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PPAA18 ***** Friday, May 21, 2004 ***** #First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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"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.

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PPAA18 ***** 1:00 p. m., Thursday, May 20, 2004 ***** #First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION EFFORT IN ELY
By Kenny Guinn*1
The resources and financial stability of our stateˇs rural areas play an important role in Nevadaˇs overall economic health. It is imperative that our rural economies continue to expand and diversify in new and exciting ways. I wanted to share with you what is happening in Ely. The actions of the residents in that eastern Nevada town can serve as an example of what can happen when a community assesses its strengths and then uses those positive attributes in a plan for a prosperous future.*2
Recently, a $1,000 donation was made to the White Pine High School student council to show support for the White Pine Community Owned Mercantile Project Inc. Student Council President Christine Chachas and President-elect Terrill Trask accepted the check, which will be used to purchase two shares of stock in the Community Owned Store. As a stockholder, White Pine High Schoolˇs student council will participate with other shareholders in guiding the activities of the Community Owned Store from its beginning. I feel strongly that our youth should participate in local endeavors, such as the Community Owned Store, which will benefit all of White Pine County.
The Community Owned Store is a unique project that promises to provide an economic stimulus to White Pine County. As many of you are aware, the Community Owned Store is slated to replace the J.C. Penney store that will close this July following 75 years of operation in White Pine County. Before the Community Owned Store can open, a $400,000 fundraising goal must be met. So far, more than $140,000 has been raised.
The Community Owned Store is a forward-thinking business venture initiated by the citizens of White Pine County to meet a critical need. The Community Owned Store will not only fill a gap in the regionˇs business climate, it will also augment the local economy. Because of the development of the Community Owned Store, residents will not have to travel 150 miles for their essential goods. Buying locally has other benefits as well: encouragement of entrepreneurial business development, retention of individual businesses, and growth of regional economic development infrastructure, just to name a few.
It is encouraging to see that White Pine County residents are recognizing the value of a reasoned and broad economic strategy. Regional tourism efforts, coupled with grassroots endeavors like the Community Owned Store, are prime examples of local involvement. I believe that this yearˇs White Pine High School student council will be the first of many that will participate in the evolution of projects that will promote White Pine Countyˇs economy and benefit its citizens for years to come.*3
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References
*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn --- ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION EFFORT IN ELY ,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 20, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
***About the Author:
Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.
In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.
In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.
In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.
Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.
Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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PPAA18 ***** Tuesday, May 19, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Las Vegas casino interests open new era in Macau, China
By Rod Smith and GSBPA of WBTI*1
Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn expresses that he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers. He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia.*2
In order to help develop the great market in Asia for our tourism and gaming industry, we are pleased to post, through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, the most recent and good news of Nevada's successful entrepreneurship in Macau, China as in the following:
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
LV casino interests open new era in Macau
--- Overflow crowd greets new Sands property on opening day*3
By ROD SMITH
GAMING WIRE
***Sheldon Adelson
Plans gaming destination resort complex on Cotai Strip (Please check it with LVRJ.)
***A photographer takes pictures inside the $240 million Las Vegas Sands casino and entertainment complex that opened in Macau.
Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Please check it with LVRJ.)
***Overflow crowd greets new Sands property on opening day Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Please check it with LVRJ.)
An estimated 50,000 gamblers and curiosity seekers Monday helped Sheldon Adelson open Macau to "an exciting new era" for U.S. investments in China's multibillion-dollar gaming market.*4
It took just minutes for an overflow crowd of about 30,000 to rush in and pack Adelson's Sands Macau casino after it opened its doors for the first time Monday night.
The $240 million, 1-million-square-foot Sands Macau casino and entertainment complex is the first of several U.S.-owned-and-operated casino projects planned to open in the Chinese enclave over the next several years.
In addition to the Sands Macau, Adelson, who owns The Venetian's holding company, Las Vegas Sands, plans to develop a $10 billion gaming destination resort complex on Macau's Cotai Strip.
Industry sources are calling the opening of Macau to U.S. gaming companies the most significant event for the Las Vegas operators in 25 years because of the size of the potential market.
Las Vegas Sands President Bill Weidner said Macau is the most opportune developing gaming environment his company has ever seen. Macau's casinos raked in an estimated $3.6 billion last year, and could bring in nearly $5 billion this year, he said. That would surpass the revenue from Atlantic City's casinos and rival those from Las Vegas' casinos.
More than 1 billion people live within an easy plane flight of Macau, he said, and the World Travel Organization estimates that China will grant 100 million worldwide travel visas in 2020, up from 10 million in 2002.
"We believe we can help bring a major portion of those (travelers) to Las Vegas," Weidner said.
As many as 80 percent, especially high-end players, will have the resources to visit Las Vegas if the bait set in Macau is tantalizing enough, he said.
Deutsche Bank analyst Andrew Zarnett said Macau represents a great opportunity for Las Vegas Sands because it is the greatest untapped market today and because Asians love to gamble.
"Added to that, it's a great cross-marketing opportunity to entice Asians to The Venetian (in Las Vegas), not just high rollers, but a lot of midmarket players, too," Zarnett said. "That creates opportunities to bring those players to Las Vegas."
Ron Reese, spokesman for Las Vegas Sands, said lines before Monday's opening stretched from the new casino's front doors to the ferry terminal, a distance equivalent to the Strip from The Venetian's porte cochere to the Bellagio.
No reports on the actual volume of play in the casino were available late Tuesday, although one Las Vegas gaming source said an estimated 50,000 people visited the Sands Macau during its first day of operation.
Industry sources in Las Vegas and Asian media also described near-riot conditions as security agents tried to control the unexpected crowd, tempted in part by incorrect reports that players would get free casino chips.
Industry experts said the potential for Macau, which is just off the Chinese mainland, surpasses even the recent performance of the China economy, which grew at an average rate of 14 percent over the past decade.
Some estimate China's gaming market could soon amount to hundreds of billions of dollars, compared with the U.S. market, which was just less than $70 billion in gaming revenues in 2002.
Adelson was one of two U.S. operators, along with Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn, who were awarded gaming concessions by China authorities two years ago, ending Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho's nearly 50-year monopoly on the former Portuguese colony's gambling market.
"It's fortunate we own the concession. It's our vision to develop a (Las Vegas-style) Strip," Adelson said.
The top management at The Venetian said the key to the development, and its real value, lies in the allure it will create for Las Vegas and the added visitors it will bring here.
Weidner said the Macau development in the long run will both breed new customers for Las Vegas and help China compete for visitors with other destinations in Asia.
"Our vision was to literally build a version of the Las Vegas Strip on the doorstep to China," he said.
Adelson's new resort is just the first phase of a planned project to turn a 700-acre strip of reclaimed land in the Special Administrative Region into a huge resort complex of several hotels and casinos that will be patterned after the Strip. His plans include working with at least five other hotel developers who will build and operate about 20 hotels, while his company will build and operate accompanying casinos and showrooms, including one that will be a replica of The Venetian.
It took 4,000 construction workers to build the Sands Macau, and ultimately the Cotai Strip will employee 150,000 workers, almost doubling the total work force of Macau, Las Vegas Sands Executive Vice President Brad Stone said.
"We're creating whole new industries: laundry, produce, meat," he said. "It's a huge undertaking for a relatively small community."
Weidner said the business models for the developments in Macau differ somewhat.
The Sands Macau was developed to serve today's visitors to Macau, which Weidner likened to downtown Las Vegas or Reno, and feed customers into The Venetian, which already gets 42 percent of its qualified table play from Asia.
"The Cotai Strip will be developed around tomorrow's Macau. It'll look more like Las Vegas with more guests staying over several nights. We see it developing more like the Strip," he said.
The business plan for The Venetian in Macau, part of the first phase of the Cotai Strip, will be similar to the business plan for The Venetian, Weidner said,.
"Demand in Macau is weekend and holidays. It's midweek that Macau can use demand help (with), so we'll develop convention and meeting rooms in order to bolster visitation and occupancy to the Cotai Strip," he said.*5
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References
*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (May 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI website.
*3. LVRJ. 'LV casino interests open new era in Macau --- Overflow crowd greets new Sands property on opening day,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 19, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

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PPAA18 ***** Sunday, May 16, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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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.

