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Newsbrief ***** Sunday, February 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 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 Count 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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Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community
By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang
BRIAN SANDOVAL was sworn in as Nevada's Attorney General on January 6, 2003. Sandoval graduated from the University of Nevada and The Ohio State University College of Law.*1
As Attorney General, Sandoval is committed to fighting crime, protecting seniors and children from fraud and abuse and preserving integrity in government.
As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Sandoval will lead a staff of 350, including 140 lawyers, and administer a budget of $42 million. Among many other responsibilities, the Nevada Attorney General's office prosecutes consumer, insurance and worker's compensation fraud cases, provides legal counsel to all the Nevada state agencies and is responsible for almost all state prison litigation matters.
Prior to his election as Attorney General, former Governor Bob Miller appointed Sandoval to the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1998. One year later, Governor Kenny Guinn named Sandoval as the Chairman of the Commission. At age 35, he was the youngest person in Nevada history to serve in that capacity. Governor Guinn also appointed Sandoval to serve as the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Policy Review Panel.
Under Sandoval's leadership, the Commission adopted regulations that limited neighborhood gaming, prohibited child-themed slot machines, enhanced assistance for problem gamblers and strengthened protections for athletes associated with legalized sports betting. As Chairman, Sandoval also testified before the United States Congress, the Nevada Legislature, and several gaming conferences in the United States and Canada.
Before his Commission appointment, Sandoval served two terms in the Nevada Legislature, where he sponsored fourteen bills that became law. These bills provided additional protections for children, increased penalties for criminals and tax savings for Nevada residents.
As a Legislator, Sandoval also served on the Nevada Legislative Commission, the Advisory Commission on Sentencing, the Juvenile Justice Commission, the Advisory Council for Community Notification of Sex Offenders and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Oversight Committee.
After serving in the Legislature, Sandoval spent three years as the Nevada at large member of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board.
Brian Sandoval is a member of the Nevada State Boards of Pardons, Prisons, Examiners, Transportation, Domestic Violence and Private Investigators and the Boards of Trustees for Children's Cabinet of Reno, Nevada, KNPB Channel 5 (PBS Station), St. Jude's Ranch and the Washoe County, Nevada Law Library.
During law school at the Ohio State University College of Law, he served as an extern to the Ohio Supreme Court. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and the District of Columbia.*2
David Roger is now CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY*3, who received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1986 from CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW at San Diego, California. He was Chief Deputy District Attorney - Major Violators Unit in 1987 to 2002.
David graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1983. His major was Accounting.
His LICENSES included the ones from: United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit; United States District Court- Nevada; Nevada State Bar; Nevada Gaming Commission; and Nevada Gaming Control Board.
David's AFFILIATIONS are: State Bar of Nevada; Clark County Bar Association; National District Attorney’s Association;
Nevada District Attorney’s Association; among others.
His TEACHING experience included: (1) Panelist- Clark County Bar Association “Opening and Closing Statements - 2000; and (2) Guest Lecturer - UNLV Boyd School of Law, Trial Techniques class - 2002.
The following are some of the HONORS received by David: (1) Martindale - Hubbell: "AV" highest rating for professional and ethical standards;
(2) Outstanding Young Men of America - 1987; among others.*4
"As we all know, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. And with that growth comes significant challenges, particularly for law enforcement. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is committed to protecting the people, their property and rights, while providing the best public safety and services in partnership with our community. That commitment and dedication extends to the nearly 40 million visitors that Las Vegas plays host to each year. I'm committed to making the best police department in the country even better," points out Sheriff Bill Young.*5
"As you take the time to enjoy our website, you'll notice some exclusive features such as crime mapping, live dispatch feed, and information relating to our Homeland Security Office, which has been established to ensure that Las Vegas remains the safest tourist destination in the world. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us, and feel free to contact our department with any questions, comments or concerns. Our phone number is 702-229-3394 or email us at pio@lvmpd.com." *6
"Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) is the only practical organization formed since the establishment of the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) in September 28, 2002 by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on January 3, 2003.*7
"We look forward a team work with both scientific management and human relations to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada through the effective communication and cooperation between the officials of the District Attorney and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the people of Nevada," said Bud Cranor for the New Year Eve Party Conference to "Nevada Examiner" and Communitylink of "Las Vegas Review-Journal" website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. Bud Cranor was Director of Las Vegas Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, and Executive Director of the PPAAF of WBTI. The Conference was held by WBTI at the Steak House of the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 30, 2002 in Las Vegas. The Theme of the Mini Conference was: Promoting A Good Community Life Through Mutual Cooperation. Bud was the Chairman of the conference.
At the present time, the organization of the Commission is: Honorary Chairmen A. William "Bill" Maupin, former Chief Justice and now Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court; Brian Sandoval, Nevada State Attorney General; Stewart Bell, former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge; Chairmen David Roger, Clark County District Attorney; and Bill Young, Sheriff of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD); Vice Chairmen Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Constable of Las Vegas Township; and Herb Brown, Constable of North Las Vegas Township; Honorary President Lorraine Hunt, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada; President Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of WBTI; Vice President Kathy Augustine, State Controller of Nevada; Secretary General Cheryl Moss, District Judge of Family Court; Senior Advisor Stewart Bell, District Judge; Founding Advisor Mike Davidson, Former Clark County Assistant District Attorney; Promoting Advisors Rennie Schreiber, Chief of Staff of the Office of Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chermaine Gord, Secretary of Chief Justice Bill Maupin; Judy Hetherington, Chief Staff of the L.V. Office of Controller Kathy Augustine; Kathy Karstedt, Secretary of Clark County District Attorney David Roger; Susan Sullivent, Secretary of Sheriff of LVMPD Bill Young; Media Advisor William Yuen, Vice President of Next Weekly; Financial Advisor Teresa Woo, Editor-in-Chief of Next Weekly; Coordinating Advisor Raymond Lam, President of Las Vegas Cantonese Association; Functional Advisor Patty Blakeman, Secretary for Mike Davidson; Entrepreneurship Advisor Oscar Jornacion, President & Publisher of Nevada Examiner; and Writing Advisor Jerry Tao, Deputy District Attorney.
