17
No. 4: Savannah Byl / Kaylee Ream (STET) def. Azarri Badawi / Olivia Utt (TLN) - 21-12, 21-9
No. 5: Shefali Arora / Amber Bennett (TLN) def. Taylor Kennedy / Stephanie Marin (STET) - 12-21, 24-22, 16-14


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There are still those who claim surprise by Curry County's fiscal crisis, or who believe "no one did anything." As we were preparing the 2011 Year in Review section (coming in Saturday's edition) we gathered some Pilot's headlines, just from the front pages of 2011.
January: "Budget cuts loom for most county departments," "Budgeting with less cash priority for county board," "Sheriff: Budget cuts equal big consequences," and "County mulls merger of services with health district."
February: "Ex-commissioner to give 'county in crisis' talk," "President's budget keeps funding for Curry County," and "County hopes to pay deputies using road funds."
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July: "County facing unexpected reduction of federal funds," "Visions for airport property revealed: Official's ideas include nature park, golf course," "County in no hurry to decide what to do about state funding loss," "County may transfer health services to health district," "Rhodes will share land plans with the public," and "Health district OKs plan to study human services merger."
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September: "County to state: We may be going broke," "Bill could secure cash for counties," "County park proposal faces opposition," and "Curry seeks state's help to solve cash crisis."
October: "Proposed Floras Lake golf course in jeopardy," "City police responding to more county calls," "Game plan set to extend rural county payments," "County board backs off on proposed nature trail park," "Curry County taxes rise as property values drop," "County overpaid property tax fees," "County will form citizens' board to help solve looming financial crisis," and "Governor: County must consider property tax hike."
November: "County, state unite to contain financial crisis," "County officials meet today to discuss crisis strategy," "Home Health & Hospice transition going well," "Curry County begins effort to address financial crisis," "County issues call for Citizens' Committee members," "Curry: A county in crisis," "Will the federal support continue?," "24 picked for county Citizens' Committee," "What else can be cut from budget?," "Committee members will tackle county crisis," "Property tax hikes unpopular, but governor says it's necessary," and "Looking for other funding to fill a $3 million hole."
December: ""Dire predictions nothing new for Citizens' Committee," "Cities weigh options as county struggles," "County erases debt of public health," "Rhodes tells governor about Curry's financial plight."
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The British Expedition up the Yangtze
The British expedition passed on up the Yangtze River and bombarded Chinkiang, an important city at the junction of the Yangtze and the Grand Canal. Although the place was defended with courage by the Manchu garrison, after a severe struggle, in which many were killed, it was forced to yield.
From Chinkiang an advance was made on Nanking, at which place the expedition arrived on August 9, 1842. This occupation of the Yangtze led the Chinese to sue for peace, inasmuch as the blockade of the river hindered vessels carrying the tribute rice from proceeding to the capital by way of the Grand Canal.
Ilipu and Ki-ying, both Manchus, were appointed Imperial Commissioners to treat with Sir Henry Pottinger, the British Plenipotentiary, who had come up from Hongkong.
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The first treaty between China and Great Britain, known as the Treaty of Nanking, was signed on board the "Cornwallis" on August 29th,1842.
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In the wording of the Treaty no direct mention was made of settlements, and the only safeguards provided for foreign merchants were that "they with their families and establishments shall be allowed to reside for the purpose of carrying on their mercantile pursuits, without molestation or restraint" in the five ports.
The Treaty was ratified at Peking, and was brought to Hongkong by Commissioner Ki-ying in June, 1843. A careful study of the Treaty shows that in many ways it was unsatisfactory and that it did not take account of many of the problems which were sure to arise. At the same time, it reveals that the object of the British was not conquest, but solely to obtain a footing so that trade might be carried on more freely than had hitherto been possible.
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The fruits of England's victories were shared by other nations. The Hon. Caleb Cushing was appointed Commissioner and Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, for the purpose of negotiating a treaty with China. On July 3, 1844, the Treaty of Wang-hsia was signed, Ki-ying acting as representative of the Imperial Government. It was so called because the negotiations were carried on in a village of that name outside Macao.
The French Government despatched Monsieur Theodore M. M. J. de Lagrene to China to negotiate a treaty and one was signed at Whampoa on October 24, 1844. Thus these two countries also obtained the right of trade for their merchants in the five Treaty Ports.
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Captain George Balfour, formerly of the Indian Artillery, was selected by Sir Henry Pottinger to be the first Consul at Shanghai and held this office for three years. He came up from Canton and arrived in Shanghai on November 8, 1843.
On the following day he called by appointment on the Taotai, Kung Moo-yun, accompanied by his staff, Mr. W.H. Medhurst, interpreter, Dr. Hale, surgeon and assistant, and Mr. A. F. Strachan, clerk, and the Taotai duly returned the call on board the "Medusa," Consul Balfour's ship.
The first question to arise was that of a residence for the Consul, and for a time it seemed as if no one would venture to rent a house to the unwelcome foreigner, but eventually he secured the lease of a large dwelling house, containing 52 rooms, in the city, on a street between the East and West Gates at a rental of $400 per annum
. Shanghai was declared open to foreign trade on November 14th, 1843. Sir Henry Pottinger, having neglected to make any agreement about the site of a foreign settlement, the matter had to be arranged between Captain Balfour and the Taotai.
The Chinese authorities immediately raised the point that it was illegal to sell outright any land belonging to His Imperial Majesty, but this obstacle was surmounted by permission being given to rent in perpetuity, an annual land rent being paid by the renters.