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EDUCATION ***** Friday, 8:01 a. m., May 14, 2004 #Second Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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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Nancy Saitta has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by WBTI
By Tiffany Chang
Would you like to share wth our faculty members the following peices of good words with wisdom in our management endeavor:
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." --- Romans 12 : 10 of the Bible
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend spring from his earnest counsel." --- Proverbs 27 : 9 of the Bible
"The secret of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
"Ms. Nancy Saitta was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 17, 2003. On behalf of the Faculty and Board members of WBTI, President Dr. Tony Lei will hold a celebration dinner party to welcome her as one of our excellent faculty members of the Graduate School," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on December 18, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.
A celebration dinner party for her appointment was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI at the Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.
Ms. Nancy Saitta received her Juris Doctor in 1986 from Wayne State University. She earned her Bechelor of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude in 1983 from Wayne State University. Nancy was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Alfred V. and Virginia M. Meyer. Married to Joseph J. Saitta, she has four children and three grandchidren. Nancy has been a Southern Nevada resident since 1990.*1
Ms. Nancy Saitta was elected to the Eighth Judicial District Court in November 1998. She was appointed to Las Vegas Municipal Court in October, 1996. Prior to her appoinment, Nancy was a senior deputy attorney general where she serve as the Children's Advocate for the State of Nevada. Formerly, she was with Pearson and Patton and later because an associate at the law firm of Gentile and Porter.
Ms. Saitta began her legal career in 1984 as a law clerk for Walter D. Meyers in Detriot, Michagan. She joined their firm as a criminal defense lawyer following graduation from law school. Nancy was an associate professor at Wayne State University, Department of Criminal Justice. She taught Litigation I and II at the American Institute for Paralegal Studies. She teaches in the criminal justice department of the Univeristy of Phoenix. Nancy has been a keynote speaker and faculty member at several national conferences.*2
Judge Saitta was also an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange Arbitration Panel during 1985. Her memberships include: CASA Foundation Board, Clark County Public Education Foundation, and Clark County Bar Association Executive Committee. She retains membership in several local national children's advocacy organizations. Nancy was appointed by the Governor to the Nevada State Juvenile Justice Commission. She created the Clark County Missing and Exploited Children Comprehensive Action Program ("M/CAP"), a program coordinated with the U. S. Department of Justice.
Nancy developed the Southern Nevada Fatality Review Team and the specialized court project for case management of Construction Defect cases. Her awards and honors include: the "For the Children" award presented by the Office of the Attorney General in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Nevada's children and the District Attorney Outstanding Service Award, and the Child Advocate of the year (2001).
Nancy had several teaching and academic appointments. On September 2000, she had "view From the Bench" -- Cross Examination on the Clark County Bar Association Continuing Education. Her Seminars and Training included: (1) The North american Symposium of Internationa Child Abduction -- sponsored by the ABA, Washington, D. C. (2) NationalAssociation of Attorneys General consumer Protection Seminar -- "violence in the Media and its Effects on Child," Madison, Wisconsin.*3
Dr. Tony Lei received the list of District Judge Nancy Saitta's recent accomplishments from the fax by her in the afternoon on November 14, 2003 as in the following:
1. Created the Complex Litigation Division - 8th Judicial District Court. 2. Received National Association of County Government Award for Complex Case Management Model. 3. Keynote speaker at West Coast Casualty Insurance and Construction Defect Conference, Anaheim, California. 4. Featured speaker at MC2 Construction Conference, Key West, Florida. 5. Nevada Trial Lawyers Annual Conference speaker re: "Abusive Litigation Tactics". 6. District Court Legislative Liasion to the 2003 Nevada Legislative Session.*4
"It's significant. The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will certainly help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), I'm sure with excellent faculty members and Advirory Board, WBTI will also have fund supports from individuals, businesses, and governments for its valuably educational and academic programs," said Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party held by WBTI at the Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.*5
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Refernces
*1. Aguilar, Cecilla. 'Bio for Judge Saitta,' "E-mail of Cecilia Aguilar," (December 18, 2003), p. 1.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Saitta, Nancy. "The printout of Judge Nancy Saitta's Resume,' (May 11, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Summitted to Dr. Tony Lei by Judge Nancy Saitta.
*4. Saitta, Nancy. "Judge Nancy Saitta's recent accomplishments,' "E-mail of Nancy Saitt," (November 14, 2003), p. 1.
*5. Saitta, Nancy. "A writing document with my signature on the literature by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 11, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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051404-arts & dance

ARTS ***** Friday, May 14, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Dance and Romance ---
the romantic ballet 'Giselle'
By Ken White and LVRJ*1
The Cuture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) would like people enjoy some romantic ballet in classics. It's good to post the following news of arts here in Las Vegas:
Friday, May 14, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
Dance and Romance
Nevada Ballet Theatre presents the romantic ballet 'Giselle' this weekend
By KEN WHITE
REVIEW-JOURNAL
***Natalia Chapourskaya performs the title role in Nevada Ballet Theatre's season-finale production of "Giselle."
Nevada Ballet Theatre's production of the classic romantic ballet "Giselle," first performed by the company in 2001, returns this weekend to the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.*2
As in 2001, Natalia Chapourskaya dances the title role while Kyu Dong Kwak is the male lead, Albrecht.
To date, Chapourskaya has danced the "Giselle" lead in only two productions, the first time seven years ago while a prima ballerina with the St. Petersburg Company in Russia, and the Nevada Ballet Theatre.
This will be Kwak's second full-length production of "Giselle" -- he had only danced the second act while with the Universal Ballet in South Korea before dancing Albrecht three years ago with the local ballet company.
Featuring the original libretto by Theophile Gautier and librettist Vernoy de Saint-Georges on a theme by Heinrich Heine, with music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by Nevada Ballet Theatre artistic director Bruce Steivel, "Giselle" is based on choreography by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa.
The ballet had its world premiere more than 160 years ago at the Theatre de l'Academie Royale de Musique in Paris, with an original cast consisting of Carlotta Grisi as Giselle and Lucien Petipa as Albrecht.
"Giselle" was created for Grisi because Gautier was in love with more than just her dancing ability.
The original production was such a success that a style of hat and a type of fabric were named after it.
In the story, Albrecht is a prince who dons a disguise as a commoner and seeks the love of a peasant girl, Giselle, against a rival suitor, Hillarion. Eventually, Albrecht is exposed for what he is, Giselle finds out he is promised to another woman, and she goes mad, collapses and dies.
The second act takes place in a woodland inhabited by the Wilis, girls who have been jilted and died before being wed. Any mortal who enters is doomed to die.
Albrecht does so, and the Wilis attempt to dance him to death, but Giselle rescues him.
The ballet wraps up with a dose of irony when Giselle dies again with Albrecht looking on.
It's a very physical role, Chapourskaya said of Giselle. "You must be calm but very light."
Kwak likes it for its drama. "I love a story ballet, you can really get into it. We both enjoy it very much. You don't just pretend, you get into the ballet. It's one of the most famous pure, classical ballets."*3
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PREVIEW
what: Nevada Ballet Theatre's "Giselle"
when: 8 p.m. today; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday; 1, 4:30 p.m. Sunday
where: Judy Bayley Theatre, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway
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References
*1. Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. White, Ken. 'Dance and Romance --- the romantic ballet 'Giselle',' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 14, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.