"I'm a living example of the American Dream. Today, I'm privileged to serve the people of greater Las Vegas as a Deputy District Attorney, where I prosecute criminal cases ranging from murder and drug dealing to arson, sexual assault and robbery. Every day, I work to make our neightborhoods a little safer and more livable," wrote Jerry Tao on his flier for County Commission.*8
"It's my great pleasure to be nominated by WBTI as its Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC," said District Attorney Stewart Bell at the Dinner Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Las Vegas Review-Journal". "The significance of the creed of a County deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, goodness, and beauty in order to maintain it as a place of the people, by the people, and for the people. It's my honor to join the Commission." The Dinner Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Bell as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on October 7, 2002.
"I'm glad to be an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum, where Governor Kenny Guinn is Chairman and Bud Cranor is Executive Director. We all endeavor to promote the quality of life of all our Nevadan residents and visitors," said Brian Sandoval on March 8, 2002 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community.*9
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References
*1. Nevada Attorney General. "Our Attorney General Brian Sandoval," (2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of the Attorney General.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Clark County District Attorney. "Resume of District Attorney David Roger," (2004), Clark County, Nevada: Office of the Clark County District Attorney.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. "Sheriff Bill Young," (2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutural cooperation between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Nevada Examiner," (2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*8. Tao, Jerry. 'I'd like to continue to serve our community,' "My flier for County Commission," (2004), Las Vega, Nevada: Committee to elect Jerry Tao.
*9. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang Tiffany. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** 6:38 p. m., Friday, January 30, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn appoints Barengo, Sheets, and Vogler to the Nevada Tax Commission
By GSBPA, WBTI
We are pleased to release immedeately the following good message from the Office of the Governor, Nevada, U. S. A.*1:
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Print Version (Word) Contact: Greg Bortolin, Press Secretary
Director of Communications
Capitol: 775-684-5670
Las Vegas: 702-486-2500
E-Mail: bortolin@gov.state.nv.us
"GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN APPOINTS BARENGO, SHEETS AND VOGLER TO THE NEVADA TAX COMMISSION"
Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A. today announced the appointment of Bob Barengo of Reno, Thomas Sheets of Las Vegas, and Hank Vogler of Ely to the Nevada Tax Commission.
"All three of these gentlemen will be great additions to the Tax Commission," Governor Kenny Guinn said. "I have total confidence in all of them that they will serve the people of Nevada well, because they bring so much knowledge, leadership, and integrity to this commission."
Barengo, 63, has practiced law in Nevada since 1969. He is currently in private practice where he specializes in general business, municipal bonding and investment banking, government and administration law. Barengo served in the Nevada State Legislature from 1972 until 1983 ending his tenure as the Speaker of the Assembly. His other accomplishments include serving as Director of two publicly traded corporations and a life member and Commissioner of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
Sheets, 53, is Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Southwest Gas Corporation. He joined the corporation in 1987. He is a graduate of Ashland University and the University of Toledo College of Law. Sheets has appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuit Courts of Appeals. His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Energy Bar Association, and the Clark County Bar Association. He is a member of the Nevada Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices and a former member and Chairman of the Nevada Commission on Ethics.
Vogler, 55, has been a rancher in Ely for 18 years. He is president of the Nevada Woolgrowers Association, a member of the State Rangeland Resource Commission, a member of the Northeast Resource Advisory Council, and Chairman of the Coordinated Resource Management. Vogler received his education degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.
The Tax Commission consists of eight members appointed by the Governor. Five of the members must have at least 10 years' experience, respectively, in real property, utilities, agriculture and livestock business, finance and mining. The remaining commissioners must be versed in other areas of property taxation and experienced in general business to bring sound judgment to the deliberations of the commission.*2
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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
Archives:
Press Releases
Governor's Messages
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References
*1. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- January 30, 2004,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn," (January 30, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*2. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** 4:07 p. m., Friday, January 30, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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I fight my way in life for Nevada
By Office of Senator Harry Reid
"Reid for Nevada" *1
Reid Secures Money for Transportation Projects
Included in the Omnibus Appropriations Act passed by the Senate are nearly $80 million for transportation projects that will create jobs and improve the quality of life in Nevada. Among the funding secured by Senator Harry Reid is $20 million to continue construction of the Las Vegas monorail; $8.8 million for renovations at four Nevada airports; $8 million for widening of US 95 in southern Nevada; $7 million for continued development of the Hoover Dam Bypass; and $2 million for improvements of I-80 in northern Nevada.
"Reid Demands Answers from DOE"
After he learned that some Yucca Mountain workers had been exposed to silica and could have contracted the deadly disease silicosis, Senator Reid sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham asking for answers about worker safety precautions at the site.
