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Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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A tour of Nevada's Mammovan
By Office of the Governor*1

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to post the fllowing Press Release soon after we received its e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn on May 11, 2004:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin and John Trent
775-684-5670

Media ADVISORY

CARSON CITY - A tour of Nevada's Mammovan, operated by Nevada Health Centers, will be given during a Governor's First Ladies meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 12 at Caesars Palace. First Ladies from nine states are meeting in Las Vegas this week, participating in a National Governor's Association seminar.*2

· What: National Governor's Association First Ladies Tour of Nevada's Mammovan.

· Where: Caesars Palace, bus access off Frank Sinatra Drive on west side of hotel.

· When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 12.

· Contact: Judy Brusa*3, 775-721-1067 or Las Vegas Governor's office, 702-486-2500.

· Mammovan website: http://www.nvrhc.org/mamabout.htm
Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505
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Early detection of breast cancer saves lives!

MAMMOGRAMS
EVERY WOMAN OVER AGE 40
NEEDS A MAMMOGRAM....
EVERY YEAR!

Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada!*4
Please Call Toll Free
(877) 581-6266
For Information And Appointments

Overview:
Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) was founded in 1977 as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and currently has 15 clinical sites throughout Nevada. Wendover Community Health Center, located in Elko County, opened its doors to serve the community with quality health care in 1999.

In addition NVHC also operates the Mammovan for Nevada. The Mammovan is a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas of our state to provide clinical breast exams, mammograms and Pap smears to women who are uninsured and probably would not seek out these services on their own. The Mammovan, which began operating in 2000, was made possible through a grant secured by Senator (then Congressman) John Ensign. The First Lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn is a spokeswoman for our project and from time to time travels with the Mammovan to encourage women in the neighborhoods we visit to get their mammograms.

Target Population-- Not having insurance is a barrier for many women to get a mammogram but it is clear it is not the only barrier. Our community out-reach efforts help break down some of the barriers that have more to do with lack of education, cultural belief systems and language difficulties than cost. Four employees who work with the Mammovan program speak fluent Spanish. Our health education efforts extend to agencies that help support the Mammovan by encouraging their clientele to make appointments for our services and by providing the Mammovan with a place to park. These agencies include but are not limited to Family Resource Centers, Hispanic Services, State and County Health Departments, Tribal Health Centers, Corporations, Senior Centers, Churches, and Community Centers. The advantage of the Mammovan is we can go to where the women are. We try to do most of our advertising in the neighborhoods where we will be providing services and take a sister-to-sister approach in encouraging women to make appointments for their mammograms, breast exams and Pap smears.

Services Provided-- The Mammovan provides clinical breast exams, Pap smears, mammograms and breast health education to women in need.

Staffing-- The Mammovan Project employs a Mammography Technologist, Physician Assistant, Medical Assistant, Receptionist, Scheduler, Community Out-Reach Coordinator, Driver and an Operations Manager. Our entire team is passionate about women's health care and we are proud of the fact that the Mammovan is the only place in Nevada where women can go to receive all their women's health screening services in one visit. Our lead radiology group is West Valley Imaging that has offices in both Las Vegas and Reno. Every patient who has a mammogram is informed of her results and tracked until breast cancer can be ruled out or diagnosed. Our Physician Assistant ensures that women who need follow-up services such as ultrasound, magnification views and/or biopsies receive them.

Federal Designation-- Serves HPSA areas.

Special Populations/Health Issues:
In keeping with the mission of NVHC, the Mammovan seeks to serve the underserved population, targeting women age 40 and over. The Mammovan also provides services for women under 40, who are physician referred or who present with a problem. Our intention is similar to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (who is one of our supporters) "to capture and increase the number of asymptomatic individuals undergoing screening mammography for the early detection of breast cancer."*5

Funding:
State of Nevada
Dema Guinn - First Lady of Nevada
Susan Komen
Shahen Foundation
United Way
Women's Health Connection
Nevada Bell

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References

*1. *1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A tour of Nevada's Mammovan; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 11, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 11, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guin.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Nevada Health Centers. 'Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada!' "reviewjournal.com," (May 11, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*5. Ibid.

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Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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The Nevada DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE
By Kenny Guinn*1

> The Nevada Department of Transportation is in the
> midst of a massive
> undertaking - the largest highway construction
> program ever for the
> State of Nevada. Close to $2 billion has been
> committed for current and
> future state transportation projects to address one
> of the most pressing
> needs here in the country's fastest growing state. I
> would like to give
> you a quick update on a few of these projects,*2 as
> they represent a
> reduction of traffic congestion in our metropolitan
> areas while also
> providing thousands of new jobs and stimulating our
> state's economy.
>
> In the Las Vegas area, projects completed in 2004 or
> currently under
> construction include: U.S. 95 widening at Rainbow
> Curve and Summerlin
> Interchange; Nevada's approach to Hoover Dam;
> Interstate 215/I-515
> Henderson Interchange and extension of I-215
> Beltway; upgrade of full
> interchange of I-15 at Lamb Boulevard; I-15 widening
> at Union Pacific
> Railroad overcrossing; and Rancho Road, from U.S. 95
> to Washington
> Avenue resurface and restripe.
>
> In Reno/Carson City, projects completed in 2004 or
> currently under
> construction include: I-580 freeway extension, from
> Reno to Washoe
> Valley - Phase 1 of four bridges; Carson City
> Freeway, from Arrowhead to
> U.S. 50 East; U.S. 395/I-80 Reno Spaghetti Bowl,
> reconstruct
> interchange; and U.S. 395 Clear Acre Lane and North
> McCarran Bridge,
> which is being administered by the Washoe County
> Regional Transportation
> Commission.
>
> In addition, four new projects are in the early
> stages of construction
> or will begin construction in 2004: U.S. 95 widening
> from Martin Luther
> King Boulevard to Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas; I-80
> from Keystone
> Avenue to Robb Drive in Reno, westbound truck
> climbing lane; U.S.
> 50/U.S. 95A Fernley to Fallon, reconstruct
> intersection; U.S. 50 Lake
> Tahoe, binwall replacement. Construction will also
> begin for the central
> Mesquite interchange on I-15.
>
> As your Governor and chairman of the State
> Transportation Board,*3 I am
> determined to support the improvement of our
> transportation
> infrastructure to keep Nevada's traffic flowing
> smoothly, safely, and
> efficiently for many years to come.
>
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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 6, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

***About the Author:

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.

In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.

Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.

Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute
By GSBPA of WBTI

"It's significant. The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will certainly help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), I'm sure with excellent faculty members and Advirory Board, WBTI will also have fund supports from individuals, businesses, and governments for its valuably educational and academic programs," said Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party WBTI in Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.*1

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Reference
*1. Saitta, Nancy. "A writing document with my signature on the literature by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Capitalism and the masses
By LVRJ's EDITORIAL

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Techonology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to post the following editorial of this Largest Newspaper in Nevada:

Monday, May 10, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal*1

EDITORIAL: Capitalism and the masses

Americans used to understand that the first was the best solution for the second

In San Francisco this week, Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto, who in 1980 founded the Lima-based Institute for Liberty and Democracy, accepted the second Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty.*2

The $500,000 award, named after Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman, is awarded by the Cato Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, to an individual judged to have made a significant contribution to advancing human freedom.

Author of books "The Other Path" and "The Mystery of Capital," de Soto encourages peasants working in marginal jobs to consider themselves part of the "formal" economy. He argues that poor people should use their property -- farms, jitneys, pushcart taco stands, scooters, chickens, huts -- to apply for loans and expand their businesses.

But his philosophy -- which encourages taxi drivers and street corner gum vendors to consider themselves capitalists -- has resulted in political attacks from Latin America's landed aristocracy, authoritarian regimes, labor unions and Peru's Maoist terrorist group, the Shining Path. He's survived at least three attempts on his life, and his office has been sprayed with bullets.

During his 45-minute speech, de Soto -- who named his German shepherds Marx and Engels because "they have no respect for property" -- admonished North Korea, Zimbabwe, Cuba and other authoritarian countries that he said maintained "feudalistic" social contracts which exclude most citizens from property rights.

The Associated Press commented that de Soto "is a rarity among economists: a champion of both capitalism and the rights of the impoverished masses."

Strictly speaking, most economists would probably deny they "champion" any political system. The task of economists is to observe, analyze and report on the system of transactions that allows human beings to divide their labors.

But over the centuries -- despite the failed attempts of Keynesians and other collectivists to hold otherwise -- economists from Adam Smith to Ludwig von Mises to Murray Rothbard to Hernando de Soto have observed that prosperity is most widespread when men and women are left at liberty to accrue wealth and trade their goods and labor freely.

The AP writer is a victim of a common misunderstanding -- that those who champion capitalism favor only the interests of "the greedy rich," while anyone who feels compassion and sympathy for the poor must surely understand the necessity of sending men with guns to the homes of the rich, there to seize some quantity of their stuff and redistribute it to the poor.

The Communists tried it in Russia for three generations. It failed utterly. The only ones who didn't end up broke were the millions who ended up dead.

If it seems unusual to today's Americans to find a learned economist who understands this, then perhaps we need to ask why so many of America's economists (both in our political capitals and on our college campuses) still embrace a mid-20th century redistributive economic model that had already proved a dismal and deadly failure by the time of the deaths of its greatest champions: Lenin, Hitler, Stalin and Mao.*3

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References

*1. LVRJ's EDITORIAL. 'Capitalism and the masses,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 10, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. LVRJ. Ibid.

