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PPAA18 ***** 1:37 p. m., Friday, April 30, 2004 ***** #First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
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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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more
By GSBPA of WBTI*1
The advancing and good work performance by the search engines giants Google.com, Yahoo.com, Infoseek.com, among others has inspired Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to share the following golden words with its friends and faculty members:
***"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
***"Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington
It is our pleasure to post the most recent information by a feature article through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal about this modern technology and industry:
Apr 30, 9:43 AM EDT
Search Engine King Google to Go Public
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
AP Business Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Internet search engine leader Google Inc. filed its long-awaited IPO plans Thursday, thumbing its nose at Wall Street's traditions even as the company prepares to cash in on its meteoric success.
Without specifying a price per share, Google said it hopes to raise $2.7 billion with an initial public offering that has created the biggest high-tech buzz since the dot-com bubble burst four years ago.
The IPO is expected to give Google a market value of at least $20 billion, creating scores of new Silicon Valley millionaires - including many of the company's 1,900 employees.
"Feels great!" Google employee Edwina Beaus said as she walked between buildings at the company's Mountain View headquarters - a hub known as the "Googleplex."
But even as it prepared to dance with the Wall Street bankers who will take it public, Google warned investors that it won't take its marching orders from the markets.
"Google is not a conventional company. We do not intend to become one," co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin wrote in an open letter included in the IPO filing.
As expected, Google said the price of its IPO will be determined through an auction designed to give the general public a better chance to buy its stock before the shares begin trading, most likely in late summer or early autumn. IPO shares traditionally have been restricted to an elite group picked by the investment bankers handling the deal.
Google picked two long-established investment bankers - Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse First Boston - to manage its populist IPO approach.
Although Google's stock won't be sold for several more months, the filing represents a significant milestone in the 5 1/2-year-old company's evolution from a fun-loving startup to a corporate adolescent that will be held more accountable for how it manages its money.
Google has done well so far, according to a filing that shined a light on the privately held company's finances for the first time.
Depending almost entirely on advertising linked to online searches, Google earned $105.6 million, or 41 cents per share, on revenue of $962 million last year. Google got off to an even better start this year, with a first-quarter profit of $64 million, or 24 cents per share - more than doubling its earnings of $25.8 million, or 10 cents per share, at the same time last year.
By going public, Google will be under greater pressure to produce steady earnings growth - an expectation that some executives say leads to shortsighted management decisions.
As a public company, "you become sharper in some respects, but it also can cause you to make some decisions just so you can show growth from quarter to quarter," said Steve Berkowtiz, chief executive of Ask Jeeves Inc., a Google rival and business partner.
But Google says it won't fall into that trap, striving to remain true to the vision of the iconoclastic Page and Brin, former Stanford University graduate students who founded the company in 1998. In one of its first rebellious steps, Google will refuse to project its earnings from quarter to quarter, according to the letter signed by Page and Brin.
"A management team distracted by a series of short-term targets is as pointless as a dieter stepping on a scale every half hour," they wrote.
Industry veterans, though, doubt Google will be able to buck Wall Street once it goes public.
"After the IPO, they're going to have to think in terms of predictable quarterly results and momentum," said Gordon Eubanks, who took software maker Symantec Corp. public in 1989 and now is CEO of Oblix Inc., a security startup. "You have to have a level of predictability and experience to warrant being a public company."
To insulate themselves from outside pressure, Page and Brin are creating a two-class stock hierarchy designed to give them effective veto power. The company is selling Class A common stock to the public, but Page and Brin will control Class B stock, which will have 10 times the voting power.
The setup is similar to systems used by several major media companies and Berkshire Hathaway Inc., run by stock market sage Warren Buffett.
Thursday's filing didn't spell out how large the founders' stakes will be after the offering, although they are listed as the company's largest individual shareholders. Both are expected to become billionaires after the IPO. Google paid each man $356,556 in salary and bonuses last year.
The filing also emphasized that both Page, 31, and Brin, 30, intend to remain Google's hands-on leaders, making all key decisions with CEO Eric Schmidt, a former top executive at Sun Microsystems Inc. and Novell Inc. who joined the company in 2001.
Google is already one of the world's best-known brands, with an online search engine that processes more than 200 million queries daily.
Despite its rapid success, Google faces an uncertain future as it tries to fend off stiffening competition from two much larger rivals, software giant Microsoft Inc. and Yahoo! Inc., which runs the world's most popular Web site.
Through February, Google held a 35 percent share of the search engine market, with Yahoo at 30 percent and Microsoft's MSN at 15 percent, according to comScore Networks, a research firm.
