Saturday, December 10 from 12 noon to 6:30 p.m.

Where? In The Lakes off West Sahara, at the intersection of Lake
Sahara Dr. & Lake East Dr. Click here for a map & directions.
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What? A fantastic car show, a huge craft show, great food, fun
exhibits, face painters, balloon twisters, magicians, singing, dancing,
comedy, a History of The Lakes Centennial Exhibit, and the most
dazzling
Electric Light Boat Parade you'll ever see. There's truly something
for
everyone!

The Electric Light Boat Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
Bleacher seating will be available.

Come and meet:

more.

Need more information? Just click on the link below:

www.lakesassociation.com/festival/

Don't miss this special occasion. There's nothing else like it
anywhere
in the Las Vegas area.

And PLEASE, bring an new, unwrapped toy to
donate to Toys for Tots.

Nov. 28, 2005
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

Cowboys ride into town
Seven world champs back to defend titles in 47th annual event
By JEFF WOLF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

[[[Veteran roper Joe Beaver will miss this year's National Finals Rodeo because of an injury. The 10-day event will start Friday in Las Vegas.
Photo by John Gurzinski.]]]

Most livestock selected for the National Finals Rodeo are hunkered down in temporary stalls on UNLV grounds, and contestants have started arriving for the $5.26 million rodeo that begins its 10-day run Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The 47th annual NFR, in its 21st year in Las Vegas, will start one week after Las Vegas Events and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the world's largest rodeo here through 2014.

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The NFR will host 119 contestants, all of whom are within range of winning coveted world PRCA season titles and the world championship gold buckles that go to the year's best eight rodeo athletes competing in seven events, including individual awards for header and heeler on the top team roping duo. ...............................
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-- Nov. 04, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

PLAYER'S EDGE: Palms trading points for gift certificates through Dec. 23

The Palms is offering some great gift certificates via its "Presents for Points" promotion running through Dec. 23. All Club Palms points earned from Nov. 1 through Dec. 23 can be redeemed at a rate of 440 points ($440 coin-in or 0.22 percent) equals one gift dollar to purchase gift certificates from Omaha Steaks, Applebee's, Fry's Electronics, Sears, Nordstrom, Albertson's/Sav-On, 7-Eleven, Honeybaked Ham and Brenden Theatres. Also, in honor of its fourth anniversary, the casino will draw for $10,000 every Friday night in November. Entries can be automatically earned when you use your card playing the machines.

Beginning at 9:01 a.m. Sunday, the Speedway Casino will begin the first of four weekly "Point Challenges." The 10 players to earn the most Pit Pass points by 9 a.m. Nov. 13 will win between $100 and $1,000. The next Point Challenge will begin at 9:01 Nov. 13 with the final challenge ending at 9 a.m. on Dec. 4. The Pit Pass Club awards one point for every $5 played. Every 100 points can be redeemed for $5 cash.

The clothing giveaways continue. Hit a jackpot of $1,200-plus at any PT's Pub and win a leather logo jacket. Earn 500 points ($500 coin-in) on Mondays and Wednesdays at Nevada Palace and receive a fleece bathrobe. Earn and redeem 1,000 points ($1,000 coin-in) at either Jokers Wild or the Eldorado Casino now through Nov. 18 and win a logo denim shirt.

Also at the Nevada Palace, players get a free pull on the Million Dollar Promotional Machine for every 100 points earned on Thursday, plus the club is paying 8x cashback for points earned and redeemed (max $1,000) on Fridays.

Connection Club members can pick up a Holiday "Match and Win" card every Tuesday and Thursday in November and December at Caesars Palace to win a possible $1,000 in cash. An additional card can be obtained for the first 20 points ($500-$820) earned on your card that day.

The Westward Ho casino is closing forever on Nov. 17, so remember to cash out any unredeemed cashback points or chips.

Bonus Point Days: Barbary Coast (Club Coast): 2x Nov. 11 and 24; Cannery (American Can Club): 5x Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5x Saturdays 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. (some machines excluded); Casino MonteLago (Club Uno): 4x Sundays (reels only), 2x Mondays-Thursdays (all machines); Casino Royale (Club Royale): 2x 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 8-11 p.m., 3x 7-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Eldorado (Prime Rewards): 6x Nov. 24-27; Ellis Island (Passport Players Club): 2x Saturdays-Thursdays, 5x Fridays (some machines excluded); Fiesta Henderson (Amigo Club): 5x Fridays (must swipe card through kiosk); Fiesta Rancho (Amigo Club): 5x Mondays 5-10 p.m., 5x Fridays (must swipe card through kiosk); Gold Coast (Club Coast): 2x Nov. 11 and 24; Gold Strike (Jean's Cash and Comp Club): 2x Tuesdays; Golden Nugget (24 Karat Club): 2x Wednesdays and Fridays for Las Vegas locals only ($1 and up video poker excluded); Hacienda (Club Matador) 4x Tuesdays; Jokers Wild (Prime Rewards): 6x Nov. 24-27; Nevada Landing (Jean's Cash and Comp Club): 2x Tuesdays; Nevada Palace (Players Circle): 2x Tuesdays, 8x cashback Fridays (Limit $1,000 per day); Orleans (Club Coast): 2x Nov. 11 and 24; Railroad Pass (Players Junction): 2x Wednesdays, 3x Thursdays; Rampart (Club Rampart): 2x Thursday and Nov. 24 and 29; Sam's Town (Prime Rewards): 6x Nov. 11, 6x Nov. 24-27; Slots A Fun (One Club): 2x Wednesdays; Suncoast (Club Coast): 2x Nov. 11 and 24; Terrible's (Players Club): 5x Sundays and Thursdays, 2x cashback Sundays-Wednesdays; Tuscany (Players Club): 2x Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5x Wednesdays (some machines excluded); Wildfire (Wild Card): 5x Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; Wild Wild West (Wild Card): 5x Thursdays.