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Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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My happy and successful experience to take the responsibility for implementation of the project of a seminar
By Robert Song*1

Dear Friends,
>
> We are very delight that we got 60+ audiences last
> night in our seminar. President Agnas Chan & Broker
> Chelsea Yuan did very well in presentation. We got
> good food from Chow's Cuisine also. Thanks for the
> outcome was so well.*2
>
> We had two times of obstacles for fund raising during
> the planning period. The project of this seminar was
> reborn soon after Dr. Tony Lei's participation
> and inspiration with community service. Enthusiastic friends
> join us one by one as our sponsors like Ms. Jennilee Phan and Mr. Denny Chen.
>
> Thanks for Newspapers' support, we got 5 papers'
> announce(s) before seminar, they were:

> Las Vegas Review-Journal through its Communitylink website of WBTI at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
> Chinese Daily News (World Journal)
> Las Vegas Chinese Daily News
> Las Vegas Chinese News
> Southern Nevada Chinese weekly
>
> Thanks for
>
> Ms. Helen Hsueh, President of Chinese Daily news, &
>
> Mr. William Song, Chief Editor of Southern Navada
> Chinese Weekly
>
> to join our seminar.
>
>
> Thanks for 14 sponsors' supports, they are:
>
> A. Mr. Denny Chen, Owner of Motel 8 & Mr. Deli Mart.
>
> B. Ms. Jennilee Phan, RE marketing specialist of
> C-21
> Advantage Gold.
>
> C. Dr. Tony Lei, gifts (6 T-Shirts), President of
> Washington Business & Technology Institute.
>
> D. Dr. Jason Nguyen & Dr. John Cao, 40 Chinese Tuina
> Massage Gift Certificates ($45 value each), Spring
> Moutain Pain Center.
>
> E. Mr. Bing Wang, Owner of ABC Auto Repairs.
>
> F. Dr. Raymond Yin, Authour of 3 books. He will
> publish his 3rd book 'Entering the Realms of Gold' @
> 3pm on 05/20/04 (Thur) @ Chow's Cuisine. You may buy
> the ticket from me @ $12 each for the Dinner. I will
> not make any penny from that. It is just for the
> friendship with writers.
>
> G. Mr. Randy Yuan, Owner of Service+ Insurance, LLC.
> (Auto, Home, & commercial).
>
> H. Mr. Edgar Balagtas, Broker / Owner of Realty
> Broker.
>
> I. Ms. Jasmine S.M. Guo, President of Vegas Milky
> way
> Inc.
>
> J. Mr. Michael Chang, President of Law Offices of
> F.
> Hoffman.
>
> K. Ms. Angie Mabley (Zheng Mou), President of Yong
> Sheng Treading Co.
>
> L. Ms. Chiu Lucero, General Manager of ETea
> International.
>
> M. Ms. Sophie Idecker, Realtor of Venture RE Co.
>
> N. Dr. Jacquie Balodis, Owner of New Rhema
> Counseling
> Ministries.
>
> It's really my happy and successful experience through
> the encouragement and inspiration from Dr. Tony Lei
> for the implementation of this seminar to our community.
>
> The attachments are:
>
> 1. Dr. Tony Lei & Robert Song (On the top right side of the next flier.)
> 2. President Helen Hsueh (On the top left side of the next flier.)
> 3. Agnas Chan & Robert Song (On the bottom of the next flier.)
> To access the above photos, please have your Assitant
> or yourself click on the section of "Business,
> Community, and Social World" (on May 10, 2004) at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
>
> Thanks to all of your support.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Robert (Song)

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References

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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America: often bad, but usually great;
and why petitioners arrested
By JOHN BRUMMETT, LVRJ's Editorial, and PAI*1

This article and the editorial have been seclected from Las Vegas Review Journal by Public Administration Institution (PAI) to post on the website of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). As usually stated at the bottom of the Editorials of LVRJ, please remind that "The views expressed above are those of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. All other opions expressed on the Opinion and Commentary pages are those of the individual artist or author indicated."*2 Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review Journal, we did the post early in the morning of the same day on May 9, 2004:

Sunday, May 09, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

JOHN BRUMMETT: America: often bad, but usually great*3

By JOHN BRUMMETT and LVRJ's Editorial
SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW-JOURNAL

"Ain't that America, for you and me. Ain't that America, we're something to see, baby."

-- John Mellencamp, rocker from Indiana, in his hit song "Pink Houses."

America is not always good, but almost always is great. It's been that way from the start. And so it was last week.*4

We were bad enough to found a country that permitted slavery, but great enough to tear ourselves apart and sacrifice nearly an entire male generation to end it.

We were bad enough in some states to allow only male taxpayers to vote, but great enough to amend our supreme law to let everyone have a say, except, perhaps, a recent few in Florida.

We were bad enough to impose our own apartheid, but great enough to change our laws and begin, if only begin, to change our ways.

We were bad enough to choose to fight and prolong a tragically mistaken war in Southeast Asia, but great enough to defeat Soviet communism otherwise by a better humanity.

Then there were the events of just last week.

We were bad enough to inflict Iraqis with prisons in which our military personnel debased and abused them to a repulsively inhumane extent, and with a military culture that didn't forbid such atrocities and might actually have implicitly condoned them. But we were good enough to apply the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution and tell on ourselves for these outrages through a brave and vigilant media.

It was American television, that seldom uplifting medium, that dared on the program "60 Minutes II" to show the horrible pictures. It was a fabled American investigative journalist, Seymour Hersh in The New Yorker, who advanced the story with a disturbing piece last week.

Now it's the American Congress that recoils and demands hearings and explanations, mostly because the American people simply will not stand for an association with this kind of thing. The American identity is with the general greatness, not with the specific badness. That's why so many Americans can't understand why they're hated.

We were bad enough -- in this case, arrogant enough -- to go across the world and invade a country to liberate it from its own heritage and culture and lay what we assumed would be the foundation for that country's self-resurrection in the image of our own form of freedom and democracy. It's as if we thought freedom and democracy were the 11th and 12th holy commandments.

Now we find ourselves pretty much conceding any notion of a free and democratic state in Iraq, emphasizing instead simply a workable and less deadly one. For a couple of days we appeared ready to install in Fallujah a henchman who formerly worked for the very corrupt despot we removed.

We seem to have settled on something from the Afghanistan model. That is to say we seek a country that is sectionalized, ruled in territories by war lords, but at least with order if not law. The central national government would be largely nominal, but at least friendly to us and not a front for religious lunatics who plot to destroy us.

But through all that we were great enough not to do what a lot of people would do after invading a foreign land, ousting and capturing its corrupt despot and assuming day-to-day management. By that I mean raise your flag and declare your territory, if not your 51st state.

Yes, we're bad at times, even evil, and arrogant and smug most of the others. But we go out of our way only to make a mess, not to conquer, and to avoid what we could always do in a few hours, which is incinerate everybody.*5
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Sunday, May 09, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

EDITORIAL: Petitioners arrested*6

Janine Hansen, an activist with the anti-tax group Nevadans for Sound Government, was arrested and jailed Thursday night while gathering signatures on two petitions at the Regional Transportation Center in Reno.*7

The petitions seek to repeal the $833 million in tax increases approved by the 2003 Legislature and to require enforcement of the long-flouted constitutional provision which bars government employees from serving in the state Legislature.

Ms. Hansen's arrest comes on the heels of a complaint filed Monday with Las Vegas police and Secretary of State Dean Heller by Ms. Hansen's brother, Christopher Hansen, contending two Nevada Highway Patrol officers, several Department of Motor Vehicles employees, officials with UNLV, and others have prevented the petitioners from collecting signatures.

Secretary of State Heller, the state's chief election officer, issued an order last fall confirming the right of citizens to gather signatures without giving advance notice at government offices. Greg Bortolin, Gov. Kenny Guinn's spokesman, contended April 30 that state officials "in no way will impede" petition gathering efforts.

Indeed, citizens have every right to seek petition signatures on public property at any time, place and manner that doesn't create a hazard or substantially block the flow of traffic. So why are these people being harassed, and even jailed?

In America, the right of the citizens to petition for a redress of grievances is constitutionally protected. That means it's the highest law of the land.

You remember the Constitution, don't you, officers? It's that faded old document that charges you with protecting our liberties -- the reason citizens fund your paychecks.*8

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References

*1. John Brummett is an award-winning columnist and reporter for the Arkansas News Bureau in Little Rock and author of "High Wire," a book about Bill Clinton's first year as president. His e-mail address is jbrummett@arkansasnews.com. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Wasington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. LVRJ. 'America: often bad, but usually great,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 9, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid. JOHN BRUMMETT Commentary.
*4. LVRJ. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Vogel, Ed. 'Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions
--- Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions
--- Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action
By REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU*1

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal (LVRJ), Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) post the following report of the LVRJ's publication on the same day:

Saturday, May 08, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions
Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action

By ED VOGEL
REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU

CARSON CITY -- Longtime political activist Janine Hansen said Friday her arrest while circulating petitions at a Reno bus terminal is the latest example of government officials trying to stop legitimate political activity.*2

"They are trying to kill the petitions," Hansen said after spending six hours in a holding room at the Washoe County Jail. "It's like my brother Dan said: 'He has rights who is willing to assert them.' We were asserting them. If you don't take a stand, bureaucrats will run over you, no matter what the law is."

Reno police arrested Hansen and her 25-year-old son, Zack Triggs, about 6:30 p.m. Thursday after they refused to leave the Regional Transportation Commission's Citifare bus terminal, where they were gathering signatures on petitions. They were released on their own recognizance and ordered to appear in court May 27 on trespassing charges.