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051304-alumni

PPAA18 ***** Thursday, 4:28 p. m., May 13, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Welcome Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management to Las Vegas!
By GSBPA of WBTI*1
Welcome! Welcome our Dean Dr. Lida Livinstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management to Las Vegas!
Dear friends, let's share the following golden words of wisdom with our faculty members please:
"A (woman or a) man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23 of the Bible
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Judge Natalie L. Tyrrell of Nevada
It's our pleasure to post the following good news for all the alumni of Pepperdine University in Las Vegas area:
This message will confirm your attendance for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management on:*2
Friday, May 14, 2004
6:00 pm
Pietro's Gourmet Restaurant
The Tropicana Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
If you have arranged with me to bring a guest, your guest (Judge Mark Denton, Distrct Judge of Nevada) is confirmed as well. Please contact me should you have any questions.
Thank you and enjoy the dinner.
Sincerely,
Pamela Bellew
Pamela J. Bellew
Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations
The Graziadio School of Business & Management
Pepperdine University*3
ph (310) 568 - 5731, fax (310) 568 - 2398
Pamela.Bellew@pepperdine.edu
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
6100 Center Drive, Suite 309
Los Angeles, CA 90045-1590
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References
*1. GSBPA is the initial of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Bellew, Pamela. 'Message to confirm your attendance for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone,' "An e-mail from Director Pamela Bellew of Pepperdine University to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 13, 2004), West Los Angeles, California: Pepperdine University.
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0513-4-QN

PPAA18 ***** Thursday, 1:38 p. m., May 13, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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It's good to have a tour of Nevada's Mammovan
By GSBPA of WBTI*1
"A tour of Nevada's Mammovan, operated by Nevada Health Centers, will be given during a Governor's First Ladies meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 12 at Caesars Palace. First Ladies from nine states are meeting in Las Vegas this week, participating in a National Governor's Association seminar," announced the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on its website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) sposored by Las Vegas-Review Journal soon after it received the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn on May 11, 2004.
In greetings with the event, the firsr lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn, invited Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei to take a picture with her and the other first ladies of the eight states of the United States of America.
For the time preference, Helen Hsueh, Publisher of Las Vegas Chinese Daily News, was invited by the School to present the publicity in Chinese media.
· What: National Governor's Association First Ladies Tour of Nevada's Mammovan.
· Where: Caesars Palace, bus access off Frank Sinatra Drive on west side of hotel.
· When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 12.
· Contact: Judy Brusa*2
"Early detection of breast cancer saves lives! MAMMOGRAMS EVERY WOMAN OVER AGE 40
NEEDS A MAMMOGRAM....EVERY YEAR! Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada! Please Call Toll Free
(877) 581-6266 For Information And Appointments,"said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
"Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) was founded in 1977 as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). NVHC also operates the Mammovan for Nevada. The Mammovan is a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas of our state to provide clinical breast
exams,Mammograms, among others, " he continued.
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References
*1. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A tour of Nevada's Mammovan; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 11, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 11, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guin.
*3. Office of the Governor. 'A tour of Nevada's Mammovan,' "PPAA18 OF WBTI," (May 11, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI's website at reviewjournal.com.

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051204-quick news

PPAA18 ***** Wednesday, 3:07 p. m., May 12, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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FIRST CLASS OF MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS TO GRADUATE in Nevada, U. S. A.
By Kenny C. Guinn*1
On Saturday, May 15, I will serve as commencement speaker at graduation ceremonies for both the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It will be an historic day for Nevada, as it will mark the first full, four-year graduating class of Millennium Scholars at both universities.*2
In 1999, during my first State of the State Address, I introduced the Millennium Scholarship initiative. My vision was to increase Nevada's educated workforce, so that the fastest growing state in the nation could compete on a national level in areas such as education, medicine, law, technology, and business. The Millennium Scholarship was established as a four-year, $10,000 scholarship to be funded from tobacco settlement monies and available to most Nevada high school students with a "B" average or better. It was designed to keep our best students in Nevada and to make Nevada's universities and colleges more accessible to a broader mix of students. The scholarship was approved by the Nevada Legislature in 1999 and since has been ably administered by the Office of the State Treasurer.
Let me share with you what the Millennium Scholarship has meant for higher learning in our state. In its fourth full year of operation, more than 32,000 students throughout our state have qualified for the scholarship. Almost 13,500 students took advantage of this scholarship in spring 2004. In a survey published in March 2003, more than one-half of students responding who were planning to use the scholarship said they would not have attended college without the scholarship; and one-third of their parents indicated their children would have attended college out of state if not for the Millennium Scholarship.
This Saturday, in ceremonies in the morning at Reno and then in the afternoon at Las Vegas, I will describe to those assembled how the Millennium Scholarship has changed our state in a lasting and powerful way. We are not only creating a larger, more talented and educated workforce for tomorrow, but we also are ensuring that the dream of higher education can become a reality for all the deserving high school students of our state. The Millennium Scholarship is one of the greatest investments the State of Nevada has ever made. It has helped thousands of young people realize that a great education is within their means, while positioning our state for a prosperous future.*3
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References
*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- FIRST CLASS OF MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS TO GRADUATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 12, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
***About the Author:
Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.
In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.
In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.
In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.
Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.
Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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051104-777 Celebration dinner party for District Judge Nancy Saitta as Adjunct Associate Professor of GSBPA of WBTI:

051104-777

PPAA18 ***** Tuesday, 9:27 p. m., May 11, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute
By GSBPA of WBTI
"It's significant. The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will certainly help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), I'm sure with its excellent faculty members and Advirory Board, WBTI will also have fund supports from individuals, businesses, and governments for its valuable educational and academic programs," said Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party held by WBTI at Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.*1
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Reference
*1. Saitta, Nancy. "A writing document with my signature on the literature by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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051104-QN

PPAA18 ***** Tuesday, 1:27 p. m., May 11, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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A tour of Nevada's Mammovan
By Office of the Governor*1
The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to post the fllowing Press Release soon after we received its e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn on May 11, 2004:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin and John Trent
775-684-5670
Media ADVISORY
CARSON CITY - A tour of Nevada's Mammovan, operated by Nevada Health Centers, will be given during a Governor's First Ladies meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 12 at Caesars Palace. First Ladies from nine states are meeting in Las Vegas this week, participating in a National Governor's Association seminar.*2
· What: National Governor's Association First Ladies Tour of Nevada's Mammovan.
· Where: Caesars Palace, bus access off Frank Sinatra Drive on west side of hotel.
· When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 12.
· Contact: Judy Brusa*3, 775-721-1067 or Las Vegas Governor's office, 702-486-2500.
· Mammovan website: http://www.nvrhc.org/mamabout.htm
Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505
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Early detection of breast cancer saves lives!
MAMMOGRAMS
EVERY WOMAN OVER AGE 40
NEEDS A MAMMOGRAM....
EVERY YEAR!
Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada!*4
Please Call Toll Free
(877) 581-6266
For Information And Appointments
Overview:
Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) was founded in 1977 as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and currently has 15 clinical sites throughout Nevada. Wendover Community Health Center, located in Elko County, opened its doors to serve the community with quality health care in 1999.
In addition NVHC also operates the Mammovan for Nevada. The Mammovan is a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas of our state to provide clinical breast exams, mammograms and Pap smears to women who are uninsured and probably would not seek out these services on their own. The Mammovan, which began operating in 2000, was made possible through a grant secured by Senator (then Congressman) John Ensign. The First Lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn is a spokeswoman for our project and from time to time travels with the Mammovan to encourage women in the neighborhoods we visit to get their mammograms.
Target Population-- Not having insurance is a barrier for many women to get a mammogram but it is clear it is not the only barrier. Our community out-reach efforts help break down some of the barriers that have more to do with lack of education, cultural belief systems and language difficulties than cost. Four employees who work with the Mammovan program speak fluent Spanish. Our health education efforts extend to agencies that help support the Mammovan by encouraging their clientele to make appointments for our services and by providing the Mammovan with a place to park. These agencies include but are not limited to Family Resource Centers, Hispanic Services, State and County Health Departments, Tribal Health Centers, Corporations, Senior Centers, Churches, and Community Centers. The advantage of the Mammovan is we can go to where the women are. We try to do most of our advertising in the neighborhoods where we will be providing services and take a sister-to-sister approach in encouraging women to make appointments for their mammograms, breast exams and Pap smears.
Services Provided-- The Mammovan provides clinical breast exams, Pap smears, mammograms and breast health education to women in need.
Staffing-- The Mammovan Project employs a Mammography Technologist, Physician Assistant, Medical Assistant, Receptionist, Scheduler, Community Out-Reach Coordinator, Driver and an Operations Manager. Our entire team is passionate about women's health care and we are proud of the fact that the Mammovan is the only place in Nevada where women can go to receive all their women's health screening services in one visit. Our lead radiology group is West Valley Imaging that has offices in both Las Vegas and Reno. Every patient who has a mammogram is informed of her results and tracked until breast cancer can be ruled out or diagnosed. Our Physician Assistant ensures that women who need follow-up services such as ultrasound, magnification views and/or biopsies receive them.
Federal Designation-- Serves HPSA areas.
Special Populations/Health Issues:
In keeping with the mission of NVHC, the Mammovan seeks to serve the underserved population, targeting women age 40 and over. The Mammovan also provides services for women under 40, who are physician referred or who present with a problem. Our intention is similar to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (who is one of our supporters) "to capture and increase the number of asymptomatic individuals undergoing screening mammography for the early detection of breast cancer."*5
Funding:
State of Nevada
Dema Guinn - First Lady of Nevada
Susan Komen
Shahen Foundation
United Way
Women's Health Connection
Nevada Bell
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References
*1. *1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A tour of Nevada's Mammovan; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 11, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 11, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guin.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Nevada Health Centers. 'Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada!' "reviewjournal.com," (May 11, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*5. Ibid.