Land was bought from the native proprietors at rates varying from 50,000 to 60,000 cash a mow, the actual value being from 15,000 to 35,000 cash a mow, or $15 to $35 Mex. The annual rent or land tax was fixed at 1,500 cash a mow.
First Settlement Boundaries
No very definite boundaries were made in the first delimitation of the Se ttlement. The Whangpoo River was to mark its eastern and the Yangkingpang its southern boundary. The west was left entirely undefined, while on the north, what is now Peking Road was the first boundary.
Later the western boundary was put at the Barrier Road (the present Honan Road). Altogether about 150 acres were contained within the first boundaries.
The main portions of the land were fairly well raised and were under cult ivation; other portions were lower and marshy. There were numerous creeks, ditches and ponds, and the lower grounds in summer were covered with reeds. Innumerable grave mounds dotted the land and the purchasers were obliged to agree that the former owners could visit them at stated periods and perform the customary religious rites.
For several years after the establishment of the Settlement, all west of the present Szechuen Road was regarded as being in the country. The Bund was a towing path with a wide foreshore, covered or uncovered according to the state of the tide.
There were other difficulties connected with the acquisition of land in this area, for the owners sometimes demanded exorbitant prices or were unwilling to sell. Even after they had sold the land, for one excuse or another, they refused to move or went only when forcibly ejected.
For a considerable period the foreign residents had to be content to live in native houses in Nantao, outside the city walls, on the shores of the Whangpoo. The conditions of life were not very pleasant. One of the early residents, Mr. Fortune, gives the following description of the state of affairs in 1843: "Often in the mornings we would find ourselves drenched with rain; and if snow fell, it was blown through the windows and formed wreaths on the floor."
The foreign population was then something over 100, of whom seven were ladies. There were 25 mercantile firms engaged in business. It was not until 1849 that the residents generally moved into the Settlement.
Arrangements for trade
The Taotai appointed six "partners" in the shroff shop to grant receipts for export and import duties and tonnage dues, and there was considerable danger lest trade should fall into the hands of a few monopolists, as at Canton. Consul Balfour protested vigorously against such a development, as contrary to the Treaty. An early attempt was made to introduce a bonding system by which goods could remain in bond without paying custom duties until sold, but this was opposed by the Imperial Commissioners.
Although it was a day of small things, it is interesting to note that during the first six weeks after the port was opened, from November 14 to December 31, seven vessels entered the harbour. Their imports totalled in value Tls. 433,729 and the exports Tls. 147,172. As import duty they paid Tls. 16,564.80, and for export fees Tls. 7,537.19. Their tonnage dues amounted to Tls. 985, a marked contrast to the large "squeezes" formerly enforced on vessels at Canton.
Before the signing of the Treaty of Nanking, there was constant friction between foreigners who came to Canton and the local Chinese authorities. The Chinese refused to recognize the rights accorded by International Law (for example, in regard to the status of ships of war in foreign ports), and the foreigners refused to recognize the due authority of the local law courts.
The Treaty of Nanking marks the legalization of extraterritorial rights as well as the formal treaty relations in regard to commerce. Extraterritoriality was not expressly granted in the Treaty, but provision was made for the functioning of British consular officials, with the understanding that extraterritorial rights should be enjoyed by British traders.
Article XIII of the General Resolutions issued in connection with the Treaty reads as follows:
Whenever a British subject has to complain of a Chinese he must first proceed to the Consulate and state his grievance. The Consul will thereupon enquire into the merits of the case and do his utmost to arrange it amicably. In like manner, if a Chinese have reason to complain of a British subject, he shall no less listen to his complaint, and endeavour to settle it in a friendly manner. . .
If unfortunately, any disputes take place of such a nature that the Consul cannot arrange them amicably, then he shall request the assistance of a Chinese Officer that they may together examine into the merits of the case, and decide it equitably. Regarding the punishment of English criminals, the English Government will enact the laws necessary to attain that end, and the Consul will be empowered to put them into force and regarding the punishment of Chinese criminals, these will be tried and punished by their own laws, in the way provided for by correspondence which took place at Nanking, after the concluding of the peace.
The exercise of extraterritorial rights received a still more explicit statement in the Treaty made between the United States and China in 1844. Article XXI of that Treaty reads as follows:
Subjects of China who may be guilty of any criminal act towards citizens of the United States shall be arrested and punished by the Chinese authorities according to the laws of China, and citizens of the United States who may commit any crime in China shall be subject to be tried and punished only by the Consul or other public functionary of the United States thereto authorized according to the laws of the United States; and in order to secure the prevention of all controversy and disaffection, justice shall be equitably and impartially administered on both sides.
Another article of the same Treaty applies this arrangement to civil cases. In Article XXV it was declared:
All questions in regard to rights, whether of property or person, arising between citizens of the United States in China, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of, and regulated by the authorities of their own Government, and all controversies occurring in China between citizens of the United States and subjects of any other Government shall be regulated by the treaties existing between the United States and such Governments, respectively, without interference on the part of China.
According to what is known as the "most favoured nation" clause, these ex traterritorial rights could be claimed by all nations entering into treaty relations with China. By the phrase "most favoured nation" is meant that China undertakes to extend to all the Treaty Powers those special rights which from time to time she has granted to particular Powers. In other words, it is agreed that no one Power shall enjoy privileges to the exclusion of other Powers.
The Chinese authorities appear to have entered into this arrangement in regard to extraterritoriality without protest. They were glad to be freed of the responsibility of controlling those who appeared to be turbulent foreigners and to hand them over to their own authorities.