They are members of Nevadans for Sound Government, which is circulating petitions to force a public vote in November to repeal the $833 million tax increase approved last year by the Legislature and to block government employees from being in the Legislature.

"They told us to stop gathering signatures," Janine Hansen said. "I told them their policy was a violation of state law. We said we could and we weren't going to stop, so they arrested us. We aren't going to follow some illegal edict by a petty bureaucrat."

George Harris, the leader of Nevadans for Sound Government, said last week the petition gathering may fall short because of continued obstacles and harassment of petition circulars.

"This puts the icing on the cake," Harris said. "It shows conclusively we have been harassed. We are sick of it."

But Stanyan Peck, the Regional Transportation Commission lawyer, said Hansen could not collect signatures because she refused to fill out an application form that lists restrictions on gathering signatures at the bus station.

Although it could take as long as two days for him to approve the application, Peck said, it generally takes less than a day, and sometimes only 10 minutes.

"Her position is she doesn't have to do anything," Peck said. "She never told me what the petitions were. We have had six or seven other organizations fill out the paperwork, and they have had the ability to circulate petitions with no problems whatsoever."

Hansen's brother, Joel, a Las Vegas lawyer, plans to ask the state Supreme Court for a 60-day extension for gathering signatures, alleging harassment of circulators. Signatures are due May 18.

Less than two weeks ago, people were prevented from collecting signatures at a Department of Motor Vehicles office in Reno. The governor's office admitted that was a mistake and informed DMV managers that people have a right to circulate petitions.

The Hansens also are leaders of the Independent America Party of Nevada, founded by the late Dan Hansen. Christopher Hansen of Henderson, the party's current chairman, filed a complaint with the secretary of state over the DMV incident. The attorney general's office is investigating.

Janine Hansen said she told Peck in advance that she planned to petition at the bus station and informed him of Secretary of State Dean Heller's order last Sept. 17, which states petition gatherers do not have to give advance notice of activities. Janine Hansen said following the RTC guidelines could have prevented her from gathering signatures for five days.

Peck said he thought the secretary of state was "exceeding his jurisdiction" in denying the RTC's right to require advance notice on petition gathering efforts.

Heller was away Friday on family business. Deputy Secretary of State Renee Parker said she told Peck about the order Friday that no advance notice was required.

"Only a court can designate whether a waiting time is reasonable. Whether they can impose other instructions is more for the court to decide."*3

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References

*1. REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU with the Author Ed Vogel.
*2. Vogel, Ed. 'Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions
--- Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES announced by Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A.
By Office of the Governor*1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today the appointment of Steve Robinson as the Governor's Advisor on Wildlife, Conservation and Rural Nevada Issues. Robinson's appointment will run through June using existing salary savings in the Governor's office.*2

Beginning July 1, contingent on legislative approval of a federal grant the state has received, Robinson will receive an annual salary of $95,100 as the Governorˇs advisor.

"Steve Robinson has an extensive background in wildlife, conservation and rural Nevada issues, having served with distinction as State Forester," Gov. Guinn said. "He knows our state extremely well, and will be an invaluable resource as we continue to formulate policy in a number of critical areas. He has a well-earned reputation for his expertise in wildland fire, but is extremely well rounded in his knowledge in all areas of natural resources. He is a welcome addition to my administration."

Robinson, 55, has served as State Forester since December 2000.

Prior to his time as State Forester, Robinson served as director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Washington, D.C. He has held a variety of positions in the U.S. Department of the Interior including Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Director of the National Interagency Fire Center. He served as company commander in the Nevada National Guard, following active duty service.

As State Forester, Robinson has played a key role in implementing state programs that have ensured forest health while also combating the ever-present danger of summer wildfire.

¨It is a distinct honor to serve in this Governorˇs office,〃 Robinson said. ¨The chance to deal with a wide variety of environmental issues and work with the Governor's rural constituency is an opportunity I greatly look forward to.〃

Pete Anderson, Deputy State Forester, will be named State Forester on July 1. Anderson has been with the Division of Forestry since 1995.*3
Office of the Governor Media contact:
101 North Carson Street Steve Robinson
Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 684-5643
Fax: 775-684-7198

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References

*1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 7, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 7, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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May 8, 2004

Pamela J. Bellew
Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations
The Graziadio School of Business & Management
Pepperdine University

Dear Ms. Bellew,

Welcome Dean Livingstone's visit to Las Vegas!

Per se your call and e-mail to me, it's good to know that Dean Linda Livingstone will be hosting a small dinner for Pepperdine Graziadio School alumni living in this area and I with a guest are invited to present. Thank you. Yes, we are glad to be the Dean's guests. In return, how about gving me a date to plan with a team work for our Dean as a Guest of Honor to WBTI in a celebration dinner party?

Feature articles on the website of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through the largest newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal, about our Grazidio School of Business and Management and Dr. Linda Livingstone has been developed since she started to be our Dean on June 1, 2002. Sections of "Pepperdine Alumni Link" and "Link to Business Scool of Pepperdine..." were openned for a long time.

For more details, please have your
Assistant or yourself click on the
sections of "Link to Business Scool of Pepperdine...", "PPAA18", and "Pepperdine Alumni Link" at:
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Would you please have your Assistant get some literature or resume about the Dean
and academic caltalog of the School for WBTI to share with? Thank you very much again.

Sincerely,

Tony T. Lei
President
WBTI
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--- "Bellew, Pamela" wrote:
> Hello Mr. Lei,
>
> It was a pleasure to speak with you last evening
> regarding Dean Linda
> Livingstone's visit next week to Las Vegas.
>
> As we discussed, the Dean will be hosting a small
> dinner for other
> Pepperdine Graziadio School alumni living in the
> area on Friday, May 14,
> 2004, at 6:00 pm. The restaurant choice is
> "Pietro's" which is located
> inside the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. Here is a
> link to the restaurant,
> and attached is a map to the Tropciana for your
> reference:
> http://www.tropicanalv.com/dining_pietros.asp
>
>
> Please confirm if you and a guest will be able to
> attend by replying YES or
> NO to this email. Also, I look forward to receiving
> your web site links
> regarding the Washington Business & Technical
> Institute and articles that we
> discussed as well.
>
> Below is my contact information, Mr. Lei. I look
> forward to hearing from
> you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Pamela Bellew
>
> Pamela J. Bellew
> Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations
> The Graziadio School of Business & Management
> Pepperdine University
>
> ph (310) 568 - 5731, fax (310) 568 - 2398
>
> Pamela.Bellew@pepperdine.edu
>
> West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
> 6100 Center Drive, Suite 309
> Los Angeles, CA 90045-1590
>
>

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES

CARSON CITY  Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today the appointment of Steve Robinson as the Governorˇs Advisor on Wildlife, Conservation and Rural Nevada Issues. Robinsonˇs appointment will run through June using existing salary savings in the Governorˇs office.

Beginning July 1, contingent on legislative approval of a federal grant the state has received, Robinson will receive an annual salary of $95,100 as the Governorˇs advisor.

¨Steve Robinson has an extensive background in wildlife, conservation and rural Nevada issues, having served with distinction as State Forester,〃 Gov. Guinn said. ¨He knows our state extremely well, and will be an invaluable resource as we continue to formulate policy in a number of critical areas. He has a well-earned reputation for his expertise in wildland fire, but is extremely well rounded in his knowledge in all areas of natural resources. He is a welcome addition to my administration.〃

Robinson, 55, has served as State Forester since December 2000.

Prior to his time as State Forester, Robinson served as director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Washington, D.C. He has held a variety of positions in the U.S. Department of the Interior including Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Director of the National Interagency Fire Center. He served as company commander in the Nevada National Guard, following active duty service.

As State Forester, Robinson has played a key role in implementing state programs that have ensured forest health while also combating the ever-present danger of summer wildfire.

¨It is a distinct honor to serve in this Governorˇs office,〃 Robinson said. ¨The chance to deal with a wide variety of environmental issues and work with the Governorˇs rural constituency is an opportunity I greatly look forward to.〃

Pete Anderson, Deputy State Forester, will be named State Forester on July 1. Anderson has been with the Division of Forestry since 1995.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people and country
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid has made a difference for Nevada. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Searchlight, Nevada to the second highest ranking Democrat in the United States Senate, he has distinguished himself as a fighter for Nevadans and all American families in the corridors of power in Washington, D. C..

"Recognizing his trajectory in public service, the Las Vegas Sun said Reid 'has gone from underdog to Senate's top dog.' Parade Magazine, the nation's largest weekly identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington who possess 'integrity and guts.' *2

"Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and an accomplished legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach. After Nevadans sent Harry Reid to the Senate for a third term in 1998, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the Democratic 'Whip.' Reid provides valuable leadership to the U.S. Senate by guiding legislation through the Senate and securing the votes to pass key measures. The respected Washington publication National Journal observed that 'Senator Reid has quietly elevated a long dormant post.'

"In fact, Harry Reid has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a strong voice in Congress." *3

Since entering the Senate in 1986, Senator Reid has assembled an impressive legislative and leadership record for the people of Nevada. Senator Reid has consistently fought for the rights and interests of children, families, and workers. In education, he has worked to reverse Nevada's school dropout rate by sponsoring legislation to establish a national program for dropout prevention. He has fought to bring much-needed funding for construction of schools and for hiring more qualified teachers in Nevada. In health care, Harry Reid has fought for the Patient's Bill of Rights as well as increased funding for cancer research, suicide prevention, and mental health initiatives. Harry has also fought for issues concerning senior citizens, including prescription drug coverage, long term care, and Social Security.

