*Newsbrief ***** Saturday, April 10, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Senator believes that success in the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq will depend on the quality of our intelligence information
By PAI of WBTI*1

"Success in the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq will depend on the quality of our intelligence information. That's why funding for the Predator spy plane and other intelligence operations is so important," pointed out U. S. Senator Harry Reid.*2

Senator Reid said that he is committed to adequately funding our nation's intelligence needs, including the unmanned Predator spy plane that is based in Nevada.

As our lovable Senator, he is not just concerned about the people, land, and fortune of Nevada but our nation and the whole world.

The following is our post of the most recent "WHIP ROUND UP" for our friends, faculty and advisory members, professionals in businees and public administration, among others:

"Reid for Nevada"

***Reid, Ensign Work to Lower Gas Prices

*Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign met with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Tim Muris to get an update on an FTC investigation that Reid had requested into Nevada's high gas prices.

***Reid Urges Nevada Veterans to Register with WWII Memorial

*Senator Reid announced that the new World War II Memorial, between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in our nation's capital, is expected to open in mid-April, several weeks ahead of schedule. He urged veterans of WWII to enter their names on the Memorial's electronic Registry, which can be accessed on the Internet at www.WWIImemorial.com, or by calling the toll free number 800-639-4WW2.

***Working in Nevada

*Senator Reid will be working in Nevada next week while the Senate is in recess. He will hold a hearing on Homeland Security in Las Vegas, help dedicate a new water treatment plant in Fallon, and meet with seniors, PTA members and other groups.

***Reid Visits with Students

*Senator Reid met with students from the Close-up program at Pyramid Lake and Beatty High Schools during their trip to Washington, DC.

Senator Reid is picture (On our Section of "Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos"*3 at this WBTI website.) on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with students and advisors from the Close-Up program at Beatty High School, who were visiting Washington D.C.

"Week in Review"

***Reid Tours CIA Headquarters - As a senior member of the panel responsible for determining the CIA's budget, Senator Harry Reid toured the agency's headquarters, met with the Director of Central Intelligence and heard from top officials about the needs of the nation's intelligence community. After the meeting, Reid said he is committed to adequately funding our nation's intelligence needs, including the unmanned Predator spy plane that is based in Nevada.*4

***Pension Reform Bill Passes- The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would give some short-term relief to companies operating traditional pension plans. The bill changes the way pension plans compute their liabilities. Airline, steel and other industries had argued that the existing funding formula was outdated, making their plans look worse off than they were, thereby unnecessarily boosting funding requirements. Under the measure passed yesterday, companies would be able use a revised funding formula that should provide some financial relief, while also providing a more accurate picture of the health of their pension plans.

***Agreement Reached on Corporate Tax Bill- Senate leaders agreed to the terms of debate on the FSC/ETI corporate tax bill that had been stalled for several weeks because of Republican objections to Democratic amendments. Under the agreement, dozens of Republican and Democratic amendments would be in order, including Senator Harkin's amendment to block the implementation of Labor Department rules changing requirements on overtime pay.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"

The Senate will be in recess next week.
The Senate will convene Monday, April 19, at 1:00 p.m., with a period of morning business. No roll call votes will occur on that day.
The Senate may consider the motion to proceed to S. 2290, the Asbestos bill on Monday. The Senate may also consider the FSC-ETI bill. A limitation on amendments to the bill has been agreed to.*5

"Reid's Words"

Success in the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq will depend on the quality of our intelligence information. That's why funding for the Predator spy plane and other intelligence operations is so important.

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References

*1.PAI of WBTI is the initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP, the Issue 10 of Volume7,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (April 9, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. WBTI. 'Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos,' "The Website of WBTI," (April 10, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** Friday, April 9, 2004 ***** # Second 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2004
By GSBPA*1

To enhange this feature article, we are glad to have the most recent news about medicare in Nevada of the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on April 8, 2004. The whole stetement was shown at the bottom of this article after the words of inspiration by U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."

On Monday, April 12, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her next Senior Advisory committee meeting. The location of the meeting is at the new Leiburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

"We plan on discussing the fllowing items: 1. the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. 2. Social security benefits (including privatization). 3. Notch baby legislation. and 4. Government pension offset." *2

"Please contemplate those issue that are most important to you and feel free to contact Jan Churchill at 220-9823 if you have anything you wish to place on the agenda. Jan will also accept your RSVP. Your input as a value member of this committee is very important to me. I look forward to seeing you on the 12th," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The letter was sent to him in Las Vegas as an Official Document by her from Washington, D. C. on March 29, 2004.*3

About the Author, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, of the above letter:*4

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

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.

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.

Elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1982 and serving through 1984, She championed consumer protection for car buyers and mobile home owners, fought for tougher drunk driving laws, and founded the Senior Law Project.

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’s successes. A representative sampling of her record of service includes:

Past President, Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System affiliate, KLVX Channel 10; Former Board Member and Secretary, UNLV Alumni Association; Nevada Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission; Founder and President, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys; among others.

Shelley Berkley has held key positions in the private sector during a career that spans nearly a quarter of a century:

Former Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs, Sands Hotel; Former Chair, Board of the Nevada Hotel and Motel Association; Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp; Former Deputy Director, Nevada State; Commerce Department; Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association; Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism; among others.

Shelley Berkley has been recognized for her community service and commitment. Of the many awards she has received, some of the most notable are:

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce "Woman of Achievement"; Las Vegas Business and Professional Woman "Woman of the Year";
Clark County Mother of the Year, 1994; Las Vegas Review Journal's Outstanding Women in Clark County; UNLV Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; among others.

Shelley and husband Dr. Larry Lehrner now reside in Northwest Las Vegas. Shelley's son Max studies at the University of Arizona, while son Sam attends Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. Dr. Lehrner's son David attends classes at Indiana University, while daughter Stephanie is enrolled in the medical school at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, CA.*5

It's our pleasure to post the following literature by the Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at its website:*6

BERKLEY VOTES TO PROTECT MEDICARE AGAINST PRIVATIZATION

Southern Nevada Seniors Could Face Thousands in Out-of-pocket expenses, Annual Premiums of $1,950.

(November 22, 2003 -- Washington, D.C.) U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted against Republican-sponsored prescription drug legislation (H.R.1) that would open the door to Medicare privatization, force seniors to pay thousands of dollars in premiums and prescription drug costs and drive millions of older Americans into HMOs

"This plan promises more to HMO's and drug companies than it does to seniors faced with rising drug costs," said Congresswoman Berkley.

"I support a prescription drug plan under Medicare, but not one that showers billions of dollars on insurance companies while leaving seniors to face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs," Berkley said, noting that the bill gives $17 billion to PPOs and HMOs to lure seniors away from traditional Medicare. "The real goal of the Republican prescription drug plan is to open the door to the privatization of Medicare, a program that has protected America's seniors for decades."

Berkley was one of 215 Representatives opposing the bill. A late-night vote on the legislation scheduled to last 15 minutes was held open for three hours by Republican leaders desperate to overcome an initial 216-218 loss.

"Republican leaders struggled for three hours to get this bill passed anyway they could and I can only imagine that deals that were cut and the arms that were twisted," said Berkley

Berkley also criticized provisions in the bill that would block re-importation of drugs from other countries at lower prices and prevent Medicare from negotiating better deals with drug makers to lower drug prices for seniors.

"Republicans bowed to drug industry pressure and are out to prevent Medicare from using the buying power of 40 million Americans to negotiate better prices. If the VA can bargain for better prices on medicine for our veterans, why are Republicans blocking Medicare's ability to use the same bargaining chip?," Berkley said.

The legislation also creates a gap in coverage, where seniors are left to pay 100% of their own prescription drug costs.

"Some Las Vegas seniors will pay $4,000 out of their first $5,000 in drug costs under this plan -- that is not what I call comprehensive prescription drug coverage," said Berkley, describing the cost of the benefit to a senior earning more than $13,000 per year.

Berkley also noted that a so-called "premium support" provision in the plan could leave Nevada seniors with some of the nation's highest annual premiums.

"Under the GOP's prescription drug plan, seniors living in Clark County could be paying almost $2000 a year in Medicare premiums, while seniors in other parts of the U.S. would pay less than $700," she said.

The premium support provisions in H.R.1 call for the selection of six demonstration projects nationwide. Las Vegas is one of the sites under consideration for this trial. A recent analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that the premium support system would result in dramatic disparities in premiums for traditional Medicare within states and regions, and across the country. For instance, a senior in Clark County would pay $1,950 annually in premiums, while a senior in Davidson County, North Carolina would pay $675 annually.

Finally, the plan would erode retiree coverage for almost three million seniors, including 15,000 Nevadans, who have good drug coverage now through retiree health plans. The GOP plan discriminates against seniors with retiree health coverage by excluding such coverage from counting toward spending for the catastrophic benefit.*7

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." *8

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. *9

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." *11

The following is the whole statement of the Press Release that we received from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-
GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids

CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn announced today that the Nevada State Health Division's Bureau of Community Health has received continuation grant funding of $6.4 million for the Ryan White Title II program.*13

The grant allows the State of Nevada to provide significant funding throughout the state for drug assistance to individuals infected with HIV/AIDS who meet eligibility criteria. The program, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), will help Nevada provide medical care, support services and prescription drugs.

"I am proud to say that currently, the Nevada ADAP continues to serve clients without a waiting list," Gov. Guinn said. "Because of this important funding, no client goes without their HIV medication."

The funding supplements more than $4.4 million that Las Vegas received in an earlier grant. The grant to Nevada is part of a $1.03 billion award shared among all states and U.S. territories from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

In addition to medical care, the grant enables participants to receive direct services, such as case management and outreach activities. These services are provided in a variety of environments, including correctional settings, local health districts and community providers.