It was natural for the British authorities to regard the Settlement as ex clusively under the jurisdiction of the British, and this was the attitude assumed by Consul Balfour, and no land in the Settlement could be acquired without his consent. After the signing of the American and French Treaties, the merchants of these two countries claimed that they had equal rights in the Settlement with the British. This led to many misunderstandings and controversies which might have been avoided if the Treaty of Nanking had been a little more explicit in its statements.
Mr. H. G. Wolcott, the first Acting American Consul in Shanghai, established his consulate in the Settlement and raised the American flag. This was objected to by both the British Consul and the Taotai, as it was held that no national flag, except the British, could be raised in the Settlement. Mr. Wolcott persisted and for a considerable time the American was the only national flag displayed in the Settlement as the British Consulate was still situated in the native city.
The view held by Consul Balfour was not shared by the British authorities in Hongkong, who, in a despatch to the British Consul, made the following statement:
It is doubtful whether a British authority can assume a ceremonial jur isdiction over foreigners, in which case the act of hoisting a national flag loses much of its importance.
First Land Land Regulations put forth in 1845 by the Regulations Taotai, Kung Moo-yun, by agreement with Consul Balfour, are important, as they form the basis of the subsequent enactments governing the cosmopolitan community of the Settlement.
The boundaries of the Settlement were again roughly defined, the western boundary being extended as far as the Defence Creek. Foreigners were not allowed to employ police, but could engage watchmen, subject to the approval of the Chinese officials. Native domiciles were forbidden in the then existing Settlement, or its further extension. Natives in the Settlement were prohibited from "renting to each other, nor may they again build houses there for the purpose of renting to Chinese merchants."
The land-renters as a body were to be responsible for the upkeep of the S ettlement and its revenue was to be derived from contributions from the r esidents. The assessments were to be made by a committee of the merchants, nominated by the Consul, to be known as the Committee on Roads and Jetties. The land-renters were vested with the control of the revenue and expenditure.
Foreigners, other than those of British nationality, were subject to the same regulations, the revision thereof being possible only by the consent of the British and Chinese authorities.
Four large roads were to be made in the Settlement - the present Hankow, Kiukiang, Nanking and Peking roads, running east and west. Kiukiang Road was to be 25 feet wide and the others 20 feet wide.
M. Montigny, first Consul for France at Shanghai, entered into an agreement with Ling Taotai on April 6, 1849, for the establishment and government of a French Concession.
The tendency of the British to claim exclusive jurisdiction over the territory of the Settlement was also manifested by the French in regard to their Concession. The principle was adopted that no Chinese or foreign official would be allowed to exercise his power within the boundaries of the French Concession.
The boundaries of the Concession were clearly defined. On the south a part of the moat along the city wall, on the north the Yangkingpang, on the east the river side from the Canton Guild to the Yangkingpang, on the west from the creek named after the war god's temple, Kuan-ti Miao, up to the Bridge of the Chow family, subject to further extension if desired.
This settlement has always been known as the French Concession, and attempts were made from the beginning to place it on the same footing as the concessions that afterwards came into existence during the period of 1858-1863 (Newchwang, Tientsin, Hankow, I Kiukiang, Chinkiang, and Canton).
As Mr. H. B. Morse points out in The International Relations of the Chinese Empire, "The American Settlement was not created but just 'growed.'"
The merchants lived in the English Settlement, but some of the missionaries, seeking cheaper land for residences, purchased property in the outskirts. The American Episcopal Church Mission, under Bishop William J. Boone, established itself in Hongkew, across the Soochow Creek. On the arrival of the first official Consul of the United States in February, 1854, he made his residence and raised his flag in this American Settlement. It was some time, however, before its boundaries were defined.
When Bishop Boone was asked what he considered the south boundary of his property, he replied, "the tow path in front of the Mission buildings." Had he said the edge of the river, legally all the property afterwards accreted would, upon payment of the Sheng-ko - fees - would have belonged to his Mission.
At first neither the French Concession nor the Amerjean Settlement flourished. The Jesuit missionaries alone showed any interest in the new site, and, in the neighbourhood of the Concession, at once started to build Tung-kia-tu Cathedral, the corner stone being laid on November 21, 1849. This contains an organ constructed by the French Fathers, which is unique, as the pipes are made of bamboo, and, as far as we know, is the only one of its kind in the world. It is pointed out as an object of curiosity to the traveller who visits the Cathedral.
The Americans found their situation so unfavourable that for a time even the Consul was obliged to establish his office in the British Settlement. Undoubtedly, the exclusive privileges claimed by the British authorities for their Settlement was the chief reason for the French and American Governments wanting territory for the residence of their own nationals.
The dissension between the first residents in regard to jurisdiction was not, however, of so serious a nature as to cause real trouble. A healthy feeling grew up among the foreigners, and they recognized from the start that they had similar interests, which could only be attained through a spirit of unity.
As we shall see later, in 1863 the American Settlement was amalgamated with the British, and the present International Settlement came into existence.
Consul Balfour, who at first was obliged to live in the native city, was anxious to acquire property in the Settlement for the site of the British Consulate. At that time, according to the ruling of the Home Government, the Consuls to foreign countries were not allowed to purchase land or erect buildings, but were obliged to carry on their work in rented premises. In spite of this, Consul Balfour determined to secure a proper site for the erection of consular offices.
On April 28, 1846, five months before he resigned, he made arrangements for the purchase of the Li Chia Chang property, north of the boundary of the Settlement, consisting of over 100 mow of land, for $17,000. Not having authority from the Government, he advanced 84,000 of his own money. His successor, Mr. (afterwards Sir) Rutherford Alcock, upon his arrival, proceeded with the matter and after much difficulty persuaded the Home Government to sanction the purchase. In this way the splendidly situated piece of land now occupied by the consulate buildings was obtained and, on July 21, 1849, the consular offices were removed to this site.