"Working hard to protect Nevada's environment, Senator Reid has established programs to preserve clean air and water, especially in Nevada's treasured Lake Tahoe. In addition, Senator Reid has fought vigorously and successfully to keep nuclear waste out of Nevada. Citizens of Nevada benefit each day from the transportation funds Senator Reid fought to provide. Taken together, the work and achievements of Senator Reid have changed the face of Nevada for the better." *4

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.

The heightlight of the Event and Party was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*5

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*6

The following is our post for Harry soon after we received the "WHIP ROUND UP" on Friday at 2:37 p. m., May 7, 2004 from the Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid:

Reid for Nevada*7

VA Will Expand Veterans Health Services in Nevada

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi announced Friday that the Veterans Administration will develop a Medical Center Campus in Las Vegas that will include a new hospital, nursing home and outpatient clinic. Fallon also will receive a new facility and services in Reno will be expanded. Nevada has the fastest-growing veterans population of any state, and Senator Harry Reid and the entire Congressional delegation have been urging the VA to provide more health services for veterans in the state.
Reid, Ensign Working Together to Boost Homeland Security

Senators Reid and John Ensign are working closely with Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to meet the needs of Nevada's police, firefighters and other emergency personnel. Reid and Ensign sent a letter to Ridge this week urging him to increase Homeland Security funding for Las Vegas, citing the need for a new $40 million communications system. Reid and Ensign worked with Ridge to secure an additional $10.5 million for Homeland Security last year.
Reid Offers Plan To Reroute Helicopter Flights

Senator Reid this week sponsored a bill that would give relief to Las Vegas residents who have complained about noise from helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon. Reid's proposal, which is supported by the entire Nevada delegation, would convey 230 acres of federal land to Clark County for use as a public heliport. The land is located just south of the Henderson city limits and east of Interstate 15. Helicopter tours currently originate at McCarran International Airport, and their flight path takes them over many residential neighborhoods.

Members of the National Breast Cancer Coalition of Nevada present Senator Reid with an award for his work to prevent and cure breast cancer. State President Gail Allen is at Senator Reid's left in the black NBCC shirt.

Week in Review

Senate Makes Progress on FSC/ETI Bill - The Senate this week worked on a measure to repeal the foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income tax break, approving several amendments. On a 52-47 vote, an amendment was approved that protects the rights of American workers to receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. Another amendment will provide up to $2 billion in federal bonds to redevelop environmental "brownfield" areas. Senate leaders are still trying to reach an agreement that would allow the bill to move forward after a vote on an amendment to extend unemployment benefits for up to 1.5 million workers.

Senate Approves New Ambassador to Iraq- The President's nominee as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, John Negroponte, was overwhelming approved by the Senate on Thursday (95 to 3). Ambassador Negroponte, who is the current U.S. Representative to the United Nations, is scheduled to report to Iraq at the end of June. He will oversee the United States' single largest embassy of 3000 persons.

Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Faces Senate Panel- Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday, responding to questions about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Rumsfeld announced the formation of a special investigative commission to examine the allegations and warned the panel that there are more graphic pictures of prisoner abuse yet to be disclosed.*8

INSIDER'S CALENDAR
The Senate will convene Monday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m., with a period of morning business.
The Senate is expected to resume consideration of the FSC-ETI legislation. Cloture was filed on the bill, and if no further agreement is reached, this vote will occur on Tuesday.
In addition, the Senate is expected to vote on an Iraq prisoner resolution at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
During the remainder of the week, the Senate is expected to consider the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Reauthorization bill.

Reid's Words
I am delighted the Veterans Administration will develop a Medical Center Campus in Las Vegas that will include a new hospital, nursing home and outpatient clinic. Our veterans in southern Nevada are finally going to get the kind of care they deserve.*9

http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - 2158

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References

*1. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Meet U. S. Senator Harry Reid,' "A search from yahoo.com at Yahoo!" Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. PAI of WBTI. 'Outstanding Democrat of the year 2003 -- Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Burckley,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (March 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for oue people,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (March 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (May 7, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Ibid.

*PPAA18 ***** Friday, May 7, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Las Vegas, Clark County, and Nevada
By CI of WBTI*1

It's our pleasure to serve for the publicity of the events and activities on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by the Asian Community in Las Vegas and Clark County on the month of May in 2004.*2

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events that highlight Asian and Pacific cultures in celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the month of May. We invite you to participate with us in this month-long celebration as a member of the Las Vegas community.*3

Our Asian Pacific American Culture Fair and Food Festival will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 11am-4pm at the Sahara West Library. Over 2000 people are expected to attend this event.*4

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, we are pleased to post a concerned report on the Events from this largest newspaper in Nevada as in the following;

Friday, May 07, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Embracing Culture*5

Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
REVIEW-JOURNAL

*****"Taiwan: Touch Your Heart," a touring photo exhibit, reveals the culture and beauty of Taiwan during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)
*****Paintings by Jupiter Nagatsuka are on display at the Sahara West Library Grotto.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)
*****A fashion and dance show is part of the festivities.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)

A Culture Fair and Food Festival this weekend at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., helps celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a series of events sponsored by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library.

Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will feature crafts, food and entertainment.

Admission to all events is free.

Other activities include:

***Megumi, bilingual storyteller, narrates Japanese folk tales she remembered as a child, and real-life stories from the Japanese internment camps in World War II: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.; 1 p.m. Tuesday, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave.; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; 3 p.m. Wednesday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive; and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

***Martial Arts Festival, with students from local martial arts schools demonstrating various styles of martial arts, 7 p.m. May 14, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

***Achieve balance and harmony through feng shui with local resident and feng shui master Lin Huang, plus tips on good health, fulfilling relationships and lasting prosperity, 6:30 p.m. May 18, West Charleston Library.

Plus, feng shui expert and local resident Peter Lung will lecture on "How to Feng Shui Your House," 7 p.m. May 26, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

***Fashion and dance show presented by local groups, 2 p.m. May 22, Clark County Library.

***Asian Cinefest with feature-length, shorts, animation and documentary films, 2 p.m. May 15, Clark County Library, including "I Am Driving in My Car/I Am Walking Up the Hill," "Lost," "Butterfly," "Chocolate," "Saigon USA," "Mahjong to the Grave," and "A Place Where There Are Moths."

Other films, showing at 2 p.m. May 16, West Charleston Library, include "American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawaii," "Cooleyville," "Killavator," "Double Exposure," "Friday" and "Carnal Noise."

***"Something Strong Within," a video about the Japanese internment camps in the United States during World War II, starts with a reception at 6 p.m. May 17, with the video at 7 p.m., in the Whitney Library.

***Children's programs include "Kawi Pawi Po (rock, paper, scissors)," a Korean folk tale for 6 and older, 4 p.m. Thursday, Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway; 4 p.m. Thursday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 4 p.m. May 19, Rainbow Library; 4 p.m. May 20, West Las Vegas Library; and 7 p.m. May 20, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave.

Origami: 4 p.m. Tuesday and May 18 and May 25, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.

Puppet show: Asian tales presented by the Library District's Web On Wheels (WOW) Team, 3 p.m. Monday, Mount Charleston Library, 1252 Aspen Ave.; 11 a.m. May 15, Moapa Valley Library, 350 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.; and 3 p.m. May 25, Indian Springs Library, 715 Gretta Lane.

***Gallery exhibits include "Taiwan -- Touch Your Heart," a touring exhibit featuring an award-winning collection of photographs showcasing the culture and scenic beauty of Taiwan, through May 23 at the Sunrise Library and West Charleston Library; and through May 25 at the Las Vegas Library.

Also "The Happiness," artist Jupiter Nagatsuka's paintings reminiscent of the Asian landscape, through May 31, Sahara West Library (during library hours.)
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***This Week's NEON
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what: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month*6
when: Throughout May
where: Various library locations
tickets: Free (734-7323)

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References

*1. CI of WBTI is the initials of Culture Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Segura, Kristine J.; and CI of WBTI. 'Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (April 6, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Segura, Kristine J.; and CI of WBTI. 'Response from Kristine for our article to help publicize the events of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (April 12, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Ibid.
*5. LVRJ. 'Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "Las Vega Review-Journal," (May 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*6. Ibid.

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GAMING OUTSIDE LAS VEGAS: Gambling on Macau
--- Coming Sands opening to end longtime island monopoly
By Rod Smith

Thursday, May 06, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal*1

GAMING OUTSIDE LAS VEGAS: Gambling on Macau
Coming Sands opening to end longtime island monopoly*2

By ROD SMITH
GAMING WIRE

Sheldon Adelson(For his photo, please check LVRJ)
Steve Wynn(For his photo, please check LVRJ)

Gaming magnate Sheldon Adelson's 1-million-square-foot Sands Macau casino and entertainment complex, which is leading a wave of new casino developments off the coast of China, is expected to open May 18.

The $240 million Sands Macau will be owned by Adelson's holding company, Las Vegas Sands, and will have 319 table games, 600 slot machines, 18 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues located near the ferry terminal in Macau.

Las Vegas Sands President Bill Weidner said the Sands Macau will give a face lift to Macau, which he compared to downtown Las Vegas or Reno.

He said the growth of China, whose economy has been growing at more than 14 percent a year over the past decade, is driving the development of Macau as a visitor destination.

"China is the fastest-growing major economy in the world, and the fourth-largest export economy in the world," he said.

It boasts the fastest-growing and second-largest middle class, which is rapidly becoming the largest middle class of any country in the world, Weidner said.

He said with about 1.4 billion people within a couple hundred miles of Macau, the island is also destined to become one of the biggest and fastest-growing visitor destinations anywhere.