The Player's Edge appears Fridays in Neon. E-mail Jeffrey Compton and Bob Dancer at jeffrey.compton@compdance. com.

Oct. 25, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Senate OKs Sandoval for federal bench
Nomination approved in 89-0 vote; state attorney general to become judge in Reno Reno
BY TONY BATT and ED VOGEL
REVIEW-JOURNAL

[[[Brian Sandoval
Will serve as a judge at the Reno courthouse where he once bused tables and washed dishes.]]]

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate on Monday by an 89-0 vote approved the nomination of Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval to become a federal judge in Reno.

President Bush still must sign a commission before Sandoval can be sworn in, which Sandoval thought would take only a couple of weeks. Until then, he will continue serving as attorney general.

A former state assemblyman, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission and the first Hispanic elected statewide in Nevada, Sandoval will serve as a judge at the courthouse where he once bused tables and washed dishes.

"That was my first job. I was 13," Sandoval, 42, said in a phone interview from Carson City. "It's the dream of a lifetime for me to serve in this capacity."

Sandoval will succeed U.S. District Judge Howard McKibben, who assumed senior status in April.

As a federal judge, Sandoval will earn $162,100 per year. He currently earns $110,000 as attorney general.

Monday's vote concluded a seemingly effortless confirmation process for Sandoval. During his Sept. 29 confirmation hearing, Sandoval faced one question regarding his experience for the job. On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved his nomination by a unanimous vote without discussion.

But Sandoval said his confirmation was "the most difficult, challenging process I have ever undergone, from a personal perspective. I have a profound respect for the confirmation process because of how thorough the vetting is."

Sandoval, who was elected attorney general in 2002, said he does not have any second thoughts about giving up his political career for a lifetime appointment on the federal bench.

"Put it this way: I have been given an opportunity of a lifetime to engage in public service for the rest of my life," he said.

Bush nominated Republican Sandoval in March after receiving a recommendation from Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. Reid recommends every fourth federal judicial nominee from Nevada, according to an agreement with Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev.

"Brian has the qualities I always hoped for in a judge when I was a trial lawyer -- a commitment to fairness and rule of law," Reid said in a statement.

Ensign also issued a statement saying Sandoval is "a man of integrity who will work tirelessly on the federal bench."

Gov. Kenny Guinn announced Sept. 22 that Las Vegas lawyer George Chanos, 47, was his choice to replace Sandoval. Sandoval's four-year term as attorney general expires in January 2007. Under the state constitution, Guinn names the person to fill out the remainder of his term.

"I am very excited and very honored," Chanos said. "My primary goal is to make the attorney general's office the best law office in the state."

Chanos, a Republican, already has announced he will run for a full term in the 2006 election. Catherine Cortez Masto, also a Las Vegas lawyer, has announced she will run as a Democrat for attorney general.

Unlike his predecessors, Chanos does not plan to make Carson City his primary residence. He plans to continue to live with his family in Las Vegas and rent an apartment in Carson City.

"It makes no sense to force my family to move when so much of the work is in Las Vegas," he said.

His wife, Adriana Escobar Chanos, is the chief deputy attorney general in charge of the Bureau of Consumer Protection -- the state's consumer advocate. She has announced she will quit the post when her husband becomes attorney general to avoid the perception of a conflict of interest.

Oct. 13, 2005
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

CONTRACTORS LUNCHEON: Governor's race gets early start
Three Republicans, one Democrat share stage
By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

[[[The four declared candidates for governor, left to right, Jim Gibbons, Dina Titus, Bob Beers and Lorraine Hunt, participate in an Associated General Contractors forum Wednesday at the Rio Conference Pavilion. Titus was the lone Democrat at the gathering, an early look at platforms in the 2006 race.
Photo by Clint Karlsen.]]]

A construction trade group's luncheon Wednesday provided an early look at the different philosophies driving the four declared candidates for governor.

The quarterly luncheon of the Associated General Contractors also highlighted the infancy of the 2006 governor's race, as the candidates struggled with facts and saw certain applause lines fall flat.

But it was the first time Republicans Jim Gibbons, Lorraine Hunt and Bob Beers and Democrat Dina Titus shared a stage to talk about the state's issues. And, with fundraising and party primaries expected to consume most of the candidates' time until next summer, the event at the Rio hotel-casino might be the only substantive look at issues from both sides of the aisle until next year's general election is set.
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"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San; Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the Noth Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members are Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang. They were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The Declaration was passed through the Meeting. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*4

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*5

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted also a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*6

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee(Embassador of the Republic of China) on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*8

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
2. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*5. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*6. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

Join U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley on July 18th

Please join the Congresswoman for an on-line townhall meeting on Monday, July 18th at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific), to share your views on Social Security and to help her better understand how this program affects southern Nevada residents of all ages. If you are unable to take part on Monday, please feel free to submit questions prior to the event and then check back after July 18th to read the complete transcript.*2

Your opinion is important, and using your computer to participate in Congresswoman Berkley�s on-line townhall meeting will ensure that your views and suggestions on Social Security are heard.