The first Consulate, built in 1852, was destroyed by fire on December 23, 1870, and most of the records were lost. The present building was erected in 1872.
From time immemorial, trackers had used the tow path along the shore of the Whangpoo River and the Chinese authorities in the first Land Regulations issued by them reserved this right. A space of 30 English feet was to be reserved between buildings erected on the foreshore and the edge of the river. Foreigners, therefore, when putting up their buildings on river lots, drove in piles to that distance in front of each lot, and filled it in. This was the origin of The Bund, now a beautiful promenade, but then a muddy road, not fit for walking. One of the features of Shanghai to-day is the wide open space between the river and the buildings on the water front. It was secured, in the first place, not from any aesthetic sense, but because of the necessity of leaving a path for the trackers.
The foreign population of the Settlement gradually increased. In 1844 it was 50, in the following year, 90, and after five years it had grown to 175. In addition there was a floating population, consisting of the men on shore from the ships in harbour.
Compared with the life in the factories of Canton where the merchants were confined in a small circumscribed area, the residents of Shanghai enjoyed considerable freedom, but they were not allowed to penetrate into the country around the Settlements so far that they could not return to Shanghai the same day. As the shooting was excellent, and the villagers friendly, these expeditions into the country were most enjoyable.
The Committee on Roads and Jetties experienced difficulties in carrying out their functions. As was perhaps natural, the early residents of Shanghai were not far-sighted and did not plan much for the future. They were satisfied with a few jetties for the landing of goods from the ships and did not see much necessity for roads, as the native paths were sufficient for the coolies who carried the bales of silk and boxes of tea. Where roads had to be made, they decided that they must be at least 25 feet wide, and in those days that looked over-generous. Following the line of least resistance, the roads followed the banks of the creeks, and this accounts for their somewhat serpentine windings.
The buildings erected had little claim to architectural beauty and have been wittily described as of the "compradoric" order. Many of them were bungalows and all had deep verandahs. They were adapted to a tropical climate, and the builders seemed to have had only the four months of hot weather in mind, and to have over-looked the need of sunshine in their homes during the rest of the year.
Very little was done in regard to sanitation, and for a long time refuse was disposed of by depositing it on the shores of The Bund.
On March 8, 1848, three missionaries, Drs Medhurst and Lockhart, and the Rev. William Muirhead, made a visit to Tsingpu. a town about 25 miles from Shanghai. It so happened that at that time the town was crowded with some 13,000 men who had recently been discharged from the junks carrying tribute rice, because the Government was sending a large amount of it to Tientsin by the sea route. While the missionaries were preaching and distributing tracts, a dense crowd gathered around them and an attack was made by a party of junkmen armed with poles, bars, and an iron chain. They were rescued by some runners from the Magistrate's Yamen, who arrived just in time to save their lives.
When the matter was reported to Mr. Alcock, he decided to take strong measures to bring those who were guilty of the assault to justice and take the affair up with the Shanghai Taotai. Failing to receive prompt redress, he informed the Taotai that until justice had been done, no British ship would pay duties, nor would any grain junks be allowed to leave the port. The Commander of the "Chiltern" detained 1,400 rice junks, while the "Espiegle", with the British Vice-Consul on board, was despatched to Nanking to bring the matter to the attention of the Viceroy and to lay before him a formal complaint. In this way the matter was speedily settled. The ten leaders in the assault were cangued1 in front of the Custom House, 8200 were paid as damages, and the junks were released. The Viceroy blamed the Shanghai Taotai for having erred and failed in the discharge of his duties.
The British Government was at first inclined to censure Mr. Alcock for exceeding his authority, but when his measures proved successful, its rebuke was considerably softened. The Taotai was removed from office, and another - Wu - known to foreigners as "Samqua," was appointed in his place.


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For a grand finale, this episode is a real let down. Not only does it have its fair share of padding to fill out the run time, but the big battle that's been hyped since the very first episode is incredibly anti-climactic.
I was wondering what was going to happen to Arashi and, sure enough, she does appear to apologize for maiming Kusanagi. Yuzuriha does forgive her, because she's nice like that. The scene also establishes that Arashi has lost her powers, why? No idea. I guess my "injury" logic didn't hold up. The only thing I can think of is that their powers are tied to the barriers, which were being broken? Maybe? It's more likely that the plot just demanded it, but some explanation would have been nice. Speaking of barriers, one of them was called the "Rainbow Bridge". I chuckled at that due to the likely unintentional Thor reference.
The one on one fight between Kamui and Fuma is also a let down. Kamui doesn't really put forth much of an effort and ends up getting impaled twice. Subaru, to his credit, does do what he can to assist Kamui, coming to his aid before Fuma was about to deliver a killing blow, but there isn't really much of a confrontation. Considering this was supposed to be the big fight between good and evil, one that was set to determine the fate of the planet, it's really disappointing.
Even more disappointing is the resolution. Kamui dies and he wishes to live on in Fuma's heart or something and that brings him back to normal. It's not quite "power of friendship", but it comes really close. I get wanting to bring Fuma back to his old, kind hearted self, but they could have found a better way to do it than that.
It's pure deus ex machina. They wrote themselves into a corner and needed to pull something out of a place where the sun doesn't shine.
Honestly, I would have liked to see the Dragons of Heaven come together as a team. Fuma may be vastly more powerful than them, but they could have turned the tide. It happened all the time on "Young Justice", they could have done something similar here where coordination and teamwork overpower brute force.