"Someone could still come out of left field and blow Google out of the water," said independent technology industry analyst Rick Broadhead. "What they are doing isn't rocket science. Everyone talks about how they have become one of the biggest successes since the dot-com bust, but they still could become one of the biggest flops, too."*3
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References
*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Liedtke, Michael. 'Search Engine King Google to Go Public,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (April 30, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*3. Ibid.

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PPAA18 ***** 7:12 a. m. Thursday, April 29, 2004 ***** #First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
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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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PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE PLAN TO SAVE NEVADANS UP TO $5 MILLION
By Kenny Guinn*1
Last week, Nevada joined several other states in an unprecedented plan to pool their collective purchasing power to gain deeper discounts on the prescription drug medicines provided by their state Medicaid programs. This innovative new plan will result in long overdue savings for taxpayers.*2
The multi-state purchasing plan announced by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson includes Nevada, Alaska, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Vermont. By working together with state and federal officials, these states have joined together to reduce the costs of prescription drug costs for their citizens. As a result of the innovative plan, these states will utilize the proven private sector technique of pooling resources as leverage to negotiate lower prices with drug manufacturers.
The costs of prescription drugs unfortunately continue to escalate every year. This year, our state will spend about $100 million on prescription drug medicines for our most needy citizens. As a result of the new purchasing plan, Nevada’s Medicaid program prescription drug costs could be reduced by as much as $1.9 million this year. And, once the plan is fully implemented, savings will grow to about $5 million per year.
Finding innovative and cost-effective ways to help our citizens receive more inexpensive prescription drug medicines has been one of the primary goals of my administration. This focus has included the creation of our successful Senior Rx program and other assistance programs for elderly and disabled citizens. I would like to thank Secretary Tommy Thompson for helping us develop this new multi-state purchasing plan.*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 - April 28, 2004;
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE PLAN TO SAVE NEVADANS UP TO $5 MILLION,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 28, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
***About the Author:
Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.
In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.
In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.
In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.
Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.
Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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PPAA18 ***** Tuesday, April 27, 2004 ***** #Second Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
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Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for Nevada and America
By Tiffany Chang
As U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for Nevada and America, "I'd like to share with everybody some of the golden words from 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,'" Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) points out.
On February 25, 2004, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign urged federal regulations to prevent Enron Corp. from collecting a $330 million judgement from Nevada Power Co. and Sierra Pacific Power Co.*2
They sent a letter described as "harshly worded" demanding that Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intervene in a lawsuit that Enron brought against the Nevada utities.
"The issues raised by the complaint and by the e-mails from Enron that are already before you appear to demonstrate that Enron was abusing termination provisions... as a way to generate cash for their creditors," said the Senators in the letter.*3
U. S. Senator Harry Reid seeks gasoline price probe for Nevada. The Senator announced on February 26, 2004 that he urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the increase in Nevada gasoline prices and "possible market manipulation." *4
"Las Vegas prices are some of the highest in the nation, topping $2.00 per gasoline for regular unleaded gasoline and nearly $2.30 for premium blends," Senator Reid wrote to FTC Chairman Timothy Murison February 25, 2004.*4 He expressed his "extremely concerned" about the sharp increase in gasoline prices in this State.
As for the election in 2004, Secretary of the Nevada State Dean Heller has decided not to run for the U. S. Senator against Harry Reid. Heller said that the incumbent is probably unbeatable and that Reid's clout in Washington is important for Nevada.
"Voters have been very vocal across this state about their concern for losing clout in Washington," Heller said. "There's a real concern about the seniority." *6
The author is pleased to post the Press Release of "Whip Round Up" by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid in Washington D. C. as in the following:*7
"Reid for Nevada"
Reid and Ensign Combat Enron
Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign are fighting to stop the Enron Corp. from charging Nevadans $300 million for electric power the company never delivered. In a letter this week to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Reid and Ensign demanded an investigation into the matter.
"Reid Questions Gasoline Price Spike"
Senator Reid also asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the sharp increase in gasoline prices in Nevada, after prices for regular unleaded fuel broke $2 per gallon. Reid wants to know why Nevada's gasoline prices are almost 30 cents higher than the national average.*8
"Reid, Ensign Announce New Head Start Grant"
Senators Reid and Ensign announced that the Washoe Tribe of Gardnerville will receive a grant of almost $200,000 for Head Start programs, which help young children get ready to succeed in school.
"Working with Nevadans"
Senator Reid met with Nevada Disabled American Veterans to discuss his long battle to end the ban on "concurrent receipt" of retirement pay and disability benefits.
Nevada PTA President DJ Stutz, left, and PTA Treasurer Gwen Moresi present Senator Reid with a PTA pin in appreciation for his support of education in the Silver State.
"Week in Review"
Reid Supports Right of Police to Carry Firearms - Senator Reid is a co-sponsor of a measure that would allow current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms at any time, providing they have proper identification. Permitting police to carry weapons while they are off duty would protect the public, as well as the officers and their families. The measure was offered Thursday as an amendment to the firearms liability bill that is currently before the Senate.