WHAT: Berkley On-Line Townhall Meeting to Discuss Social Security
WHO: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. (Pacific), Monday, July 18
HOW: Visit www.house.gov/berkley to learn how you can take part*3

Contact Information Website: http://www.house.gov/berkley/ Las Vegas

District Office
The Honorable Shelley Berkley
2340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D-106
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Phone: (702) 220-9823
Fax: (702) 220-9841

Washington Office
The Honorable Shelley Berkley
U.S. House of Representatives
439 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4708

Phone: (202) 225-5965
Fax: (202) 225-3119
Toll free: (877) 409-2488

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References

*1. Ms. Shelley Berkley is the U. S. Congresswoman of Nevada District 1.
*2. Berkley, Shelley. ' "An e-mail from the Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (July 14, 2005), Washingtong, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*2. Ibid.

Dear Nevada Governor Honorable Kenny Guinn,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Jasmine Brooks, President of Asian Republicans of Clark County (ARCC)

request the honor of your presence

as a Guest of Honor

at the Event and Hors d'oeuvres Party for
ARCC Membership Mixer
sponsored by ARCC, and co-sponsored by WBTI, among others

Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two thousand and five
at six o'clock in the evening
Hors d'oeuvres served at six thirty

in Ice House Lounge

Las Vegas, Nevada
650 South Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 493-3330

Participants: About 120 people
Attire: Business Casual

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com. Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before Friday, July 8, 2005.

Monday, June 20, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

GRADING THE LEGISLATORS: Buckley, Raggio top rankings
Angle, Tiffany voted worst members of Assembly, Senate
By ED VOGEL
REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU

***Bill Raggio [Photo.]
***Barbara Buckley [Photo.]

CARSON CITY -- Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Buckley has been selected as the best Assembly member for the fourth consecutive legislative session, while Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio was picked as the best senator at the 2005 Legislature.

"I guess they took pity on an old guy," quipped Raggio, R-Reno, who is 78 and has been a state senator since 1973, the longest tenure in legislative history.

He last was selected best senator during the 1997 session but has ranked near the top in every poll conducted since then by the Review-Journal.

"It is a tremendous honor to be named best Assembly person, especially four (sessions) in a row," Buckley said. "My philosophy is to work hard, be fair to everyone and look out for what is the best for the state as a whole. If you do that, people respect you."

Buckley, D-Las Vegas, is noted for her consumer protection bills. She was the primary author of the laws that regulate the payday loan industry and outlaw "yo-yo car deals," or situations where car dealers con buyers into paying high interest rates.

In addition, she authored the bill to assist Nevadans who want to purchase lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada.

A total of 130 lobbyists, press members and legislators were given ballots and asked to make their choices. Fifty responded. Review-Journal reporters did not vote. More than half of those surveyed selected Buckley and Raggio as the best legislators in their respective houses.

Eric Herzik, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno, agreed with the selections.

"Raggio got business done," he said. "If Buckley is a liberal, she hides it well. She is best at working the caucus and the rules."

Named as worst Assembly member was Assemblywoman Sharron Angle, R-Reno, who announced her candidacy last week for the Congressional District 2 seat being vacated by Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev.

Selected as the worst senator was Sandra Tiffany, R-Henderson.

Angle was the only Assembly member to vote against the bill that lowered tax increases on owner-operated residential property to 3 percent and 8 percent on commercial property.

Tiffany's ethics were questioned by several voters. To end a growing controversy, Tiffany severed a $10,000 state contract in March that allowed her to sell surplus government vehicles on eBay.

A state law forbids legislators from holding contracts with state government unless they are the sole source for a service or product. Tiffany had been designated by the state Purchasing Division as the sole source for Internet auto sales, although many people sell vehicles on eBay.

Buckley, 44, is a Philadelphia native, a lawyer and has served as executive director of Clark County Legal Services since 1996. She was elected to the Legislature in 1994 and became the first female majority leader in 2001.

With Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins, D-Henderson, leaving his position to run for governor, Buckley is in line to become the first female speaker in 2007. Perkins himself tabbed Buckley as his replacement in a speech just before the Legislature adjourned.

Raggio is a Reno native, a Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II and a lawyer. He spent 12 years as Washoe County district attorney before being elected to the Legislature. He has been the Senate majority leader in nine different sessions and the minority leader in five sessions.

Neither Perkins nor Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, fared well in the poll. Both are candidates for governor in 2006. Each ranked among the five best legislators in 2003.

Titus conjectured people who back Perkins in the governor's race deliberately graded her low. Her supporters also may have decided against ranking Perkins high, she added.

"Perkins' rating makes sense," Herzik said. "He didn't have a bad session or a good session. His power faded as the session went on."

Titus might have been hurt because of her "acerbic comments in poking fun at Perkins," Herzik added. "They both spent too much time working on how they looked with thoughts to the governor's race."

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

U. S. Senator John Ensign wrote a Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu
By Michael Douglas, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

[[[Fri, 03 Jun 2005 10:02:02 -0700
From: Ms. Jeri Winter

Looks very nice to Judge (District Judge Jessie Walsh) [Jessie was asked by WBTI to give any modification or comment to the draft of the following article]. Thank you.

Jeri Winter
Judicial Exec. Assistant to
Judge Jessie Walsh, Dept. 10]]]

052905-6687 "Business & Administration" ( PPAA19) of WBTI website, Sunday, 10:58 a. m., May 29, 2005 #First Edition *****

Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu received the Letter of Greeting from U. S. Senator John Ensign
By Michael Douglas, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang*1

"Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu have received the Letter of Greeting from U. S. Senator John Ensign on May 28, 2005. She was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on May 11, 2005." The announcement was made on Saturday, May 28, 2005, by Dr. John Wang, Spokesperson for WBTI in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*2

The following is the statement of the greeting letter:

[[[[[JOHN ENSIGN, Nevada
United States Senate
Washington,DC 20510-2805
July 29, 2005

Dear Friends:

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer.