Even if you wanted Fuma back, you could say that the aversion of the prophecy was enough to free Fuma's mind from whatever was controlling him before. It would have been a lot more satisfying than what we got.
On the plus side, the Earth is saved and those who are still living do find some measure of peace in their lives, enough to move forward if nothing else.
The show aimed high, going for something epic, something of Biblical proportions. It had its moments and was, more often than not an enjoyable watch, but alas it ends, not with a bang, but with a whimper.


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A couple of years ago a Medicare advantage insurance plan came steam-rolling into town and began signing up patients with a vengeance. They offered a whole host of freebies like band-aids, glucose strips, plush toys, you name it. They also had an offer that couldn't be refused by seniors: no co-payments, no deductibles, and low premiums, i.e, 'Free Healthcare'.
Needless to say, patients went gaga for this 'great new company.' Smaller practices had no choice but to sign up as well, for pennies on the dollar of the usual Medicare rates. Other doctors in our specialty signed up under these new rates as well, but we held our ground. We were the only group practice in our specialty in town and we refused to bite off on their low reimbursements.
Eventually they signed up several thousand of our patients. We reconsidered but we drove a hard bargain. Finally they offered us a premium over the other practices since we had the only subspecialists in the area. Worse than Medicare rates but something we could live with.
As soon as our practice signed up with this insurance company, the flood gates really opened. They used our practice on their marketing materials to sign even more patients. I think you can figure out what happened next.
About eight months later, this insurance company called to inform us that they were renegotiating our terms on a capitated basis, which would come out to about 50% of the Medicare rates. Naturally we refused to accept this. At which point we were told that "since we had decided to cancel our agreement" we could no longer see our patients enrolled in their plan.
This did not sit well with one of my partners, who had to deal with patients with significant medical and surgical issues and had no outside physician still on the plan who was qualified to take over the care for these patients. Which made him ultimately liable for their well-being. Unfortunately, he expressed his disgust of the insurance company to some of these patients and told them to complain to the their carrier for dropping their doctors. This is when we received a call from their legal department with a stern "cease-and-desist" warning: we were not to discuss the details of the termination of the contract; we were simply to tell patients that it was a "mutual decision."
The practice that was enrolled to take care of these patients was based in another city. They placed itinerant physicians in a little rented office a couple of days a week. The service was sub-standard. The medical care was thin. Oh, and they also ripped off the name of our practice (they changed it after we got some copyright lawyers involved). A couple of their doctors actually called us to complain about the company they were working for and apologized for the situation that their company put us in.
Fast forward a year and you know what comes next: the Medicare Advantage plan has pulled the plug on their operation here and left several thousand patients in the lurch. These patients were not able to change insurance until the end of the year, when open enrollment rolled around, and had to go out of town if they wanted surgery. They are now slowly trickling back into our practice, albeit in many cases with inadequately controlled disease or worse.
Have you had a similar experience with a Managed Care company? Leave us a comment below. Oh, and this point bears repeating: make sure someone in your office with expertise in insurance opens all correspondence from insurance companies, managed care companies in particular. Read Dirty Tactics of Those Medicare Advantage Plans.


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Height: 6-2 Weight: 339 lbs.
Born: June 1, 1979 in Memphis, TN
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College: Memphis (school history) (Bell college stats)
Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 4th round (123rd overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft.
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Will he or won't he? That is the big question concerning Wise Dan's appearance in tomorrow's Grade II Bernard Baruch Stakes at Saratoga. Considered to be the "best horse in America," the 2-time defending Horse of the Year has not raced since winning the 1-1/8th mile Woodford Reserve Turf Classic on May 3rd. Two weeks after the race, the 7-year old gelding underwent surgery for colic after a piece of his intestines looped over itself.
Foaled February 20, 2007 Wise Dan is the first horse to win the same three Eclipse Awards in consecutive years, having been named American Horse of the Year,Champion Older Male and Champion Male Turf Horse in 2012 and 2013. Howecer, he would have to remain undefeated for the rest of this year to match Forego's 3 consecutive Horse of the Year titles (1974, 1975 and 1976). He is currently 2 for 2 this season having also won the Grade I Makers 46 mile Stakes at Keeneland on April 11th.
At present, though, trainer Charles LoPresti stated he is not ready to think about that, "because then sometimes you might try to do the impossible." Instead, his immediate concern is up to toting 127 lbs in the 1/16 mile grass race, despite the fact that Wise Dan won twice last year with 128 and 129 lbs on his back.
"That's asking a lot, but he is 100%. I am pretty certain about that," stated LoPresti. "But he hasn't run since May. So we are very much leaning toward running him here, although coming off any kind of surgery, you have to be concerned. I don't know if its affected him, but you never really know until you run."
Note: readers might be interested to know that Wise Dan is a great-grandson of both Secretariat and Affrimed.


