Word: smarts
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...very smart and articulate, a thoughtful planner and he certainly has what it takes to run for citywide office." - Doug Muzzio, professor of public affairs at Baruch College, on Carrion's potential for higher office in New York City, New York Daily News...
...street-smart and can sway a crowd better than almost any politician around today. His future is bright." - George Arzt, political consultant, Newsday, April...
...against Berlusconi, two candidates then pushing 70. We caught up again last summer when Renzi was watching Barack Obama's unlikely story unfold and preparing to defy the party bosses in Florence and Rome with his bid for the mayoralty. "Everyone was telling me to stay put, that the smart move was to run for another term at the province," Renzi says. "I said 'no thank you. I'm running for mayor.'" One regional party boss in Tuscany even told him explicitly: "Respect the line, buddy, wait your turn. I said 'No, in fact, I'm cutting the line...
...ratings have describe you as “funny,” “knowledgeable,” “excellent,” and “enthusiastic.” What words would you use to describe your students? MK: Brave, interesting and very smart. 14. FM: In your article, “A History of Ludicrous”, you explore the history of the word “ludicrous.” Say something ludicrous. MK: Unfortunately, my taste for the ludicrous has been destroyed by my academic study...
...Liebhafsky, expressed no surprise that she had made her life’s work to uncover the human rights abuses in the world. Susan E. Shepard ’65, who lived in Comstock Hall (now part of Pforzheimer House) with Des Forges, said she remembered her as a smart and serious student, as well as “kind and gentle.” “She always went out of her way to be nice to me,” Shepard said. Karen L. Worth ’64, Des Forges’ close friend, echoed those...