For more information about the Ryan White Title II program or the ADAP program, contact Christine Lovass-Nagy, Bureau of Community Health, 775-684-4229.*14

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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. 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.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Google. ' U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Biography,' "google.com. Google!" (April 2004), U. S. A.: Google!
*5. Ibid.
*6. Yahoo. 'Shelley Berkley's literature on Medicare,' "yahoo.com., Yahoo!" (March 2004), U. S. A.: Yahoo!
*7. Ibid.
*8. Berkley, Shelley. "A post card to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 23, 2004), Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
*9. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*10. 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.
*11. Berkley, Shelley. Ibid.
*12. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*13. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (April 8, 2004), Carson city, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*14. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** Thursday, April 8, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Some good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking
By Tiffany Chang

"After an investigative research on a person's character, scholars found that personal traits play a very important role in helping business executives and leaders to be successful. They found out that persons who are leaders should have wisdon and talent. These people have a broader interest and aptitude. They are good in self expression and public communication. Possibly, the most vivid fact to be felt by everyone is that, these persons all have a strong inner desire to pursue business accomplishment and have their good performance recognized," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

" Among various business organizations, a research was conducted on the work performance of the American college graduates. It revealed that the following personal traits are important for the success of their business: (1) Ability to get along with people. (2) Ability to get things done. (3) Intelligence. (4) Desire for advancement. (5) Human relations skills. (6) Leading and administrative abilities. (7) Communication skills. (8) Ability to take important task. (9) Judgment. (10) Responsibility. (11) Decisions. (12) Adaptability. (13) Dependability. (14) Loyalty. (15) Vision. (16) Imagination."*1

As a supervisor or manager inbusiness, there are certain techniques that you can use to improve your effectiveness to have telephone conversational skills: "(1) Answer your phone promptly. (2) Identify yourself and your company immediately. (3) Be friendly. (4) Have all your necessary resources available. (5) Indicate your regret or appreciation when applicable. (6) Use caller's name if it's offered. (7) Express your willingness to help. (8) Don't interrupt your customer. (9) Get as much information as you can. (10) Be understandable in your communication. (11) Be accurate and complete when giving information. (12) Be easy to deal with."*2

We would also like to list 12 effective and 13 ineffective telephone techniques in business. A. 12 effective talent : (1) Smile. (2) Speak clearly and concisely. (3) Be enthusiatic. (4) Lower your voice pitch (5) Talk positive. (6) Be prepared for objections. (7) Talk directly into the mouthpiece. (8) Consider your customer's personality. (9) Speak in terms of benefits. (10) Discuss rather than tell. (11) Always thank the listener for his time. (12) Follow up if necessary."*3

B. 13 ineffective telephone skills are: (1) Frowning. (2) Muttering. (3) Sounding tired.(4) Speaking in monotone. (5) Being negative. (6) Being over confident. (7) Holding the telephone under your chin. (8) Rambling. (9) Making accusatory remarks. (10) Arguing. (11) Hanging up abruptly. (12) Forgetting to thank the listener. (13) Try to talk and do something else at the same time."*4

To be successful in business, we need to have positive thinking traits. There are 12 personal traits that characterize a positive thinker: Optimism, Enthusiam, Belief, Intelligence, Courage, Integrity, confidence, Judgement, Persistence, Liveliness, Vision, and Desire to excel.*5

Develop a clear vision of our prefered future, then get focused on key activities and efforts that take us in that direction. We shall see performance gains, achieve our goals, and have a happier and more successful practice. By persuing our own personal strategic plans with love and service, we will increase our energies, motivations, satisfactions, happiness, and the worthy value of our lives in business.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has put effort in spreading the golden words of wisdom for positive thinking in the business and public administration world.*6

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*7 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways."

"Rapid changes in technology and global competition have combined to reshape the corporate landscape. Corporate management has responnded to these changes by iniatating sweeping changes. The introduction of new technology may be touted as a productivity booster and turn out instead to be a total bust. Whatever the problem may be, you're the one who has to deal with it on a daily basis. Even when new ideas are well thought out, there are still problems in putting them into practice within your group," George Fuller wrote in the 'Introduction' of his book, "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace."*8

There are lots of common headaches most of supervisors and leaders have to confront. "It's easy to understand how the broad scope these problems can easily lead to a less than steller attitude toward your job. However, adoping a sense of futility only serve to make matters worse. On the other hand, maintain a positive attitude helps you place things in perspective and can make coping eith problems a lot easier to do."*9

To initiate our programs more effectively for the people and communities who are interested to participate the programs, we need to emphasize the spirit of positive attitude and positive thinking. The following are words of wisdom which are worth reading collected by the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

***"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington
***"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
***"Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***"Watch your thought, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."*10
***"Art is the signature of civilizations," --- Beverly Sills
***Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 "Bible"
***"A book is a sucess when people who haven't read it pretend they have."
--- Los Angeles Times Syndicate
***"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
***"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles
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***If you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for bidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come
knowledge and understanding.
--- Job 28:28 "Bible"
***"Reserach is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." --- Zora Neale Hurston
***"The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie." --- Ann Landers
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." --- Albert Camus
***"The secrette of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. to know how to do something well is oto enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Management is nothing more tnan moivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca
***"Imagination is more important knowledge. --- Ablbert Einstein
***"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
***"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits." --- President R. M. Nixon
***"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
***"What would life be if we had no courage to attemp anything." --- Vincent Van Gogh
***"If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade." --- Tom Peters
***"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it!" --- Jonathan Winters
***"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ---Frank A. Clark
***"Pay peanuts and you get monkeys." --- Anonymous
***"Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises." --- Demosthenes
***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'Good personal traits are important for a successful business,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 25 - March 2, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Career Press, "Powerful Telephone Skills," ( Hawthorne, NJ: National Press Publication, 1993). pp. 14-17.
*3. Ibid. p. 59.
*4. Ibid. p. 60.
*5. Ambrosio, Kathie,; Chan, Agnas,; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Personal traits, Community service, and happier lives,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (May 27, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *6. WBTI of GSBPA. (2003) 'Words of wisdom which are worth reading,' " Newsbrief of WBTI". Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*8. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.

*Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, April 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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ENCOURAGING NEWS REGARDING STATE'S ECONOMY
By Kenny Guinn*1

I would like to take the opportunity to let you know about promising economic gains our state has made. Last week, it was announced that Nevada again leads the country in job growth. Figures released by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show that Nevada has added nearly 44,000 jobs in the past year, an increase of 4.1 percent.*2

We have received equally encouraging news in another area. Nevada's unemployment rate is currently at a three-year low, having decreased from 5.1 percent to 4.4 percent between February 2003 and February 2004. This is the lowest level since January 2001. Considering the economic upheaval that our country suffered in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, this is noteworthy news for a state that bases its economic health on tourism. Remarkably, since January 2002, our state has added 87,700 jobs. Among these new jobs we are seeing significant increases in the construction industry, where 10,700 jobs have been added in the past year; in professional and business services, which reported a gain of 8,700 new jobs; and in the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors, which grew by 7,800 jobs.

Another bright spot that shows promise is revenue generated by taxable sales. The $2.8 billion in statewide taxable sales for January 2004 represents an 11.4 percent increase over January 2003, and a 10.9 percent increase over forecasts for the first seven months of fiscal year 2004. Although these figures do not fully compensate for reduced gaming revenues, I am encouraged by the direction we are heading in collections for our next budget cycle. In addition, state corporate filings are up, having increased more rapidly during this fiscal year than in the previous year. Moreover, many of our counties and cities are experiencing continued expansion in the number of new business permits and housing starts.

Overall, consumers are showing confidence in our economy. Our citizens are finding good jobs and our revenues are improving, which underscores an impressive economic recovery for Nevada in 2004. It is no wonder that, when compared with other states, Nevada ranks at or near the top in a number of important economic indicators.

If you would like to monitor the state's activity in these areas, check the following websites:*3

Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation: http://detr.state.nv.us

Department of Taxation: http://tax.state.nv.us

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A message of Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- 4-07-34,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (April 7, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny 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.

*Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, April 6, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
By Kristine J. Segura; and CI of WBTI*1

It's our pleasure to listen to Kristine for the publicity of the following enents on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by the Asian Community in Las Vegas and Clark County:

*****Greetings!

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. Your organization can participate in the following ways:*2

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. Confirm your space or participation by completing the attached Culture Fair Application and return it to me by April 1, 2004(Please confirm with Kristine to see if there is an extended date.). We encourage you to feature traditional costumes, foods, crafts, and entertainment.

Attending the special events scheduled during the month of May at the
local public libraries throughout the valley. We are also looking for participants for:

Martial Arts Festival Fashion/Dance Show
Friday, May 14 7:00pm Saturday, May 22 2:00pm
Rainbow Library Clark County Library

Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and these events to your community, family, friends, and associates. We look forward to an enjoyable month of activities as we work together to entertain, inform and celebrate the diversity of our community in Las Vegas.*3

Sincerely,

Kristine J. Segura
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Clark County Library
1401 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 507-3421/Voicemail: (702) 507-4340
Fax: (702) 507-3482
E-mail: segurak@lvccld.org*4

"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.*5

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References

*1. Ms. Kristine J. Segura is a Reference Librarian of the Clark County Library.
CI is the initials of Culture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Techonology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Segura, Kristine J.. 'Greetings! Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by Las Vegas-Clark County Library District,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the Office of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District," (April 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Nevada Examiner," (June 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

*Newsbrief ***** Monday, April 5, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Resurrection month is here!
By Paul Goulet; and CI of WBTI*1

HE IS ALIVE!

Dear 2020 Vision Partners,

Resurrection month is here! We can celebrate like never before the risen Lord that we serve. He is not dead!! He is ALIVE! Ever since I saw the Passion of the Christ I have a new appreciation for the suffering of Christ and the power of the resurrection. Paul was so convinced that the resurrection power was unique that he made it one of his primary goals to become intimate with it: ?(We)śI want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death (Phil 3:10)

Do you want that type of power in your life? I can assume that you do. Let?™s ask Him everyday for that type of Power! Power to win our family, and friends this Easter. Power to overcome fears of inviting people to church. Power to conquer the challenges that we face.

Power to prosper in every area of my life. Power to heal the sick. Power to change cities and nations.

(Doesn't)™t the word tell us that where 2 or 3 agree on one thing, it will be done for them in Heaven (Matthew 18:19) Power flows when believers come into agreement.

Power flows when we stand on the Word.

This month, make it your #1 goal to walk in resurrection power. Let (us)™s take new territory together! Enclosed you will find our April calendar. Please take a moment and review all the exciting things going on this month. On Easter Sunday we will be having 3 morning services, one at 8AM, one at 10AM and one at 12 Noon. Also, make sure to note the schedule for the Time Machine II! Please pray for strength for all volunteers. Pray for 500 new souls April 4th through the 11th.

We also want to highlight that Chuck Pierce will be with us on April 21st and 22nd. This prophet of God will bring a wealth of information and insight to all of us.

I hope that you realize the impact that your support makes to the work of God. Your giving, prayers, and love keep us energized for His service!

We love you deeply and (we'll) see you in church,

Pastor Paul Goulet

***We are looking forward to seeing you this week at the presentations of "The Time Machine 2". Bring all of you unsaved loved ones.

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References

*1. Paul Goulet is the Senior Pastor of International Church of Las Vegas (ICLV). The address of the Church is: 8100 Westeliff Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89145.
CI of WBTI is the initials of Culture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). CI did only few of the editing.
*2. Goulet, Paul. 'Resurrection month is here!' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from Pastor Paul Goulet of ICLV," (April 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: International Church of Las Vegas (ICLV).

*Newsbrief ***** Sunday, April 4, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Join Pepperdine University's Dean Livingstone for a special series on executive leadership
By GSBPA of WBTI

"Pepperdine University has earned a reputation for its responsiveness to career-oriented professionals," said Dr. David Davenport, former President of the University.1* The Graziadio School of Business and Management has enjoined one of the highest reputation for Pepperdine University.*2 To educate executives and managers with innovative knowledge and modern technology is a core competency of the Graziadio School . "Indeed, this year has marked a number of significant benchmarks for the Graziadio School. This fall we welcomed the largest class of full-time M.B.A. students in our school's history," said Dr. Linda Livingstone. "In a time when many business schools have been challeged by decreasing student enrollment, this drasmatic increase --- up more than 305 from last year --- was both a testment to the quality of our curriculum as well as the hard work of our committed staff and faculty. This year's class boasts an average GMAT score of 636 and includes students from more than a dozen countries." *3

A distiguished group of professors is offering speeches and seminars to business owners and executives. Join Dean Linda A. Livingstone for a special series on executive leadership hosted by the Graziadio School of Business and Management. Learn what some of today's leading business authors have to say about effectively communicating vision and strategy, building and maintaining a company's reputation, leading an organization to greater success, and much more.