"Reid Works to Protect Nevada's Seniors" -- Senator Harry Reid introduced legislation to protect senior citizens in Las Vegas and Reno from a Medicare experiment that could force them to pay more for health care or lose the ability to choose their own doctor. The experiment, part of the Medicare bill that President Bush signed last year, will be conducted in six cities nationwide. Reid's bill would exempt Las Vegas and Reno.*9
"Reid Honored As 'Champion of Student" Success'- Senator Reid was honored by the leaders of the GEAR UP program, which helps students reach their education goals through partnerships between the public and private sectors. A $5 million grant from the SBC Foundation will increase GEAR UP partnerships in Nevada and 12 other states.
"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, March 1, and resume consideration of the Gun Liability bill. The Senate is expected to begin voting on amendments to the bill at 5:00 p.m. Monday.
The Senate is expected to complete action on the Gun Liability bill on Tuesday. For the remainder of the week, the Senate may consider the FSC/ETI (Foreign Sales) bill.
"Reid's Words"
I was stunned that the Economic Report of the President suggested fast food jobs could be re-classified as "manufacturing." Our nation has lost almost three million manufacturing jobs, and we need real solutions - not wishful thinking - to revive this important sector of our economy.*10
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References
*1. New International Version. (2000) "God's Words of life for Dads," Grand Rapids, Michigan: The Zondervan Corporation.
*2. Review-Journal. 'Reid, Ensign demand FERC intervene in Enron lawsuit against Nevada utilities,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Review-Journal. 'Reid seeks gasoline price probe,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 27, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Neff, Erin. 'Heller won't pursue run against Reid,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 27, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*7. Office of the Senator. 'The Whip Round Up from the Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader,' "An E-mail from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 27, 2004), Washington D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*8. Ibid
*9. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'The Issue 5 of Volume 7 of Whip Round Up,' "A fax to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (February 27, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*10. Ibid

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ELECTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE *****8:17 a. m., Sunday, April 18, 2004
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
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For the Mayor, we're concerned about him
By PAI of WBTI*1
Through the courtesy of "Las Vegas Review-Journal," the following of its editorial on April 18, 2004 is post:
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Sunday, April 18, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
EDITORIAL: 'I have a very bad temper'
Colorful Mayor Oscar Goodman seems a bit on edge lately
(Photo shown) Goodman: Lashing out
The mayoralty -- especially the mayoralty of a "show biz" town such as Las Vegas -- does not require the sober demeanor of an undertaker.
Mayor Oscar Goodman has been known to host appearances by the California Raisins and aging do-wop groups at his weekly news conferences. Many a visiting television show and even some appropriate motion picture productions have invited the city's colorful chief executive to put in a cameo appearance.
Whether or not Mr. Goodman should plan on a third career before the cameras (don't give up the day job, Mr. Mayor), his antics can be entertaining. He has a die-hard following among the public who argue that even when these extracurricular activities border on the outrageous -- so long as it's all in good fun -- anything that keeps our town in the public eye is all to the good.
All true, up to a point.
But since the state Ethics Commission decided back on April 2 that the evidence is sufficient to justify holding hearings to determine whether the mayor improperly used his office to promote his son's business, Mr. Goodman's behavior has given cause for concern.
The mayor lashed out at the Ethics Commission members during a hastily called April 2 news conference, and then stormed out of a subsequent April 8 press conference after only a few minutes, refusing to answer questions about the ethics allegations.
He has appeared combative, bombastic and barely under control.
The mayor seems to believe the ethics charges are a petty matter, blown out of proportion by prospective rivals who are manipulating the process to damage him or keep him out of the 2006 gubernatorial race.
Even if that were true (and leaving aside whether such a statewide bid would be politically wise, which is a whole 'nother question), the mayor couldn't be serving his opponents any better than by his current behavior.
Incumbent politicians will always draw criticism, attacks and inquiries, some justified and some not.
The mayor seems to be aware of the underlying problem. "I lost my temper the other day," he says. "I have a very bad temper. I see it as a fault."
A competent attorney in his own right, the mayor surely knows the old adage that a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. He would be well advised to find some counsel to do an independent evaluation of the assertions against him, and to give him some professional advice as to the best response.
His public has a large capacity for forgiveness, should the time come for him to admit errors in judgment -- especially if they were motivated by concern for his family.
But the worst error in judgment would be to continue on his present course.
For his own good, Mr. Goodman would be well advised to tone it down a notch.
***The views expressed above are those of the "Las Vegas Review-journal".*3
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References
*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Editorial. 'I have a very bad temper,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (April 18, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*3. Ibid.