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GOVERNMENT ***** Tuesday, May 11, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE
By Kenny Guinn*1
> The Nevada Department of Transportation is in the
> midst of a massive
> undertaking - the largest highway construction
> program ever for the
> State of Nevada. Close to $2 billion has been
> committed for current and
> future state transportation projects to address one
> of the most pressing
> needs here in the country's fastest growing state. I
> would like to give
> you a quick update on a few of these projects,*2 as
> they represent a
> reduction of traffic congestion in our metropolitan
> areas while also
> providing thousands of new jobs and stimulating our
> state's economy.
>
> In the Las Vegas area, projects completed in 2004 or
> currently under
> construction include: U.S. 95 widening at Rainbow
> Curve and Summerlin
> Interchange; Nevada's approach to Hoover Dam;
> Interstate 215/I-515
> Henderson Interchange and extension of I-215
> Beltway; upgrade of full
> interchange of I-15 at Lamb Boulevard; I-15 widening
> at Union Pacific
> Railroad overcrossing; and Rancho Road, from U.S. 95
> to Washington
> Avenue resurface and restripe.
>
> In Reno/Carson City, projects completed in 2004 or
> currently under
> construction include: I-580 freeway extension, from
> Reno to Washoe
> Valley - Phase 1 of four bridges; Carson City
> Freeway, from Arrowhead to
> U.S. 50 East; U.S. 395/I-80 Reno Spaghetti Bowl,
> reconstruct
> interchange; and U.S. 395 Clear Acre Lane and North
> McCarran Bridge,
> which is being administered by the Washoe County
> Regional Transportation
> Commission.
>
> In addition, four new projects are in the early
> stages of construction
> or will begin construction in 2004: U.S. 95 widening
> from Martin Luther
> King Boulevard to Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas; I-80
> from Keystone
> Avenue to Robb Drive in Reno, westbound truck
> climbing lane; U.S.
> 50/U.S. 95A Fernley to Fallon, reconstruct
> intersection; U.S. 50 Lake
> Tahoe, binwall replacement. Construction will also
> begin for the central
> Mesquite interchange on I-15.
>
> As your Governor and chairman of the State
> Transportation Board,*3 I am
> determined to support the improvement of our
> transportation
> infrastructure to keep Nevada's traffic flowing
> smoothly, safely, and
> efficiently for many years to come.
>
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References
*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 6, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
***About the Author:
Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.
In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.
In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.
In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.
Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.
Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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051004-Seminar with dinner party

NEWSBRIEF ***** Monday, May 10, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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My happy and successful experience to take the responsibility for implementation of the project of a seminar
By Robert Song*1
Dear Friends,
>
> We are very delight that we got 60+ audiences last
> night in our seminar. President Agnas Chan & Broker
> Chelsea Yuan did very well in presentation. We got
> good food from Chow's Cuisine also. Thanks for the
> outcome was so well.*2
>
> We had two times of obstacles for fund raising during
> the planning period. The project of this seminar was
> reborn soon after Dr. Tony Lei's participation
> and inspiration with community service. Enthusiastic friends
> join us one by one as our sponsors like Ms. Jennilee Phan and Mr. Denny Chen.
>
> Thanks for Newspapers' support, we got 5 papers'
> announce(s) before seminar, they were:
> Las Vegas Review-Journal through its Communitylink website of WBTI at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
> Chinese Daily News (World Journal)
> Las Vegas Chinese Daily News
> Las Vegas Chinese News
> Southern Nevada Chinese weekly
>
> Thanks for
>
> Ms. Helen Hsueh, President of Chinese Daily news, &
>
> Mr. William Song, Chief Editor of Southern Navada
> Chinese Weekly
>
> to join our seminar.
>
>
> Thanks for 14 sponsors' supports, they are:
>
> A. Mr. Denny Chen, Owner of Motel 8 & Mr. Deli Mart.
>
> B. Ms. Jennilee Phan, RE marketing specialist of
> C-21
> Advantage Gold.
>
> C. Dr. Tony Lei, gifts (6 T-Shirts), President of
> Washington Business & Technology Institute.
>
> D. Dr. Jason Nguyen & Dr. John Cao, 40 Chinese Tuina
> Massage Gift Certificates ($45 value each), Spring
> Moutain Pain Center.
>
> E. Mr. Bing Wang, Owner of ABC Auto Repairs.
>
> F. Dr. Raymond Yin, Authour of 3 books. He will
> publish his 3rd book 'Entering the Realms of Gold' @
> 3pm on 05/20/04 (Thur) @ Chow's Cuisine. You may buy
> the ticket from me @ $12 each for the Dinner. I will
> not make any penny from that. It is just for the
> friendship with writers.
>
> G. Mr. Randy Yuan, Owner of Service+ Insurance, LLC.
> (Auto, Home, & commercial).
>
> H. Mr. Edgar Balagtas, Broker / Owner of Realty
> Broker.
>
> I. Ms. Jasmine S.M. Guo, President of Vegas Milky
> way
> Inc.
>
> J. Mr. Michael Chang, President of Law Offices of
> F.
> Hoffman.
>
> K. Ms. Angie Mabley (Zheng Mou), President of Yong
> Sheng Treading Co.
>
> L. Ms. Chiu Lucero, General Manager of ETea
> International.
>
> M. Ms. Sophie Idecker, Realtor of Venture RE Co.
>
> N. Dr. Jacquie Balodis, Owner of New Rhema
> Counseling
> Ministries.
>
> It's really my happy and successful experience through
> the encouragement and inspiration from Dr. Tony Lei
> for the implementation of this seminar to our community.
>
> The attachments are:
>
> 1. Dr. Tony Lei & Robert Song (On the top right side of the next flier.)
> 2. President Helen Hsueh (On the top left side of the next flier.)
> 3. Agnas Chan & Robert Song (On the bottom of the next flier.)
> To access the above photos, please have your Assitant
> or yourself click on the section of "Business,
> Community, and Social World" (on May 10, 2004) at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
>
> Thanks to all of your support.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Robert (Song)
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References

*1. Mr. Robert Song is the President of Pan-American Legal Services Company.
*2. Song, Robert. 'Successful was our Seminar,' "An e-mail to WBTI from Mr. Robert Song," Las Vegas, Nevada: Pan-American Legal Services Company.
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***Attachments: Photos of the Seminar on May 6, 2004:

***Attachments: Photos of the Seminar on May 6, 2004:

050904-LVRJ's Editorial & Commentary

PPAA18 ***** Sunday, May 9, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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America: often bad, but usually great;
and why petitioners arrested
By JOHN BRUMMETT, LVRJ's Editorial, and PAI*1
This article and the editorial have been seclected from Las Vegas Review Journal by Public Administration Institution (PAI) to post on the website of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). As usually stated at the bottom of the Editorials of LVRJ, please remind that "The views expressed above are those of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. All other opions expressed on the Opinion and Commentary pages are those of the individual artist or author indicated."*2 Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review Journal, we did the post early in the morning of the same day on May 9, 2004:
Sunday, May 09, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
JOHN BRUMMETT: America: often bad, but usually great*3
By JOHN BRUMMETT and LVRJ's Editorial
SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW-JOURNAL
"Ain't that America, for you and me. Ain't that America, we're something to see, baby."
-- John Mellencamp, rocker from Indiana, in his hit song "Pink Houses."
America is not always good, but almost always is great. It's been that way from the start. And so it was last week.*4
We were bad enough to found a country that permitted slavery, but great enough to tear ourselves apart and sacrifice nearly an entire male generation to end it.
We were bad enough in some states to allow only male taxpayers to vote, but great enough to amend our supreme law to let everyone have a say, except, perhaps, a recent few in Florida.
We were bad enough to impose our own apartheid, but great enough to change our laws and begin, if only begin, to change our ways.
We were bad enough to choose to fight and prolong a tragically mistaken war in Southeast Asia, but great enough to defeat Soviet communism otherwise by a better humanity.
Then there were the events of just last week.
We were bad enough to inflict Iraqis with prisons in which our military personnel debased and abused them to a repulsively inhumane extent, and with a military culture that didn't forbid such atrocities and might actually have implicitly condoned them. But we were good enough to apply the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution and tell on ourselves for these outrages through a brave and vigilant media.
It was American television, that seldom uplifting medium, that dared on the program "60 Minutes II" to show the horrible pictures. It was a fabled American investigative journalist, Seymour Hersh in The New Yorker, who advanced the story with a disturbing piece last week.
Now it's the American Congress that recoils and demands hearings and explanations, mostly because the American people simply will not stand for an association with this kind of thing. The American identity is with the general greatness, not with the specific badness. That's why so many Americans can't understand why they're hated.
We were bad enough -- in this case, arrogant enough -- to go across the world and invade a country to liberate it from its own heritage and culture and lay what we assumed would be the foundation for that country's self-resurrection in the image of our own form of freedom and democracy. It's as if we thought freedom and democracy were the 11th and 12th holy commandments.
Now we find ourselves pretty much conceding any notion of a free and democratic state in Iraq, emphasizing instead simply a workable and less deadly one. For a couple of days we appeared ready to install in Fallujah a henchman who formerly worked for the very corrupt despot we removed.
We seem to have settled on something from the Afghanistan model. That is to say we seek a country that is sectionalized, ruled in territories by war lords, but at least with order if not law. The central national government would be largely nominal, but at least friendly to us and not a front for religious lunatics who plot to destroy us.
But through all that we were great enough not to do what a lot of people would do after invading a foreign land, ousting and capturing its corrupt despot and assuming day-to-day management. By that I mean raise your flag and declare your territory, if not your 51st state.
Yes, we're bad at times, even evil, and arrogant and smug most of the others. But we go out of our way only to make a mess, not to conquer, and to avoid what we could always do in a few hours, which is incinerate everybody.*5
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Sunday, May 09, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
EDITORIAL: Petitioners arrested*6
Janine Hansen, an activist with the anti-tax group Nevadans for Sound Government, was arrested and jailed Thursday night while gathering signatures on two petitions at the Regional Transportation Center in Reno.*7
The petitions seek to repeal the $833 million in tax increases approved by the 2003 Legislature and to require enforcement of the long-flouted constitutional provision which bars government employees from serving in the state Legislature.
Ms. Hansen's arrest comes on the heels of a complaint filed Monday with Las Vegas police and Secretary of State Dean Heller by Ms. Hansen's brother, Christopher Hansen, contending two Nevada Highway Patrol officers, several Department of Motor Vehicles employees, officials with UNLV, and others have prevented the petitioners from collecting signatures.
Secretary of State Heller, the state's chief election officer, issued an order last fall confirming the right of citizens to gather signatures without giving advance notice at government offices. Greg Bortolin, Gov. Kenny Guinn's spokesman, contended April 30 that state officials "in no way will impede" petition gathering efforts.
Indeed, citizens have every right to seek petition signatures on public property at any time, place and manner that doesn't create a hazard or substantially block the flow of traffic. So why are these people being harassed, and even jailed?
In America, the right of the citizens to petition for a redress of grievances is constitutionally protected. That means it's the highest law of the land.
You remember the Constitution, don't you, officers? It's that faded old document that charges you with protecting our liberties -- the reason citizens fund your paychecks.*8
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References
*1. John Brummett is an award-winning columnist and reporter for the Arkansas News Bureau in Little Rock and author of "High Wire," a book about Bill Clinton's first year as president. His e-mail address is jbrummett@arkansasnews.com. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Wasington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. LVRJ. 'America: often bad, but usually great,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 9, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid. JOHN BRUMMETT Commentary.
*4. LVRJ. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Vogel, Ed. 'Activist jailed for circulating tax petitions
--- Police arrest pair seeking signatures for vote to challenge legislative action,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Ibid.

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PPAA18 ***** Saturday, May 8, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES announced by Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A.
By Office of the Governor*1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670
GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES
CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today the appointment of Steve Robinson as the Governor's Advisor on Wildlife, Conservation and Rural Nevada Issues. Robinson's appointment will run through June using existing salary savings in the Governor's office.*2
Beginning July 1, contingent on legislative approval of a federal grant the state has received, Robinson will receive an annual salary of $95,100 as the Governorˇs advisor.
"Steve Robinson has an extensive background in wildlife, conservation and rural Nevada issues, having served with distinction as State Forester," Gov. Guinn said. "He knows our state extremely well, and will be an invaluable resource as we continue to formulate policy in a number of critical areas. He has a well-earned reputation for his expertise in wildland fire, but is extremely well rounded in his knowledge in all areas of natural resources. He is a welcome addition to my administration."
Robinson, 55, has served as State Forester since December 2000.
Prior to his time as State Forester, Robinson served as director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Washington, D.C. He has held a variety of positions in the U.S. Department of the Interior including Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Director of the National Interagency Fire Center. He served as company commander in the Nevada National Guard, following active duty service.
As State Forester, Robinson has played a key role in implementing state programs that have ensured forest health while also combating the ever-present danger of summer wildfire.
¨It is a distinct honor to serve in this Governorˇs office,〃 Robinson said. ¨The chance to deal with a wide variety of environmental issues and work with the Governor's rural constituency is an opportunity I greatly look forward to.〃
Pete Anderson, Deputy State Forester, will be named State Forester on July 1. Anderson has been with the Division of Forestry since 1995.*3
Office of the Governor Media contact:
101 North Carson Street Steve Robinson
Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 684-5643
Fax: 775-684-7198
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References
*1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ROBINSON AS ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION AND RURAL ISSUES; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 7, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 7, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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050704-QN