"One of the Graziadio School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*4

It's our pleasure to post the academic and educational activities of the Graziadio School of Pepperdine University most recently for our broad business and public administration world as in the following:

Noel Tichy on The Cycle of Leadership
Presented by Management Partners*5

In his book The Leadership Engine, management guru Noel Tichy showed how great companies strive to identify and develop their leaders. Now, in his latest book, The Cycle of Leadership, Tichy reveals how effective leaders interact across company boundaries and disciplines in order to turn their businesses into teaching organizations -- where leaders continually communicate their ideas, strategy, vision, and goals to others and in turn, learn from those they teach.

Wednesday, April 7, 2004 ˇ˝ Reception 6:30-7:30 p.m. ˇ˝ Program 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Marina Beach Marriott Hotel ˇ˝ 4100 Admiralty Way ˇ˝ Marina del Rey, CA 90292

For more information and to register, click here: https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/dels/event_040407.html

Ron Alsop on The 18 Immutable Laws of Corporate Reputation: Creating, Protecting, and Repairing Your Most Valuable Asset

Corporate reputation can enhance business in good times, become a protective halo in turbulent times, and be destroyed in an instant by people at the lowest or highest levels of the corporate ladder. Now Ronald J. Alsop, a veteran Wall Street Journal authority on branding and reputation management, gives organizations the 18 crucial laws to follow in developing and protecting their reputations.

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 ˇ˝ 7 p.m.
Drescher Graduate Campus ˇ˝ Malibu, CA 90263

Free admission, but registration required.

Michael Feiner on The Feiner Points of Leadership: The 50 Basic Laws That Will Make People Want to Perform Better for You

Understanding the nuances of putting leadership into action has long been the specialty of Michael Feiner, the former chief people officer at Pepsi-Cola and current management professor at Columbia Graduate School of Business. Now, Feiner shares his hard-won expertise and gives practical solutions to the everyday problems of leadership.

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 ˇ˝ Continental breakfast 7:30 a.m. ˇ˝ Program 8 a.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus ˇ˝ 6100 Center Drive ˇ˝ Los Angeles, CA 90045

Free admission, but registration required.*6

*****
Graziadio School of Business and Management*7
400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 568-5500 Fax (310) 568-5727

Updated: 3/31/04

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References

*1. Pepperdine University. 'Message from President David Davenport,' "1988-89 CATOLOG -- Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University," (1988), Malibu, California: Pepperdine
University.
*2. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from President Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," (2003), Malibu, California: The Graziadio Graduate of of Business and Management, Pepperdine University.
*3. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University,( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*4. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Grazidio Business Connection," Vol.1, No.1, (2003), Malibu, California: The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University,
*5. The Graziadio School of Pepperdine University. 'Graziadio Alumni Events,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 1, 2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*6. Ibid..
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by Reviewjournal.com," (October 31, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

*Newsbrief ***** Saturday, April 3, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Senator Harry Reid believes that creating a national boxing commission will boost our tourism industry
By PAI of WBTI*1

The following is our post of "WHIP ROUND UP" which we received on April 2, 2004 from the Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader --- U. S. Senator Harry Reid in Washington, D. C.:*2

"Reid for Nevada"
***Reid Continues Fight to Lower Nevada Gas Prices

*Responding to Senator Harry Reid's demand for a probe into skyrocketing gas prices, the Federal Trade Commission this week said recent price increases in Nevada were greater than anticipated, based on market conditions. The FTC will continue to investigate whether price manipulation occurred. Meanwhile, Reid urged President Bush to pressure Saudi Arabia and other members of the OPEC cartel to cancel a planned cut in oil production.

***Reid and McCain Support National Boxing Commission

*Senator Reid, a former boxer, joined Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in sponsoring a bill to create a national boxing commission. Reid said the panel will protect a sport that is vital to Nevada's tourism industry. The commission would not supersede the high standards of the Nevada Athletic Commission, but would set minimum standards that other states would have to meet.

***Working with Nevadans

*Las Vegan Gale Lauer with the Parkinson's Action Network met with Senator Reid and thanked him for his support for increased stem cell research at the National Institutes of Health.
*Congressional Youth Leadership students Timothy Zecher of Sparks and Zack Taylor-Warren of Reno visited Senator Reid.
*Sun Valley high school student Brittany Kelly met Senator Reid while she was in Washington D.C. with Citizen Alert, a grassroots group opposing the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump.

*Heather Murren, President of the Nevada Cancer Institute, met with Senator Reid to thank him for his continued support for cancer research.

*The National Landscape Conservation System Coalition presented a Wilderness Award to Senator Reid for his continued efforts to protect and preserve Nevada wilderness.

Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign congratulate Shannon Eagan, Nevada's 2004 Cherry Blossom Princess who is representing the Silver State in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Shannon works in Senator Reid's press office.

"Week in Review"

***Child Care Funding Gets Boost - In an overwhelming bipartisan vote, the Senate voted Tuesday to increase childcare funding for low income families by $6 billion over the next five years. The measure is part of a larger bill to extend the 1996 welfare reform law. Statistics show that people who receive assistance with childcare are 40 percent more likely to find a job and permanently leave the welfare rolls. Other Democratic amendments to the welfare bill, including a measure to increase the minimum wage, have been blocked by Republican leaders.

***Rice To Testify Before Commission- In an agreement between the White House and members of the 9/11 Commission, National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice will testify under oath on Thursday, April 8, in a 2 ?-hour public session. She will answer questions about the Bush Administration's counter-terrorism efforts leading up to the 9/11 attacks. President Bush and Vice President Cheney have agreed to meet with members of the Commission in private. The Commission's report is scheduled to be released on July 26.

***Reid Remembers Chavez- Senator Reid delivered a statement on the Senate floor on Wednesday honoring Cesar Chavez, the founder of the United Farm Workers who was born on March 31,1927. Chavez was guided by the principle of non-violence, and he dedicated his life to helping migrant farm workers and others who had no voice.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, April 5, at 1:00 p.m., with a period of morning business.
No roll call votes will occur on Monday or Tuesday.
The next roll call vote will occur on Wednesday, April 7, at 2:15 p.m., on cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2207, the emergency room medical malpractice bill.

"Reid's Words"
Creating a national boxing commission will boost our tourism industry by preventing fighters such as Mike Tyson, who was stripped of his boxing license in Nevada, from “forum shopping "in other states with lower standards." *3

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

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References

*1.PAI of WBTI is the initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. 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," (April 3, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** Friday, 2, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is going to hold Senior Advisory Committee meeting
By GSBPA*1

On Monday, April 12, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her next Senior Advisory committee meeting. The location of the meeting is at the new Leiburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

"We plan on discussing the fllowing items: 1. the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. 2. Social security benefits (including privatization). 3. Notch baby legislation. and 4. Government pension offset." *2

"Please contemplate those issue that are most important to you and feel free to contact Jan Churchill at 220-9823 if you have anything you wish to place on the agenda. Jan will also accept your RSVP. Your input as a value member of this committee is very important to me. I look forward to seeing you on the 12th," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The letter was sent to him in Las Vegas as an Official Document by her from Washington, D. C. on March 29, 2004.*3

About the Author, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, of the above letter:*4

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

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.

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.

Elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1982 and serving through 1984, She championed consumer protection for car buyers and mobile home owners, fought for tougher drunk driving laws, and founded the Senior Law Project.

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’s successes. A representative sampling of her record of service includes:

Past President, Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System affiliate, KLVX Channel 10; Former Board Member and Secretary, UNLV Alumni Association; Nevada Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission; Founder and President, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys; among others.

Shelley Berkley has held key positions in the private sector during a career that spans nearly a quarter of a century:

Former Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs, Sands Hotel; Former Chair, Board of the Nevada Hotel and Motel Association; Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp; Former Deputy Director, Nevada State; Commerce Department; Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association; Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism; among others.

Shelley Berkley has been recognized for her community service and commitment. Of the many awards she has received, some of the most notable are:

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce "Woman of Achievement"; Las Vegas Business and Professional Woman "Woman of the Year";
Clark County Mother of the Year, 1994; Las Vegas Review Journal's Outstanding Women in Clark County; UNLV Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; among others.

Shelley and husband Dr. Larry Lehrner now reside in Northwest Las Vegas. Shelley's son Max studies at the University of Arizona, while son Sam attends Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. Dr. Lehrner's son David attends classes at Indiana University, while daughter Stephanie is enrolled in the medical school at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, CA.*5

It's our pleasure to post the following literature by the Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at its website:*6

BERKLEY VOTES TO PROTECT MEDICARE AGAINST PRIVATIZATION

Southern Nevada Seniors Could Face Thousands in Out-of-pocket expenses, Annual Premiums of $1,950.

(November 22, 2003 -- Washington, D.C.) U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted against Republican-sponsored prescription drug legislation (H.R.1) that would open the door to Medicare privatization, force seniors to pay thousands of dollars in premiums and prescription drug costs and drive millions of older Americans into HMOs

"This plan promises more to HMO's and drug companies than it does to seniors faced with rising drug costs," said Congresswoman Berkley.

"I support a prescription drug plan under Medicare, but not one that showers billions of dollars on insurance companies while leaving seniors to face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs," Berkley said, noting that the bill gives $17 billion to PPOs and HMOs to lure seniors away from traditional Medicare. "The real goal of the Republican prescription drug plan is to open the door to the privatization of Medicare, a program that has protected America's seniors for decades."

Berkley was one of 215 Representatives opposing the bill. A late-night vote on the legislation scheduled to last 15 minutes was held open for three hours by Republican leaders desperate to overcome an initial 216-218 loss.

"Republican leaders struggled for three hours to get this bill passed anyway they could and I can only imagine that deals that were cut and the arms that were twisted," said Berkley

Berkley also criticized provisions in the bill that would block re-importation of drugs from other countries at lower prices and prevent Medicare from negotiating better deals with drug makers to lower drug prices for seniors.

"Republicans bowed to drug industry pressure and are out to prevent Medicare from using the buying power of 40 million Americans to negotiate better prices. If the VA can bargain for better prices on medicine for our veterans, why are Republicans blocking Medicare's ability to use the same bargaining chip?," Berkley said.

The legislation also creates a gap in coverage, where seniors are left to pay 100% of their own prescription drug costs.

"Some Las Vegas seniors will pay $4,000 out of their first $5,000 in drug costs under this plan -- that is not what I call comprehensive prescription drug coverage," said Berkley, describing the cost of the benefit to a senior earning more than $13,000 per year.