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Though the Battle of Helena was actually fought on the Fourth of July 1863, the re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the battle took place on Memorial Day weekend so as not to be overshadowed by two larger battles – Vicksburg and Gettysburg – that took place that same fateful date. However, local Civil War enthusiasts are planning a special commemoration of the battle on the actual date this July the Fourth. According to Paula Oliver, public relations coordinator for the Delta Cultural Center, activities will take place at several sites around town. A first light viewing from Confederate Memorial Park will begin the day's events at 4:30 a.m. This will observe the start of the Battle of Helena, which was beset with confusion that caused hundreds of Confederate casualties. The disorder centered on different interpretations of the order to attack at "daylight." Confederate Park is located just south of the Moore-Hornor House on Beech Street. Oliver stated that participants should bring their own seating and flashlights. Civil War re-enactors at Fort Curtis and the Moore-Hornor House will discuss the battle between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon. On the grounds of the Moore-Hornor House re-enactors will demonstrate how to load a cannon. Also at the house, there will be a slide-show presentation of the re-enactment of the Battle of Helena. Tours of the house also will be conducted, added Oliver. "The scene will shift to the DCC Visitors Center from noon to 1 p.m.," reported Oliver. "There, the re-enactors will conduct hands-on activities for youngsters. The demonstrations will include how to make a bullet. However, coffee will be used instead of gunpowder." The inspirational family film, "The Light of Freedom," will be shown from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Delta Sounds Room of the Visitors Center. The film centers on the Underground Railroad. "The film promises to educate as well as entertain as it urges the viewer to stand up for the freedom of every person," commented Oliver. More information about the film can be found at http://thelightofffreedommovie.com. Oliver added that the DCC Depot and Visitors Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are reminded of the Civil War exhibit on the top floor of the Depot. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the DCC at (870) 338-4350 or toll free at (800) 358-0972 or visit the DCC online at www.deltaculturalcenter.com. The Fourth of July is a unique American holiday that is set aside each year as a day of remembrance of the price that was paid for liberty and freedom. Make this a special Fourth of July and bring your family out to observe the memory of a battle in which so many people died to help make others free.
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April 8, 2012
TUCSON, Ariz. - The University of Arizona Wildcat men's golf team returns to the Phoenix area on Monday and Tuesday April 9 and 10 to compete in the Tenth Annual Wyoming Cowboy Classic presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon at the North Course of the Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Both days will begin with a 7:30 a.m. PT shotgun start, where the field will play 54 holes, two 18-hole rounds on Monday and a final 18-hole round on Tuesday. The North Course is a par-70, 7133-yard course.
The 24-team field includes host Wyoming, Colorado State, Arizona State, Texas Tech, Boise State, Nevada, Wichita State, Colorado, UC Davis, Kansas State, Air Force, Northern Colorado, New Mexico State, Santa Clara, Old Dominion, Cal State Northridge, Gonzaga, San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, Weber State, Utah State, Kansas, Arizona. Along with Arizona (49), two other schools are ranked in the top-50: Wichita State (29) and Texas Tech (44).
Arizona's lineup for the invitational includes junior Juan Pablo Hernandez, sophomore Erik Oja, junior Trent Redfern, freshman Tucker Wadkins, and fellow freshman Alex McMahon. Freshman Brenden Redfern will compete as an individual.
At the 2011 Wyoming Cowboy Classic, Wildcat Tarquin McManus took home the individual award after shooting and eight-under 202 (66-70-66=202). McManus' score ranks as the best individual score of the Classic along with Troy Merrit of Boise State's 202 (-8) score from 2008.
Last time out, the Wildcats competed in the ASU/Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe, Ariz. and finished with a final score of 295 (+11) to finish in 11th place. In a tie for 16th place, Oja collected his 6th top-20 finish of the season, and with (-2), was the only Cat to finish the tournament under par (211). The ASU Invitational was the third consecutive event where Oja Arizona's top finisher.
After carding a final round of 73 (+2), Hernandez finished in a tie for 48th (222/+9). As in individual, McMahon finished in a tie for 53rd with a 224 (+11).
Following the completion of the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, Arizona men's golf will compete in the Pac-12 Championships in Corvallis, Oregon April 27-29.
For complete results from the event and continued coverage of Arizona Wildcat men's golf, visit ArizonaWildcats.com.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Morehead State found one more way for senior center Kenneth Faried and senior guard Demonte Harper to play a tough opponent on a neutral court.
The Eagles won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament and an automatic berth in the NCAAs.
Harper had 27 points and 11 rebounds playing in his hometown, while Faried notched his 27th double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Morehead State beat Tennessee Tech 80-73 on Saturday night.
"No one would play us because of Faried and Harper, so I had a hard time getting games," said Morehead State coach Donnie Tyndall, whose Eagles lost road trips to Florida and Ohio State.
"Whoever we play it obviously will be a great opponent, a top 10-type team. The one good thing is it won't be at Ohio State's home floor, and it won't be ... the O Dome."
Faried had promised the Eagles would be back after losing in this game to Murray State a year ago. Murray State wound up knocking off Vanderbilt of the Southeastern Conference in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
With his latest double-double, Faried now ranks tied for second all-time in that category with Ralph Sampson (84) and just behind leader Tim Duncan (87). He helped the Eagles (24-9) earn their second NCAA tournament berth in three years. This is their fourth overall OVC tournament title, also winning in 1983, 1984 and 2009.
"We're happy, excited we won," Faried said. "We knew coming in that it wasn't going to be no easy battle for us against Tennessee Tech. They're a great team. But we just wanted it that much more tonight, and we wanted to bring that championship back home to Morehead. ... We're dancing tonight."
No. 4 seed Tennessee Tech (20-12) upset regular-season champion Murray State to reach its first championship game since 2003. But the Golden Eagles couldn't overcome cold shooting in their attempt to reach the NCAAs for the first time since 1963. Coach Mike Sutton came into the postgame interview room to shake Faried's hand and wish him well.
Sutton called Faried and Harper two of the OVC's top players. The coach said he talked with some of the 15 NBA scouts on hand about Faried on Friday night and sees the NCAA's top rebounder since 1973 heading to the pros.
"I wish him the best and just wish he had gone about two, three years ago," Sutton said.
