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

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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A paper published by the International Conference on Technology
and Education inspired experience for the Implementation of
Computer Education in Asian Public Schools
By Tiffany Chang

The following is the main context of a papper by Dr. Tony T. Lei after his research of the implementation of computer education in U. S. public schools. The former paper on the computer education in U. S. public schools was published by the International Conference on Technology and Education for its ICTE New Orleans 1996 Conference:

"To implemente computer education to public schools has been very interested by several Asian countries. In this era, there are three ingredients for a successful economy and business in the knowledge economy world: (1) continually advancng technology, (2) entrepreneurship, and (3) innovation. To learn and to imitate is one of the practical ways fo entrepreneurship. By following this philosophy, American experience and practice may play an important role to increase the possibility of success for the implementation of computer education in Asia.

A study has tried to discuss several major pitfalls that have prevented planned changes in computer education from being successful. To cope with those obstacles, Agoura High School had a successful experience in implementing compute education. Research result revealed that the computer group surpassed the non-computer group in post-test mathematics scores after they were adjusted for initial differences in pre-test mathematics scores and for actual days of attendance. Microcomputes has been considered to be an effective tools for learning by Agoura High.

The following pitfalls were the reasons why funds were ceased fo its ineffectiveness of the implementation of computer education though superficial success was reported by East Vermont Elementay School:

(1) Ineffective Communication
Teachers who were responsible for the implementation of the change were not informed adequately and fully. Institutional members wee mostly lacking clarity about the change that they were being requested to implement. More than half of the teachers influenced by the innovation did not have a clear image of the role play and work performance expected of them.

(2) Lack of Developed Constituencies
Before the implementing of the computer class, few effort was devoted to establish constituencies, neither it was there during the implementing. The high frequency of fail in efforts at change could in part be attibuted to the failure to see teacher as a constituency.

(3) Ignorance of the Organizational Dynamics
A review of the Vermont's story could let us know that one of the obstacles was that organizational conditions existing prior to and during the innovation's introduction were imcompatible with the innovation. Information were not provided by management in advance concerning the change, the need for it, and the way in which it would influence the people involved.

(4) Lack of Effective Evaluation
There was no formative evaluation before the implementation of the computer class program. Summative evaluation was also weak without the using of any proper achievement test.

In short, there is no doubt for us to agree that pitfalls must be considered in implementing and sustaining changes in a public school."

Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute, pointed out, "Computer education has been an urgent need for many schools in Asia. It is clever for us to learn entrepreneurship which has brought America the leading, prosperous, and advanced country in this world. It will help our implementation of the computer education better by using entrepreneurship with modern knowledge and technology."

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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NEVADA GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR 'PROM AND GRADUATION SAFETY MONTH'
Office of the Governor*1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR 'PROM AND GRADUATION SAFETY MONTH'

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn has issued a Proclamation declaring May as "Prom and Graduation Safety Month" in Nevada. It is critical that Nevadans understand the urgent need to work to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking during this celebratory time of year. During May and June 2002, 516 youths under the age of 21 died in alcohol-related traffic fatalities nationwide according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), indicating Prom and Graduation season as a particularly dangerous time for our nation's youth.*2

The number of youths under 21 killed in alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Nevada has increased more than 88 percent from 2001 to 2002. The Century Council, a not-for-profit organization funded by America's leading distillers, forms partnerships and encourages leadership, law enforcement, community organizations, parents and teens to continue to take an active role in fighting drunk driving and underage drinking to lower, and eventually eradicate, the number of these unnecessary fatalities.

"Too often the tragedy of one bad decision can ruin this Prom and Graduation season for an entire community," Gov. Guinn said. "It's my hope that parents and youth alike will be more mindful and vigilant of the need to encourage their children and friends to make the responsible decision not to drink alcohol during this happy time of year." On its website, www.promtips.org, The Century Council provides tips for parents on how to keep their teens safe on Prom Night. Tips include: make sure your child has a plan for the evening and sticks to it; know who is driving-if it is a limo, check their policy on allowing alcohol in the vehicle; and communicate with other parents and school officials.