Berkley also noted that a so-called "premium support" provision in the plan could leave Nevada seniors with some of the nation's highest annual premiums.

"Under the GOP's prescription drug plan, seniors living in Clark County could be paying almost $2000 a year in Medicare premiums, while seniors in other parts of the U.S. would pay less than $700," she said.

The premium support provisions in H.R.1 call for the selection of six demonstration projects nationwide. Las Vegas is one of the sites under consideration for this trial. A recent analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that the premium support system would result in dramatic disparities in premiums for traditional Medicare within states and regions, and across the country. For instance, a senior in Clark County would pay $1,950 annually in premiums, while a senior in Davidson County, North Carolina would pay $675 annually.

Finally, the plan would erode retiree coverage for almost three million seniors, including 15,000 Nevadans, who have good drug coverage now through retiree health plans. The GOP plan discriminates against seniors with retiree health coverage by excluding such coverage from counting toward spending for the catastrophic benefit.*7

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." *8

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. *9

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." *11

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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. 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.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Google. ' U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Biography,' "google.com. Google!" (April 2004), U. S. A.: Google!
*5. Ibid.
*6. Yahoo. 'Shelley Berkley's literature on Medicare,' "yahoo.com., Yahoo!" (March 2004), U. S. A.: Yahoo!
*7. Ibid.
*8. Berkley, Shelley. "A post card to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 23, 2004), Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
*9. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*10. 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.
*11. Berkley, Shelley. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** Thursday, April 1, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Newly appointed Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald vowed to cut her finacial ties to Station Casinos before being sworn into office
By Tiffany Chang

Adrienne Packer of Las Vega Review-Journal reported Thursday, April 1, 2004 that the newly appointed Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald vowed to cut her finacial ties to Station Casinos before being sworn into office.*1

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada appointed Wednesday March 31, 2004 Lynette Boggs McDonald to the Clark County Commission to fill the vacant position in District F left by the resignation of Mark James.*2

"Boggs McDonald said Wednesday that she resigned from the local gaming giant's board of directors and that her attorney is working to rid her of stock options she was awarded." *3

McDonald's position on the Station Casinos board of directors had concerned some residents of District F, who for months fought Station over a proposed 300-foot hotal tower.*4

"Boggs McDonald accepted a position on Station's board of directors in July. She receives $50,000 a year and stock options from the gaming company." *5

"Ms. Boggs McDonald has been not merely a capable and competent member of the Las Vegas city council, she has arguable been among its brightest members --- certainly a leader of the field when it comes to possessing a strong moral compass. Her grasp and clear articulation of the issue of the separation of powers, when it comes to city employees serving in the Legislature, has stood in marked contrast to the muddled mewling of some of her cohorts." *6

"Ms. Boggs McDonald was clearly one of the best candidates for the job. At the county level, in an era when so many members of the County commission appear to have been wandering a dark forest in search of the slightest glimmer of moral or ethicsl guidance, Ms. Boggs McDonald has the potential to be not merely an adquate additon to that body, but a great leader, arriving at a time of serious need." *7

Congratulations! Lynette! "It's our honor to have our faculty member Ms. Boggs McDonald appointed by Governor Kenny Guinn as one of the Commissioner of Clark County Commission. We're impressed by the good editorial of Las Vegas Review-Journal entitled 'Appoints good news --- Both Douglas and Boggs McDoanld are highly qualified for new posts,' on Aril 1," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), early in the morning on Thursday, April 1, 2004.

The following is a post for the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn of its Press Release to us on March 31, 2004 by e-mail:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

Gov. Guinn names Boggs McDonald to Clark County COMMISSION

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn today appointed Lynette Boggs McDonald to the Clark County Commission to fill the vacant position in District F left by the resignation of Mark James.

"Because Lynette is currently an elected official and working directly on many of the most pressing issues facing Southern Nevada, I believe she will be able to hit the ground running on the Clark County Commission," Gov. Kenny Guinn said. ˇ§This commission is far too important to appoint a caretaker. Having an experienced person who intends to run for the post in the fall election was also very important in my decision. Lynette gives us the best chance to retain District F as a Republican seat.

"I would also like to thank everyone who expressed an interest in serving District F as a replacement for commissioner James."

Boggs McDonald will step down from Las Vegas City Council Ward 2, effective April 20, the same day she is scheduled to take her commission post. She is the first woman to lead a Las Vegas City Council ward. She was appointed on June 28, 1999 and was elected outright on April 3, 2001, receiving 70 percent of the vote in the primary election.

The Councilwoman also announced that she has stepped down from the board of directors at Station Casinos Inc.

"I resigned immediately from Stations Casinos because the Governor and I didnˇ¦t want any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest," Boggs McDonald said. "I am honored to be chosen by Gov. Guinn to serve on the County Commission. I am looking forward to working on the issues that face the residents of Clark County and my constituents in District F."

Boggs McDonald serves on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Fiscal Affairs Committee, the Clark County Debt Management Commission, and the Regional Jail Commission. She is the immediate past president of the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities and currently serves on the National League of Cities Homelessness Task Force and the Community and Economic Development Steering Committee. She serves on the State of Nevada Commission on Aging and is a trustee of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.

Boggs McDonald is a business graduate of the University of Notre Dame, attended the University of Oregon Graduate School of Journalism and received a Master's of Public Administration degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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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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References

*1. Packer, Adrienne. 'No favorites, official promises,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (April 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. Officice of the Governor. 'Gov. Guinn names Boggs McDonald to Clark County COMMISSION --- A Press Release from Governor Kenny C. Guinn on March 31, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn," (March 31, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Ofiice of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Packer, Adrienne. Ibid.
*4. Packer, Adrienne; and Squires,
Michael. 'Guinn may fill spot today,'"Las Vegas Review-Journal," (March 31, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Editorials. 'Appointments good news --- Both Douglas and Boggs McDonald are highly qualified for new posts,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (April 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*7. 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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PROTECTING THE PUBLIC AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS INSURERS
By Kenny Guinn*1

In recent years I've become increasingly concerned about unscrupulous or fraudulent insurance companies that have successfully slipped under the radar of state regulators across the country. These companies have bilked millions of dollars from consumers as they move from state to state. They often collect premiums and then, without the proper reserves, refuse to pay for legitimate claims or disappear altogether when their services are needed most. In Nevada we are not only taking steps to shut them down, we are also preventing them from getting started in the first place.*2

Through a multi-media campaign, which is spearheaded by Nevada's Insurance Commissioner and conducted with the support of legitimate insurers and concerned media groups, we're telling Nevadans to beware of these fraudulent groups and to report them to our regulators in the Division of Insurance of the Department of Business and Industry.

With our partners, the Nevada Independent Insurance Agents, the Nevada Broadcasters Association, and the Nevada Surplus Lines Association, we launched an aggressive two-phase program to stop the victimization of unwitting consumers and well-intentioned small business operators.

The first phase of the program targets small businesses, while the second phase, due to begin soon, will expand the message to the individual insurance consumer. We began with business operators because of the large number of employees that can be affected if an employer chooses a fraudulent health insurer.

We attempted to reach as many businesses as possible in this first phase through billboards, newspaper and magazine ads, and a brochure that went to nearly 70,000 Nevada business operators. In addition, a website and a special toll-free number was established so businesses could easily check to verify that an insurer is licensed. This program has been recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and may be used as a model nationally. To check on an insurer, you can either call 888-467-4195 or visit the website at www.nvinsurancealert.com.

Our second phase will broaden the efforts to reach consumers directly with television and radio announcements. Specifically targeting the insurance-buying public, messages will tell consumers how to detect and avoid fraudulent insurers and their attractive schemes. As individuals hear the broadcast messages during the second phase, the interest in and activity on the website and the toll-free line will undoubtedly increase.

We're proud of the efforts of the stateˇ¦s Division of Insurance to apply the best methods available in its regulatory practices, and to protect the insurance-buying public from companies that may look good on the surface, but have only bad intent. By working together, we are eliminating the opportunity for these deceitful operators to take advantage of Nevada citizens.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'PROTECTING THE PUBLIC AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS INSURERS --- A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- March 31, 2004, ,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 31, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny 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.

*Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, March 31, 2004 ***** # Second 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts and performance
By Stewart Bell, Jessie Walsh, and Tiffany Chang

The City of Las Vegas and Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas(TCAA-LV) presented Thai Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2002 at Charleston Heights Arts Center on September 17, 2002.*1 It was co-sponsored by Mr. Jheri Psmyth - Kids for a Better Society; Dr. Tony Lei - President, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI); Mr. Tim Wong - CEO, Arcata Associates; Mr . Raymond Lam - Vice President, Chinese American Citizen Alliance of Las Vegas; among others. Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas (TCAA-LV) on the occassion of the 9th anniversary saluted three awardees with Awards from U. S. Senator Harry Reid and U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley: Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei, Mr. Tim Wong, and Mr. Raymond Lam.

The Association saluted also four awards from TCAA-LV: Ms Joanne Lentino, Ms. Jeanne H. Johnson, Mr Tim Wong, and Ms. Jennifer Schember.

During the Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2002, Dr. Tony Lei was very pleased to welcome so many government officials, community leaders, business owners, among others. High-ranking government officials who participated the Event and Dinner Party included: Lorraine Hunt, Kathy Augustine, Erin Kenny, Bill Maupin, Stewart Bell, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jennifer Elliotts, Valorie Adair, Dianne Steel, Lisa Brown, Anthony Del Vecchio, Cheryl Moss, Natalie Tyrrell, Mike Davison, David Roger, David Wall, Bobby Gronauer, Herb Brown, Bill Young, among others. In his welcome speech, Dr. Lei believes that all of us share a sense of cooperation for the supporting of cultural richness. He pointed out that "this is a significant milestone of the contribution for the mutual cooperation of cultural and social service between American and Asian communities." *2

Lt. Governor Hunt was introduced by Dr. Tony Lei to the public to deliver her greeting speech to all the audiences and participants. The enthusianstic participants were overwhelming including important officers, leaders, and media executives: Brian Sandoval, John Hunt, Nancy Wong, Tim Wong, Nancy Diaz, Kathie Ambrosio, Judy Ray, Gerry Schroder, Francis Allen, Mike Malone, Geny Del Rosario, Teresa Woo, Richard Dennison, Mike Vaswani, Patty Blakeman, Aldo Aguirre, Auroea Maskall, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hwang, among others.*3

Full with enthusianstic attendants in the Hall of the Arts Center, all of them enjoyed a big night out with many elected officials, appointed officers, business executives, and communiry leaders through the atmosphere of elegant and classic dance and music from Thailand.

TCAA-LV's Outstanding Performers Awards were Pannee Connolly, Robert Ashton, Nina Singchai, Kemika Sriprom, and Shirley Kaeratana.