Las Vegas Sands plans to use the market to compete with other Asian destinations and to lure more visitors to its properties in Las Vegas, Weidner said.

The opening of the Sands Macau casino will break up a monopoly on casino operations in Macau that Stanley Ho, 82, and his gambling cronies have enjoyed for almost 50 years.

Two years ago, authorities approved breaking the monopoly on casino operations by awarding gambling concessions to three groups -- Adelson, Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts and Ho's group of companies.

The Sands Macau is next to the $60 million Galaxy Waldo Hotel-Casino, a smaller property with 38 tables and 100 slot machines being developed by Galaxy, a company started by Hong Kong property tycoon Lui Che-woo, who shares a casino license with Adelson. It is run by Francis Lui and is set to open in June.

A $122 million waterfront entertainment and retail complex called Fisherman's Wharf is being built on the other side of Adelson's casino by Ho and David Chow, his partner, and is set to open before year's end.

Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn is also planning to build a $500 million hotel-casino, which is expected to open in 2006, although he is hoping for reforms to the enclave's gambling laws before he commits further.

In addition to opening the Sands Macau next to the ferry terminal, Las Vegas Sands is obligated to open the Macau Venetian Casino Resort, a second and permanent casino, by June 2006, and invest $550 million in its Macau developments by June 2009.

Adelson's long-term plans to develop the $10 billion, so-called Cotai Strip, a strip of reclaimed land between the Macau islands of Taipa and Coloane, includes a 1,500-room resort and casino. He is inviting others to join in building the 20 casinos and 60,000 hotel rooms that will constitute the new Las Vegas Strip East.

The Galaxy operation, a group of Hong Kong investors that has teamed up with Adelson, also plans to build a 3,000-room resort casino on separate land in 2006.

In all, these projects will require 22,000 additional workers and increase the number of jobs in Macau by about 10 percent.

All the development is transforming Macau. The latest boom helped push Macau's economy ahead by a 15.6 percent last year, with growth hitting a 21.1 percent in the fourth quarter.

Wynn, who declined to discuss his development, remains the wild card amid this sudden bustle of development.

He threatened in August to pull out of a planned venture if Macau failed to enact gambling reforms by the end of last year. It didn't happen, but Wynn didn't make good on his threat to bail out.

He is hoping for legislative changes in Macau that would let gaming companies extend credit to gamblers, as well as tax reforms.

Macau lawmakers are working on allowing casinos to lend money to gamblers, but one of them, Ng Kuok-cheong, said the bill stops short on tax concessions.*3

***The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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References

*1. Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. Smith, Rod. 'GAMING OUTSIDE LAS VEGAS: Gambling on Macau --- Coming Sands opening to end longtime island monopoly,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 6, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.

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President
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Director of Public Administration Institution
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Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE
By Kenny C. Guinn*1

The Nevada Department of Transportation is in the midst of a massive undertaking - the largest highway construction program ever for the State of Nevada. Close to $2 billion has been committed for current and future state transportation projects to address one of the most pressing needs here in the country's fastest growing state. I would like to give you a quick update on a few of these projects, as they represent a reduction of traffic congestion in our metropolitan areas while also providing thousands of new jobs and stimulating our state's economy.*2

In the Las Vegas area, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include (project costs in parentheses): U.S. 95 widening at Rainbow Curve and Summerlin Interchange ($42 million); Nevada’s approach to Hoover Dam ($32 million); Interstate 215/I-515 Henderson Interchange and extension of I-215 Beltway ($82 million); upgrade of full interchange of I-15 at Lamb Boulevard ($17.5 million); I-15 widening at Union Pacific Railroad overcrossing ($7.4 million); and Rancho Road, from U.S. 95 to Washington Avenue resurface and restripe, ($7 million).

In Reno/Carson City, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include: I-580 freeway extension, from Reno to Washoe Valley - Phase 1 of four bridges ($80 million); Carson City Freeway, from Arrowhead to U.S. 50 East ($69 million); U.S. 395/I-80 Reno Spaghetti Bowl, reconstruct interchange ($53 million); and U.S. 395 Clear Acre Lane and North McCarran Bridge ($31 million), which is being administered by the Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission.

In addition, four new projects are in the early stages of construction or will begin construction in 2004: U.S. 95 widening from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas ($195 million); I-80 from Keystone Avenue to Robb Drive in Reno, westbound truck climbing lane ($8 million); U.S. 50/U.S. 95A Fernley to Fallon, reconstruct intersection ($11 million); U.S. 50 Lake Tahoe, binwall replacement ($3.6 million). Construction will also begin for the central Mesquite interchange on I-15 ($7 million); and $52 million has been earmarked for resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects throughout the state.

In the future, additional funding of nearly $500 million is planned for projects in southern Nevada, and another $430 million is slated for projects in northern Nevada.

As your Governor and chairman of the State Transportation Board, I am determined to support the improvement of our transportation infrastructure to keep Nevada's traffic flowing smoothly, safely, and efficiently for many years to come.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

***About the Author:

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.

In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.

Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.

Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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Blessings to You On Your Birthday --- Such a special day...
By Mike Lei*1

Dear Mom,

This is a little card to say Happy Birthday and I Love you.*2 You have always been the model of the woman I will look for. I hope to find someone who will truly be the helper, supporter,and encourager to the husband. Someone who puts down her own dreams and wishes to make it a family dream and invest in her busband and children. One friend is going to marry a girl. She told him,"You serve God, and I will serve you". This is very biblical. It reminds me of how Dad's career really became successful when he married you. I also hope to marry someone who will be a partner in serving God the same way you were a partner to help Dad be successful. God will and rewarded you. See Proverbs 31:30-31 "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." God remembers and we remember too.*3

Love Son Mike Lei

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References

*1. Mike currently works as design engineer at Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. and volunteers as church deacon and youth worker at Carrollton Chinese Church in Carrollton, Texas.
*2. Lei, Mike. "A birthday card to Mom," (April 26, 2004), Mike Lei from Dallas, Texas.
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*3. An editing was confirmed with Mike Lei through a phone call from his Mom in Las Vegas to him in Carrollton, Texas in the evening on May 8,2004.(This has been completed on May 8, 2004.)

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Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman to make proposal to elect, rather than appoint, member
By Michael Squires and PAI of WBTI*1

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, Public Administration Institution(PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to post the following article:

Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

CITY COUNCIL OPENING: Special election considered

Mayor to make proposal to elect, rather than appoint, member*2

By MICHAEL SQUIRES
REVIEW-JOURNAL

The Las Vegas City Council appears ready to move forward with a special election this summer to fill the Ward 2 council seat vacated by Lynette Boggs McDonald.

Mayor Oscar Goodman will propose today that the council drop plans to appoint Boggs McDonald's replacement and instead allow the district's voters to make the decision. If Goodman's plan gains support, the council would vote on the proposal in a special meeting May 11.

"I think anytime you can give people the right to be heard, that's the more prudent way to go," the mayor said Tuesday. "We'll see whether the council goes along with that."

City Clerk Barbara Jo Ronemus has in recent days discussed the feasibility of a special election with the secretary of state's office and Clark County officials. Ronemus, who will report to the council today on the potential costs and timetable for a special election, declined to comment on specifics until after she gives her report.

However, a city source indicated the council will choose between a conventional election with polling at a limited number of Ward 2 sites and a through-the-mail election in which ballots would be mailed to the district's 34,000 active registered voters.

One timetable would schedule the winner-takes-all special election for June 22, with the newly elected member of the council taking office July 7. Candidates would file for office over three days later this month.

"With the timetable that I'm looking at and trying to accomplish, we'll have someone sworn in on July 7," Goodman said.

Another option, which would allow more time for candidate filing, would push the special election to July 20.

Estimated costs for the election range from $50,000 to $80,000.

Councilman Larry Brown, who supports a special election if the costs and timetable are reasonable, said he favors holding it as soon as possible because the winner will have to run again in next year's municipal election.

"If we drag this out beyond four or five months, then the winner will have to turn around and run in another four or five months," he said. "You don't want to split it up so it's a race and a race."

Councilwoman Janet Moncrief, who also said she supports a special election to fill the Ward 2 seat, said the council also needs to allow adequate time for candidates to campaign.

Under Goodman's proposal, there would be no need to appoint a caretaker to hold the seat until the special election, as some have speculated.

The city charter requires council vacancies be filled within 30 days. May 19 will mark 30 days since Boggs McDonald stepped down to accept an appointment to the Clark County Commission.

But, Goodman noted, the state statute that allows cities to use special elections in lieu of appointments supersedes the Las Vegas charter.

Since Boggs McDonald's resignation last month, the mayor and council have remarked on the large number of qualified candidates who have applied for the Ward 2 opening. More than a dozen candidates have submitted resumes and sat for interviews.

A few of the candidates include architect and former Planning Commissioner Craig Galati; Robert Genzer, the city's planning director and a 30-year City Hall veteran; Terry Garcia-Cahlan, a former city staffer and consultant to state agencies; and longtime attorney Steve Wolfson, who boasts endorsements from the Las Vegas Police Protective Association and two neighborhood groups.

"I got through all 16 interviews and there were three or four people who could do the job, no question," Brown said. "I think from the people's perspective it's (a special election) probably the safer way to go."

Councilman Michael Mack agreed.

"There's been so many qualified candidates, it's been difficult to choose one who has risen to the top," he said. "I think a special election, with the voice being heard from Ward 2 residents, would speak volumes to the needs of this community."

Councilman Gary Reese, who became disenchanted with the appointment process when he unsuccessfully sought an appointment before winning office in 1995, first initiated the city's consideration of a Ward 2 special election last week.