The Century Council works to promote responsible decision-making regarding drinking or not drinking of beverage alcohol, and discourages all forms of irresponsible consumption through education, communications, research, law enforcement, and other programs. For more information about the Council and its programs which are available free of charge visit: www.centurycouncil.org.*3

Office of the Governor Media Contact:
101 North Carson Street Courtney Means
Carson City, NV 89701 (202) 637-0077.
Fax: 775-684-7198

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Referencs

*1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR 'PROM AND GRADUATION SAFETY MONTH'; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 24, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 24, 2004), Carson City, 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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"WHIP ROUND UP" by Office of the Assistant Democtratc Leader of the U. S. Senate on May 21, 2004
By Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid*1

Reid for Nevada
Reid, Ensign Work to Resolve Rural Land Conflict

Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign introduced bipartisan legislation that would settle a long-standing trespass issue in the historic mining communities of Ione and Gold Point. Citizens who have made improvements on public land will no longer have to worry about their right to use the land, and all historic and cultural resources contained in the town sites will be preserved and protected.*2

Senator Reid Continues Fight to Lower Gas Prices

Senator Reid expressed his outrage over spiraling gas prices in Nevada, and charged that greed on the part of oil companies and refineries is driving the steep increases. On the Senate floor this week, Reid discussed the hardships Nevadans are facing due to a 58-cent increase in the price of a gallon of gas. Senator Reid will keep working for an energy strategy that protects consumers and meets our energy needs for the future. More information can be found on his website at: http://reid.senate.gov/gasprices0504.cfm

Working in the Silver State
Senator Reid will be working in Nevada during the Senate recess next week. He will meet with firefighters, gaming officials, a PTA group, state school superintendents, and will lead the Western Water Vision forum. He also is scheduled to make remarks at a Memorial Day ceremony at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Working with Nevadans

***Senator Reid received the Founders Award from the Uniformed Services Disabled Retirees Association.

***Nevada Safari Club Members met with Senator Reid in his Capitol office while they were visiting Washington D.C. this week to discuss public lands and conservation issues.

***Senator Reid met with Las Vegas Air Traffic Controllers to discuss their concerns about future staffing of air traffic controllers.

***Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson, council members and other city officials met with Senator Reid while they were visiting Washington D.C. this week.

***Nevada AIDS Watch 2004 representatives, Lane Olson and Tracy Skinner, met with Senator Reid to ask for funding for AIDS research.

***After-School Alliance members met with the Senator to thank him for support and asked for continued funding for their program.

***Las Vegas resident Judy Montgomery from the Medical Group Management Association met with Senator Reid to discuss Medicare physicians' reimbursement.

***Senator Harry Reid receives an award Lt. General Billy Thomas, immediate past president of the Uniformed Services Disabled Retirees Association. The award recognized Senator Reid for his ongoing work to end the ban of concurrent receipt of military retirement pay and disability benefits.

Week in Review

Consideration of 2005 Defense Bill Stalls - The Senate began consideration of the 2005 Defense Authorization Bill this week, but debate stalled over Senator Lindsay Graham's amendment on the classification of high level waste. More than 100 amendments remain pending, including those pertaining to Iraq, missile defense, troop strength and the war on terrorism. Despite the urgency of these issues, Majority Leader Bill Frist indicated that upon returning from the May recess, the Senate would set aside the defense bill and turn to Class Action Reform legislation.

Budget Vote Postponed --- ***The Senate continues to operate without a 2005 Budget Resolution as Republican leaders put off an expected vote this week because they did not have enough support to win adoption of the budget conference report. Several Republican moderates still oppose the measure because budget negotiators weakened the pay-as-you-go provisions, which would have required offsets or a super-majority for further spending increases or tax cuts. The markup of appropriations bills will continue under the parameters of the FY 04 Budget Resolution.

INSIDER'S CALENDAR
The Senate is in recess through Memorial Day. The Senate will convene Tuesday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m., with a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m., with the time equally divided between the two leaders or their designees.

The Senate will recess from 12:30-2:15 p.m., for the Republican Party conference.

At 2:15 p.m. the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 2062, the Class Action bill, with the time until 5:30 p.m. equally divided between the Chairman and Ranking member of the Judiciary Committee.

The Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to the Class Action bill at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

During the remainder of the week, the Senate may resume consideration of the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

Reid's Words
*****This week marked the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed segregation in our public schools. Today our nation is stronger because of our commitment to give every child an equal opportunity to get a good education.*3

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

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References

*1. Harry Reid is the Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate.
*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," (May 21, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. Ibid.

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

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U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for the people of Nevada and America
By PAI of WBTI*1

As U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for the people of Nevada and America, "We'd like to share with our friends some of the golden words of wisdom from the 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,'" said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

It's our pleasure to post the most recent "WHIP ROUND UP" as in the following:

"Reid for Nevada"

Reid Unveils Website on Veterans History Project*3

*Senator Harry Reid has been working with the Nevada Historical Society and the U.S. Library of Congress to honor Nevada veterans, and he unveiled a new website this week to advance the cause. The Veterans History Project was established to collect and preserve the personal stories and experiences of veterans. Senator Reid would like to encourage the 200,000 veterans in Nevada to participate in this project. His new website can be found at: http://reid.senate.gov/veterans/index.cfm

Reid, Ensign Gain Support for Gold and Silver Investments

*The U.S. Senate passed legislation by Senators Reid and John Ensign to end unfair tax penalties on investments in precious metals. Reid and Ensign hope that the reduction of taxes on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium will bolster the value of the metals, which would help Nevada's mining industry.