"Reid Praises Plan to Rebuild Moulin Rouge"
In a statement in the Senate this week, Senator Reid praised plans to rebuild Las Vegas' historic Moulin Rouge Hotel, which was the first integrated hotel in Nevada when it opened in 1955. Plans call for restoration of the original façade and hotel, along with construction of a new hotel, casino, and shopping mall. This new facility will include museum exhibits that celebrate the history of the property and the achievements of the Civil Rights era.
Two Nevada students from the Presidential Classroom program, Sarah White of Fallon and Shigetatsu Miakashi of Mesquite, visit with Senator Reid. Presidential Classroom takes students behind the scenes in our nation's capital for seminars and discussions featuring members of Congress, Presidential appointees, journalists and other Washington insiders and names in the news.
INSIDER'S CALENDAR
The Senate will convene Monday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m., with a period of morning business until 2:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1072, the highway bill. Cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to the Highway bill. The vote on cloture will occur at 5:45 p.m.
The highway bill is expected to consume most of the remaining time before the Senate recess beginning on February 16.
"Week in Review"
No Weapons of Mass Destruction Stockpiles in Iraq - That was the finding of former Chief Weapons Inspector David Kay when he testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. Kay went on to say that it was unlikely large stockpiles would be found, that pre-war intelligence was wrong, and that an independent outside investigation into the intelligence failure is warranted. The Senate Intelligence Committee is in the process of completing its review of Iraqi pre-war intelligence, but thus far the White House has opposed calls for an independent review.
Budget Details Expected on Monday- Details of the President's Fiscal Year 2005 budget request are expected to be released on Monday, February 2. The President will reportedly seek increases of 7 percent for defense spending and 10 percent for Homeland Security programs. Other executive departments will see, on average, a 1 percent increase. These details emerged on the heels of troubling budget news, as one-year deficit projections were adjusted this week to exceed $500 billion, and costs of the new Medicare prescription drug bill were revised upward by about $140 billion.
Pension Reform Bill Passes; Highway Bill Next On Agenda- On Wednesday the Senate approved a pension funding bill that would provide relief to financially strapped companies by lowering the amount of their pension contributions over the next two years. Supporters predicted the bill will aid the survival of companies in the steel, airline and manufacturing sectors, and ultimately lead to more solvent pension funds. The Senate will next take up the six-year, $311 billion highway bill. Debate and passage of the bill could take at least two weeks.
"Reid's Words"
"Last month the Supreme Court upheld the major provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform law. This capped a remarkable eight-year effort by Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold. Their bill will renew the vitality of our political system and restore faith in our government."*2
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References
*1. Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Whip Round Up' "An eamil to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (January 30, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Ofiice of the Assistant Democratic Leader.
*2. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Friday, January 30, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Richard Bryan appoints Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of GSBPA of WBTI
By Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jessie Walsh, and Tiffany Chang
"Richard H. Bryan, Former U. S. Senator,
now a Shareholder and Attorney at Law of Lionel Sawyer & Collinn, has been appointed Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on January 28, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI on January 30, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.
Bryan is a partner at Lionel Sawyer & Collins in the Administrative Law Department and a member of the Firm's Executive Committee.*1 His practice emphasis focuses on government relations at the Federal, state and local level, particularly in the areas of gaming, mining, and public land use issues. He is the Firm¡¦s designated representative for LEX MUNDI, a global organization of major law firms, and the designated representative for the State Capital Global Law Firm Group, also a global organization of major law firms. Based in the Firm¡¦s Las Vegas office, Senator Bryan also spends time between the Firm¡¦s other offices in Reno, Carson City and Washington, D.C.
Lionel Sawyer & Collins (LS&C), a professional corporation, with over 85 attorneys, is the largest private law firm in Nevada. They are a business-oriented law firm with full service offices in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and Washington D.C..*2
The firm was founded in 1967 when Grant Sawyer ended his second term as Governor of Nevada and joined with Sam Lionel, a well-known litigator and business lawyer. In 1972, Jon Collins, a former Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, became part of the firm. Building on the unique contributions of Lionel, Sawyer and Collins and the many talented people who joined them, the firm has been an integral part of the growth of business in Nevada for over 30 years.
As a result of LS&C's long involvement in Nevada, they are in a unique position to aid clients whose interests bring them into contact with Nevada government, Nevada courts or Nevada business opportunities. Their practice, however, often takes people beyond Nevada, especially with matters relating to gaming regulation. They believe their Gaming Law Department is the largest and most respected anywhere.
Together with all the other attorneys at the firm, Richard believes that they are mindful that they are a service organization existing solely to provide quality legal services to the clients who entrust their matters to LS&C. The firm takes that trust seriously. It's goal is to find a way to achieve the clients' aims as efficiently and economically as they can.*3
Richard Bryan also remains an active community and business leader in Nevada. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Nevada Development Authority (NDA) and Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). These two development authorities thrive in a business-friendly State and encourage businesses to relocate to Nevada. Senator Bryan is Chairman of the Board for Preserve Nevada, a group whose priority is to preserve historical buildings, places, and historical artifacts in the State of Nevada. Recently he has served as an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Senator Bryan is also an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.