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QUICK NEWS 8:11 a. m., Saturday, April 17, 2004
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A presentation about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit
By PAI of WBTI
The following is the most recent community news about the Medicare here in Las Vegas post by us through the courtesy of 'Nevada & the West,' of "Las Vegas Review-Journal,":
Saturday, April 17, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal
FAMILIES USA EVENT: Medicare act criticized
New prescription drug benefit won't save seniors money, Democrats tell crowd
By JULIET V. CASEY
REVIEW-JOURNAL
turned into a partisan event to bash Republicans on Friday.
Nevada Democrats U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. Shelley Berkley told a roomful of seniors at the Coleman Senior Center on East Lake Mead Boulevard that the program pushed by Republicans isn't reliable, won't save them much money, and is intended to help drug companies instead of the elderly.
Their speeches were the highlight of the Families USA Medicare Road Show. The group, a liberal consumer advocacy nonprofit organization, is touring the country and presenting a video that includes testimonials from senior citizens lamenting the ineffectiveness of the new prescription drug benefit. The presentation is intended to explain details of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.
Republicans later Friday argued that partisan Democrats for decades have refused to add a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program. They said the added benefit might not be perfect, but it is more than seniors have ever been offered.
Reid accused Republicans and the Bush administration of working to dismantle Medicare through programs like the prescription drug benefit.
"We have people who want to destroy Medicare, passing Medicare to the private sector so HMOs (health maintenance organizations) control what's going on," he said.
Reid promised to introduce legislation to allow the government to negotiate directly with drug companies for lower drug prices, a point he said is prohibited by the current law. He also plans to introduce a bill to ensure any savings generated from the program go to Medicare recipients.
The program is expected to cost more than $500 billion over the next 10 years.
The debate over changes in Medicare programs has been raging in Washington, D.C., for months.
"It's an election year and it's partisan politics getting in the way of providing help to seniors," said Rep. Jon Porter, R-Nev.
Porter, who voted for the bill, acknowledged that, as with any new program, there will be room for improvement. "But it's an outstanding start."
The Families USA program focused on the areas needing improvement, such as the "doughnut hole," a gap in coverage that seniors will experience once they hit the $2,250 coverage limit. From that point, seniors are responsible for all their prescription drug costs until they have spent up to $5,100 of their own money and qualify for catastrophic coverage, which will pay 95 percent of prescription drug costs.
"This is a sham of a piece of legislation, voted on and passed in order to perpetrate a fraud on older Americans, dare I say all Americans," Berkley said. "They can give you a discount card or whatever they want, but there will be no relief for senior citizens."
Several seniors at the event said they participate in Clark County health management organizations, such as Senior Dimensions, and that the new benefit wouldn't offer them anything they don't already get from their current program.
But Ola Watkins, 82, said she had "mixed feelings" about the new benefit.
"I hope I don't have to rely on it," she said at the end of the presentation.
Ruth Mills, 71, said the presentation "told the truth about the way it is."
"We don't need to be messing around with a doughnut hole," she said. "Anybody with a brain would be appalled by this."
Porter, in a telephone interview, said the Congressional Budget Office calculated that 70 percent of seniors who sign up for the voluntary drug coverage program will not be affected by the gap.
"At least we're helping 70 percent more than were being helped before," he said. "We can work to fix the program for the other 30 percent."*3
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References
*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Casey, Juliet V.. 'FAMILIES USA EVENT: Medicare act criticized,' " Nevada & The West; Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal," (April 17, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*3. Ibid.

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BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL WORLD
Wasington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
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Friday, April 16, 2004 #Fist Edition
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Inventor Tim Berners-Lee Receives Technology Prize
By GSBPA*1
It's our pleasure to post an article on internet and computer science for our business world. The article entitled 'WWW Inventor Receives Technology Prize,' was written by Mans Hulden, Associated Press Writer. It was published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on April 16, 2004 in Las Vegas.
ESPOO, Finland (AP) -- The scientist credited with inventing the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, has been awarded the first Millennium Technology Prize.*2
The award, a euro1 million cash prize, equivalent to $1.2 million, is among the largest of its kind, and was awarded for the first time. It was established in 2002 and backed by the Finnish government.
Berners-Lee is recognized as the creator of the World Wide Web while working for the CERN Laboratory in the early 1990s, the European center for nuclear research near Geneva, Switzerland.
His graphical point-and-click browser, "WorldWideWeb," was the first featuring the core ideas included in today's Web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, and Mozilla.
The prize committee on Thursday said Berners-Lee's contribution strongly embodied the spirit of the award.
Pekka Tarjanne, chairman of the eight-member prize committee, underlined the importance of Berner-Lee's decision to never strive to commercialize or patent his contributions to the Internet technologies he developed.