PPAA18 ***** 2:37 p. m., Friday, May 7, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people and country
By GSBPA of WBTI*1
Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid has made a difference for Nevada. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Searchlight, Nevada to the second highest ranking Democrat in the United States Senate, he has distinguished himself as a fighter for Nevadans and all American families in the corridors of power in Washington, D. C..
"Recognizing his trajectory in public service, the Las Vegas Sun said Reid 'has gone from underdog to Senate's top dog.' Parade Magazine, the nation's largest weekly identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington who possess 'integrity and guts.' *2
"Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and an accomplished legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach. After Nevadans sent Harry Reid to the Senate for a third term in 1998, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Assistant Democratic Leader, also known as the Democratic 'Whip.' Reid provides valuable leadership to the U.S. Senate by guiding legislation through the Senate and securing the votes to pass key measures. The respected Washington publication National Journal observed that 'Senator Reid has quietly elevated a long dormant post.'
"In fact, Harry Reid has earned the trust of both Democrats and Republicans, and his reputation for integrity and fairness has given the small state of Nevada a strong voice in Congress." *3
Since entering the Senate in 1986, Senator Reid has assembled an impressive legislative and leadership record for the people of Nevada. Senator Reid has consistently fought for the rights and interests of children, families, and workers. In education, he has worked to reverse Nevada's school dropout rate by sponsoring legislation to establish a national program for dropout prevention. He has fought to bring much-needed funding for construction of schools and for hiring more qualified teachers in Nevada. In health care, Harry Reid has fought for the Patient's Bill of Rights as well as increased funding for cancer research, suicide prevention, and mental health initiatives. Harry has also fought for issues concerning senior citizens, including prescription drug coverage, long term care, and Social Security.
"Working hard to protect Nevada's environment, Senator Reid has established programs to preserve clean air and water, especially in Nevada's treasured Lake Tahoe. In addition, Senator Reid has fought vigorously and successfully to keep nuclear waste out of Nevada. Citizens of Nevada benefit each day from the transportation funds Senator Reid fought to provide. Taken together, the work and achievements of Senator Reid have changed the face of Nevada for the better." *4
On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO.
The heightlight of the Event and Party was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*5
"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*6
The following is our post for Harry soon after we received the "WHIP ROUND UP" on Friday at 2:37 p. m., May 7, 2004 from the Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate and Senator Harry Reid:
Reid for Nevada*7
VA Will Expand Veterans Health Services in Nevada
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi announced Friday that the Veterans Administration will develop a Medical Center Campus in Las Vegas that will include a new hospital, nursing home and outpatient clinic. Fallon also will receive a new facility and services in Reno will be expanded. Nevada has the fastest-growing veterans population of any state, and Senator Harry Reid and the entire Congressional delegation have been urging the VA to provide more health services for veterans in the state.
Reid, Ensign Working Together to Boost Homeland Security
Senators Reid and John Ensign are working closely with Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to meet the needs of Nevada's police, firefighters and other emergency personnel. Reid and Ensign sent a letter to Ridge this week urging him to increase Homeland Security funding for Las Vegas, citing the need for a new $40 million communications system. Reid and Ensign worked with Ridge to secure an additional $10.5 million for Homeland Security last year.
Reid Offers Plan To Reroute Helicopter Flights
Senator Reid this week sponsored a bill that would give relief to Las Vegas residents who have complained about noise from helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon. Reid's proposal, which is supported by the entire Nevada delegation, would convey 230 acres of federal land to Clark County for use as a public heliport. The land is located just south of the Henderson city limits and east of Interstate 15. Helicopter tours currently originate at McCarran International Airport, and their flight path takes them over many residential neighborhoods.
Members of the National Breast Cancer Coalition of Nevada present Senator Reid with an award for his work to prevent and cure breast cancer. State President Gail Allen is at Senator Reid's left in the black NBCC shirt.
Week in Review
Senate Makes Progress on FSC/ETI Bill - The Senate this week worked on a measure to repeal the foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income tax break, approving several amendments. On a 52-47 vote, an amendment was approved that protects the rights of American workers to receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. Another amendment will provide up to $2 billion in federal bonds to redevelop environmental "brownfield" areas. Senate leaders are still trying to reach an agreement that would allow the bill to move forward after a vote on an amendment to extend unemployment benefits for up to 1.5 million workers.
Senate Approves New Ambassador to Iraq- The President's nominee as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, John Negroponte, was overwhelming approved by the Senate on Thursday (95 to 3). Ambassador Negroponte, who is the current U.S. Representative to the United Nations, is scheduled to report to Iraq at the end of June. He will oversee the United States' single largest embassy of 3000 persons.
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Faces Senate Panel- Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday, responding to questions about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Rumsfeld announced the formation of a special investigative commission to examine the allegations and warned the panel that there are more graphic pictures of prisoner abuse yet to be disclosed.*8
INSIDER'S CALENDAR
The Senate will convene Monday, May 10, at 2:00 p.m., with a period of morning business.
The Senate is expected to resume consideration of the FSC-ETI legislation. Cloture was filed on the bill, and if no further agreement is reached, this vote will occur on Tuesday.
In addition, the Senate is expected to vote on an Iraq prisoner resolution at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
During the remainder of the week, the Senate is expected to consider the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Reauthorization bill.
Reid's Words
I am delighted the Veterans Administration will develop a Medical Center Campus in Las Vegas that will include a new hospital, nursing home and outpatient clinic. Our veterans in southern Nevada are finally going to get the kind of care they deserve.*9
http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - 2158
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References
*1. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Meet U. S. Senator Harry Reid,' "A search from yahoo.com at Yahoo!" Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. PAI of WBTI. 'Outstanding Democrat of the year 2003 -- Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Burckley,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (March 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for oue people,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (March 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (May 7, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Ibid.

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050704-quick news

***** Friday, May 7, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Las Vegas, Clark County, and Nevada
By CI of WBTI*1
It's our pleasure to serve for the publicity of the events and activities on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by the Asian Community in Las Vegas and Clark County on the month of May in 2004.*2
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events that highlight Asian and Pacific cultures in celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the month of May. We invite you to participate with us in this month-long celebration as a member of the Las Vegas community.*3
Our Asian Pacific American Culture Fair and Food Festival will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 11am-4pm at the Sahara West Library. Over 2000 people are expected to attend this event.*4
Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, we are pleased to post a concerned report on the Events from this largest newspaper in Nevada as in the following;
Friday, May 07, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
Embracing Culture*5
Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
REVIEW-JOURNAL
*****"Taiwan: Touch Your Heart," a touring photo exhibit, reveals the culture and beauty of Taiwan during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)
*****Paintings by Jupiter Nagatsuka are on display at the Sahara West Library Grotto.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)
*****A fashion and dance show is part of the festivities.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)
A Culture Fair and Food Festival this weekend at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., helps celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a series of events sponsored by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library.
Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will feature crafts, food and entertainment.
Admission to all events is free.
Other activities include:
***Megumi, bilingual storyteller, narrates Japanese folk tales she remembered as a child, and real-life stories from the Japanese internment camps in World War II: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.; 1 p.m. Tuesday, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave.; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; 3 p.m. Wednesday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive; and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
***Martial Arts Festival, with students from local martial arts schools demonstrating various styles of martial arts, 7 p.m. May 14, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.
***Achieve balance and harmony through feng shui with local resident and feng shui master Lin Huang, plus tips on good health, fulfilling relationships and lasting prosperity, 6:30 p.m. May 18, West Charleston Library.
Plus, feng shui expert and local resident Peter Lung will lecture on "How to Feng Shui Your House," 7 p.m. May 26, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
***Fashion and dance show presented by local groups, 2 p.m. May 22, Clark County Library.
***Asian Cinefest with feature-length, shorts, animation and documentary films, 2 p.m. May 15, Clark County Library, including "I Am Driving in My Car/I Am Walking Up the Hill," "Lost," "Butterfly," "Chocolate," "Saigon USA," "Mahjong to the Grave," and "A Place Where There Are Moths."
Other films, showing at 2 p.m. May 16, West Charleston Library, include "American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawaii," "Cooleyville," "Killavator," "Double Exposure," "Friday" and "Carnal Noise."
***"Something Strong Within," a video about the Japanese internment camps in the United States during World War II, starts with a reception at 6 p.m. May 17, with the video at 7 p.m., in the Whitney Library.
***Children's programs include "Kawi Pawi Po (rock, paper, scissors)," a Korean folk tale for 6 and older, 4 p.m. Thursday, Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway; 4 p.m. Thursday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 4 p.m. May 19, Rainbow Library; 4 p.m. May 20, West Las Vegas Library; and 7 p.m. May 20, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave.
Origami: 4 p.m. Tuesday and May 18 and May 25, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.
Puppet show: Asian tales presented by the Library District's Web On Wheels (WOW) Team, 3 p.m. Monday, Mount Charleston Library, 1252 Aspen Ave.; 11 a.m. May 15, Moapa Valley Library, 350 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.; and 3 p.m. May 25, Indian Springs Library, 715 Gretta Lane.
***Gallery exhibits include "Taiwan -- Touch Your Heart," a touring exhibit featuring an award-winning collection of photographs showcasing the culture and scenic beauty of Taiwan, through May 23 at the Sunrise Library and West Charleston Library; and through May 25 at the Las Vegas Library.
Also "The Happiness," artist Jupiter Nagatsuka's paintings reminiscent of the Asian landscape, through May 31, Sahara West Library (during library hours.)
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*****PREVIEW
what: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month*6
when: Throughout May
where: Various library locations
tickets: Free (734-7323)
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References
*1. CI of WBTI is the initials of Culture Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Segura, Kristine J.; and CI of WBTI. 'Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (April 6, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Segura, Kristine J.; and CI of WBTI. 'Response from Kristine for our article to help publicize the events of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (April 12, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Ibid.
*5. LVRJ. 'Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "Las Vega Review-Journal," (May 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*6. Ibid.

