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...Because both Chinalco and Minmetals are state-owned companies, the deals face significant regulatory scrutiny in Australia, but are likely to go through with few major problems. Kevin Rudd, the prime minister, is a fluent Mandarin speaker who had made it clear that solid ties to Beijing are among his top priorities. And with the mining industry now flat on its back as the global recession deepens, it's unlikely Canberra will go out of its way to insult the only people around who have some money left in their pockets - and the willingness to spend...
...been a really long weekend,” junior Soren Rosier said. “We spent many, many long hours on a bus and hotel...By the time we got to East Stroudsburg, our heads weren’t in the right place.”Despite a solid defensive showing and decent passing, Harvard struggled to score points when it needed to. The Crimson averaged a team attack percentage of only .161, .062, and .161 in the first, second, and third games, respectively.“We’re just having a hard time scoring points...
...second period began with a pair of power plays for both sides, but neither team managed to convert. Colgate came out swinging and turned up the pressure against the defense, with junior David McIntyre and senior Tom Riley taking tough shots against Carroll.“[Carroll] was pretty solid, and he was good with his rebound control, so I think he made a lot of good saves tonight, and he gave us a chance to win,” Donato said.But even though Harvard limited the Raiders’ chances, Colgate still managed to break through, as senior blueliner...
...spite of Matsui’s shooting, the Crimson’s solid play kept the score even. With a 14-3 run in the first 5 minutes of the second half, Harvard built a considerable lead, one that would not ultimately last...
...final period, ending with a three-goal advantage over its Ivy rival. “The team played pretty well overall, but started a little bit slow,” Harvard coach Katey Stone said. “We turned on after their goal and had a solid third period.” The first period was packed with numerous penalties, keeping the Crimson on its toes. “We probably gave them too many opportunities,” tri-captain Jenny Brine said. “They have a very talented first line, but Kessler played a great...