"I'm still in favor of a special election," he said Tuesday. "I've preached that since I tried to get an appointment."*3

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Wasngton Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Squires, Michael. 'Mayor to make proposal to elect, rather than appoint, member,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.

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Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
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Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn appoints Ace Robison to Colorado River Commission
By Office of Governor Kenny Guinn*1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent*2
775-684-5670
Gov. Guinn appoints robison to colorado river commission

CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Ace Robison of Logandale to the Colorado River Commission.

"Ace Robison has the perfect background to address the important issues that fall the Colorado River Commission," Gov. Guinn said. "As a native Nevadan with vast experience at both the state and federal level, Ace will be an intelligent voice regarding the body of water that is Southern Nevada's lifeblood."

Robison, 60, is a fourth generation native of rural Southern Nevada. He has served as an investigator with the Clark County District Attorney's Office, Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy and Director of Public Affairs with the U.S. Dept. of Energy, and is currently Senior Partner with Robison/Seidler, Inc., a Nevada based consulting firm.

"I am deeply honored to receive this appointment from Governor Guinn," Robison said. "When the commission was formed in 1935 it was charged with securing and protecting the rights and interests of the State of Nevada in the waters of the Colorado River and the power generated at dams on the river. Much has changed in Nevada since 1935, including an expanded role for the Colorado River Commission, but the fundamental charge to the Commission has remained the same. I look forward to working on behalf of Nevada to enhance the economic circumstances of Nevada through optimum utilization of resources under the jurisdiction of the Colorado River Commission."

The Colorado River Commission consists of seven members. Four members are appointed by the Governor and three members are appointed by the board of directors of the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Robison replaces the late Lamond Mills on the commission.*3
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Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'News Release from Governor Kenny C. Guinn --- May 5, 2004; Gov. Guinn appoints robison to colorado river commission,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
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Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

As Dr. Tony Lei inspires us that the four precious and valuable properties owned by the United States of America are Freedom, Democracy, judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship, our Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is promoting the cooperation and development of international tourism, business, education, and culture. To contribute to the Asian countries with the spirit of innovation and entrpreneurship, we need to emphasize our programs with our global e-business technology managemnt. We are surrounded by lots of e-business entreprises in this 21th Century era of businees world. An e-busineess entreprise is a business that uses the Internet, intranets, extranets, and other computer networks to support electronic business process, decision making, and team and workgroup collaboration within the enterprise and among its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.

One of our purposes is to strenghten our business prgrams with the emphasis of e-business technology management. We will encourage the management of information technology in our international e-business entreprises by three functions. We expect our e-business entriprises will make their managing information technologies effective by : (1)the joint development and implementation of e-business and Information Technology ( IT ) strategies by business and IT executives, (2)managing the research and implementation of new information technologies and the development of e-business applications, and (3)managing IT processes, professionals, and subunits within company's IT organization and Information System (IS) function.*2

Computer and technology are as natural as the air for the people in today's workplace which is teeming wih individuals who have terrific idea and a great deal to contribute. "In 'WinningWays,' Dick Lyles gives us four very powerful strategies that all of us can use to improve our relatioships with others and increase our own level of success. These are the best guidelines I've seen to help you unleash your power and reach your maximum potential," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard.*3 The four powerful strtegies for the secret of winning ways are: (1). Make people feel stronger rather than weaker as a result of your interactions wih them. (2). Camels are Okay. In fact, today's camel builders will be tommorrow's leaders. (3). Avoid two-valued thinking traps, because very few decisions are choices between right and wrong or good and bad. (4). Influence for the future, rather than the present or the past.

"I share with the philosophy of 'management is nothing more than motivating other people,' by Lee Iacocca I agree with our U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that once she said, 'The knowledge delivered by the publications of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through its multimedia inspire us with a positive thinking to love our people, community, professionalism, and country.' I'm also impressed by the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI which quoted again lots of valuable words of positive thinking and wisdom," said Judge Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada. She likes to read the WBTI website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) with good knowledge and creative design. Even as the number 53,477th visitor of the website, she is proud to be on the list. We express regret for that the numbers of this website are limited because of its contends by nature of the academic and professioal features. Intelletuals may ask that "How many people could and should be the readers of the book written by our famous scientist Albert Einstein?"

You never know! By adding the number of visitors who access it from the search engines leading giants such as Google.com, Yahoo.com, Infoseek.com, among others, the number of visitors to WBTI website are numerous.

We are quite encouraged through the commends of their visiting either by President Dr. Andrew Benton of Pepperdine University, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels of Pepperdine University, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Judge Betsy Kolkoski, among others, or by their Secretary. And thus, we try to offer you the following inspiration of the golden words of wisdom:

"A word aptly spoken is like apple of gold in settings of silver." --- Proverbs 25 : 11
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12 : 10
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend spring from his earnest counsel." --- Proverbs 27 : 9
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
--- Proverbs 15 : 22
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." --- John F. Kennedy
"Seven days without laughter makes one weak." --- Joel Goodman
"Today, more than ever before, every person is a potential user of computers." --- Marilyn Bohl, in her Preface of "Information Processing," 3rd Ed., 1980.
"To be a college or graduate student at this new era, especially in the field of business, she or he should owns four kinds of ability in computing: (1) Word processing, (2) Electronic spreadsheets, (3) Data base management, and (4) Statistical analysis and Charts. As a modern manager and any professionl in business, she or he is more productive in work performance with her or his good talent in computers. --- Tony Tung-tien Lei, M. B. A.; in his Preface of "Mangement Information," 1st Ed. Dec. 1987.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
--- Proverbs 16 : 3
"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend." --- Proverbs 22 : 11
"All hard work brings a profit." --- Proverbs 14 : 23
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." --- Proverbs 21 : 5
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." --- Frank A. Clark
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
"With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." --- Luke 6 : 31
"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23
"One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." --- Proverbs 11 : 24
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Natalie L. Tyrrell
"Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship are the best four treasures of the United States of America." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" --- Vincent Van Gogh
"Nothing great was ever done without much enduring." --- St. Catherine of Siena
"Anthing you're good at contributes to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
"To a friend's house the road is never long." --- Anonymous
"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word --- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
"The paralleled practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgement, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue a rich , happier , and successful life." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

With the above words of wisdom, we are glad to have our leaders's inspiration and encouragement for the cooperation and development on tourism and business among international countries with Nevada:

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*4

Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Govenor Lorraine Hunt said that Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to diverse markets that range from outdoor enthusiasts to residents of the world's most populous nation. Speaking at the general session of the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace, he and she each praised Nevada's continuing efforts to supplement its gaming-based core with non-gaming amenities such as shopping, dinning, and outdoor recreation.*5

Governor Guinn expresses that he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers. He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. The Governor emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.*6

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI are the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. O'Brien, James A.. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
*3. Lyles, Dick. (2000) "Winning Ways," New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal today --- EDITORIAL: Up to the voters to decide
By EDITORIAL of LVRJ

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, the following article was edited by the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) with (in according to) the complete information from Las Vegas Review-Journal on May 2 and May 4 of 2004:*1

Judicial survey
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

EDITORIAL: Up to the voters to decide*2

Judicial survey can be a handy tool

***Filing for elective offices in Nevada begins this week, and prospective Clark County judicial candidates may want to take a close look at some of the findings of the biennial judicial survey conducted by the Review-Journal and the Clark County Bar Association, and published in the Sunday newspaper.*3

The survey comes with some caveats, of course. Responses were tallied from 764 responding attorneys. (The Bar Association estimates this represents a response rate of about 50 percent from among attorneys who have actually appeared before these judges in recent years.)

Attorneys are human -- hold the lawyer jokes, please -- and as subject as anyone to personal prejudice. Judges (speaking off the record, of course) have occasionally complained that the survey can be used to reward "good-old-boy" jurists who cast a blind eye on the failings of local barristers.

But this unavoidable caveat is vastly outweighed by the fact that -- without the judicial survey -- most voters would be absolutely clueless as they entered the polling place to vote on the retention or replacement of incumbent judges.

Over the years, the survey has proved to be quite an accurate barometer of how judges will fare at the polls. A number of jurists who scored low on past surveys were either cast out by the voters, or folded their tents rather than submit themselves to that final judgment.

Furthermore, assertions that low ratings reflect nothing but the opinions of a few "disgruntled losers" tend to pale when one watches rating trends over a period of time.*4

In 2002, Supreme Court Justices Deborah Agosti and Miriam Shearing received retention ratings of 84 and 78 percent, respectively. This year -- after both joined in the astonishing Guinn v. Legislature decision, which threw out the voter-approved constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds legislative vote to raise taxes -- the two justices saw their retention ratings slip to a dismal 44 and 55 percent, respectively.

Why? "This judge led the charge in blatant abuse and neglect in regards to our state Constitution," one surveyed attorney said of Ms. Agosti. "Given her vote on the tax issue I am happy to see that she is not running for re-election," another said of Justice Shearing.

Both justices have decided to retire rather than face the voters again.

Challengers might expect an uphill battle against jurists like freshman District Court Judge Stewart Bell (a former prosecutor who has gained an early reputation for not tolerating any foot-dragging, and who garnered a 92 percent retention rating) or Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler (rated at 96 percent).

On the other hand, Karen Bennett-Haron of the Justice Court -- with a retention rating of 39 -- will probably get a closer look from prospective challengers, as will District Court Judge Jessie Walsh, whose retention rating fell from 51 to 31 in two years,*2 and Family Court Judge Lisa Brown, who saw her own retention rating plummet from 64 to 44.