As you focus your attention on this year's theme, the Future Development of TBAA, I commend you on your dedication to promoting understanding between the people of Taiwan and the United States through educational, cultural, economic, and scientific programs. Your contributions to the betterment of the communities in which you live have had a significant positive impact on the quality of life for the families who reside in those communities. I especially congratulate Wendy Wu*2 on the knowledge, expertise, and professionalism that she has exemplified during her tenure as TBAA Chairperson.

Enjoy your time in southern Nevada, and please accept my best wishes for a successful and memorable conference.]]]]]*3

"On behalf of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, it's my great honor to receive the nice Greeting from U. S. Senator John Ensign. As a faculty member of Public Administration Institution and Chairperson of the Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute,*4 it's my pleasure to put my effort and wisdom also to the community service and humane spirit of the Institute for the people and communities of Nevada," said Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu in San Jose, California after she was informed by President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei about the greetings letter through the phone call and WBTI website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti by Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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"It's our great honor to have U. S. Senator John Ensign's welcome with great pleasure to the people from all around the world to Las Vegas for participating the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. We're also pleased to have Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu's interest in offering her caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to Washington Business and Technology Institute an interstate perspective," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Ms. Wendy Wu's distinguished endeavor, she has accomplished a great deal of business and community service practices and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional. Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy deserve the significant Letter of Greeting from U. S. Senator John Ensign." *5

> Dear U. S. Senator Honorable John Ensign,*6

> Dr. Tony T. Lei, Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas [President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)], Mrs. Wendy Wu, Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), Miss Sue Phelps, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas, Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of TBAA, and Ms. Hui-Ching Chen, Director of Secretary Division of TBAA request the honor of your presence as a Kenote Speaker (for short speech) and/or as a grantor of Greetings Letter at the Opening Ceremony of 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA)

> on Saturday, the Thirty of July, 2005
> at the Paris Hotel and Casino
> 3655, Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
> from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
>
> Participants: About 500 people.
> Attire: Business
>
> RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com. Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before
> Friday, May 20, 2005.
>
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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a famous Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada, while Jessie Walsh is an achieved District Judge of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a known Assemblywoman of Nevada, while Cheryl Moss is also an achieved District Court Judge of Nevada.
*2. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," ( June 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*4. Douglas. Ibid.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Nancy Becker has been appointed Fellow of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Nancy Becker' on the Google.com," (June 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*6. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (May 23, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

Dr. Tony Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada
By Michael Douglas, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, and PAI of WBTI

"Dr. Tony Lei, my long time good friend, is the President of Washington Business and Technology Institute and Senior Advisor of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Dr. Tony Lei, an outstanding resident of Clark County for more than 12 years, has given freely of his time, energy, knowledge, and talents, working on projects and events that contribute to the quality of life in Nevada and has dedicated himself to public service and humane spirit to not only the Asian Community but to all citizens in Clark County and Nevada. It is an honor and privilege of the Board of County Commissioners to recognize those extraordinary individuals, groups, or programs which enrich the lives of many in our community. On behalf of our Commission, I'm presnting him with our Proclamation on this occasion, April 24, 2005, in celebration and recognition of his distinguished professionalism and outstanding accomplishments. We do hereby recognize and honor Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D. and urge all citizens to join us wishing him a successful and bright future," announced Commissioner Lynette McDonald soon after her significant kenote speech at an Asian American Event and Dinner Party. The Event and Dinner Party was held by Asian Ameirican Republic Coaliton of Nevada - CLark County on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Proclamation stated that, "WHEREAS, Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D., a famous resident of Clark County for more than 12 years, has served the community through a variety of venues including: President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Senior Advisor for Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Office of Clark County District Attorney, Constable�s Office of Las Vegas Township; and Raleigh, Hunt, McGarry & Drizin. P.C.; Director of South Shores Community Association; Honorary President of Great Wall College and Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College; Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada; Contributing Editor and Columnist of "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com - WBTI website"; Chairman of Media and Publicity Committee of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-CC; and

"WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Lei received an M.B.A. in 1969 and a Doctorate of Education in Institutional Management in 1990 from Pepperdine University. He had been an Associate Professor of Information Management and a Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University and Pepperdine University from 1985 to 1991 and 1991 to 1996, respectively."

The Proclamation was signed by RORY REID, CHAIRMAN; MYRNA WILLIAMS, Vice Chair; YVONNE ATKINSON GATES, Commissioner; BRUCE L. WOODBURY, Commissioner; LYNETTE BOGGS MCDONALD, Commissioner; CHIP MAXFIELD, Commissioner; TOM COLLINS, Commisioner; and attested by SHIRLEY B. PARRAGUERRE, County Clerk.

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The most recent open house was held by Nevada Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Harbor Palace restaurant at 4275 Sprint Mountain Road. Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), was invited by her personally to attend the meeting. Lynette delivered a significant speech on the importance of the main project for the business, commercial, and tourism development in this area of Clark County, Nevada.
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Andrew Lai, a managing partner in Dragon City, said he's met with state and local tourism officials to discuss boosting the number of tourists coming to Las Vegas from Asia.*1

"We could have 3 (million) to 5 million Chinese tourists coming to Las Vegas in three to five years," Lai said. "More than 50 million Chinese have enough money to come here. China has 1.4 billion people. If just 1 percent of them eventually come here, it would be 14 million visitors."