The prize is administered by the Finnish Technology Award Foundation, an independent fund supported by the Finnish government and a number of Finnish companies and organizations. Future prizes will be awarded every two years.
This year, 74 nominations were received for the award. Universities, research institutes, and national scientific academies are eligible to nominate prize winners.
Berners-Lee, who is originally from Britain, continues to work at the standard-setting World Wide Web Consortium at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
An award ceremony will be held June 15 in Helsinki.*3
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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. Hulden, Mans. 'WWW Inventor Receives Technology Prize,' "Technology---Reviwjournal.com," (April 16, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*3. Ibid

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QUICK ***** Friday, April 16, 2004 ***** #Preprinting of the First Edition
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Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas held "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception Party in Las Vegas
By Tiffany Chang
"Dear friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to our 'Outstanding Democrat of the Year' award ceremony tonight," wrote John Ponticello, President of the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas on its "Commenmorative Journal." The Journal was published by the Club on April 8, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This year's event was held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 p. m. at the Skyview room of Bally's Hotel on its 26th floor in Las Vegas.
The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was established early in 2003. Drs. E. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed as Deans of the School by WBTI on March 11, 2003. "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina is a Senator of Nevada Senate and Adjunct Professor of Political Science of UNLV.
"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Family Court District Judge Cheryl Moss, and President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas John Ponticello; Ms. Barbara Buckley has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 27, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday March 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law.
PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS
"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"
HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly Barbara Buckley as "THE OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 and
Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003. With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert.
"We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's 'Outstanding Democrat of the Year' 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley."
To invite all their friends sincerely, the above letter was written by Harry Reid, U. S. Senator; Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman; Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor; Dina Titus, State Senate Majority leader; and 'Mr. Speaker' Richard Perkins, Speaker, Nevada Assembly.
With many business executives, career professionals, elected officials, high-ranking officers, community and organizational leaders, among others crowded as enthusiastic participants in the 26th floor of the Bally's Hall--Skyview Room, the event and party were highlighted by John Ponticello's presentation of the awards to Barbara Buckley among others.
Co-sponsors included: Hunterton and Associates; Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Russel Dorn; NSEA; Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc.; Operating Engineers #12; Sprint; Cheri Welch; International Game Technology; Nevada Power; Employers Ins. Co. of Nevada; Barbara Buckley; Clark County Firefighters; Southwest Gas Corp.; Sheet Metal Workers International Association; Sheet Metal Workers Local 88; Republic Services; Culinary Workers Union; IBEW Local 357; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Cuthbert Mack Esq.; Police Protective Association; Professional Firefighters of Nevada; Laborers Union Local 872; EL Mundo; American Distributing; Laborers Retirees International Council #862; Operating Engineers #501; So. Calif.-Nev. Regional Council of Carpenters; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Claudine Williams; Democratic Legislative Caucus; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; and Law Office of Keith L. Lee.
A speciality of the Program was the complimentary -- Photo taking with Barbara Buckley during cocktail hour 7-7:30. The Chinese publicity for the Event and Party was featured by the presence and presentation from Raymond Lam of "Next Weekly", Helen Hsueh of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News", and Mindy Gao of "World Journal (Chinese Daily News)". Dr. Tony Lei extended his appreciation for WBTI to Attorney Benson Lee, Esq. for the lawyer's generosity in buying one table for ten guests of our Chinese participants the third time of this annually big event and party.
In receiving the certificate of appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Dr. Tony Lei, Ms. Barbara Buckley took pictures happily with the American and Chinese Communities and professionals by the mutiple media and professional photographers.

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Dear friends and visitors,

Please go to "PPAA18" (after the first flier on page 1 of PPAA17 - April 15, 2004). Thank you.

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Newsbrief ***** Thursday, March 4, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Some arrangenment of innovation on WBTI website
By PAI of WBTI
It is our concern about the 'readers friendly' for our visitors of the WBTI website. In taking the advice of our viewers', we have the following arrangement of innovation on our WBTI website:
1. On March 5, 2004, we create the Section of "PPAA18 (Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum)", which will be all of programming in English.
2. At the same time, we create the Section of "Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos", which will include cartoons, news, and editorial (from LVRJ); Pictures; and Photos; all in English.
3. Finnally, we create the Section of "LAF5 (in Chinese)", which will include articles, scannings, photos, and programmings all in Chinese.
We listen to our viewers of WBTI website. We follow the good and constructive ideas of our visitors. Thnak you very much.