WBTI has supported Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas (TCAALV) already more than ten years for its annual Thai Performaning Arts - Appreciation Day.*4 It is a vivid example for its proclamation and creed which are for the encouragement and promotion of academic research, community service, and humane spirit. "He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling him. My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another," said the Bible.*5

The following is another example of what we would like to do for related and concerned associations in performance and publicity:

"Dear Tony, Thank you very much for your support of the Singapore Association of Nevada (a non-profit organization) during our launch year of 2003. It is with your support and encouragement that SAN has become a highly respected organization within the State of Nevada and the Republic of Singapore. When I founded SAN in 2003 it was with my strong passion and belief in the Republic of Singapore and the opportunity it provides for Singaporeans and can also provide for Nevadans (including businesses based in Nevada)... Kindest Regards," wrote Jonathan Galaviz, President of Singapore Association of Nevada.*6

Dr. Tony Lei has innovated and encouraged good idea for program and event to improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada. United we stand, not just for our Asian Community only but for all our people and nation as a whole. Asian Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada by American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that the Asian communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society.

"As the Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I've shared a pleasant leadership with Dr. Tony Lei cooperated by all the Faculty members of this Institution since it's establishment on January 18, 2000. Innovated in integreting his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Lei's effort and wisdom for the community service in Nevada in the recent eight years have been very valuable. We expect Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute in September 28, 2001 will contribute to improve the quality of life of the people and the prosperity of this State of Nevada," said Dr. William Thompson, UNLV Professor of Public Administration, at the Gee Joon Chinese Restaurant of Horseshoe Club on January 28, 2002 in Las Vegas.*7

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References

*1. Bell, Stewart; Walsh Jessie; Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p.30.
*2. Ibid
*3. Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. (August 18, 2003) 'Feature article on Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum, PPAA12,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. the website has brought to you by Las Vegas Review-Journal through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
*4. Ibid.
*5. New King James Version. "The Holy Bible," London, England: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994.
*6. Galaviz, Jonathan. 'Letter of Season's Greetings to Dr. Tony T. Lei, WBTI,' "E-mail of Singapore Association of Nevada," (December 15, 2003), pp. 1-2.
*7. Moss, Cheryl; and Chang Tiffany. 'Dr. Bill Thompson shares pleasant leadership on Public Administration Institution of WBTI,'

*Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, March 30, 2004 ***** # Second 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt
By Tiffany Chang

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.*1

The annual "Governor's Conference on Tourism" was held by the Governor at Caesears Palace on December 15-17. He joined the members of the Commission on Tourism to examine the latest tourism industry issue and trends. The theme was "Celebrating Deversity". It was chosen to draw attention to Nevada's efforts to broaden both its tourism product and market. The Conference on December 15-17 was held in celebrating the diversity that would make the Silver State a perennial leader in worldwide tourism.

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.*2

"I can't overstate the significance of China's potential as a visitor market for Nevada," Lt. Governor Hunt said. "I found modern cities rife with elements of Western culture such as Starbucks Coffee, MTV, the Rat Pack-era music of Frank Sinatra, etc. Up to 10 percent of the country's approximately 1.4 billion residents can now afford to travel overseas, which has positioned China as Nevada's "newest and most-modern market" for tourism."

In mid-October, the second top official of the State of Nevada and Nevada Commission on Tourism Exective Director Bruce Bommarito led an approximately 20-member delegation of state tourism, hotel, and private industry representatives on a ten days tour through Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau, and Shanghai.

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.*3

Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt points out that she sees the will in the Chinese people and elected officials to make more opportunities and conviences for them to travel America. "They know they want to participate in the world economy," said the Lt. Governor.

In addition to the efforts of the City, County, and State of Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute has dedicated to help promote the cooperation and development of culture, education, and tourism among Asian countries and Nevada since its establishment on January 8, 1996. With Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt's inspiration, Dr. Tony Lei and Sally Yu assisted successfully the establishments of the Sister States of Qinghai of China and Nevada, and the Sister Cities of Jiayuguan of China and North Las Vegas. Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, has been honored by China Business Chain, Inc. (CBCI), Shangshai Development and Municipal Government Cooperation Office (SPMGCO), and China State Development and Planning Commission as Chairman of Nevada Expo Mission to China. He is also invited by Xiamen, Fujian, China to organize a team with high-ranking officials for both educational and business cooperation and development among Xiamen, Fujian, and Nevada. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkely, Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman have been invited as its honorable Chairpersons.*4

Lt. Governor Hunt also plans to work with Nevada's congressional delegation to improve the likelihood of opening the travel corridors between the United States and China. Members of the Civil Aviation Administration of China agreed to study the feasibility of direct air service to and from Las Vegas, as well as cargo flights through Reno/Tahoe International Airport. An Office in Beijubg will be opened by the Nevada tourism commission in March 2004 to further develop the Chinese market.

In reference to separate resort now being developed by Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts, Lt. Governor Hunt pointed that, "With all of the Nevada gaming companies's casino projects going up in Macau, we're definitely on the Chinese radar."

Dr. Bill Eadington, Professor of University of Nevada, Reno, addressed the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace that the profitability of Wynn Las Vegas and the continuing transformation of the California tribal casino market are the biggest question marks facing the Las Vegas economy. "People are attracted to Las Vegas when there's something spectacular to see, " Professor Eadington said.*5

Impressed by the Chinese tourists' saying that "If you didn't visit Las Vegas, you didn't visit America," we need to put more efforts and wisdom together for the development and prosperity of our tourism through the multiple cooperation of construction industry, business organizations, cultural facilities, and educational institutions in Nevada.

"Through the perspectives by the nature and in reality, effective lauching for our tourism on the chinese markets will be more practical with an enphasize on the cooperation and development of business, cultural, and education among China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. We can't just expecting them to come for visit or gaming. Good programs in education for them by the time at their visiting will be reallly one of the strenuous and fruitful reasons for many people to come to Nevada," said Dr. Tony Lei, Peresident of Washington Business and Technology Institute.

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'Celebrating diversity by Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada , U. S. A.,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (December 11, 2003), p. 1.
*2. Jones, Chris. 'China tourism potential touted,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (December 17, 2003), p. 1D.
*3. Guinn, Kenny. "A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn - December 10, 2003," Office of the Governor Kenny Guinn, (December 10, 2003), pp. 1-2.
*4. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. "Resume the booming tourism for our Silver State through educational and cultural cooperation and development with foreign countires,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (July 9, 2003), pp. 1-3.
*5. Simpson, Jeff. 'Professor: Wynn Las Vegas, tribal gaming key to LV,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (December 17, 2003), p. 8D.

*Newsbrief ***** Monday, March 29, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Barbara Buckley appoints Adjunct Associate Professor of GSBPA, WBTI
By Velorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*1

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Family Court District Judge Cheryl Moss, and President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas John Ponticello; Ms. Barbara Buckley has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 27, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday March 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*2

Barbara's Legislative Service include: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2003 -- two special and five regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999. She is now the Majority Leader of Nevada Assembly.

Her affiliations are: Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; 2001-present, Assisted Living Advisory Committee; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication.

Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*3

Barbara Buckley is a Democrat. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law.

Her Hobbies/Special Interests include Hiking, reading, and traveling.

Barbara has been elected as the "Oustanding Democrat of the year 2003." We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party for Barbara by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada:

Dear Friend:

We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*4

This year's event will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2004 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Ballyˇ¦s Hotel Skyview room 26th floor. Please consider sponsoring this event by purchasing a table of 10. Individual tickets may be purchased for a reasonable money each.

As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal. To make the evening a success, we need your support. Please consider purchasing an ad in the journal. The Paradise Democratic Club uses all proceeds from the sale of these ads to assist Democratic candidates.

If you have any questions, please call John Ponticello at 363-2456 or Gary Hallmark at 871-1835.

We are anxious to make this event special for Barbara, because of her beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because she has always been there for us.

Sincerely,

Harry Reid Shelley Berkley Oscar B. Goodman

U.S. Senator Congresswoman Mayor, Las Vegas

Dina Titus "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins

State Senate Majority leader Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*5

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PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS

"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"

HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly

Barbara Buckley

as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003

and

Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as

"Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003

With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert

This year's event will be held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on the 26th floor. To buy tickets, cosponsor (buying a table of 10) or place an ad in the Commemorative Journal please use the form below

If you have any questions call John Ponticello at 363-2456.*6

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*7
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. Remarks were deliverred by past Honorees (who were in attendance): Charlie Waterman, 1980's; A.G. Frankie Sue Del Papa, 1990 (with a letter); Hon James H. Bilbray, M.C. Ret., 1991 (with response); U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, 1992; U.S. Senator Harry Reid, 1993; D.A. Stewart Bell, 1994 (with response); Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, 1995; County Commissioner Yvonne Akinson Gates, 1996; Senator Dina Titus (with response), 1997; Jan Laverty Jones, 1998 (with response); Mayor Oscar Goodman, 1999 (with a letter).

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, 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.*8

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*9

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References

*1. . Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*2. Google. 'Barbara Buckley," "An online of google.com at Google!" (March 27, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Democratic Paradise Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Democratic Paradise Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Democtatic Paradise Club.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

*Newsbrief ***** Saturday, March 27, 2004 ***** # Second 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Some inspirational words for the wisdom and philosophy of management
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

It's our pleasure to enjoy and digest some of the inspirational words for the wisdom and philosophy of management. We have some of them in the following. We received several responses after the first edition. How about some more again from our viewers?

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"Management is nothing more than motivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca

"In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteousness'; the advancement of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.'

"Anything you are good at contributes to happiness. Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' The great
Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Judge Natalie Tyrrell told me to share with her the exemp- lification of this driving force of inspiration by which she starts out each day."
--- Dr. Tony T. Lei

"Art is the signature of civilizations." --- Beverly Sills
"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles
"The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie." --- Ann Landers
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer." --- Sicilian Proverb
*To love your professional enemies: How?
"Grand openning of a website!" --- WBTI
"In righteousness you will be established." Isaiah 54:14 Bible*2
"Knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
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"The only way of discouvering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
"No day is so bad it can't be fixed with a nap." --- Carrie Snow
"Let us not become weary indoing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." ---- Galatians 6:9 Bible

Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteousness
shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun."
--- Psalm 37:5-6 Bible*3
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"Luck is a matter of preperation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." --- Albert Camus
"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more."
---Jonas Salk, MD
"Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful." ---2 Chronicles 20:20
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." --- Proverbs 16:3
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." -- -Proberbs 15:22*4

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(1) 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.

(2) The parallel practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgment, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue rich, happier, and successful life.

(3) One of my philosophy of management for many years teaching in the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chengchi University and National Chunghsing University was to enphasize that, "The reaching of peak management achievement through successful work performance both on good production and human relations."
--- Dr. Tony T. Lei

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H --Happy Genes. Having genes of happiness.
A --Altruism. To benefit other people, not selfish.
P -- Purpose in Life. To have a central purpose in life.
P -- Positive Attitude. Aggressive and positive attitute.
I -- Intimate Relationship. Intimate social relations.
N -- Never Retire. Always full with activeness and interest.
E --Exercise. Take good exercise accordingly.
S -- Spiritual Life. To have a spiritual life.
S -- Smile. Always smile.