Hunt-Krygiell said Dragon City would create a significant demand for "services that cater to tourists," so a commercial-tourism designation would "make sense."

"We're going to have more tourism along the (Spring Mountain) corridor because we'll actually have places for them to stay," Hunt-Krygiell said. "It could increase a wider variety of tourism uses."*2

The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department is in the midst of a series of open houses and town-hall meetings to gather public comments on land use in the Winchester and Paradise townships.

The unincorporated areas are bordered by Sahara Avenue and Silverado Ranch Boulevard to the north and south, and Decatur and Nellis boulevards to the west and east. Las Vegas' Chinatown, which runs along Spring Mountain Road between Valley View and Decatur boulevards, is at the area's core.

At the most recent open house, held by commissioner Lynette Mcdonal on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Harbor Palace restaurant at 4275 Sprint Mountain Road. Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was personally invited by her to attend the meeting. Lynette delivered a significant speech no the importance of the main project for the development of business, commercial, and tourisiam in this area of Clark County, Nevada
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The project is one of Lynette's effort to make her administrative sovereignty a difference. It is our pleasure to post her concise Biography:

Lynette Boggs McDonald was elected to the Board of County Commissioners on November 2, 2004. Boggs McDonald comes to Clark County from the city of Las Vegas, where she was the first woman to lead a City Council ward in the history of that city. She represented Ward 2 on the City Council from 1999 to 2004. From 1994 to 1997, Boggs McDonald served as assistant city manager for the city of Las Vegas.*3

Commissioner McDonald was appointed in 2004 by President George W. Bush to the national Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, established to consider and recommend to the President and the U.S. Congress a national policy and program to greatly expand study-abroad opportunities for U.S. college and university students.

As a Clark County Commissioner, Commissioner McDonald will serve in the following capacities*4:

National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors
Nevada Development Authority Board of Directors
Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition
Southern Nevada Water Authority
Appointed by Gov. Guinn in 2003 to serve on the Nevada Commission on Aging.

A former Miss Oregon who competed in the 1989 Miss America Pageant, Commissioner McDonald has been named: ..............

A self-described "Army brat," Boggs McDonald spent her childhood on American Army bases in Germany and Italy, and has lived in Las Vegas since 1991. She 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 with honors from UNLV. She is married to Steven D. McDonald, J.D., and they are the parents of a young son and daughter.*5

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References

*1. ROBISON, JENNIFER. 'CHANGING CHINATOWN..... ,' "A search of the 'Business & Administration' of WBTI website on the Google.com," (May 15, 2005), U. S. A.: google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Clark County Commission. 'A profile of Commissioner Lynette McDonald,' "A search of 'commissioner lynette mcdonald' on the Google.com," (May 15, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS' "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" was HONORING U. S. Senator Harry Reid as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2004. This year's event was held on Monday May 2, 2005. 6:30 to 8:45 Cocktails and Photos 6:30 programs started at 7:30 Bally's Grand Ball Room.

In the beginning of the Event, U. S. Senator Harry Reid took pictures and chatted with many of the attendents including Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judges Valorie Vega and Michael Cherry, District Judge of Family Court Cheryl Moss, North Las Vegas Judge Natalie Tyrrell, Washington Business and Technology Institute President Dr. Tony Lei, among others.

John Ponticello, President of Paradise Democratic Club Las Vegas, announced the Co-sponsors of this Event and Champagne Party:
Sierra Health Servoices Inc.; Proggemeyer Design Group; Fraternal Order of Police; Marilyn & John Moran, Russel Dorn; NSEA, Terre Hickman and Ken Lance; Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc.; International Game Technology; Southwest Gas Corp.; Seet Metal Workers International Association, Michael J. Sullivan; IATSE Local 720; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Police Protective Association, David Callas; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; Harrah's Entertainment, Jan Jones; Shelley Berkley; among others.

Then, John presented the Grass Roots and Recognition Awards to BJ Thomas, Suzi Baldwin, Dan Hinkley, and Sally Laskowski.

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Year 2004 Award to U. S. Senate Minority Leader and Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. Harry dilivered a remarkable speech to unite the democrats for our community, state, and country.

"Dear Friend: We are proud to serve as Co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club�s �Outstanding Democrat of the Year� 2004 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid. This year�s event will be Monday May 2, 2005 at Bally�s hotel in the Grand Ball Room 6:30 to 8:45 PM (cocktails and complementary photos with the Senator at 6:30 with the program starting at 7:30). Please consider sponsoring this event by purchasing a table of 10 for $350 or individual tickets may be purchased for $35 each.

As a lasting tribute to Harry, we will produce a commemorative journal. To make the evening a success, we need your support. Please also consider purchasing an ad in the journal. The Paradise Democratic Club [of Las Vegas] (PDCLV) uses proceeds from the sale of these ads to assist Democratic candidates.

We are anxious to make this event special for Harry, because of his beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because he has always been there for us. If you have any questions, please call John Ponticello at 363-2456 or Gary Hallmark at 871-1835.
Sincerely," announced Richard Bryan, U.S. Senator; Oscar B Goodman Mayor, Las Vega City Mayor; and Rory Reid, Clark County Chairman.

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.

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 former U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, among others. 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 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 (WBTI).