No, the survey may not "tell the whole story." But it can certainly indicate to voters which judges should be put on the spot and asked to explain themselves.

For in the end, it's the voters who will still decide.*5

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***To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women.*6

Walsh received the lowest score among the 60 judges. Her 31 percent retention figure was down from a 51 percent rating two years ago when she served as a Municipal Court judge. Hardcastle earned a retention rating of 67 percent, relatively low by the survey's standards but high enough to keep her out of the bottom 10.

"I think it is what it is," Walsh said. "I was elected by the citizens and not by a handful of disgruntled lawyers."*7

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References

*1. LVRJ. 'Editorial,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. EDITORIAL. 'Up to the voters to decide;
Judicial survey can be a handy tool,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Dave, Berns, 'JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
"Nevertheless, Walsh, the freshman district judge, said she has heard of male lawyers getting together to drink beer and rip female judges while jointly filling out the surveys, a claim the Review-Journal has not been able to verify. Hardcastle is equally outspoken in her criticism of the approach she says some lawyers adopt toward female judges when filling out the survey or appearing before them in court,"
*7. Ibid.

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'Laws of Attraction' is way too sweet and way too predictable

By Carol Cling

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, the following is a complete post from "This Week's NEON" of the newspaper. It is appeared today on its reviewjournal.com:

Friday, April 30, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

MOVIE REVIEW: Sugar Shock

'Laws of Attraction' is way too sweet and way too predictable

By CAROL CLING
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Rival divorce attorneys Audrey Woods (Julianne Moore) and Daniel Rafferty (Pierce Brosnan) square off in 'Laws of Attraction."

When you're in a bubbly mood, there's nothing worse than flat champagne. (Or stale ginger ale, for that matter.)

Yet that's the overall impact -- or, more precisely, lack of impact -- "Laws of Attraction" makes.

It works hard to whip up a frothy, opposites-attract romance between two battling divorce lawyers we know are fated to be mated.

Not because there's any inherent chemistry or attraction between them, but that's what the script says, so that's what the movie does.

And is it ever frustrating to watch.

It's painful to see dramatic powerhouse Julianne Moore, one of the best actresses around (catch "Far From Heaven" or "The Hours" for proof), struggle to create something, anything, out of nothing.

It's even more painful to witness Moore fidget and fuss trying to drum up some comic chemistry with leading man Pierce Brosnan, who may be a dramatic lightweight but seems far more at home in the movie's fairy tale world.

Ms. Moore, we have two words for you: lighten up.

Unfortunately, director Peter Howitt ("Johnny English," "Sliding Doors") stole those two words for himself. Even more unfortunately, he seems to confuse lightness with lack of substance.

But it's not all his fault. After all, if it ain't on the page, it definitely ain't on the soundstage. And "Laws of Attraction" definitely ain't on the page.

The screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna ("Three to Tango") and "Steel Magnolias" playwright Robert Harling ("Soapdish," "The First Wives Club") quickly sets up its predictable premise: the ongoing war of words between uptight, upstanding Audrey Woods (Moore) and raffish Daniel Rafferty (Brosnan), who's never met a dirty trick he didn't like, in or out of the courtroom.

Quicker than you can say "Objection, your honor," Daniel's pursuing Audrey from bar to barroom, with Audrey protesting (a bit too loudly) all the way. And then a few drinks with, and a few winks from, Daniel warm her up -- until she sobers up, that is.

Their professional approach-avoidance tango reaches a climax when they find themselves on opposite sides of a tabloid-worthy divorce case pitting brainless rock star Thorne Jamison ("Underworld's" suitably screaming Michael Sheen) against his fashion designer wife Serena ("A Mighty Wind's" Parker Posey, more pouty than perky this time out).

The couple's legal wrangling centers on who gets custody of their ancient Irish castle where -- you guessed it -- Daniel and Audrey travel to interview the castle staff. Separately, of course, until each discovers that the magic of Ireland (not to mention the magic of Irish whiskey) can turn romantic fancies into realities.

Reluctant romance, of course, has been a comedic staple for centuries. And if you need a reminder of how effective -- and how effervescent -- it can be, may I refer you to the works of William Shakespeare? Or, perhaps, Woody Allen?

If only screenwriters McKenna and Harling had bothered to steal from the best all the way through. Instead, they start off with a classic (Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin's 1949 script for "Adam's Rib," which starred Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn as squabbling attorney spouses) and go downhill from there, borrowing bits and pieces from so many movies that "Laws of Attraction" tastes like overcooked leftovers from multiple meals.

Indeed, they're so busy tossing tidbits into the plot pot they forget to add the most crucial ingredient: motivation, which might explain why the central characters do the myriad lunatic things they do. Yes, to paraphrase the great Martha and the Vandellas, love makes you do foolish things. But there's a difference between depicting foolish things and explaining them -- a difference "Laws of Attraction" clearly doesn't understand.

Director Howitt tries to distract us with some tired slapstick, but the frenetic pacing only serves to highlight the movie's curiously choppy quality.

And so does the Cuisinart-style editing. Somewhere, lying on the cutting-room floor, there may be scenes that explain why the movie's characters do the things they do and feel the way they feel. But you'd never know it from watching "Laws of Attraction."

Most of the fun the movie generates -- and we use the term "fun" loosely -- comes from its supporting characters, who don't have to do any heavy lifting to keep the story's gears grinding.

That enables Frances Fisher to score some genuine zingers as Audrey's mother, a serial divorcee as flighty as Audrey is focused. "Saturday Night Live" veteran Nora Dunn also has some fun with her role as a stern Judge Judy stand-in.

Both Moore and Brosnan prove effortlessly easy on the eyes, of course. But neither turns out to be easy on the brain -- or, even more crucially, the heart.

All too often, their relationship resembles the gooey, chewy Sno Balls for which they share an inexplicable predilection. (Maybe Brosnan got addicted to them while filming "The Mirror Has Two Faces" with Barbra Streisand, whose character ingested mass quantities of them.)

In short, it's puffy, tooth-numbingly sweet -- and full of empty calories.

Just like "Laws of Attraction" itself.

*****This Week's NEON

REVIEW
movie: "Laws of Attraction"
running time: 90 minutes
rating: PG-13; sexual situations, profanity
verdict: C
now playing: Cinedome, Colonnade, Neonopolis, Orleans, Rainbow, Rancho, Sam's Town, Showcase, Sunset, Texas, Village Square

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References

*1. Cling, Carol. '"Laws of Attraction" is way too sweet and way too predictable,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 4, 2004), Las Vega, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley --- a real star for Nevada
By Tiffany Chang

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.*1

She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.*2

It is good to have a book talked about Shelley recently. It is shown in one of the three parts of the following article in Las Vegas Review-Journal today:

Monday, May 03, 2004
Copyright & copy; Las Vegas Review-Journal

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Assemblywoman Chowning kicks off campaign

Commission B position could get more crowded

By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

U. S. Congresswoman

Berkley in Woodward book*3

U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley found her way into one of the hottest books inside the Beltway, Bob Woodward's "Plan of Attack."

Woodward describes an Oct. 1, 2002, meeting at the White House with a dozen members of the House International Relations Committee, during which, he reports, that Berkley asked what the administration would do if it attacked Iraq and Saddam Hussein responded by attacking Israel.

"Super Patriots are a possibility. We have very technologically advanced weapons," Bush said, as reported in the book, and then turned to Vice President Dick Cheney to say: "What am I allowed to say?"

"Not too much," Cheney replied. "There are launch boxes in Iraq. (We) can fly Predators and preempt strikes."

Berkley said the only fact of the nine-paragraph meeting Woodward didn't report was what she was wearing.

"I don't know how he did it, but if the rest of the book is like that, it's accurate," she said.
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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.

Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.

This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada抯 successes.*4

On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei that,"Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."*5

Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life. She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It has been brought to you by Las Vegas Review-Journal through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.*6

At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. Her emphasis is enhancing the 2004 mission of WBTI:
(1). To encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs. (2). To launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.*10 We are pleased to welcome her good wishes to all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your
confidence in me."*7

The following is the major article appears on Las Vegas Review-Journal today about U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley:

Monday, May 03, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Berkley unopposed so far, but GOP still plans challenge*8

By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Each speaker at the Republican State Convention this weekend urged delegates to work for the re-election of Reps. Jim Gibbons and Jon Porter.

But nobody made a squeak about Nevada's 1st Congressional District, the one held by three-term Democrat Shelley Berkley.

With filing for office opening today, and Berkley prepared to sign her paperwork bright and early at the Clark County Government Center, there is still not even a hint of a Republican to run against her.

"It doesn't speak well for either party when they don't mount an opponent," said Bob Seale, former state Republican chairman.

Newly elected Chairman Earlene Forsythe said she hopes a candidate will emerge, though she hasn't heard any names mentioned.

"We want to make sure that we get Jon Porter and Jim Gibbons re-elected," she said, adding the party is not throwing in the towel in Berkley's race. "We're looking for a candidate."

Berkley has faced an election opponent in each of her three tries. In 2002, she faced Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald. In 2000, she faced Porter, then a state senator. In 1998, Republicans came up with then-District Judge Don Chairez.

"I've had three tough races, and I am continuing to do everything I can until 5 p.m. on May 14," she said, referring to the hour at which filing for office closes.

Berkley said she has essentially been campaigning since the day after the 1996 congressional election, won by John Ensign, now a U.S. senator.

She had her eye on the seat she knew Ensign would give up to run for the Senate.

For this race, she has already raised $1.3 million and has about $1 million in the bank. Berkley pledges to stop raising money if nobody files to run against her.