A native Nevadan, Senator Bryan started his legal career in 1964 as a Deputy District Attorney in Clark County (Las Vegas), Nevada. Two years later, he was named Clark County¡¦s first Public Defender. In 1968 Richard Bryan was elected to the Nevada State Assembly. He was re-elected to the State Assembly in 1970. In 1972, he was elected to the State Senate and re-elected in 1976. The former prosecutor won his first statewide election as Nevada¡¦s Attorney General where he played a major role in successfully defending Nevada¡¦s gaming regulatory structure in the Federal Courts. In 1982, he was elected to the first of two terms as Governor. As Nevada¡¦s Governor, economic diversification and the attraction of new businesses to Nevada became a priority. In 1988 he was elected to the first of two terms in the U.S. Senate and was the only member of the U.S. Senate to sit on the following committees: Finance, Banking and Commerce.*4
Richard's Professional and Civic Involvement are: Nevada Development Authority, Board of Trustees; Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Board of Trustees; Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trustees; Preserve Nevada, Chairman of the Board; Las Vegas Performing Arts Center, Board Member;
City of Las Vegas, Centennial Committee;
Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association; among others.
His education include: University of California, Hastings Law School, LLB (- Order of the Coif; - "Hastings Law Review"); University of Nevada, B.A., 1959; among others.
Richard's Bar/Court Admissions include:
(1)State Bar of Nevada; (2)Bar of the District of Columbia; and (3) U.S. Supreme Court.
"The Mission of this School will emphasize the humanized orientation of public administration and social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of ths School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," Said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrtive Strategies of the GSBPA.*5
"To encourage the cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasizes the value of humane and administrative orientation. The creed of this School is both on the spirit of educational excellence and academic entrepreneurship. We're forecasting the smoth and efficient growth of this School together with the growth of the tourism industry and the economy of Nevada after the 911 and SARS," Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of GSBPA, who is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV, said at the Summer 2003 Symposium and Dinner Party. It was held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*6
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Refrences
*1. Lionel Sawyer & Collinn. 'Resume of Richard H. Bryan,' "An Email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Richard Bryan," (January 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Lionel Sawyer & Collinn.
*2. Lionel Saywer & Collinn. 'About LS&C,' "Lionel Sawyer & Collinn," (2004), Reno, Nevada: Lionel Saywer & Collinn.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Lionel Sawyer & Collinn. Ibid.
*5. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. "Drs. Lee Berknick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28 - April 3, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*6. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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Newsbrief ***** Thursday, January 29, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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My top priority in administration as the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.
By Kenny Guinn
Running state government as efficiently as possible has been my top priority since becoming Governor.*1 We are always looking at innovative ways to conduct state business while balancing the realities of serving the fastest growing population in the nation. When I first took office, I requested and later signed into law legislation to establish the Division of Internal Audits. I want to take a moment and let you know about the direction and achievements of this important agency.
The primary purpose of Division of Internal Audits is to analyze the methods and procedures being used by the various agencies, to identify opportunities to improve performance. Through the efforts of its professional staff, the division has made recommendations that have resulted in revenue generation, cost savings, increases in available grant monies, and the optimization of the state's resources. This action has helped to constrain the growth of our state budget.
The division has achieved many successes. Let me give you a few examples of the benefits taxpayers will receive through their efforts. Over the next biennium, the Departments of Corrections can save $10 million by better managing scheduling and overtime expenses; Taxation could increase revenues by almost $15 million through increased tax collection efforts. Further, the Women, Infant and Children's program in the Department of Human Resources has developed an improved sub-grant structure for distributing funds to needy families, which will allow the program to better protect the health of vulnerable babies and young children.
To date the efforts of Internal Audits have helped Nevada taxpayers save more than $25 million, and by the end of fiscal year 2005, it is estimated that the implementation of these and other changes may have benefited the state by more than $65 million. Because of this, you can see why I am proud of the hardworking men and women who work at the Division of Internal Audits.
For those of you who care to follow this important process, you can locate the Division of Internal Audits' agendas, minutes, and audit report recommendations on its web site at http:/www.dintaud.state.nv.*2
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Refrences
*1. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- January 28, 2004,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei," (January 28, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*2. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, January 28, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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A change coming for Web sites listed in Community Link
By Reviewjournal.com
The following is our Dispatch from Communitylink:
To: All Community Link users
We have a change coming for Web sites listed in Community Link beginning Feb. 1, 2004. This will affect the Web site address (URL) for your Web site.
The link is changing: from -- http://www.communitylink.koz.com/lvrj
to -- http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/
The change is that "koz.com" will
become "reviewjournal.com". The end piece
that comes after "/lvrj/" is unique to each Web site and will not change.
Those Web sites that have their own domain names and do not publish the Community Link Web address will not be affected. You can continue to use that domain name as it is exclusive to your Web site.
Those who use the http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/ Web address will have to start using http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/ as of Feb. 1, 2004, or you will not be able to access your Web site.
If you have questions or problems, please get in touch with us through our online form. You will find the link to "Contact Us" on the Community Link home page at (http://www.reviewjournal.com/communitylink) and every page connected to Community Link. That link is in the upper left-hand corner of the page. Or you can go directly to that page through this link:
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Thank you.
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References
*1. Community Link Team. "A change coming for Web sites," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, January 27, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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An email of press release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn
By GSBPA, WBTI
The following Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn has been received and confirmed by Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) at 10:47 a. m. on January 27, 2004 in Las Vegas.*1
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From the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2004
Print Version (Word) Contact: Greg Bortolin, Press Secretary
Director of Communications
Capitol: 775-684-5670
Las Vegas: 702-486-2500
E-Mail: bortolin@gov.state.nv.us
GOV. GUINN APPOINTS MILLER TO COMMISSION ON
JUDICIAL SELECTION
CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Monte Miller of Henderson to the Commission on Judicial Selection.