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050604-QN

QUICK NEWS ***** Thursday, May 6, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE
By Kenny C. Guinn*1
The Nevada Department of Transportation is in the midst of a massive undertaking - the largest highway construction program ever for the State of Nevada. Close to $2 billion has been committed for current and future state transportation projects to address one of the most pressing needs here in the country's fastest growing state. I would like to give you a quick update on a few of these projects, as they represent a reduction of traffic congestion in our metropolitan areas while also providing thousands of new jobs and stimulating our state's economy.*2
In the Las Vegas area, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include (project costs in parentheses): U.S. 95 widening at Rainbow Curve and Summerlin Interchange ($42 million); Nevada’s approach to Hoover Dam ($32 million); Interstate 215/I-515 Henderson Interchange and extension of I-215 Beltway ($82 million); upgrade of full interchange of I-15 at Lamb Boulevard ($17.5 million); I-15 widening at Union Pacific Railroad overcrossing ($7.4 million); and Rancho Road, from U.S. 95 to Washington Avenue resurface and restripe, ($7 million).
In Reno/Carson City, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include: I-580 freeway extension, from Reno to Washoe Valley - Phase 1 of four bridges ($80 million); Carson City Freeway, from Arrowhead to U.S. 50 East ($69 million); U.S. 395/I-80 Reno Spaghetti Bowl, reconstruct interchange ($53 million); and U.S. 395 Clear Acre Lane and North McCarran Bridge ($31 million), which is being administered by the Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission.
In addition, four new projects are in the early stages of construction or will begin construction in 2004: U.S. 95 widening from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas ($195 million); I-80 from Keystone Avenue to Robb Drive in Reno, westbound truck climbing lane ($8 million); U.S. 50/U.S. 95A Fernley to Fallon, reconstruct intersection ($11 million); U.S. 50 Lake Tahoe, binwall replacement ($3.6 million). Construction will also begin for the central Mesquite interchange on I-15 ($7 million); and $52 million has been earmarked for resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects throughout the state.
In the future, additional funding of nearly $500 million is planned for projects in southern Nevada, and another $430 million is slated for projects in northern Nevada.
As your Governor and chairman of the State Transportation Board, I am determined to support the improvement of our transportation infrastructure to keep Nevada's traffic flowing smoothly, safely, and efficiently for many years to come.*3
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References
*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
***About the Author:
Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.
In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.
In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.
In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.
Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.
Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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050504-Las Vegas Election

ELECTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE
***** Wednesday, May 5, 2004 #First Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
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Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman to make proposal to elect, rather than appoint, member
By Michael Squires and PAI of WBTI*1
Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, Public Administration Institution(PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to post the following article:
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
CITY COUNCIL OPENING: Special election considered
Mayor to make proposal to elect, rather than appoint, member*2
By MICHAEL SQUIRES
REVIEW-JOURNAL
The Las Vegas City Council appears ready to move forward with a special election this summer to fill the Ward 2 council seat vacated by Lynette Boggs McDonald.
Mayor Oscar Goodman will propose today that the council drop plans to appoint Boggs McDonald's replacement and instead allow the district's voters to make the decision. If Goodman's plan gains support, the council would vote on the proposal in a special meeting May 11.
"I think anytime you can give people the right to be heard, that's the more prudent way to go," the mayor said Tuesday. "We'll see whether the council goes along with that."
City Clerk Barbara Jo Ronemus has in recent days discussed the feasibility of a special election with the secretary of state's office and Clark County officials. Ronemus, who will report to the council today on the potential costs and timetable for a special election, declined to comment on specifics until after she gives her report.
However, a city source indicated the council will choose between a conventional election with polling at a limited number of Ward 2 sites and a through-the-mail election in which ballots would be mailed to the district's 34,000 active registered voters.
One timetable would schedule the winner-takes-all special election for June 22, with the newly elected member of the council taking office July 7. Candidates would file for office over three days later this month.
"With the timetable that I'm looking at and trying to accomplish, we'll have someone sworn in on July 7," Goodman said.
Another option, which would allow more time for candidate filing, would push the special election to July 20.
Estimated costs for the election range from $50,000 to $80,000.
Councilman Larry Brown, who supports a special election if the costs and timetable are reasonable, said he favors holding it as soon as possible because the winner will have to run again in next year's municipal election.
"If we drag this out beyond four or five months, then the winner will have to turn around and run in another four or five months," he said. "You don't want to split it up so it's a race and a race."
Councilwoman Janet Moncrief, who also said she supports a special election to fill the Ward 2 seat, said the council also needs to allow adequate time for candidates to campaign.
Under Goodman's proposal, there would be no need to appoint a caretaker to hold the seat until the special election, as some have speculated.
The city charter requires council vacancies be filled within 30 days. May 19 will mark 30 days since Boggs McDonald stepped down to accept an appointment to the Clark County Commission.
But, Goodman noted, the state statute that allows cities to use special elections in lieu of appointments supersedes the Las Vegas charter.
Since Boggs McDonald's resignation last month, the mayor and council have remarked on the large number of qualified candidates who have applied for the Ward 2 opening. More than a dozen candidates have submitted resumes and sat for interviews.
A few of the candidates include architect and former Planning Commissioner Craig Galati; Robert Genzer, the city's planning director and a 30-year City Hall veteran; Terry Garcia-Cahlan, a former city staffer and consultant to state agencies; and longtime attorney Steve Wolfson, who boasts endorsements from the Las Vegas Police Protective Association and two neighborhood groups.
"I got through all 16 interviews and there were three or four people who could do the job, no question," Brown said. "I think from the people's perspective it's (a special election) probably the safer way to go."
Councilman Michael Mack agreed.
"There's been so many qualified candidates, it's been difficult to choose one who has risen to the top," he said. "I think a special election, with the voice being heard from Ward 2 residents, would speak volumes to the needs of this community."
Councilman Gary Reese, who became disenchanted with the appointment process when he unsuccessfully sought an appointment before winning office in 1995, first initiated the city's consideration of a Ward 2 special election last week.
"I'm still in favor of a special election," he said Tuesday. "I've preached that since I tried to get an appointment."*3
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References
*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Wasngton Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Squires, Michael. 'Mayor to make proposal to elect, rather than appoint, member,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.

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050505-666

Quick News ***** 8:07 a. m., Wednesday, May 5, 2004 #Second Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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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Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship
By GSBPA of WBTI*1
As Dr. Tony Lei inspires us that the four precious and valuable properties owned by the United States of America are Freedom, Democracy, judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship, our Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is promoting the cooperation and development of international tourism, business, education, and culture. To contribute to the Asian countries with the spirit of innovation and entrpreneurship, we need to emphasize our programs with our global e-business technology managemnt. We are surrounded by lots of e-business entreprises in this 21th Century era of businees world. An e-busineess entreprise is a business that uses the Internet, intranets, extranets, and other computer networks to support electronic business process, decision making, and team and workgroup collaboration within the enterprise and among its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.
One of our purposes is to strenghten our business prgrams with the emphasis of e-business technology management. We will encourage the management of information technology in our international e-business entreprises by three functions. We expect our e-business entriprises will make their managing information technologies effective by : (1)the joint development and implementation of e-business and Information Technology ( IT ) strategies by business and IT executives, (2)managing the research and implementation of new information technologies and the development of e-business applications, and (3)managing IT processes, professionals, and subunits within company's IT organization and Information System (IS) function.*2
Computer and technology are as natural as the air for the people in today's workplace which is teeming wih individuals who have terrific idea and a great deal to contribute. "In 'WinningWays,' Dick Lyles gives us four very powerful strategies that all of us can use to improve our relatioships with others and increase our own level of success. These are the best guidelines I've seen to help you unleash your power and reach your maximum potential," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard.*3 The four powerful strtegies for the secret of winning ways are: (1). Make people feel stronger rather than weaker as a result of your interactions wih them. (2). Camels are Okay. In fact, today's camel builders will be tommorrow's leaders. (3). Avoid two-valued thinking traps, because very few decisions are choices between right and wrong or good and bad. (4). Influence for the future, rather than the present or the past.
"Lee Iacocca told us that management is nothing more than motivating other people. I agree with U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that once she said, 'The knowledge delivered by the publications of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through its multimedia inspire us with a positive thinking to love our people, community, professionalism, and country.' I'm impressed that the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI quoted again lots of valuable words of positive thinking," said Judge Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada. She likes to read the WBTI website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) with colorful and creative design. Even as the number 53,477th visitor of the website, she is proud to be on the list. We express regret for that the numbers of this website are limited because of its contends by nature of the academic and professioal features. Intelletuals may ask that "How many people could and should be the readers of the book written by our famous scientist Albert Einstein?"
You never know! By adding the number of visitors who access it from the search engines leading giants such as Google.com, Yahoo.com, Infoseek.com, among others, the number of visitors to WBTI website are numerous.
We are quite encouraged through the commends of their visiting either by President Dr. Andrew Benton of Pepperdine University, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels of Pepperdine University, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Judge Betsy Kolkoski, among others, or by their Secretary. And thus, we try to offer you the following inspiration of the golden words of wisdom:
"A word aptly spoken is like apple of gold in settings of silver." --- Proverbs 25 : 11
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12 : 10
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend spring from his earnest counsel." --- Proverbs 27 : 9
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
--- Proverbs 15 : 22
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." --- John F. Kennedy
"Seven days without laughter makes one weak." --- Joel Goodman
"Today, more than ever before, every person is a potential user of computers." --- Marilyn Bohl, in her Preface of "Information Processing," 3rd Ed., 1980.
"To be a college or graduate student at this new era, especially in the field of business, she or he should owns four kinds of ability in computing: (1) Word processing, (2) Electronic spreadsheets, (3) Data base management, and (4) Statistical analysis and Charts. As a modern manager and any professionl in business, she or he is more productive in work performance with her or his good talent in computers. --- Tony Tung-tien Lei, M. B. A.; in his Preface of "Mangement Information," 1st Ed. Dec. 1987.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
--- Proverbs 16 : 3
"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend." --- Proverbs 22 : 11
"All hard work brings a profit." --- Proverbs 14 : 23
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." --- Proverbs 21 : 5
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." --- Frank A. Clark
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
"With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." --- Luke 6 : 31
"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23
"One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." --- Proverbs 11 : 24
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Natalie L. Tyrrell
"Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship are the best four treasures of the United States of America." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" --- Vincent Van Gogh
"Nothing great was ever done without much enduring." --- St. Catherine of Siena
"Anthing you're good at contributes to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
"To a friend's house the road is never long." --- Anonymous
"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word --- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
"The paralleled practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgement, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue a rich , happier , and successful life." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.
With the above words of wisdom, we are glad to have our leaders's inspiration and encouragement for the cooperation and development on tourism and business among international countries with Nevada:
Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*4
Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Govenor Lorraine Hunt said that Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to diverse markets that range from outdoor enthusiasts to residents of the world's most populous nation. Speaking at the general session of the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace, he and she each praised Nevada's continuing efforts to supplement its gaming-based core with non-gaming amenities such as shopping, dinning, and outdoor recreation.*5
Governor Guinn expresses that he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers. He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. The Governor emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.*6
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References
*1. GSBPA of WBTI are the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. O'Brien, James A.. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
*3. Lyles, Dick. (2000) "Winning Ways," New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.