Harry Reid was born in the mining town of Serchlight, Nevada where he was raised in a small cabin without indoor plumbing. He attended a two-room elementary school. His father was a hard rock miner with an 6th grade education. His mother helped the family make ends meet by taking in laundry.

Serchlight had no high school, so he had to attend Basic High School in Henderson where he met Landra Gould, who became his high-school sweetheart. In 1959 they were married. In 1961, their first child and only daughter Lana was born. Son Rory was born in 1962, and three more brothers followed -
Leif, Josh, and Key. Basic High was also where Reid met a teacher named Mike O'Callaghan who would play many roled in his life: teacher, boxing coach, political mentor, trusted advisor and best friend.

After completing law school, Harry returned to Henderson to serve as City Attorney. In 1968, he was elected to the Nevada Assembly, 1970 Harry was elected Lieutenant Governor. In 1977, he was appointed Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. In 1983, he won the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives.

He was elected to the Senate in 1986. In 1998, Harry was elected to his third term as US Senator and his colleagues selected him as Assistant Democratic Leader - the second highest post among Democrats in the Senate.

After he won a fourth term in 2004 by a wide margin, he was unanimously elected Senate Democratic Leader. This position, combined with his reputation for integrity and fairness, has given the small state of Nevada a uniquely influential voice in Washington. Harry Reid isn't afraid to speak his mind - but he isn't afraid to listen, either. Like the desert country that formed him, he doesn't cry out for attention. He's soft spoken-but when hw talks, people listen. He has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a powerful voice in Congress.

From: District Judge Jessie Walsh's*1 Judicial Exe. Assistant Jeri Winter
[DEPT10EA@Co.Clark.NV.US]
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:07:27 -0700

Hello Dr. Lei * I just wanted to thank you for including Judge Walsh*2
and myself in such a beautiful evening. I was quite happy to be there
to witness you receive the recognition you deserve. Thank you again for
including us and please accept my best regards to you and your wife,

Jeri Winter
Judicial Exec. Assistant to
Judge Jessie Walsh, Dept. 10
Phone - (702) 455-4668
Email - Dept10ea@co.clark.nv.us

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

Dear District Judge Walsh,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and
Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Jasmine Brooks,
President of Asian America Republican Coalition of
Nevada - Clark County Chapter (AARCN-CC)

request the honor of your presence
as a Special Guest
at the Event and Dinner Party for
1st installation of the Board of Directors and
Executive Officers of AARCN-CC

sponsored by AARCN-CC, and co-sponsored by WBTI, among
others

on Sunday, the Twenty Fourth of April, 2005
at La Chateau
6985 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 100-102, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89117
from 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. (You may present just at
the dinner party.)

U. S. Senator John Ensign will install the directors
and officers. U. S. Congressman Jim Gibbons will be
the Kenote Speaker.
Participants: About 500 people
Attire: Business

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com.
Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before
Friday, April 7, 2005.

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References

*1. Google! How intelligent!!!
Just type your name like "miss gloria wong" or "dr kenny guinn"; or type esq after the name of a judge, judicial official, or attorney in Nevada like "Jessie walsh esq"; or type any name in the following fliers before "WBTI" on the searching box of Google.com please, and what can you find?
You're on Google.com!
Google answers our people, communities, and world!!!
*2. Jessie Walsh is a famous District Judge of Nevada. She ia also an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

"Judge Walsh will be very pleased to attend as your Special Guest at the dinner on April 24. She will be bringing her judicial assistant and courtroom deputy with her. Thank you so very much. Let me know if you
need anything else," wrote District Judge of Nevada Jessie Walsh's Judicial Exec. Assistant Jeri Winter an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei.

Dr. Jasmine Brooks, the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter (AARCN-CC), held a General Meeting on April 9, 2005 in Las Vegas. Dr. Frances Ridgley, Mr. Mike Vaswani, Ms. Julie Chen Hereford, Ms. Hui-lim Ang, Ms. Wendy Warcup (Mrs. Stevan Warcup), Miss Jasmine Guo, Mr. Travis Lu, Miss Mae Cruz, Miss Kamal Asnani, Miss Cassandra Cheung, Mrs. Judy Lei, Dr. Tony Lei, among others attended the meeting.

"I'm glad to learn from Dr. Tony Lei that 'Our invitations to high-ranking officials are in progress successfully. Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald will be glad to attend with her secretary. District Judge of the Family Court Sandra Pomrenze is so happy to be inviteted by us and will certaily to come. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber was unavailble at the beginging. In order to support us with emthusiasm, she changed her mind to take the 10:00 p.m. flight (from 6:00 p.m. 3/24/05) for the assembly meetings starting from 8:00 a.m. on April 25, 2005 in Reno. She will be with us happily untill 8:00 p.m. to the airport.' Thanks very much to Dr. Tony Lei's effort and hard work," pointed out Dr. Jasmine Brooks in the Executive Meeting on March 31, 2005.

On April 1, 2005, Justice Michael Douglas promised Dr. Tony Lei through the phone to write a significant Greetings Letter for the Officers Induction Ball and Dinner Party of The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Brooks reported that our Chairperson of the Fundraising Committe, Ms. Hui-lim Ang, has had a good work performance in having about 11 contributions and donations from individuals and companies already. She is going to get 15 or more of them.

Dr. Jasmine Brooks was pleased to tell the participants of Meeting that one of her relatives has donated $1,000.00 to this coming Event and Party.

During the meeting, Ms. Mae Cruz was elected as the Secretary and Ms. Cassandra Cheung the Assistant Secretary. Ms. Julie Hereford was named as the Chairperson of Membership Committee; Miss Jasmine Guo was assigned to be the Treasurer.

