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Could the U.S. block sales of refined gasoline to Iran as a way of ratcheting up pressure on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Iranian regime? That's a prospect U.S. politicians have talked up for months. But as the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China prepare for crucial talks with Iran in Geneva on Oct. 1, there's a growing realization that the strategy might not work. "The hype around blocking gas is hugely overdone," says Richard Dalton, who was British ambassador to Iran until 2006 and is now an associate fellow at the London think tank Chatham House. "People...
Defense proved crucial for the Crimson all night. Although Dartmouth put up six and a half blocks relative to Harvard’s six, and the two teams both totaled 60 digs on the night, scrappy defensive play kept Harvard in the game. Accepting the serve did prove to be a problem, though, as Dartmouth racked up eight aces on the night...
...played to the ability that we knew we could, and we really came together as a team this game,” she said. “It was crucial for us because it showed everyone that we can do this, we can have a successful season, and we are good enough to be competing and winning games...
...Dean Michael D. Smith cited Kirwan’s “strong background” in fiscal management as a crucial quality she brings to her post in FAS, which is now facing a $110 million deficit...
...post of FAS dean for administration and finance, effective Nov. 2. In an e-mail announcement, Smith prominently referred to Kirwan's "strong background" in financial management, including a two-year stint as secretary of administration and finance for the commonwealth of Massachusetts, as a crucial quality she brings to her post in an FAS now facing a $110 million deficit. As the secretary of administration and finance under Mass. Governor Deval L. Patrick ’78, Kirwan was responsible for developing the state capital budget and overseeing budgetary activities across the state government, according to Friday's announcement...