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'Laws of Attraction' is way too sweet and way too predictable
By Carol Cling
Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, the following is a complete post from "This Week's NEON" of the newspaper. It is appeared today on its reviewjournal.com:
Friday, April 30, 2004
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MOVIE REVIEW: Sugar Shock
'Laws of Attraction' is way too sweet and way too predictable
By CAROL CLING
REVIEW-JOURNAL
Rival divorce attorneys Audrey Woods (Julianne Moore) and Daniel Rafferty (Pierce Brosnan) square off in 'Laws of Attraction."
When you're in a bubbly mood, there's nothing worse than flat champagne. (Or stale ginger ale, for that matter.)
Yet that's the overall impact -- or, more precisely, lack of impact -- "Laws of Attraction" makes.
It works hard to whip up a frothy, opposites-attract romance between two battling divorce lawyers we know are fated to be mated.
Not because there's any inherent chemistry or attraction between them, but that's what the script says, so that's what the movie does.
And is it ever frustrating to watch.
It's painful to see dramatic powerhouse Julianne Moore, one of the best actresses around (catch "Far From Heaven" or "The Hours" for proof), struggle to create something, anything, out of nothing.
It's even more painful to witness Moore fidget and fuss trying to drum up some comic chemistry with leading man Pierce Brosnan, who may be a dramatic lightweight but seems far more at home in the movie's fairy tale world.
Ms. Moore, we have two words for you: lighten up.
Unfortunately, director Peter Howitt ("Johnny English," "Sliding Doors") stole those two words for himself. Even more unfortunately, he seems to confuse lightness with lack of substance.
But it's not all his fault. After all, if it ain't on the page, it definitely ain't on the soundstage. And "Laws of Attraction" definitely ain't on the page.
The screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna ("Three to Tango") and "Steel Magnolias" playwright Robert Harling ("Soapdish," "The First Wives Club") quickly sets up its predictable premise: the ongoing war of words between uptight, upstanding Audrey Woods (Moore) and raffish Daniel Rafferty (Brosnan), who's never met a dirty trick he didn't like, in or out of the courtroom.
Quicker than you can say "Objection, your honor," Daniel's pursuing Audrey from bar to barroom, with Audrey protesting (a bit too loudly) all the way. And then a few drinks with, and a few winks from, Daniel warm her up -- until she sobers up, that is.
Their professional approach-avoidance tango reaches a climax when they find themselves on opposite sides of a tabloid-worthy divorce case pitting brainless rock star Thorne Jamison ("Underworld's" suitably screaming Michael Sheen) against his fashion designer wife Serena ("A Mighty Wind's" Parker Posey, more pouty than perky this time out).
The couple's legal wrangling centers on who gets custody of their ancient Irish castle where -- you guessed it -- Daniel and Audrey travel to interview the castle staff. Separately, of course, until each discovers that the magic of Ireland (not to mention the magic of Irish whiskey) can turn romantic fancies into realities.
Reluctant romance, of course, has been a comedic staple for centuries. And if you need a reminder of how effective -- and how effervescent -- it can be, may I refer you to the works of William Shakespeare? Or, perhaps, Woody Allen?
If only screenwriters McKenna and Harling had bothered to steal from the best all the way through. Instead, they start off with a classic (Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin's 1949 script for "Adam's Rib," which starred Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn as squabbling attorney spouses) and go downhill from there, borrowing bits and pieces from so many movies that "Laws of Attraction" tastes like overcooked leftovers from multiple meals.
Indeed, they're so busy tossing tidbits into the plot pot they forget to add the most crucial ingredient: motivation, which might explain why the central characters do the myriad lunatic things they do. Yes, to paraphrase the great Martha and the Vandellas, love makes you do foolish things. But there's a difference between depicting foolish things and explaining them -- a difference "Laws of Attraction" clearly doesn't understand.
Director Howitt tries to distract us with some tired slapstick, but the frenetic pacing only serves to highlight the movie's curiously choppy quality.
And so does the Cuisinart-style editing. Somewhere, lying on the cutting-room floor, there may be scenes that explain why the movie's characters do the things they do and feel the way they feel. But you'd never know it from watching "Laws of Attraction."
Most of the fun the movie generates -- and we use the term "fun" loosely -- comes from its supporting characters, who don't have to do any heavy lifting to keep the story's gears grinding.
That enables Frances Fisher to score some genuine zingers as Audrey's mother, a serial divorcee as flighty as Audrey is focused. "Saturday Night Live" veteran Nora Dunn also has some fun with her role as a stern Judge Judy stand-in.
Both Moore and Brosnan prove effortlessly easy on the eyes, of course. But neither turns out to be easy on the brain -- or, even more crucially, the heart.
All too often, their relationship resembles the gooey, chewy Sno Balls for which they share an inexplicable predilection. (Maybe Brosnan got addicted to them while filming "The Mirror Has Two Faces" with Barbra Streisand, whose character ingested mass quantities of them.)
In short, it's puffy, tooth-numbingly sweet -- and full of empty calories.
Just like "Laws of Attraction" itself.
*****This Week's NEON
REVIEW
movie: "Laws of Attraction"
running time: 90 minutes
rating: PG-13; sexual situations, profanity
verdict: C
now playing: Cinedome, Colonnade, Neonopolis, Orleans, Rainbow, Rancho, Sam's Town, Showcase, Sunset, Texas, Village Square
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References
*1. Cling, Carol. '"Laws of Attraction" is way too sweet and way too predictable,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 4, 2004), Las Vega, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.

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Knowledge, experience, and professionalism with wisdom
By GSBPA of WBTI*1
The modern and creative philosophy of management is advanced on the following words of wisdom, among others:*2
***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
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"As a bridge between the business and university, the integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, it's my pleasure to extend my knowledge, experience, and professionalism in public service for community and education at the adjunct capacity," said Jackie Glass, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party by Unity Council of Nevada in Lindo Michoacan Mexican Restaurant on April 28, 2004 in Las Vegas.*3
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References
*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Businness and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Some good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Glass, Jackie. "A writing paragraph with signature on my appointment by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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