"Monte had previously served as a temporary member of the commission for the selection of a new judge to replace Judge Porter in Clark County last year," Gov. Guinn said. "The response I received from his efforts was excellent, so I am pleased he will again bring his integrity, honesty, and perseverance to the table."
Miller, 57, is President and CEO of Nevada Holding Services, Inc. in Las Vegas. The company provides management services to more than 450 Nevada Investment Holding Companies with approximately $50 billion in intangible assets. This includes 50 financial institution clients.
The Commission on Judicial Selection will interview candidates for a seat on the Nevada Supreme Court that was vacated by the death of Justice Myron Leavitt. They will forward three names to the Governor who will make the decision.*2
Miller replaces Jerry Bussell of Reno, who recently resigned from the commission.
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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
Archives:
Press Releases
Governor's Messages
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References
*1. Office of the Governor. 'Gov. appoints Miller to Commission on Judicial Election,' "Email to Dr. Tony Lei," Carson, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*2. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, January 27, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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My coming trip to China, Japan, and Taiwan
By Becky Ung
Dear Dr. Lei,
It was nice talking to you yesterday.
Currently I am teaching three EQ classes; two in Rowland Height area and one
in Palos Verdes on top of many students I see in private sessions. And Icontinue to be invited to go to different schools, churches, radio stations and T.V. stations to speak on the subject of emotional intelligence.
After stepping down from School Board Governing position, I was appointed to
be the Community Liaison on behalf of the San Marino School District.*1 This way I continue to be involved. I am able to offer my experiences and expertise to help parents and students.
I am now serving as a director on the board of Bienvenido Children's Village. It is a temperary shelter for severely abused and neglected children. I believe in their mission: "To assist children and families toward healthy relationships and life competency." And their vision is "A world of tomorrows where children flourish and families thrive."
In March of this year I will travel to Taipei to promote my second book. Then I am being invited to offer workshops in China. There are some potential speaking engagement in different universities in Japan, Taiwan and China.
Wishing you and your family a new year of Monkey filled with love, peace, good health, prosperity and a bit of adventures.
Becky
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"13 Reasons for Living" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez*2
1. I love you not for who you are, but who I am when I'm by your side.
2. No person deserves your tears, and who deserves them won't make you cry.
3. Just because someone doesn't love you as you wish, it doesn't mean you are not loved with all his/her being.
4. A true friend is the one who holds your hand and touches your heart.
5. The worst way to miss someone is to be seated by his/her side and know you will never have him/her.
6. Never stop smiling, not even when you¡¦re sad, someone might fall in love with your smile.
7. You may only be a person in this world, but for someone, you are the world.
8. Don't spend time with someone who doesn't care spending it with you.
9. Maybe God wants you to meet many wrong people before you meet the right one, so when this happens, your will be thankful.
10. Don't cry because it came to an end. Smile because it happened.
11. There will always be people who'll hurt you, so you need to continue trusting, just be careful.
12. Become a better person and be sure to know who you are before meeting someone new and hoping that person knows who you are.
13. Don't struggle so much, best things happen when not expected.
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*1. Ms. Becky Ung is the former President and Member of the School Board for Unified School District of San Morino, California. She is now an Insturctor of Emotional Intelligence of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Marquez, Gabriel Garcia. '13 Reasons for Living,' "An Email to Dr. Tony Lei," (January 26, 2004), San Marino, California.
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Newsbrief ***** Monday, January 26, 2004 ***** # Second Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Congratulations! For the Birthday of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
By GSBPA, WBTI
Believe it or not?
"Look at me! I'm 53!!" Kidding! The lady on the face page of the invitation card is probably at her youth. You got to believe it's U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's present photo -- "smart" like a cow girl!
On January 14, 2004, Dr. Tony Lei received the invitation card to attend the Party for Shelley's Birthday at the Orleans Hotel and Casino on Monday, January 26, 2004 in Las Vegas.
All of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's friends and supports are joining to celebrate her 53rd Birthday! The party will be held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in the 2nd floor Convention Complex at 5:30 - 7:30 p. m. on Monday January 26, 2004.
Shelley Berkley, the famous U. S. Congresswoman, has been honored by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) with Literature and Academic Forum (LAF) and
Chairperson of Nevada Expo Mission to China.
"Dear Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei, it is with great pride, pleasure, gratitude and relief that I write this letter of thanks to you for your support in the 2002 election, " a letter was sent to Dr. and Mrs Tony Lei by U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at her Office in Washington D. C. on Novenber 25, 2002. She said that she owed that substantial victory to them for their overwhelming support of her efforts. She told them that she will endeavor to conduct herself and this nation's business in a manner that will make them proud for their supports to her in the election. Shelley wants to extend her family's warmest good wishes as the holiday season approaches to them and theirs and hope them for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.*1
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 her 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; 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 and Lasvegas.com through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
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. Dr. Tony Lei has been honored by China Business Chain, Inc. (CBCI), Shangshai People's Municipal Goverment Cooperation Office (SPMGCO), and China State Development and Planning Commission as Chairman of Nevada Expo Mission to China to attend the Annual International Mayors for City Development Forum and Shanghai International Industrial Fair and Yangtze Investment Project Expo. Joined together with the invitation by Xiemen, Fukien, China for the cooperation of education and business between Fukien and Nevada, Dr. Lei will organize a sound team joined by many high-ranking officials both of Nevada and California. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt, and Las Vegas City Mayor Oscar Goodman have been honored by WBTI, CBCI, and SPMGCO as Honoray Chairpersons of Nevada Expo Mission to China.*2
On March 11, 2003, Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced WBTI's appointment of Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G Keong Leong as deans of its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA). Faculty members of the Graduate School include U. S. Senator Harry Reid, U. S. Cogresswoman Shelley Berkley, and UNLV Professor of Political Science and Nevada Senator Dina Titus as Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies.
