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Even a first-class temperament, however, is not a sure predictor of a successful presidency. According to Duke University political scientist James David Barber, the most perfect blend of intellect and warmth of personality in a Chief Executive was the brilliant Thomas Jefferson, who "knew the importance of communication and empathy. He never lost the common touch." Richard Ellis, a professor of politics at Oregon's Willamette University who is skeptical of the whole EQ theory, cites two 19th century Presidents who did not fit the mold. "Martin Van Buren was well adjusted, balanced, empathetic and persuasive...
...pain from the 41% cut in the county budget imposed since the bankruptcy: teachers stayed in the classrooms, and fire stations remained open. Above all, voters saw a yes ballot as an inappropriate affirmation of the county's supervisors, most of whom presided over the Citron debacle. Says Wayne Barber, a communications consultant in Irvine: "If even one of the bastards had resigned, I would have voted...
Among the problems that plagued the Crimson were the loss of heptathlete Ailey Penningroth to injury and an uncharacteristic no-height from top high-jumper Stacy Barber...
Junior Stacy Barber finished second in the high jump. Junior Heather MacLellan placed in the top three in both the long jump and the triple jump...
...This is still a working-class, family neighborhood," says Maddalo, whose family has operated the tiny barber shop across the street from the Middlesex County Court-house since 1945. "It's beginning to change, though...