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Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, March 3, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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We take care of the housing problem of our people
By Kenny Guinn*1
Last week I read in the paper that the average sales price for a home in the Carson Valley rose by $40,000 in just one year. The increase in home prices throughout our state, along with our rapid population growth, has made it difficult for many in our communities to find affordable housing. In light of this, I wanted to let you know about the efforts of our state's Housing Division to help low- and moderate-income citizens obtain economical housing.*2
Each year, the U.S. Department of the Treasury provides low-interest, tax-exempt bonding capacity to the division to be used by Nevada¡¦s business community to produce affordable housing. Since its creation by the Legislature in 1975, the Housing Division has used this bonding capacity to assist more than 19,500 first-time homebuyers to obtain safe and reasonably priced homes in their communities. To date, the initial principal loan values for these new homes amount to nearly $1.5 billion.
As home prices continue to escalate and homeownership becomes increasingly difficult, the need to provide alternative housing opportunities for Nevadans grows even more important. Since 1995, our state has seen a steady increase in the construction of residential housing. The division plays a key role in expanding these housing options across the state, thereby creating hundreds of construction related jobs each year.
Last year, the division issued nearly $128 million in tax-exempt bonds that allowed developers to build more than 2,800 units, which represents about 30 percent of this market. And, since its creation, the division has helped finance more than 25,000 residential units. The division also administers a federal tax-credit program that provides economic incentives to developers to construct specialty housing, including senior and assisted living units.
The Housing Division requires the new projects financed under its programs to meet certain energy efficiency standards, and the division is working to upgrade older units as well. Recently, a seniors' apartment project in Henderson, which was financed by the agency, became the first affordable housing development in our state to meet the federal Energy Star efficiency standards. The cost savings generated by this superior energy rating will help the seniors living in this development to live more economically and comfortably. Moreover, last year, the state assisted nearly 1,000 low- and moderate-income homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
In 2003 alone, Nevada added more than 90,000 residents. Therefore, it is important for us to continue our partnership with the business community to ensure that affordable housing is available for our citizens. I would encourage those of you who are interested in learning more about the Housing Division's programs to visit its website at http://nvhousing.state.nv.us/.*3
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References
*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- March 3, 2004,' " An E-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 3, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.
About the Author:
Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.
In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.
In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.
In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.
Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.
Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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Newsbrief ***** 4:58 p. m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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On Public School Funding --- Statement from Governor of Nevada Kenny Guinn
By Tiffany Chang
Microcomputer Revolution is great, but it has not trasfermed America's schools. Many people expected that it would do so, however, were probably unrealistic because the amazing technical achievements of the last two decades have been superimposed on an education system designed for another era and a different society.
"It is no longer a question of what should we do, but rather what must we do to create schools for 21st century? According to Branson (1990), there are two approaches to improving American education: (1) patch up the existing system or (2) design a new one. If so, the "patches" attempted to date apear to be reaching a point of diminishing returns, and calls for fundamental change are increasing." *1
Nevada has been featured by the international perspectives of a modern city of Las Vegas, among others. "The demands on America's young people in a global society call for a total redesign of our current educational structure. No longer can we follow a century-old model to prepare students for a high technology, multi-cultural, information rich age. We believe the current secondary school model lacks vision, integrity, and intellectual respect to function even at lowest student, parental, community, business, and academia expectations. The Minnesota New Country School is an attempt to start with a clean slate and design a high school that can meet the needs of students for today and tommorrow." *2
Funding education has been a great enterpreneurship in America. "In 1991 the state of Minnesota sponsored a competitive funding opportunity to promote advanced technology alternative education sites throughout the state. Four educators and a broad base of community support lead to the birth of The Minnesota New Country School. The school serves 80 students, grades 7-12, and has $150,000 in state of the art technology." *3
It is our pleasure to post the Press Release of the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on March 2, 2004 as in the following:
For Immediate Release: March 2, 2004
Print Version (Word) Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670
STATEMENT FROM GOV. GUINN on PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING*4
CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn has released the following statement regarding the initiative petition filed to raise Nevada's public school funding to the national average:
¡§The filing of the initiative petition ensures further discussion about the future of education for our children. So I am looking forward to the debate that will be forthcoming. Ultimately, it is the will of the people that will decide this issue, and I have great faith that our citizens will decide what is best for them.
"As I*5 noted in my State of the State Address in 2003, education isn't just on my agenda. It is my agenda. Because as everyone knows, education is a crucial component to the overall economic health of our state. Therefore, in the coming months, it will be interesting to hear what improvements the people of our state will receive from this proposed investment." *6
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References
*1. Jordan, William; and Follman, Joseph M.. (1993) "Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning," Greensboro, North Carolina:South Eastern Regional Vision for Education.
*2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Office of the Governor. 'Statement from Governor Guinn on public school funding,' "An e-mail of the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*5. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. with the following Education: BA Fresno State Univ., 1957; PhD Utah State Univ., 1970. (*According to the search from yahoo.com.)