"The Mission of this School will emphasize the humanized orientation of public administration and social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of ths School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," Said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrtive Strategies of the GSBPA.*3
"To encourage he cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasizes the value of humane and administrative orientation. The creed of this School is both on the spirit of educational excellence and academic entrepreneurship. We're forecasting the smoth and efficient growth of this School together with the growth of the tourism industry and the economy of Nevada after the 911 and SARS," Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of GSBPA and Professor and Chair of the Public Administration Department of UNLV said at the Summer 2003 Symposium and Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas.*4
Congratulations! Shelley. WBTI, "Nevada Examiner," Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN), among others extend our heartily and sincere congratulations to your Birthday!
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Refrences
*1. Moss, Cheryl; Ung, Becky; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Shelley Berkley honored by WBTI with LAF and Chairperson of Nevada Expo Mission to China,' "Nevada Examiner," (2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. "Drs. Lee Berknick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28 - April 3, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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Newsbrief ***** Saturday, January 24, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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United Effort and Wisdom of the Asian American Community for Nevada --- Asians United Means Ensigns Power
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang
It is quite an impressive article which was published on the "Chinese Daily News" recently. The author pointed out that an unfavourable habbit of the Chinese people in America is probably the "unbearable to the good things for the other people to have in the Chinese community." A great deal of need for our Chinese people is to give more a big hand to the achievements of the people like Yin Sun Kuan (pronounced in Chinese) who won the 7th times of the World Championship of Skating in the United States. With positive thinking and love in action emphasized by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for many years, we expect the best thing that we can do is to to turn the above personal trait to the positive thinking of the Chinese "Yu wei tzer yi noi zie!" philosophy of life (If she or he can do it, I can do it also!) It is our pleasure to report the following article*1 again:
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In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness, and justice, service and love, educational knowledge, spirit engineering, and the art of life. The paralleled practice of both the positive thinking and love in action, through the skills with personal traits such as optimism, enthusiam, belief, intelligence, creativity, judgment, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue a richer, happier, and successful life.
It is a general understanding that, if we are able to excel in a particular field of professional career, we will definitely have a better chance of gaining a foodhold into society. Personal accomplishments often win the approval from society for the entire ethnic (or Asian) group. For example: (1) U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's successful work performance in administrative and social accomplishment as one of the higest officials of America arising from her many years of community service and charity endeavor. (2)The late Dr. Tien Choung Lin (in Chinese), who successfully accomplished a great deal for U. C. Berkeley for many years as its famous President because of his academic acheivement and community participation. (3)Outstanding entrepreneurs and scientists who contribute to the advancement and civilization of America.
It is also important for our Asian community to understand that: Outstanding professional accomplishments enhanced with good community service is a practical and sincere way for us to integrate into American society and win the recognition by our mainstream society and American people. We are already a minority even as a whole Asian community, let alone the Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Philippines, Thai, and others. We do not have any asset left for us to fight against or to defeat each other. What strength of a voice to the mainstream for our brothers and sisters will be remained with us, if each and every of our Asian American communities to have our leaders attack each other? United we stand, divided we fall. We should support the accomplishment and status of any of our successful individual to increase our voice and influence in this country. Could we not learn something from the support and unite of African Americans that help make Colin Powell's appointment and leadership more stable as the Secretary of State? Wake up please! We Asian Americans! We need people like John Ensign and Elaine Chao, among others, for our great America and our community.
Some people are of the "tell me what you wear, tell me what kind of car you drive, tell me what cards you carry, and I'll tell you who you are" culture. What do the people we admire have in common? These individuals have faith, respect, and unabashed love. Love always transcends itself. In its purest form, love is unconditional and an appreciation. The Greeks had a saying: "People are known by the heroes they crown." Tell me whom you admire, and I will tell you who you are. Your choice of heroes reveals your personal traits.
"By the action of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of your character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let your heroes be the great servants who have given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let your candle fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-increasing circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy," said Dr. Tony Lei who has been invited as the Honorary President of Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College and Great Wall College recently. Great Wall College in Chynan, China emphasizes the importance of international trade and economy, English language, information management, and business administration. Dr. Archie Chang, who earned his Doctor of Education degree in the United States of America, was many years one of the California high-ranking officer of U. S. Department of Education. He is achieved and he is the President of the College.*2
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Refrences
*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'United effort and wisdom of the Asian American Community for Nevada,' (2002) "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
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Newsbrief ***** 4:37 p. m., Friday, January 23, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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The WHIP Round Up from U. S. Senator Harry Reid
GSBPA, WBTI
The following message from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid in Washington D. C. was received by Dr. Tony Lei at 3:37 p.m. on January 23, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1
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"Reid for Nevada"
Reid Secures Millions to Improve Health Care and Education
Using his seniority on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Harry Reid worked to improve health care and education in Nevada by funding important projects including: $1 million for the Nevada Cancer Institute for construction of a comprehensive cancer center; $1 million for the UNLV School of Dental Medicine to purchase equipment for its clinic; $500,000 for a new health sciences building at the Community College of Southern Nevada; and $1 million for the UNR School of Medicine.