She's also working to help others raise money, regularly bringing congressional colleagues to her central Las Vegas and North Las Vegas district, raising awareness of Nevada's needs.

"I have an outstanding staff, and I think we are hitting a stride," Berkley said.

Republican National Committeeman Joe Brown warns that if the GOP gives Berkley a pass this year, she could become as entrenched as Gibbons is for Republicans in the 2nd District, where he faces little opposition and wins by large margins over little-regarded Democrats.

"There is a concern that could happen," Brown said.

The 1st District was reapportioned in 2001 and created as a "safe" Democratic seat. The district currently has 107,321 registered Democrats to 73,919 registered Republicans.

Berkley campaign manager Renee Aschoff said, "We are waiting and hoping for a free pass, but we don't know what that feels like."

Aschoff said Berkley's own tenacious campaigning -- she returns to her district every weekend for events -- has given her an edge.

"She works very hard every day to retain her seat," Aschoff said.

Berkley said she does not consider herself to be entrenched. "We're not there, yet," she said.

But if she does win her fourth term, without a Republican opponent, will she be?

"I would hope not," Brown said. "We've got to have someone run for that very reason."

Berkley is closely aligned with Democrats on the leadership track, such as John Lewis of Georgia and Loretta Sanchez of California, and is friendly with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California.

That has led political observers to speculate Berkley might gain a coveted position on the House Ways and Means Committee -- the very job that can almost guarantee re-election because of the appropriations written into legislation that come to the individual's district.

"I'm torn between aspiring for the Ways and Means seat and keeping my three committees, which I would have to give up to sit on Ways," Berkley said. "I love my committees, and I'm starting to move up in seniority."

Berkley has increased her margin of victory in each of her three previous races.

She defeated Chairez narrowly, 50 percent to 46 percent; Porter 52 percent to 44 percent; and was the lone bright spot for Democrats in 2002 when she defeated Boggs McDonald 54 percent to 43 percent. That year, Republicans swept all major elected offices in Nevada.

Gibbons, now seeking his fifth term, faces a challenge from Pahrump Democrat David Bennett but is expected to win by a landslide. His dominance in recent elections has prevented the Democrats from mounting a party-backed effort to unseat him.

And, as his strength grows in Nevada, Gibbons has also watched his congressional workload become closer to the Bush administration and House leadership, leaving him in contention for a committee chairmanship. His position also had him flirting with a Senate run this year and considering a bid for governor in 2006.

Some political observers believe Berkley to be a similar force for the Democrats.

"She's a real star in the party, and she'll go as far as she wants," said Adriana Martinez, Democratic state chairwoman, during the party's recent state convention.

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI. is the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Ibid.
*3. Neff, Erin. 'POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Assemblywoman Chowning kicks off campaign,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*4. GSBPA. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2004,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 9, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Berkley, Shelley. "A letter to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley," (March 29, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas.
*8. Neff, Erin. 'Berkley unopposed so far, but GOP still plans challege,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.

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U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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The people who elect the judges and the people who judge the judges
By PAI of WBTI*1

The Public Administration Institution (PAI) post the following information by getting rid of a judgement:

Sunday, May 02, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance
--- To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women.*2

Most jurists favor analysis, but some say it's not an accurate evaluation

By DAVE BERNS
REVIEW-JOURNAL

***Family Court Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr. ranked second among judges included in the survey with a retention rating of 95 percent from lawyers who critiqued him. He believes that some participating lawyers do not realize "how negative some of the comments are, how personal the comments are, and it's not really constructive."
Photo by Gary Thompson.

***Clark County District Judge Stewart Bell scored a retention rating of 92 percent from lawyers who believe the former Clark County district attorney should remain in his job as a freshman judge. Bell said he disregards the positive and negative comments at the extremes, and instead looks for guidance from the suggestions in the middle.
Photo by Jim Laurie.

***Clark County District Judge Kathy Hardcastle says she believes the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. "You're going to have a certain percentage of the bar who's going to be upset, and they treat the women judges differently," Hardcastle says.
Photo by Clint Karlsen.

***Richard Morgan, dean of the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is convinced that most of the lawyers who participated in the latest edition of the judicial survey tried to fairly assess the judges.
Photo by Craig L. Moran.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler received the highest retention rating of the 60 judges surveyed, with 96 percent of the lawyers who critiqued him saying they would recommend that he be re-elected to the bench. "I love this job. It's a wonderful job, the freedom to control your own calendar to work at your own pace," Bixler says.
***Photo by Gary Thompson.
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They rule over a contentious world of prosecutors and criminals, angry spouses and frustrated plaintiffs. It's a tightly wrapped setting where few people openly critique their performance. After all, what attorneys want to risk the wrath of judges who control much of their professional fate?

Judicial evaluations are rare. In Nevada, they come once every four or six years when voters have their say. But how are judges to know what their regular clientele -- lawyers -- think of their day-to-day work?

For 12 years, the Review-Journal and the Clark County Bar Association have joined to produce a once-every-two-year analysis of judicial performance. In this year's edition, 3,365 bar association members who have paid their dues and do not face disciplinary action received mailed and e-mailed requests to rate 60 state, county and local judges via the Internet, the first time the survey has been conducted online.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler received the highest retention rating of the 60 judges surveyed, with 96 percent of the 183 lawyers who critiqued him saying they would recommend that Bixler be re-elected to the bench.

Family Court Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr. ranked second with a retention rating of 95 percent from 135 lawyers. Justice Court Judges Rodney Burr and Stephen Burr followed with scores of 94 percent.

Lawyers were asked to only rate judges they have appeared before during the past two years.

A good share of the jurists say the ratings serve a valuable purpose, a chance to receive feedback that can spark change. It has led judges to change their courtroom demeanor or to alter practices that caused confusion.

"I think there's a value in the exercise in that I will try to study and take to heart those things that were said with an eye toward improvement," said District Judge Stewart Bell.

"I think it can be a learning tool," added Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, who was recently appointed to his post after serving as a Clark County District Court judge. "Sometimes you get comments about your staff. Sometimes you think, 'Do I do that?' "

Others see the survey as a flawed effort that doesn't accurately gauge judicial performance, one that fails to account for weekends sacrificed to case preparation or after-hours courses taken to improve knowledge of civil and criminal procedure. The critics say the thoughts of jurors, litigants and court staff should also be included.

To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women.

Walsh received the lowest score among the 60 judges. Her 31 percent retention figure was down from a 51 percent rating two years ago when she served as a Municipal Court judge. Hardcastle earned a retention rating of 67 percent, relatively low by the survey's standards but high enough to keep her out of the bottom 10.

"I think it is what it is," Walsh said. "I was elected by the citizens and not by a handful of disgruntled lawyers."

While judges and lawyers agree there is room for disagreement over interpretations of the law, they say the traits of a good jurist are clear: someone who is fair, firm, unbiased, attentive, patient and acts in a dignified manner.

"No, you don't have to be the smartest guy in the room. What you have to have is a good set of radar, a sense of what somebody is saying," said Bill Dressel, president of the National Judicial College in Reno.

Southern Nevada's hypergrowth has created challenges for the region's judicial system, added Dressel, a former Colorado judge, who heads the college attended by rookie and longtime jurists seeking to improve their performance. The monthly influx of 6,000 to 7,000 new residents contributes to a lack of confidence in the courts, he said. As a result, new residents are not familiar with judges, the prosecutors and police, and their word may carry less weight for newcomers.

"People have to get back the concept that this is your court. That's your biggest hurdle that you've got to overcome in Southern Nevada," Dressel argued. "There's a disconnect. It means they don't have this confidence built into the system. Reno is growing too, but people are familiar with the judges of Northern Nevada. They think, 'This is my judge, and my judge will do the right thing.' "

Of all the pitfalls that come with a judgeship there's one that can be fatal to any judicial career. They call it black robe disease, a sign of judicial arrogance.

"There are people on the bench who throw their weight around, who forget that they're there to serve people (and instead) behave impolitely, imperiously," Dressel said.

Judges displaying signs of that affliction have been known to face electoral opposition from angry lawyers, but Richard Morgan, dean of the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is convinced that most of the lawyers who filled out the latest judicial survey tried to fairly assess judges.

"There's always going to be some segment of the evaluators who may do things for suspicious reasons because they want to get back at a judge for a ruling they didn't like, but in general I think lawyers who complete these evaluations try to be fair," he said.

Nevertheless, Walsh, the freshman district judge, said she has heard of male lawyers getting together to drink beer and rip female judges while jointly filling out the surveys, a claim the Review-Journal has not been able to verify. Hardcastle is equally outspoken in her criticism of the approach she says some lawyers adopt toward female judges when filling out the survey or appearing before them in court.

"You're going to have a certain percentage of the bar who's going to be upset, and they treat the women judges differently. I don't notice it so much now as when I first began," Hardcastle said. "There's a lack of formality and respect that they give to the (women) judges. I think they test the female judges more than they do the men. We see it as much or more from the female lawyers."

UNLV's Morgan said such talk is not uncommon in the legal profession, which did not experience a major influx of women until the 1970s. Concerns about courtroom bias have led bar associations and law schools throughout the country to study the issue.

"Sure it's possible there's some gender bias out there. One would hope to the extent it's out there it's unconscious bias ... and efforts to keep sensitizing lawyers and judges will be successful," Morgan said. "That's not to say I'm agreeing there's gender bias in the case of whoever these eight women (judges) are, but the possibility of gender bias is something bar associations and courts around the country have examined with some frequency over the last couple of decades."*3

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Dave, Berns, 'JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.