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"The art of management has made the United States a paradise of richfulness and prosperity. On the very top floor of the mension at the Graduate School of New York University, I was impressed by the crowded traffic and the brilliant night scenes down on the ground. And looking at the groups of mansions standing under the heavenly sky at this Fifth Street reminded me that: All these golden Squares and proserity at the time of the May Flower period was nothing but an empty land. For our Las Vegas, we've realized the same story of development and prosperity," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on the Grand Openning of the Las Vegas City Park.

"It made me remember the story of the next dynasty King after the Emperor Ching. Impressed by watching the greatness of the Emperor with his large marching team on the road one day at his young age, the young boy said, 'Do it brightly and we should make it the same also, excellency! (Meaning explanation for 'Yu Wei Jer Yi Loi Hsie' in Chinese.)' Nowaday, the entrepreneurship made America great is not just important for individuals, but it is also critical for a company or a country."

The above initiative spirit of the United States is originated from the first paragraph of the Preface of a text book written by Tony Tung-tien Lei entitled "Managemnt Behavior" published by Buffalo Publishing Inc. in 1989 (2nd Edition).

Together with his text book "Business Management," "Information Management," and "Management Behavior" had been used by Dr. Tony Lei as a reference book in National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and National Chunghsing University from 1975 through 1990.*5

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Business and Publuic Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. New King James Version. "Tthe Holy Bible," (1980), London: Thomas Nelson Publiahers.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Idid.
*5. Moss, Cheryl; Ung, Becky; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Management brought the United States prosperity,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," ( June, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

*Newsbrief ***** 11:05 a. m. Friday, March 26, 2004 ***** # Second 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES MICHAEL DOUGLAS' APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

IT IS OUR PLEASURE of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) TO POST the following Press Release soon after we received it from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, Carson City, Nevada, U. S. A., on Friday at 8:06 a. m. March 26, 2004. Judge Michael Douglas has been a long time good friend of Asian American Community and WBTI. A heartily congradulations to Mike has been extended to him through this article from Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(by a second e-mail) 8:35 a.m., March 26, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced Friday that he has named Chief Clark County District Judge Michael L. Douglas of Las Vegas to the Supreme Court of Nevada, replacing Justice Myron Leavitt, who passed away in January.

Douglas will serve on the Supreme Court until January 2005, when Nevada voters will elect a new justice for Seat F.

"Judge Douglas has impeccable credentials and is a worthy addition to the Supreme Court of Nevada," Gov. Guinn said. "Since 1996 he has served with distinction as District Court Judge for the State of Nevada. As Chief Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, he is eminently qualified. Although replacing a man like Justice Leavitt - who was a good friend of mine - is by no means easy, Judge Douglas is a man of great intellect with all of the positive character traits that have always distinguished the great justices of our state." *2

Douglas was chosen by Gov. Guinn following recommendations from the Commission on Judicial Selection, which had selected Douglas, Las Vegas attorney Gregory Smith and Reno attorney David Hunter Hamilton as finalists.

"I would like to thank the selection panel and Chief Justice Miriam Shearing for their work leading up to this appointment," Gov. Guinn said. "I also want to thank all the candidates who applied for consideration and especially the other two finalists, Gregory Smith and David Hamilton, who had impressive credentials."

Douglas, 56, was born in Los Angeles, where he graduated from Dorsey High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1971. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Calif.

"I am greatly honored to receive this appointment from Gov. Guinn," Douglas said. "I am extremely excited for the opportunity to work with the other justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada during a very important juncture in the history of our state."

Douglas, a 22-year resident of Las Vegas, becomes the first African-American Justice in the 140-year history of the Supreme Court.

Douglas moved to Las Vegas in 1982. From 1982-84 he worked as staff attorney and directing attorney for Nevada Legal Services in Clark County. From November 1984 through December 1995, he served as Deputy District Attorney for the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Since 1996, he has served as a District Court Judge for the State of Nevada, primarily handling civil and criminal motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and jury and non-jury trials.

Douglas' membership in bar associations, professional or judicial societies as well as other organizations is extensive. He is a member of the Litigation and Rules Committee and Education Committee for the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada; he is currently the Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association, having previously served as secretary, trustee and on the organizationˇ¦s Education Committee; he is President-Elect of the Nevada American Inns of Court, is a Judicial Delegate to the American Bar Association; has served on the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Panel, the Professionalism Committee and Access to Justice of the State Bar of Nevada, has served on the Education Committee of the Clark County Bar Association, served as President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association and is a member of the Nevada Gaming Attorneys, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association and American Judges Association.

His honors include: 1996, National Federation of Black Public Administrators Mark of Excellence Award; 1998, Black Law Students Association (Western Region) Community Service Award; 1998-2004, Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada; 2001, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 53rd Western Regional Convention Hall of Fame Award; 2002, Who's Who Historical Society; 2003, Nevada Law Foundation Colleague. In addition, Douglas, who is married, has been a long-time youth sports volunteer and coach.*3

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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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. 'March 26, 2004 - GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 26, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES MICHAEL DOUGLAS' APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

IT IS OUR PLEASURE of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) TO POST the following Press Release soon after we received it from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, Carson City, Nevada, U. S. A., on Friday at 8:06 a. m. March 26, 2004. Judge Michael Douglas has been a long time good friend of Asian American Community and WBTI. A heartily congradulations to Mike has been extended to him through this article from Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (*After spelling check by WBTI.): March 26, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced Friday that he has named Chief Clark County District Judge Michael L. Douglas of Las Vegas to the Supreme Court of Nevada, replacing Justice Myron Leavitt, who passed away in January.

Douglas will serve on the Supreme Court until January 2005*2, when Nevada voters will elect a new justice for Seat F.

"Judge Douglas has impeccable credentials and is a worthy addition to the Supreme Court of Nevada," Gov. Guinn said. "Since 1996 he has served with distinction as District Court Judge for the State of Nevada. As Chief Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, he is eminently qualified. Although replacing a man like Justice Leavitt - who was a good friend of mine - is by no means easy, Judge Douglas is a man of great intellect with all of the positive character traits that have always distinguished the great justices of our state." *3

Douglas was chosen by Gov. Guinn following recommendations from the Commission on Judicial Selection, which had selected Douglas, Las Vegas attorney Gregory Smith and Reno attorney David Hunter Hamilton as finalists.

"I would like to thank the selection panel and Chief Justice Miriam Shearing for their work leading up to this appointment," Gov. Guinn said. "I also want to thank all the candidates who applied for consideration and especially the other two finalists, Gregory Smith and David Hamilton, who had impressive credentials."

Douglas, 56, was born in Los Angeles, where he graduated from Dorsey High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1971. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, Calif.

"I am greatly honored to receive this appointment from Gov. Guinn," Douglas said. "I am extremely excited for the opportunity to work with the other justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada during a very important juncture in the history of our state."

Douglas, a 22-year resident of Las Vegas, becomes the first African-American Justice in the 140-year history of the Supreme Court.

Douglas moved to Las Vegas in 1982.*4 From 1982-84 he worked as staff attorney and directing attorney for Nevada Legal Services in Clark County. From November 1984 through December 1995, he served as Deputy District Attorney for the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Since 1996, he has served as a District Court Judge for the State of Nevada, primarily handling civil and criminal motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and jury and non-jury trials.

Douglas' membership in bar associations, professional or judicial societies as well as other organizations is extensive. He is a member of the Litigation and Rules Committee and Education Committee for the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada; he is currently the Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association, having previously served as secretary, trustee and on the organizationˇ¦s Education Committee; he is President-Elect of the Nevada American Inns of Court, is a Judicial Delegate to the American Bar Association; has served on the Southern Nevada Disciplinary Panel, the Professionalism Committee and Access to Justice of the State Bar of Nevada, has served on the Education Committee of the Clark County Bar Association, served as President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association and is a member of the Nevada Gaming Attorneys, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association and American Judges Association.

His honors include: 1996, National Federation of Black Public Administrators Mark of Excellence Award; 1998, Black Law Students Association (Western Region) Community Service Award; 1998-2004, Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada; 2001, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 53rd Western Regional Convention Hall of Fame Award; 2002, Who's Who Historical Society; 2003, Nevada Law Foundation Colleague. In addition, Douglas, who is married, has been a long-time youth sports volunteer and coach.*5

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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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. It was '2004' on the first and original printing of the Press Release.
*3. Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. 'March 26, 2004 - GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES DOUGLAS APPOINTMENT TO SUPREME COURT,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 26, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*4. Office of the Governor. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** 6:32 p. m., Friday, March 26, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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U. S. Senator Harry Reid ......
By GSBPA of WBTI

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.'

"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

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).

The following is our post for Harry soon after we received the "WHIP ROUND UP" on Friday at 5:27 p.m. March 26, 2004 from the Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid:

"Reid for Nevada" *6
***Reid Honors Sarah Winnemucca

*Senator Harry Reid introduced a Congressional Resolution in honor of Sarah Winnemucca, the great educator and advocate for the Paiute Indian Nation, whose statue will be placed in the United States Capitol next year.

***Reid Seeks Relief from High Gas Prices

*Senator Reid continued his efforts to get relief for Nevada families who have been slammed by soaring fuel prices. Reid joined Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) in urging the Bush Administration to release petroleum from the nation's strategic reserves until the supply is stabilized. Reid has also called for an investigation to determine whether price gouging by big oil companies was behind the recent spike in gas prices.*7

***Colombian President Delivers Report

*Senator Reid met with President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia on Wednesday to discuss Colombia's recent successes in combating drug-trafficking and fighting rebel groups, though the number of kidnappings and homicides still remain dangerously high. President Uribe called for greater business relationships between the two nations, and he noted the large numbers of Colombian Americans that reside in the Las Vegas Valley.

***Working with Nevadans

*Senator Reid met with a group of Nevada postmasters who were in Washington to support postal reforms.
*Members of the Nevada Jewish Federation thanked Senator Reid for securing funding for the Senior Lifeline program.
*Senator Reid met with educators from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and with a group of students from the TRIO program, which helps disadvantaged students achieve their higher education goals.

Senator Reid received the "Pick and Gavel Award" from the American Association of State Geologists for his ongoing efforts to support the work of geologists and scientists in government. AASG President John Steinmetz, left, and Nevada State Geologist Jon Price presented the award to the Senator.

"Week in Review"

***Overtime Dispute Snags FSC/ETI Bill - A bill to repeal a tax break on U.S. exports was stalled in the Senate this week after the Republican leadership refused to allow a vote on a Democratic amendment to protect overtime pay for American workers. The overtime measure passed the Senate and was supported by the House last year, but was deleted by an appropriations conference committee at the request of the Administration.

***Reid Backs Asbestos Ban- Senator Reid joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in calling for a ban on asbestos, which is responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S. every year. Although 30 other nations have already banned this dangerous substance, more than 26 million pounds of asbestos were added to brake shoes, roofing materials and other products sold in the U.S. last year.