"Reid Works to Boost Nevada's Economy, Homeland Security"
In the Appropriations bill that passed Congress this week, Reid also worked to include $4.3 million for projects that will create jobs and boost the economy, and $3 million to bolster law enforcement and public safety.
'Working with Nevadans'
Members of the Nevada Statewide Coalition Partnership, who were in Washington D.C. with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, attended the Welcome to Washington breakfast hosted by Senator Reid and Senator John Ensign.
Presidential Classroom Students Sarah White of Fallon, Gina Luciano of Reno, Shigetatsu Miakashi of Mesquite, and Tommy Raffa of Reno visited Senator Reid.
Senator Reid also met with mayors from three Nevada cities who were in Washington for the U.S. Conference of Mayors: Mayor Ray Masayko of Carson City, Mayor Oscar Goodman of Las Vegas, and Mayor Tony Armstrong of Sparks.
Senator Reid and Carson City Mayor Masayko talk about traffic and transportation problems in the Silver State's capital. Mayor Masayko presented Senator Reid with a commemorative silver coin minted to help raise money for the VNT railroad.
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"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, January 26, 2004, at 1 p.m. and resume consideration of H.R. 3108, the pension bill, under a unanimous consent agreement limiting amendments.
No roll call votes will occur on Monday. Any votes on amendments to the pensions bill will occur on Tuesday.
The Senate is expected to complete action on the pension bill next week, and is not expected to be in session on Thursday or Friday.
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"Week in Review"
OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL CLEARS - The $820 Billion Omnibus spending package cleared the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 65 to 28. The measure combined seven different fiscal year spending bills in one massive conference report. Democrats blocked a vote on the measure on Tuesday to protest three provisions that had previously been rejected by both the House and Senate. The provisions, inserted at the behest of the White House, substantially narrowed the class of employees eligible for overtime pay; allowed for greater consolidation in television and radio ownership; and delayed the requirement to have country of origin labeling on food products. Democratic leaders pledged to reverse each of these provisions in the coming weeks.
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REID VIEWS SPEECH FROM UNDISCLOSED LOCATION- While the President delivered the State of the Union address on Tuesday, four members of Congress, including Senator Reid, were taken to undisclosed locations as part of enhanced security measures to ensure the continuity of the Congress in the event of a disaster. Senator Reid was joined by Senator Trent Lott and Congressmen Chris Cox and George Miller. The Members watched the President's address on television. It was the first time Senator Reid did not personally attend the State of the Union address since he was elected to the House 22 years ago.
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'Reid's Words'
"Instead of increasing Medicare payments to private insurance companies by $14 billion over the next decade, we should focus on providing better health care for all Nevadans by cutting costs, improving the quality of care, and expanding coverage." *2
http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-2360 Phone: (202) 224 - 3542
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References
*1. Office of Senator Harry Reid. 'Whip Round Up,' "Email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," [17:48:59 - 0500 (EST) p. m., January 23, 2004], Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
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Newsbrief ***** Friday, January 23, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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To a friend's house the road is never long
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang
It is about two years since the feature article entitled "Judge Kolkoski honors Dr. and Mrs . Tony Lei with reunion dinner," written by Tiffany Chang, was published by "Nevada Examiner." "We always think of our relatives and closed friends when it comes with the festival," is a famous idom in Chinese. A sample of this spirit may be revealled in the letters from Harry, Archie, among others to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei.
"Dear Brother Tony and Judy:
Happy Chinese New Year. People are crazy about this Chinese tradition, the new year. This also makes me to recall those bygone days when I was a child. With a mixed feelings, I happy and sad in these days.
We shall be back to the States next month. Until then, let's keep close contact. HNY again. With best regards," wrote Archibald Chang on the day of Lunar New Year.*1 Archie was many years an achieved Chief Specialist of the U. S. Department of Education in San Francisco, California with Doctorate Degree in Education. He is now the President of Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College. Tony and Archie were classmates in Junior middle school.
We are also pleased to reprint the above article by the Newspaper*2:
The Summerlin of Las Vegas has been elected as the First Place in among 12 ranking communities nationally of United States the ideal and best selling homes for big builders in 2000 again. South Shores is one of the important district of Summerlin together with Desert Shores and Sun City. The beautiful lakes centered in this area are one of the greatest attractiveness of Las Vegas for millions of visitors all around the world. People would enjoy dreamly the sun rising and sun setting of the calm, clean, and nice scenes of these artificial and great work on the lilltle bridges. These bridges are built above the golden and beautiful waves of the lakes which are surounded by elegant residences. People love Summerlin. People love this Las Vegas' mighty fine! Dr. Tony Lei has been re-elected as a Director of South Shores Community Association with the highest poll by voters in last December.
Judge Betsy Kolkoski of Las Vegas Minicipal Court invited Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei with a reunion dinner at Village Pub and Casino in Summerlin on February 28, 2001. Accompanied by her husband to the dinner, the Judge was bright and pleasent. In 1971, Judge Kolkoski graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law with Juris Doctorate degree. As Nevada's Elder Rights Atnorney, an Associate Fellow of the Culture Institution (CI) and Chairperson of the Aging Services Study Committee (ASSC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), she advocated statewide for the legal rights of senior and elder abuse prevention. Her research projects and papers presented together with Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa to the national conferences were publicized by WBTI locally and internationally. CI has been led by Dr. Sue Fawn Chung as its Director and Fellow. She is a professor of History at UNLV. Dr. Chung has been also named recently one of the two Nevada advisors to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
With honor as the Assistant Democratic Leader of U. S. Senate, Senator Harry Reid wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei on January 11, 2001 from his office in Washington, D. C. : "The holiday season is a time for remembering the good things that have happened during the year, for reflecting on the many blessings of our lives, and for renewing the bonds of love and friendship that make our lives special."