Kevin Murphy led Tennessee Tech with 30 points, and Jud Dillard had 10.
Second-seeded Morehead State never trailed, with Tennessee Tech managing to tie it only three times in the opening minutes. The Golden Eagles made it interesting late after trailing by as much as 15 with 7:10 left, using a 17-6 spurt to pull within 69-65 with 1:49 left as Murphy hit a 3-pointer, then Zac Swansey stole the ball and scored on a layup to cap the spurt.
Faried dunked on the other end. Murphy made two free throws to make it 71-67 before Faried hit two free throws himself. The Eagles went 7 of 10 at the line in the final 69 seconds to hold off Tennessee Tech.
Tyndall credited Harper with setting up Faried and making sure he got to the line as well to finish off the win.
"Kenneth gets all the attention and rightfully so. He's a guy I think will be a first-round pick and play a lot of years in the NBA. That kid right there to his right, whew. Stud. Stud," Tyndall said of Harper.
Morehead State came in having allowed opponents to top 70 points only three times this season, with a scoring defense averaging 61.3 points per game.
Playing its third game in three nights, Tennessee Tech just couldn't come up with enough offense to overcome Morehead State's strong shooting. The Eagles went 7 of 16 from beyond the arc and shot 47.9 percent for the game (23 of 48) compared to 35.5 percent (22 of 62) for Tennessee Tech.
"That's what Morehead does," Sutton said. "They have Faried back there. It's just human nature to be looking for him a bit. Guys rush a little bit, or you get in a little bit of a hurry on offense. ... We have to really defend. ... They shot almost 48 percent. That's the difference."
The Golden Eagles last tied it at 9, then Harper hit a layup to put the Eagles ahead to stay with 14:28 remaining. He also hit another bucket, then two free throws as Morehead State built its lead to 12.
The Eagles could've put it away much sooner except they went cold, making only one field goal in the final 5 minutes of the first half. They led 34-27 at halftime.
Tennessee Tech didn't even go to the line until there was 19:07 left in the game, when Murphy hit the Golden Eagles' first two free throws. They finished 22 of 27 at the line but couldn't make up for being outrebounded 47-27.


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Today, nominees for Radio City's freedom awards have been announced. Also, details of OX7GEN's EP launch gig and Indus Creed's new Android app.
There's a lot happening in the world of Indian indie music and culture every day. We thought we'd give you the pick of the daily news, served up right here in one handy spot. This is your Quick Fix.
Radio City Freedom Awards nominees announced
Last month, national radio station Radio City announced their new initiative, the Radio City Freedom Awards, a platform that aims to recognise Indian independent music. Over the course of the last month, artists and bands from all over the country have submitted their entries, and the station has now released a shortlist of entries for public voting. The awards are divided into six categories, Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist, Best Pop Artist, Best Rock Artist, Best Folk Fusion Artist, Best Metal Artist and Best Electronica Artist. Nominees for the awards include Delhi soundsystem Reggae Rajahs, vocalist Benny Dayal, Punjabi folk rock artist Rabbi Shergill, young Mumbai pop-rock act Spud In The Box, Delhi alt-rockers Cyanide, Bangalore rock vets Thermal And A Quarter (read their story here), multi-instrumentalist Shankar Tucker, Mumbai metal group Providence, and Delhi electronica artist Dualist Inquiry. Public voting shuts on May 25, and you can cast your vote in each category here. The winners of the first Radio City Freedom Awards will be announced on May 30. While you wait for the results, read our series of Big Issue stories on FM radio in India here.
OX7GEN EP launch gig announced
Mumbai drum n' bass producer OX7GEN released his sophomore EP, An Ocean For Everyone, right here on NH7.in last week. You can speedily download An Ocean For Everyone for free here, or listen to it on NH7′s new Audiolizer interface here. The launch party for the two-track EP takes place on Tuesday, May 21 at Blue Frog, Mumbai. The night features a three-act lineup of some of the best experimental indie music being produced today, with sets by Raxit Tewari aka Your Chin, and Paralights, the solo project of producer Ayan De. The gig kicks off at 9.00pm, and entry will set you back is Rs 350. Also, check out a video for the EP below:
Indus Creed release Android app
The Mumbai rock veterans have released an Android app – the Indus Creed Superstar app, which should serve as a one-stop shop for all tr00 fans of the band. The app, developed by Appytunes, contains an extensive biography of the band, band portraits that can be used as wallpapers or what have you on your tablet or phone, song samples, and RSS feeds from the band's Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, SongKick, Google news and SoundCloud pages. The Indus Creed Superstar app can be downloaded right here. Check out a screenshot from the app below:
That's all the news for today. Stay tuned for more daily editions of the Quick Fix.


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Government Health Agencies Complicit in Cholesterol Ruse?
If you or a loved one is on a statin drug, or you know someone who is I would urge you ro read the following article by Bill Sardi. There is only one part of his article that I disagree with and that is where he refers to high dose Vitamin D. It is possible to overdose with Vitamin D in supplement form but not from sunshine.
Excessive cholsterol is still a serious problem but statins are not the answer. In fact, most people can normalise it naturally with our Cholest-Natural.
Bill Sardi wrote an interesting article on this subject ("Government Health Agencies Complicit in Cholesterol Ruse")


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Sequatchie Concrete Service's roots are in the
Sequatchie Valley of Tennessee. This company began
with one small ready mix operation in 1954.
Robert Thomas started this company and his family
still owns and operates it today. He and his sons
are the guiding force behind the company. Corporate
headquarters are in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, the
hometown of generations of the Thomas family.