"I was very pleased and excited to find my name and our Asian America Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter on Google.com the other day. Feature articles about our Coalition are impressive. It's our pleasure to have Dr. Tony Lei's effort and wisdom as our Advisor and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee through his professionalism and integrity," Dr. Jasmine Brooks announced enthusiastically to the General Meeting on April 9, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Meaningful dicussions and suggestions were full during the meeting. With democratic style of leadership in proceeding the meeting, President Dr. Jasmine Brooks held the General Meeting systimatically and fruitfully again. "Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm," pointed out Tom Peters. Enthusiasm is important, especially very important to many things in our lives. A lot of people are contributing efforts to bring this coming Event and Party of AARCN-CC a success through the leading skills of its President, Dr. Jasmine Brooks.

Greetings!

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events again this year 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 our largest event, the "Asian Pacific American Culture Fair & Food festival". It will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Sahara West Library. Over 2500 people are expected to attend the event this year. Confirm your free space or participation by completing the application enclosed and returning it to me by April 1, 2005. We encourage you to feature traditional costumes, foods, crafts and entertainment.*1

Also, if your group or organization is interested in participating in our other two events. (Fashion Dance and Martial Arts Fest), please contact Mary Brown at; (702) 507-3665 or e-mail: Brownm@lccld.org.

Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and this event 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.*2

Sincerely,

(Signed by her.)
J. D. Barber
Sahara West Library
Scheduling and Programming Services
9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Las, Vegas, NV 89117
B: (702) 507-3631
B: (702) 507-3672
e-mail: Barberj@lvccld.org

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References

*1. Barber, J. D. 'The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events again this year that highlight Asian and Pacific Cultures.' "A letter from Ms. J. D. Barber to Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN)," (received by CAAAN on march 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Sahara West Library.
*2. Ibid.

ASIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COALITION OF NEVADA
Clark County Chapter

GENERAL MEETING

DATE: March 6, 2005
LOCATION: Chang's Restaurant 702-362-3663
4670 S. Decatur; LV NV 89103
$20 per person
TIME: 3:00 p.m.

AGENDA:

1. Pledge
2. Prayer
3. Review Minutes of previous meeting for approval
4. Report of Officers

A. President Report

(1) Recognition of the newly elect NAARC officers:
Chairman: Dr. Calota
1st Vice Chair: Grace Shu
2nd Vice Chair: Elena Brady
Secretary: Dolly DeLeon
Treasurer: Dr. Truong Tran

(2) NAARC Appointees

Co-chair Chinese Americans Committee: Charles Wang (NY)
Co-chair Filipino Americans Committee: Paul Blanco
Co-chair Korean Americans Committee: Dr. Sonny Lee (NJ)
Co-chair VN Americans Committee: Dr. Jas Brooks (NV)
Executive Director: Dr. Leo Pandac (CA)
Communications Director: Rudy Asercion (CA)
White House Liason: Jun Policarpio (NY)
Political Director: Augustus Alzona (MD)

(3) Nevada Republican Party of Clark County

Chair Health care Committee: Dr. Jas Brooks
Chair Asian Committee: Dr. Jas Brooks
Chair Art Awareness Committee: Edgar Guo

(4) Education Grant

(5) Non Profit Organization 501 (c) (3)
- AARCN
- Education Committee

B. Vice President Report

SPEAKER: Atty. Pete Rinato

BREAK: 10 minutes

DINNER
Soup
Beef with Broccoli
Pork Cutlet in Black Pepper Sauce with Onion
Fish sauteed with Broccoli & Snow Pea in White Wine Sauce
Crispy Chicken
Sauteed Lettuce with Preserved Soy Bean Sauce
Szechuan Tofu
Egg Foo-yong Chow Chou Style
Napa Cabbage with Dried Shrimp & Vermicelli
Wine is included

5. Report of Special Committees: Event Planning Committee - Induction Ball

6. Membership
- AARCN, AARCN of Clark County, NAARC

7. Unfinished Business and General Orders
- Secretary

8. New Business
- Formation of various committees/leadership teams
- Fundraising

9. Adjournment

Contact:

Jas Brooks 702-493-3330
President AARCN of Clark County
Co- Chair NAARC VN American

Edgar Guo 702-303-8237
Vice President AARCN of Clark County

A good news was announced by Judge Betsy Kolkoski during Mr. QIN QUAN XIONG's presentation at his Art Exhition on February 4, 2005 in Las Vegas: Immedeate source shows that she has no opponants and won the re-election as a judge.

Senator John Ensign informed Judge Betsy Kolkoski today (February 2, 2005) that he supports her reelection to Las Vegas Municipal Court, Department 2. Judge Kolkoski was told, �you are the best person for this job.�

It is our pleasure to list our STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR JUDGE BETSY KOLKOSKI in the following:

Prominent elected officials, community leaders and local attorneys support Judge Kolkoski�s reelection ---

ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
Senator Richard Bryan; Governor Kenny Guinn; Governor Bob Miller; Mayor Oscar Goodman; Carolyn Goodman; State Senator Bob Beers; Sarah Beers; State Senator Terry Care; State Senator Barbara Cegavske; State Senator John Lee; Marilyn Lee; State Senator Dennis Nolan; State Senator Sandra Tiffany; Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Buckley; Assemblywoman Valerie Weber; County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald; Constable �Bobby G� Gronauer; Cathy Gronauer; Paul Adams; Thelma Clark; Heana Drobkin; Ken Follett; Marilyn Gubler; Eric Houssels; Nancy Houssels; Sonja Houssels; Janet Kalman; Tom Kalman; Judy Lei; Tony Lei; Tom Letizia; Sydell MacKay; Topper MacKay; Mark Mc Dermott; David Maher; Jean Maher; Mae Malatesta; Irving Marcus; Ruth Mills; Allison Newlon; Kathleen Peterson; Tommy Ricketts; Lia Roberts; Tony Tegano; Ron Tiberti; Richard Truesdale; Trish Truesdale; Ruth Pearson Urban; Steve Wark; Walter Wegst; Garth Winkler; Anna Wood; Paul Workman; Betty Wurtz; Joanne Wyman; and John Wyman.