*6. Office of the Governor. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, March 2, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 ---
Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley
By PAI of WBTI*1
We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada:
Dear Friend:
We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*2
This year's event will be held on Thursday April 8, 2004 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bally¡¦s Hotel Skyview room 26th floor. Please consider sponsoring this event by purchasing a table of 10. Individual tickets may be purchased for a reasonable money each.
As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal. To make the evening a success, we need your support. Please consider purchasing an ad in the journal. The Paradise Democratic Club uses all proceeds from the sale of these ads to assist Democratic candidates.
If you have any questions, please call John Ponticello at 363-2456 or Gary Hallmark at 871-1835.
We are anxious to make this event special for Barbara, because of her beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because she has always been there for us.
Sincerely,
Harry Reid Shelley Berkley Oscar B. Goodman
U.S. Senator Congresswoman Mayor, Las Vegas
Dina Titus "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins
State Senate Majority leader Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*3
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PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS
"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"
HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly
Barbara Buckley
as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003
and
Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as
"Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003
With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert
This year's event will be held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on the 26th floor. To buy tickets, cosponsor (buying a table of 10) or place an ad in the Commemorative Journal please use the form below
If you have any questions call John Ponticello at 363-2456.*4
The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*5
On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO. Remarks were deliverred by past Honorees (who were in attendance): Charlie Waterman, 1980's; A.G. Frankie Sue Del Papa, 1990 (with a letter); Hon James H. Bilbray, M.C. Ret., 1991 (with response); U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, 1992; U.S. Senator Harry Reid, 1993; D.A. Stewart Bell, 1994 (with response); Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, 1995; County Commissioner Yvonne Akinson Gates, 1996; Senator Dina Titus (with response), 1997; Jan Laverty Jones, 1998 (with response); Mayor Oscar Goodman, 1999 (with a letter).
The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*6
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References
*1. PAI of WBTI is the initials of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Democratic Paradise Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Democratic Paradise Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Democtatic Paradise Club.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Democrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*6. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Monday, March 1, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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No Such Thing as "Dropping the Charges" in Domestic Violence Cases
By Bernie Zadrowski*
Want to drop the charges against my husband/boy friend? This is a
phrase often stated by victims of domestic violence to myself and other
prosecutors assigned to the domestic violence prosecution unit. For
whatever reason, usually it is the classic “cycle of domestic violence.
Many believe that a simple phone call to the district attorney
directing them not to pursue the matter is all that it takes to end the
litigation. [FN 1] This, thankfully for the victim, is not the case.
Often my students at CCSN, where I have taught criminal law for the
last six years, are surprised to learn that the district attorney’s office
will pursue a case even after the victim has expressed an interest in
not proceeding. They cannot understand how we would proceed without the
victim (or as is often the case, with a “hostile victim). The simple
answer that I tell them is that they have watched too many police
dramas on television and that in real life, a prosecutor does not have the
ability under the Nevada Revised Statutes to simply “dDrop a case that
can be otherwise proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
A prosecutor must follow the law, and the law states that:
"If a person is charged with committing a battery which constitutes
domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018, a prosecuting attorney shall not
dismiss such a charge in exchange for a plea of guilty, guilty but
mentally ill or nolo contendere to a lesser charge or for any other reason
unless he knows, or it is obvious, that the charge is not supported by
probable cause or cannot be proved at the time of trial . . ." [FN2]
NRS 200.485(7))
Thus, there must be a significant problem with the case in order to
discontinue the prosecution. The victim merely not wanting to proceed is
not such a problem ?usually.
Statistics show that there are approximately 1,600 calls per month
reporting domestic violence cases to the LVMPD. [FN3] If the prosecution
in the courts could be accomplished immediately after arrest, the
problem of having a victim who does not wish to proceed would be avoided.
However, there is always the passage of time that creates problems. Many
of the cases wherein an arrest was made will be approved for
prosecution, complaints will be drafted, and subpoenas will be sent out days,
weeks, or months later. Many problems may surface after this point.
For instance, a victim and/or witness may attempt to avoid service of
the subpoena by failing to answer the door when the process server comes
knocking, or she may actually leave the place of residence for a period
of time. Hiding out until the case is over is a fact we frequently
encounter. This, however, will not usually end the case. Frequently the
State will exercise its power and secure a “material witness warrant
whereby the victim will be arrested and brought in to court to give
testimony. [FN4] This is a very harsh way to compel the victim to
testify, and is very infrequently used. We just don’t like to have to put an
innocent victim in jail to get them into court. However, if the crime
is severe enough we will proceed in this fashion. Thus, the State can
proceed in these cases where the victim wishes not to proceed.