The famous political leader from Nevada continued his literary and intimate writing that, "This year has been eventful for the Reid family. Our first child, Lana, and our three grandchildren live in the Washington area. Roary and three more of our grandchildren live in Las Vegas. Leif is in Reno with two more grandchildren and have just told us another is on the way.
Josh just passed the bar, is living in Reno and also has announced our new daughter-in-law is expecting. Finally, our youngest, Key, lives in the Washington DC area with our newest grandchild. So, as you can see, we have the pleasure of grandchildren in each of our frequent stops, Las Vegas, Reno and Washington."
The Bible says: "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" (Matthew 6:26) Take what the Senator says to Dr. Lei in his letter that, "On behalf of Landra and our family, I want to thank you thinking of us during this holiday season. Each holiday greeting reminds us that we are truly fortunate to have so many friends and loved ones with whom to share this special time." And if a humble individual like Dr. Lei may be treated so friendly by our Senator Reid, obviously everyone of us in Nevada would be taken care by his extended kindness. And this be our mode: "In God is our trust!"
His love to his family and his friends revealled his dignified and humane spirit through his words in the letter. For a great and powerful person like him to have such a beautiful and kind heart is really the glory of God. "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves," says the Bible. (Romans 12:9-10) At the end of the letter, the famous U.S. Senator says that, "The Reid family has been richly blessed and we look forward to the years ahead. I hope that the season brings happiness and good fortune to you and your loved ones. With warmest regards." *3
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References
*1. Chang, Archibald. 'Happy Chinese New Year!' "An Email to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (January 21, 2004), Xiamen, Fuchien: Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Judge Kolkoski honors Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei with reunion dinner,' "(March, 2001), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** 8:28 a. m., Thursday, January 22, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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Efficient and scientific administration with our human and financial resources for our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada
By Kenny Guinn*1
I am sure that few of you were surprised when it was announced last week that Nevada retained its position as the nation's fastest growing state. This marks the 17th time in a row that our state has led the nation in annual population growth. Since I took office in 1999, the state's population has increased by nearly half a million residents. In the last year alone, more than 90,000 people moved here, bringing our population to almost 2.3 million.*2
This tremendous influx of new residents has presented obvious challenges to my on-going efforts to keep expenses down while continuing to provide needed services for our citizens. As most of you know, state employees' payroll and related employment costs constitute one of the largest general fund expenditures. Because of this, I closely monitor the number of people serving in state government to ensure our new residents do not increase the costs of state government to a level that is unacceptable.
When I first took office, state government employed 8.0 state workers per 1,000 residents. Serious efforts have been made to reduce this ratio. I have worked to manage state government better and have, quite frankly, asked our state employees to work harder and do more. The number of state workers will decrease to 6.5 per capita during the approved State Budget of 2004-2005.
During my first term, a hiring freeze kept 1,500 positions vacant, agencies were only allowed to fill their most important positions. In 2002, I continued the hiring freeze, allowing only public safety and related positions to be filled. Further, in the Executive Budget presented to the 2003 Legislature, I recommended and was successful in permanently eliminating nearly 500 of the previously frozen general fund positions from our state roles. The reduction in our workforce ratio would have been even greater had the legislature not approved more than 800 new positions, since 1999, that I did not recommend. Our hard work over the last five years has achieved marked results. We have been able to effect these reductions in personnel as part of my flat budget process and by implementing or utilizing technological improvements.
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that Nevada ranks 49th in the nation for the number of public employees per capita: Nevada has 464 public employees per 10,000 residents. The comparative averages for surrounding states are: Arizona, 507; California, 524; Idaho, 598; Oregon, 536; and Utah, 552. As your Governor, I am proud that we have been able to keep our state government small yet responsive to the basic needs of our citizens.
I hope this helps you to understand the effort this administration has made to keep payroll and other employment related expenses down while serving the nation's fastest growing state. The next time you see one of our hardworking men or women patrolling a highway, repairing a bridge, registering your car, or protecting our parks and natural environment, please join me in saying "thank you" for a job well done.*3
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References
*1. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny Guinn,' "Email to Dr. Tony Lei," (January 21, 2004), Office of the Governor: Carson, Nevada.
*3. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Thursday, January 22, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
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Organizational Leadership
By Christina Santos
Hello,
My name is Christina Santos and I am a Pepperdine doctoral student in Organizational Leadership working on my dissertation with Drs. Kay Davis (Chair), Jack McManus, and Kent Rhodes. I also work closely with Dr. Kay Davis for Pepperdine's Dissertation Support Program. I have received your e-mail address by permission from Pepperdine's Alumni Development Office for this one-time e-mail regarding my research study.*1
The purpose of this e-mail is to invite you to participate in a short survey regarding my dissertation research.
Please e-mail me at santosdissertation@att.net for questions or more information about my study. I appreciate the time you have taken from your busy schedule to assist me in my research.
Your involvement in the study will be very valuable in creating a better understanding of how value-added research can be fostered by organizations and future students in scholar-practitioner programs such as Pepperdine's Doctor of Education programs.*2
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References
*1. Santos, Christina. 'My diseertation research on organizational leadership,' "Email to Dr. Tony Lei," (2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.

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