ATTORNEYS
Brian Adams, Esq.; Constance L. Akridge, Esq.; Nancy Allf, Esq.; David Amesbury, Esq.; Daniel P. Ayala, Esq.; Shea Backus, Esq.; Lloyd Baker, Esq.; Rex Bell, Esq. .....................

The Las Vegas City Employees� Association informed Judge Kolkoski that it �regards you as the best candidate for Municipal Court Judge - Department 2 for the city of Las Vegas. Our committee is impressed with your dedication to the City and to your responsibilities that the vote to endorse you was unanimous.� The endorsement is dated January 12, 2005 and signed by Tommy Ricketts, President.

LVCEA is the first organization to endorse Judge Kolkoski and is significant because it is the union that represents city employees, those people who work the closest with Judge Kolkoski.

�Tough to beat� so says Jon Ralston in his RalstonFlash.com January 21, 2005.

�Judge Betsy Kolkoski has the constable (�Bobby G� Gronauer) as her campaign chairman and endorsements from the mayor, the governor and many others . . . Anyone who can get Oscar Goodman and Kenny Guinn on the same page is going to be tough to beat.�

See the growing list of elected officials, community leaders and attorneys who support her reelection. For more information, please log onto her website at www.judgek.com. Email Judge Kolkoski at judgebetsykolkoski@yahoo.com.

In April of 2001, Judge Betsy Kolkoski was elected to a four-year term. She handled the court�s traffic cases until May of 2002, when she began overseeing Department 3, where she handles a criminal calendar. She earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1971 from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and a bachelor of arts in economics from Waterloo Lutheran University in Ontario, Canada in 1968.

�I believe in freedom. I believe in the constitution. I believe in an independent judiciary,� Judge Betsy Kolkoski declared Friday night at the Italian American Club.

A heavy downpour of rain did not stop an outpouring of support for Judge Kolkoski�s kickoff. Over two hundred people, many from the senior and legal communities, joined forces to support Judge Kolkoski�s reelection and to celebrate her succesful four and half years on the bench.

Supporters for Judge Kolkoski now include former Governor Bob Miller, State Senators Dennis Nolan and Sandra Tiffany as well as Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Buckley and Assemblywoman Valerie Weber. 116 attorneys have publicly endorsed Judge Kolkoski.

"You assistance is very effective in helping me win reelection. I also appreciate your coming to my kickoff on such a stormy night. Many, many thanks," wrote Judge Betsy Kolkoski to Dr. Tony Lei early in the morning on January 30, 2005.

Dear Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI); Ms. Yin Yan, Vice President of America Taiyu International, LLC (ATI); and Mr. James Chen, President of Las Vegas Chinatown (LVC)

request the honor of your presence
as a Guest of Honor
at the Event and Dinner Party for

LAS VEGAS 2005 Chinese Lunar New Year
Mr. QIN QUAN XIONG
ART EXHIBIT
sponsored by ATI, LVC, and WBTI

on Friday, the Fourth of February, 2005
at Chinatown 2nd Floor Emperor's Garden Restaurant
4255 Spring Mountain Road, Suite B-203, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Grand Opening at 3:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor of Chinatown)

Please RSVP to (702)-255-9058 or E-mail: tojulei@yahoo.com
RSVP: Please call Judy at 255-9058 on or before Tuesday, February 1, 2005.

Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., poses Tuesday with his wife, Landra, and Vice President Dick Cheney at the Capitol.
Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Please check the photo with LVRJ.)

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., took office on Tuesday as the Senate's top Democrat, proposing to work with President Bush and Republicans "to make this country a better place," but readying to fight on matters where the offer may fall flat.

"There are bipartisan opportunities for us," Reid said in his maiden speech as Senate minority leader. "I speak on behalf of 45 Democrats. We are here with our arms open to work with the administration, the (House) speaker and the (Senate) Republican leader to accomplish things for this country."

Reid said he and Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., were working to identify issues on which the parties might cooperate, such as renewal of highway legislation that would distribute billions of dollars to the states.

But, Reid said, "I also understand there will be times when we will not agree, and each of us will have to stand up for what we believe." Democrats and Republicans were scheduled to convene separate conferences today to strategize on divisive issues such as Social Security overhaul and confirmations for some of the president's more conservative judicial nominees.

As Congress convened for a new two-year session, Reid, 65, renewed his oath of office for a fourth six-year term, with 33 other senators who were elected in November. Escorted by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., in a Senate ceremony, Reid was sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney.

Nevada's three U.S. House members, Republicans Jim Gibbons and Jon Porter and Democrat Shelley Berkley, also were installed for new office terms during a separate House ceremony.

In his speech afterwards, Reid said, "Americans are counting on us to make the right decisions" on health care, Social Security, education and the environment.
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