Senators Applaud McCarran Airport Grant
*Senators Reid and Ensign applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award a $24.4 million grant for McCarran International Airport. The funds will repair and improve the airport's runways and taxiways, helping the airport keep pace with the demand of Southern Nevada's booming tourism industry

Working with Nevadans

*Michael Cleveland and Paul Villa of the Reno Police Protection Association and Kelley Reynolds of the Nevada Peace Officers Research Association met with Senator Reid to state their opposition to the transportation of nuclear waste through Nevada to Yucca Mountain, calling the shipments a safety and security risk.

*Senator Reid met with Sparks City Council member Ron Schmitt and Assistant City Manager Stephen Driscoll while they were visiting Washington D.C. this week.

*Members of the Nevada Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores Association met with Senator Reid to discuss their concerns about skyrocketing gas prices.

*Clark County District Attorney David Roger and Deputy District Attorney Susan Pate visited Senator Reid in his Capitol office prior to attending the National District Attorneys Association Conference being held this week in Washington, D.C.

***Senators John Ensign and Harry Reid (at right) meet with Realtors from all over Nevada in Senator Reid's U.S. Capitol office.

"Week in Review"

Senate Extends Special Education Programs - *By an overwhelming majority, the Senate this week reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This common sense approach commits the federal government to work with states to provide education opportunities for children with disabilities. The extension of IDEA was timely, as next Monday marks the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that required educational equality for all children.

Corporate Tax Measure Includes Reid Renewable Energy Incentive -
*A corporate tax measure that cleared the Senate this week includes a provision by Senator Reid that would create a tax credit for production of renewable energy from wind, solar or geothermal sources. Nevada is rich in renewable resources, and the tax credit would create thousands of jobs in the Silver State while providing a reliable source of power for consumers. The measure now goes to the House.

Senators Briefed on Iraq Prison Pictures-
*In the wake of allegations of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad, Senators attended a private briefing with top Pentagon officials where they viewed photographs from the prison that have not been made public. Senator Reid joined Senator John McCain and others in saying that he believes the pictures will ultimately have to be released.

Cutting Small Business Health Costs-
*May 17-21 is Small Business Week, and Senator Reid is working to help small businesses cut their health care costs. He has introduced the Healthy Employees, Healthy Small Businesses (HEHSB) Act, which would give companies with 50 or fewer employees a tax credit for up to half the cost of their workers' health insurance.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, May 17, at 12:00 noon with a period of morning business until 2:30 p.m.
At 2:30 p.m. the Senate will begin consideration of S. 2400, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.
A roll call vote in relation to an amendment to the authorization bill is expected to occur at approximately 5:30 p.m. The Senate will consider the DOD Authorization bill throughout the week.
The Senate may also consider Bioshield legislation on Monday.
Cloture was filed on the nomination of Marcia Cooke to be a District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. An agreement in relation to a number of Executive and Judicial Nominations is being negotiated. If agreement is reached, the cloture vote will be vitiated, however, if no agreement is reached, the Senate will vote on cloture on the nomination on Tuesday at 2:15 p.m.
In addition, the Senate will consider H.R. 3104, regarding campaign medals on Tuesday under a short time agreement.

"Reid's Words"
The pictures I saw from Abu Ghraib prison depicted conduct that was wrong. All those involved, whether civilian, military, officer or enlisted, must be held accountable. But there is no comparison or connection between these actions and the cold-blooded murder of a young American by terrorists. We will hunt down and eliminate these barbaric killers.*3

http://reid.senate.gov

The following is something new about our U. S. Senator Harry Reid. We post it for our Friends for Harry Reid. "There must be someone waiting for me!" (A melody probably at about 1950) We think that Harry would like to be there waiting for you:

Join Senator Harry Reid*4

as we rally to officially kick-off his re-election campaign.

FOOD! MUSIC!

Wednesday, May 26th
Noon-1:00pm
University Medical Center
1800 West Charleston
(Parking lot on corner of Goldring and Rose adjacent to UMC Trauma Center)

RSVP line 702.309.2356
www.harryreid.com Paid for and Authorized by Friends for Harry Reid.*5

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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 14 of Volume 6,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (May 14, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ponticello, John. Mon, 10 May 2004 "Reid campaign kick off,' "An e-mail from President John Ponticello of PDCLV to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 10, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas.
*5. Ibid.