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City clerk wards off election trouble
Greenfield will have redistricting snafu fixed in time for primary
Greenfield - After working weekends all through January, the Greenfield clerk's office will be able to fix a redistricting snafu that could have turned the Feb. 21 primary election into a nightmare for voters and for poll workers.
Only a week ago, City Clerk Jennifer Goergen had told the Common Council that she wasn't sure she would be able to fix the problem in time, but as of Tuesday afternoon, the task is almost complete.
The problem is that the boundaries state legislators drew in redistricting following the 2010 U.S. Census don't match up in some places with local maps. As a result, some voters are not in the right wards or districts.
Fixing a state problem
To fix that, the clerk's office must move 5,000 voters one by one into the proper wards, Goergen said.
She emphasized that the problem is not a local mistake. It came about because state legislators relied on census blocks to draw their maps. Those blocks have been found to be inaccurate all over the state.
So, some of those living near Greenfield's new ward or district boundaries and even those near the city limits or on the edges of the Greenfield and Whitnall school districts were listed in the wrong voting wards in the state computer.
If things had not been put right, voters would have come to the polls for the Feb. 21 primary election and not be listed in the right poll book, Goergen said. They could have re-registered at the polls, though, she added.
The only local primary contest is a seven-way race for the Greenfield School Board.
"We're very happy," Goergen said Tuesday.
Timely technical help
Goergen and clerk's office employee Sherry Hartman have been coming in on weekends all month to move the 5,000 people to where they are supposed to be.
What finally turned the tide in favor of a timely completion were the two GIS technicians borrowed from the engineering department, she said.
"They work with this data every day and they are fast and efficient," Goergen said, and they too were whacking away at the task last Saturday.
Hartman who slugged through weekends with Goergen all month said stoically, "Sometimes you have to put in the extra hours to make sure things are done by the deadline."
But she admits to not being confident the huge task could be done on time.
"When I first saw how many things had to be checked, I was wondering," Hartman said.
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TA Uses An Odd Tactic To Win, 6-0
Broadway High School's Danyele Smith runs toward third base past Turner Ashby's Jordon Will on Friday in Bridgewater. (Photos by Jason Lenhart)
Broadway High School's Jerrica McCallister slides safely into second ahead of the tag from Turner Ashby's Alexa Sheets on Friday in Bridgewater.
Turner Ashby's Blair Miller delivers against Broadway on Friday.
BRIDGEWATER — The Turner Ashby High School softball team took a dive to win.
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|Exporting to South America - Best Prospects in seven (7) Markets --
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Exporting to South America - Best Prospects Webinar is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced exporters to learn about seven (7) different markets in South America: Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. Commercial Officers from these countries and expert speakers will address the opportunities and best prospects for U.S. business in these markets.
There is a distinguished bilateral commercial history that the U.S. and Argentina share, with new opportunities for future trade and investment. The United States is Argentina's third largest trading partner (after Brazil and China), and the Argentine Government Investment Agency recently cited the U.S. as the "most active" country investor in Argentina.
Chile is a promising market for a wide range of U.S. goods and services. The symbolic importance of the Chile-USA Free Trade Agreement (FTA) far outweighs the economic size of Chile. As one of the most dynamic and promising markets in the region, Chile holds a commercial influence in South America due to the energy and professionalism of its entrepreneurs, the transparency of its regulation and the predictability of its decision makers.
Colombia ranks solidly with the group of progressive, industrializing countries worldwide that have well-diversified agriculture, resources, and productive capacities. Currently, Colombia is the fifth largest market for U.S. exports in the region, and is ranked 29th as a market for U.S. exports globally. Colombia has become one of the most stable economies in the region. Improved security, good government policies, steady growth, controlled inflation and a wide range of opportunities combined with a relatively stable political environment vis-à-vis neighboring Andean countries, make it worthwhile for U.S. exporters to take a serious look at Colombia. Colombians are passionate about furthering economic growth in their country and committed to increasing trade and U.S. exports between the U.S. and Colombia. Learn about the status of the US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
The Peruvian economy continues to out-perform its regional neighbors and most other global economies. In 2008, for the second straight year, Peru achieved economic growth rates exceeding 9%. This growth has helped fuel strong demand in Peru for U.S. products. In 2008, American exports to Peru increased by 50%, exceeding the 2007 growth rate of 41%. In just the past two years, annual U.S. exports have risen by over 100%, from $2.9 billion to $6.2 billion, making Peru the 35th largest market for U.S. exports worldwide. Learn about the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement.
Uruguay is a market-oriented economy in which the State still plays a role. It has experienced robust rates of growth of over 7% for the past 5 years. Uruguay has diversified its trade in recent years and reduced its longstanding dependency on Argentina and Brazil. It is a founding member of MERCOSUR, the Southern Cone trading bloc also composed of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, which is in process of integrating Venezuela. Imports from the United States surged in recent years following the economic upturn, from under $200 million in 2003 to about $600 million in 2008.
Venezuela is the sixth most populous nation in Latin America (27m population) and is the U.S.'s fifth-largest export market in Latin America. In light of current conditions, U.S. exporters to and investors in Venezuela are well-advised to perform their risk-return calculations carefully, mindful of the uncertainties, but aware of the opportunities in the Venezuelan market. The U.S. remains Venezuela's most important trading partner, claiming more than half of Venezuela's exports (primarily petroleum and petroleum products) and a significant portion of imports.
Ecuador is a small- to medium-sized market for U.S. exports. In 2008, U.S. exports grew 22 percent over 2007, for total U.S. exports to Ecuador of $3.3 billion.
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