***Medicare Malfeasance - A Congressional Committee heard testimony this week from Medicare's Chief Actuary, Richard Foster, who disclosed that he was ordered to withhold from Congress information about the true cost of the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Foster's estimates showed the actual cost as fully one-third higher than the Administration's $400 billion estimate. The Senate Finance Committee is likely to hold hearings on the matter.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, March 29, at 1:00 p.m., and begin consideration of H.R. 4, the Welfare Reauthorization bill.
No roll call votes will occur on Monday.

"Reid's Words"
American families depend on the overtime pay that workers earn by putting in extra hours on the job. I'll keep fighting to protect overtime pay for police officers, firefighters, nurses and other workers.*8

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

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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.
*3. 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.
*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. 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," Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** Thursday, March 25, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE
By PAI of WBTI*1

In order to post it immedeately soon after we received the following Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, we did not put our essay together with the material this time:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*2 March 25, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-56

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced on Thursday that the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has called for 13,588 acre-feet of water to aid drought-stricken Walker Lake. The move comes after a U.S. Ninth District Court judge ruled Monday to support a temporary transfer of water from the state's wildlife management area near Yerington.*3

Gov. Guinn*4 said the transfer is a "productive step" as a number of federal, state and local groups continue to work together in negotiating solutions to Walker Lakeˇ¦s diminishing water levels and the impact it is having on the lake's surrounding ecosystem.

"We appreciate the working groups and their ongoing efforts to facilitate positive discussions and solutions," Gov. Guinn said. "We know this is a temporary transfer, but we are hopeful that continued negotiations will result in a long-term solution."

Terry Crawforth, NDOW Director, called the action a "stopgap" measure that will allow the Walker Lake Mediation Group time to develop long-term solutions to aid the desert lake.

"Drought has really forced this issue, and with the Walker Lake ecosystem as we know it on the verge of collapse, we felt it was critical to act," Crawforth said. "Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area will be dryer this year, but we felt it was essential to do something now."

U.S. Ninth District Court Judge Edward C. Reed approved the transfer to change the place and manner of use of the water from state-owned Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area to Walker Lake. The temporary order will be in place through Oct. 31, 2004. In addition, NDOW has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that will provide a $2.3 million grant to the state to construct new infrastructure on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area to increase efficiency and improve wetlands on the area, while making additional water available to Walker Lake.

"We have so many partners to thank in this effort," Crawforth said. Gov. Guinn was particularly effective in requesting funding from the Department of Interior and establishing the Walker Lake Mediation Group. In addition, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid's efforts to acquire Terminal Lakes funding was instrumental to the project." Partners included the Bureau of Reclamation, Sen. Reid, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Walker River Irrigation District, Lyon, Mineral and Mono Counties, the Walker River Paiute Tribe, along members of the Walker Lake Mediation Group.

The water that would have been used to support the wildlife management area will flow down to Walker Lake. The area will be dried temporarily to allow leveling and reconfiguration of wetland units, which will increase the benefit to wildlife over the long term. Infrastructure construction will improve water delivery systems and increase the holding capacity of wetlands that support a number of wildlife species. The increased efficiency on the area will allow increased inflows to Walker Lake over the long term. The Bureau of Reclamation grant is funded under Sen. Reid's Desert Terminal Lakes Program.

"The improvements on the management area will improve wildlife habitat at Mason Valley, while giving Walker Lake a temporary shot in the arm that it needs," Crawforth said.

NDOW staff immediately called for the stateˇ¦s full allotment of 13,588 acre-feet on Tuesday, and increased flows have already entered the system. It will take about two months of water flows for the full transfer to occur. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has completed a strategy called the Weber Operational Plan, to address operational releases of upstream water deliveries. That plan will be used to monitor the success of the project.

Rich Haskins, Fisheries Bureau Chief for NDOW, said any water will be helpful in reducing the excessive salinity and alkalinity that now affect the overall health of Walker Lake.

"The total dissolved solids are in excess of 15,000 mg/liter, which is the highest in the recorded history of the lake," Haskins said. "Those levels threaten our ability to manage Walker Lake as a recreational fishery. The ability of the tui chub, the forage fish in the lake, to spawn is impaired, as is our ability to stock fish. The loss of tui chub impacts fish-eating birds, such as the common loon that Walker is known for, as well as the Lahontan cutthroat trout, our state fish, that is found at Walker Lake."

"Water from the state wildlife area may only reduce total dissolved solids levels slightly, but this is progress and we know continued negotiations are the real answer." *5
Office of the Governor Media contact:

101 North Carson Street Kelly Clark
Carson City, NV 89701 Department of Wildlife
Fax: 775-684-7198 (775) 688-1555

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Governor. 'Press Release: March 25, 2004 -GOV GUINN ANNOUNCES AID FOR DROUGHT-STRICKEN WALKER LAKE,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 25, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*5. Office of the Governor. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, March 24, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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One of our effort to love our people, land, and country
By Kenny Guinn*1

Due to efforts undertaken by Nevada and California, it's official: the air in the Lake Tahoe Basin contains lower levels of exhaust gases than it did in the 1970s. On February 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe Basin as having attained the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is one of several pollutants contained in motor vehicle exhaust.*2

This reclassification resulted from many years of hard work by several different agencies. The State of Nevada, through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, has been monitoring the air at Stateline since 1975, when data showed that the national carbon monoxide standard was being violated. Consequently, the entire Basin was designated as a non-attainment area. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection partnered with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the California Air Resources Board and developed a plan for reducing carbon monoxide to acceptable levels. Nevada and California's plans were approved by the EPA in 1984.

Due to plan implementation, begun in the mid-1970s, the levels of carbon monoxide in the Basin have not exceeded the federal standard since 1978. However, once a site has been found in violation and is designated as a "non-attainment" area, a major effort is required to prove compliance with the federal standard has been achieved.

It was not easy to get a re-designation, but Nevada was able to provide 25 years' of quality assured data to demonstrate attainment.

The improvements in air quality at Lake Tahoe can be attributed to a number of factors, including refinements made in automobile technologies and implementation of local changes such as synchronized traffic lights, improved public transit, and expanded bike trails and parking capacity.

Today, a 10-year maintenance plan is in place, ensuring complete compliance with the standard in the future. The State of Nevada and its partners in California, including local governments in both states, have committed to continuous tracking of carbon monoxide concentrations and adherence to contingency plans, which address problems that may arise in the future. Though these efforts, the Lake Tahoe Basin will retain the premier environmental characteristics that have long made it "the gem of the Sierra." *3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A statement of Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- 03-24-34, ,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (March 24, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny 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.

*Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, March 23, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Summerlin --- the famous and modern community in Nevada, U. S. A.
By PAI of WBTI*1

During the past eleven years, Summerlin has been the fastest growing Master Planned Community in the country. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, this community offers a unique lifestyle to its residents. Surrounded by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Summerlin consists of several villages of residential properties, schools cultural centers, shopping, parks, trails, professional and medical facilities and golf courses. More than one-third of Summerlin's acreage is designated as open space, which includes parks, trails, golf courses and nature trails. Ours in Summerlin is something good for many people!

"The enormous Summerlin community is the most celebrated development in the northwest region of Las Vegas. In 1999, Summerlin let the country in new home sales among mater-planned communities with 2,281 homes sold, a 17 percent increase over the previous year. Within this community, there are 170 models to choose from, priced between $100,000 and $1 million. Other communities in the region include Queensridge, a 1,100-acre, master-planned community with a residential complement of 850 acres; the Lakes, which offers residents lakeside homes with boating and fishing; and Los Prados, an active adult community. The near northwest is home to one of Las Vegas' oldest neighborhoods; know locally as the Scotch 80s," described in the post.*2

"Bordered by Rancho Road, I-15, Oakey Boulevard, and Charleston Ave, this community of large, ranch-style residences was once home to BB King, Shecky Greene, and Diana Ross. The Valleyˇ¦s largest assemblage of golf courses in the northwest, including the Badlands, Painted Desert, Los Prados, and Angel Park. Shopping at Meadows Mall and the Sahara Pavilion oasis nearby, and several neighborhood casinos, such as Santa Fe Station, Fiesta, and the Texas Station, offer fine dining and gaming, making it more convenient for residents who would prefer not to drive to the Strip. Apartments are plentiful, especially in the area of Sahara Road near Arville Street." *3

South Shores is one of the most important community in Summerlin. Dr. Tony Lei has been elected to the Board of the South Shores Community Association since 1993. The follwoing is a sample of his literature for the election in 2003:*4

"I wish to serve as a delegate because": I (Dr. Tony Lei) will offer my endeavor, knowledge, and ability to carry out the duties for the rights and benefits of the homeowners and residents here in our community. I'll work to motivate both the good production and human relations on the work performance of our Association and the Management Company which we, the homeowners, are paying service fees to support.

"Qualifications I feel will benefit the community": Delegates who are good in managemt knowledge and experience will do better with the Home Association Company to promote the work performance for the rights and benefits of our homeowners. Many years as an Associate Professor and Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chung Hsing University and Pepperdine University, I may use my knowledge to serve our community. Many institutions such as Nevadan U. S. Representative of the Congress, District Attorney Office of Clark County, Constable's Office of Las Vegas Township, among others invited me as the Senior Advisor, I may use my experience to work for our homeowners and residents. I received my M.B.A. and Ed.D. in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, but my knowledge and experience will be also important for me to service our community together with my sincere and humble personal traits.

"Other information I wish to share": "Dr. Tony Lei has worked for our community in Southern Nevada more than ten years based on his belief that 'By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let our heroes be the great servants who have given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candle fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-increasing circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and evision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy.' We need such a people like him to work for our community," said a District Judge of our Family Court. I love the atmosphere here, I love the environment here, and especially I love the people here in our community. We should expect both of our Association and Management Company put effort to help our community be of our homeowners, by our homeowners , and for our homeowners. It's a good thing by working for you at the same time working for our families also because both of us are homeowners.*5

Without any opponent, Dr. Tony Lei won the election! *6

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI isthe initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Google. 'Summerlin, Nevada,' "WWW.Google.com," (March 23, 2004), U. S. A..
*3. Ibid.
*4. Terra West Property Management. "Election of Delegate Members," South Shores Community Association, (December, 2003), p.1.
*5. Terra West Property Management. "Delegate Candidate Statement, South Shores Homeowners Association," (December, 2003), pp. 2-3.
*5. This information has brought to you also by Las Vegas Review-Journal and lasvegas.com through the Section of "PPAA16" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
*6. Terra West Property Management. 'Announcement of the Winners of Delegate Election,' "Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting, South Shores Community Association," (February, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: South Shores Homeowners Association.

*Newsbrief ***** Monday, March 22, 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Seniors United Means Senior Power! --- A tribute to Lillian Wallace as the Editor of its "The Highlights Magazine"
By Valorie Vega, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

If there were no Lillian Wallace, there would have no Seniors United, and especially there would have no "The Highlights Maganize" since 1966. The lady has vanished, but her spirit remains with us. This is the forth anniversary of its publication for the Volume III, Issue X on March 2000. In order to have our response to the creed of Seniors United --- for the people, it is a good thing to post some of the contend published by the Issue X as in the following: *1

Seniors United proudly presents
our newly elected
executive vice president
Dr. Tony Lei

Seniors United is greatly honored to have Dr. Tony Lei as our recently elected Executive Vice President.

Dr. Tony is not a medical doctor. He is a very noted professor and President of Washington Business and Technology Institute. He has a background of achievement as long or longer than your arm.

I am not going into any lengthy details about Dr. Tony's ability to reign as our Executive Vice President. The "Nevada Examiner" has done a fantastic job of telling us all about him and therefore I do not want to be repetitious. You can read all about the good doctor in the pages ahead.

Dr. Lei points out : Knowledge, calls ultimately, for a life of service. We should continue to work for the prosperity of our society more diligently.

Dr. Tony and his charming and lovely wife, Judy, have been friends of Seniors United for quite a few years. We love them both dearly because they are so very sincere and extremely devoted to the priniciples of Seniors United's creed.

We are looking forward to a long and rewarding relationship.

Congratulations to both of you. God Bless!

Lillian H. Wallace, President
Julian W. Wallace, CEO

There was a photo shown Dr. Tony Lei and his wife Judy at the Center of the bottom on page 6 of the Issue for the announcement article written by Lillian H. Wallace, President, and Julian W. Wallace, CEO, of Seniors United.

On page 7, it post the Event and Party of the Seniors United's Forum on March 8, 2000 by Lillian:

Calenda of Events
Wednesday, March 8, 2000
Time: 1:00 P.M. To 3:30 P.M.
Place: West Flamingo Senior Center
6255 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 455-7742
Program Director: Dr. Tony Lei
Exective Vice President

Introduing our Guest Speakers:
City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald, Ward 2
Clark County Assessor Mark Schofield
Dianna Nangaro, R.N.C., A.P.N.
Jean Peyton, President of BlindConnect, and her Seeing-Eye Dog

We are very happy to present to you these very noted and impressive speakers.

For further information, please call Dr. Tony Lei at: 255-9058, or Lillian at: 871-5528.

Everyone is welcome. You need not be a member to attend any of our forums, nor do you have to be a senior. There is no charge for attending our forums.

Refreshments will be served as alway at no charge.

Cordially, Lillian H. Wallace
Editor

On page 18, it carried the article of "From the editor's desk':

We had a most delightful forum on February 9, 2000, as always. We welcome......

We side-tracked our guest speakers for a few moments to introduce our newly elected Executive Vice President, Dr. Tony Lei, who really does not need any introduction at all. Tony and his delightful wife, Judy, have been members of S.U. for a few years. Both of them are on our executive board as advisory members.

But today was a bit different. Tony was being installed as our Executive Vice President by Judge Mark Denton, a very dear friend to all of us. Judge Mark always tries to make our forums even though it may only be to say "Hello" and off he has to go.

Dr. Tony Lei will be of the greatest force in getting the most important people to our doors. He knows about everyone of importance in Nevada and I am sure he will share all of them with us, particularly his Thai affiliations. Dr. Tony has had quite a few of his friends become our members and we thank them all.

We are very grateful to the "Nevada Examiner," an American Asian newspaper that prints all the news about Seniors United. This is a great benefit to us because we become very well-known in the American Asian and Thai communities. We have Dr. Tony to thank for this coverage that reaches over 20,000 people.

Dr. Lei sends his best regards to everyone and is looking forward to seeing all of you again as we all are.

On page 11, Lillian wrote an article entiled "Recognitions Day - April 12, 2000". It reconized the following men and women:

*****Doris Balducci
Mae Kipnis
Maria Manning
Doris Cornwell
Judy Lei
Janice Miller
Sharon Shaffer
Judge Nancy Saitta
Betsy Kolkoski
Denise Brodsky

*****Dr. Tony Lei
Supreme Court Judge Myron Leavitt
Constable Bobby "G"
Richard Denison
Judge Mark Denton
Henry Kipnis
Senator Ray Shaffer
Mark Schofield
Kate Grewe

"This day is a very special one and we hope that all our members and friends will turn out to greet the many choices we have made to honor," wrote lillian.

On page 22 through page 24 were its reproductions of the three feature articles with photos published by "Nevada Examiner".*2 The titles of the articles were: (1) Seniors United elected Dr. Tony Lei Executive Vice President. (2) Dr. William Thompson appointed Director of PAI by WBTI. (3) Sheri Vogel appointed PAI Associate Fellow by WBTI. Tiffany Chang was the Author of the three articles.

On page 25, it was a letter written by Sheri Cane Vogel, Project Administrator of Senior Citizens Law Project, on Februar 7, 2000. Sheri wrote Dr. Tony Lei that, "I have just received your fax of the article wherein WBTI appointed me as PAI Associate Fellow. Please let me convey my extreme gratitude for such an honor. Serving the needs of our senior citizen population has been a passionate goal of mine and I look forward to working with the Public Administration Institution (PAI) in improving the lives of the senior citizens in our community.*3

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References

*1. Seniors United. (March 2000) "The Highlights Magazine," Las Vegas, Nevada: Seniors United.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Seniors United elected Dr. Tony Lei Executive Vice President,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 11 - 17, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Seniors United. 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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Welcome to Graziadio Alumni Events of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

The Graziadio School of Business and Management has enjoined one of the highest reputation for Pepperdine University.*1 To educate executives and managers with innovative knowledge and modern technology is a core competency of the Graziadio School . "Indeed, this year has marked a number of significant benchmarks for the Graziadio School. This fall we welcomed the largest class of full-time M.B.A. students in our school's history," said Dr. Linda Livingstone. "In a time when many business schools have been challeged by decreasing student enrollment, this drasmatic increase --- up more than 305 from last year --- was both a testment to the quality of our curriculum as well as the hard work of our committed staff and faculty. This year's class boasts an average GMAT score of 636 and includes students from more than a dozen countries."*2

A distiguished group of professors and consultants joined corporate human resource professionals to discuss wide-ranging issues in leadership development at The Graziadio School's second annual Executive Learning Forum in Pepperdine University. The event was created and facilitated by Dr. Robert Fulmer, Virtue Professor of Management at The Graziadio School. It was held at the Malibu Campus of Pepperdine Univesity on March 16-17, 2001.

The Forum has faciliated the "real-world" management practice for the School's MBA programs. One of them is designed for experienced managers, while the other is designed for presidents and key executives (MBA/PKE).

"One of the Graziado School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*3

The program of MBA/PKE is made available exclusively to executives in senior management positions and to entrepreneurs. This is an integrative academic program of professional education directed toward substantial gains in executive competence. The Forum may become a creative design as a mentor for lauching the program locally, nationally, and internationally.

Professor Fulmer opened the forum by asking participants to share what major insights or learning they had acqires during the past year along with the changes that had impacted their industries since the previous year's forum. For many, technology and the impact of Web-based intelligence had been instrumants of change. Other participants note challenges due to mergers and organizational changes.

The participans of the Forum included: Nancy Adler, McGill University professor and author; John Alexander, president of the Center for Creative Leadership; Doug Anderson, founder and managing partner of the Center for Executive Development; Jay Conger, professor of leadership at The London Business School and the University of Southern California; Linda Doyle, president and CEO of Havard Business School Publishing; Bob Fogel, president of Harvard Business School Interactive; John Humphrey, chairman of the Forum Corporation; Marshall Sashkin, author and George Washington University professor; Edgar Schein, MIT professor, author, and leadership consultant; Steve Stumpf, author, professor, and former dean of professional development at Booz Allen Hamiton. The Graziadio School was represented by its Dean Otis Baskin and eight faculty members.

Questions such as "What are the new partnership that we need to create, and how can these be structured?" and "What would it be like if our work were truly important to the world?" were asked by him for the participants to give responses. These themes, woven throughout the forum, triggered lively exchanges among the panelists. At the conclusion, many were already anticipating the next forum.*4

"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Grsaziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for mor than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*5 Dr. Livinstone has been the Dean of this School since June 1, 2002. She received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Livingstone will bring an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She has helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China.

At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*5

"International students are drawn to the U.S. for its educational and employment opportunities. In many cases, these individuals speak multiple languages and are experienced in global business. The cultural expertis and business savvy they offer can really help to move your business forward" said Nicole Hall, Director of Career Resources for Pepperdine University's Grazidio School. "Universties offer a wide range of specialized degrees including executive and international M. B. A. programs. With a little research, you can locate candidates with the right background and experience."*6

"Thousands of men and women have chosen The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management because of its distinctive blend of qualities. Many enroll in executive program, having already achieved position of senior leadership, but wanting to recapture that competitive edge and creative fervor. It is the worldwide network of alumni that validates our extraordinary mission o f preparing good people to 'make big plans' and 'aim high in hope and work,'" said Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University.*7

It is our pleasure to post the academic activities and social events of the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University in advancing the educational excellence and speiritual value for our friends and community:

*****Graziadio Alumni Events*8

Pasadena Waves Speed Networking Night
March 25, 2004
Pepperdine University West LA Campus

For more information and to register, click here: http://www.pepperdine.edu/alumni/chapters/pasadena/speed_networking20040325.htm

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A Day at the Reagan Library
March 27, 2004
Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA

For more information and to register, click here: http://www.pepperdine.edu/alumni/chapters/conejovalley/reagan.htm

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Consumer Product Industry Forum
March 31, 2004
Pepperdine University West LA Campus

For more information and to register, click here: https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/career/040331.html

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Management Partners Alumni Networking Reception
April 7, 2004
Marina Beach Marriott Hotel
Marina Del Rey, CA
Speaker: Noel M. Tichy

"The Cycle of Leadership: How Winning Leaders Teach Their Organizations to Win"

In his book THE LEADERSHIP ENGINE, management guru Noel Tichy showed how great companies strive to identify and develop their leaders. Now, in his latest book, THE CYCLE OF LEADERSHIP, Tichy shows how effective leaders interact across company boundaries and disciplines in order to turn their businesses into teaching organizations -- where leaders continually communicate their ideas, strategy, vision, and goals to others and in turn, learn from those they teach.

Come hear Professor and Author, Dr. Noel M. Tichy in person, as he shares with Graziadio School alumni, students, and friends how to develop leaders with unyielding integrity who will transform their organizations permanently.*9 For more information and to register, click here: https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/event_040407.html

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MSOD Alumni Conference
October 21-24, 2004
Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA

For more information and to register, click here: http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/msod/conference/

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Friends of George Graziadio
Golf Tournament II
October 25, 2004
MountainGate Country Club
Los Angeles, CA

More details to come!

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References

*1. . Benton, Andrew. 'Message from Prsident Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," (2003), Malibu, California: The Graziadio Graduate of of Business and Management, Pepperdine University.
*2. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University,( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*3. Ibid., p. 4.
*4. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Grazidio Business Connection," Vol.1, No.1, The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (2003).
*5. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by Reviewjournal.com," (October 31, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from Prsident Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," The Graziadio Graduate of of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (Spring 2003).
*7. Ibid.
*8. The Graziadio School of Pepperdine University. 'Graziadio Alumni Events,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 19, 2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*9. Ibid.