An even more frequent problem to successful prosecution is that the
victim will show up to court, but will tell the prosecutor that “nnothing
happened, or “I was exaggerating.“I was the one who started it, not
him is a popular excuse. Now and then we also hear victims tell us
that they never really told the police the things that were written in the
police report and that the “cops lied.
These “recanting victims as they are known in the battery/domestic
violence unit can be dealt with even if they take the stand and recant
their testimony. Often the police officer can be called to testify that
at the time of the incident the victim offered a very different and
compelling statement about the defendant’s guilt. Additionally, the
prosecutor may offer into evidence an audio copy of the original 911 call,
where the victim frantically pleads with the 911 operator to send the
police. Sometimes the police officer can testify about everything that
the victim told him in an “excited utterance. [FN5] These types of
impeachment evidence may offer the judge just enough corroboration to
convict the defendant even when faced with the recanting victim. Thus once
again, the problem of having a victim who wants to “drop the charges
can be overcome.
A recent study found that, nationally, approximately 5 million women
are beaten by their boyfriends or husbands annually, and that
approximately four women are killed by a male intimate partner each day. [FN6]
Nevada is not immune from such violence; one need only look at the
headlines of the newspaper to see that we have our share of domestic violence.
It is a serious problem, one that we have should have zero tolerance
for in our community. Given these horrific statistics, I always remind
my students that the police officers who arrest domestic batterers and
the district attorneys who prosecute them will proceed with all of the
tools that we have at our disposal to convict those who have committed
an act of domestic violence. For a better understanding of why we must
proceed on cases where the victim wants to “drop?the charges, I
suggest taking a look at the section that deals with domestic violence at the
LVMPD web site. It is worth looking at in order to answer the question
of why we must proceed with these cases.
[FN 1] Cycle of ViolenceLVMPD website -
http://www.lvmpd.com/metro/domestic_violence_law.htm
[FN2] Nevada Revised Statutes, sect. 200.485(7)
[FN3] Las Vegas Review Journal, 12/26/03, “UUrban Legend, Domestic
Violence Up all Year?
[FN4] Nevada Revised Statutes, sect. 50.205
[FN5] Nevada Revised Statutes, sect. 51.095
[FN6] Nevada Legislative Council Bureau Research Division, background
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About the author
*1. Bernie Zadrowski is a deputy district attorney assigned to the special
victims unit, battery/domestic violence detail. He is also an adjunct
professor of criminal law at the Community College of Southern Nevada.
*2. The University of Denver
College of Law
Denver, Colorado
J.D. May 1997
*3. The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, New York
A.O.S. Theater, 1990
*4. The University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1988
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Newsbrief ***** Sunday, February 29, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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"How to Treat People" and "Effective Communication" are important!
By Tiffany Chang
There are five lessons of "How to Treat People." The second Important Lesson of them is 'Pickup in the Rain' as in the following:
An American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stoppped to help her, generally unhear of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway and unselfishly serving others." Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.*1
NOW more than ever - Peace It On....Pay It Forward. The best thing we can learn from children is that they known no limits nor boundaries. Their dreams and imaginations are the cornerstone of inspiration and what can be, not what is.*2
Think about the people you know. Which of them would you call successful communicators? What do these people have in common? The individuals on your list probably share five qualities. Effective communication requires perception, precision, credibility, control, and eongeniality:*3
(1). Perception. They are able to predict how their message will be received. They anticipate your reaction and shape the message according. They read your response correctly and constantly adjust to correct any misunderstanding.
(2). Precision. They create a "meeting of the minds." When they finish expressing themselves, you share the same mental picture.
(3). Credibility. They are believable. You have faith in the substance of their message. You trust their information and their intentions.
(4). Control. They shape your response. Depending on their purpose, they can make you laugh or cry, calm down, change your mind, or take action.
(5). Congeniality. They maintain friendly, pleasant, relations with the audince. Regardless of whether you agree with them, good communicators command your respect and goodwill. You are willing to work with them again, despite your differences.
The good words from the "Bible" are always inspired:*4 Jesus said, "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown." -- Revelation 3:11 "Bible"
The tongue of the righteous is the choice silver. -- Proverbs 10:20 "Bible"
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge.
-- Proverbs 15:2 "Bible"
When you walk into your first job as an MBA, all eyes will be on you. There are thirty-seven secrets to brandishing the confidence, wisdom, and polish of someone who has worked at a firm three years --- even when you have only been there just a few weeks. The following is the 'Seven communication laws you better not break,' written by Jon Housman:*5
1. Know what you don't know. "When smart young people start a job, they want to impress you. So they talk a lot," says Scott Koppelman, a senior financial adviser at First Union Securities Financial Network in New York. "But actually, that's perceived as a negative. I'm looking for someone who's aggressive but who knows when to listen." Rule of thumb: Listen four times more than you talk.
2. Treat your boss as if he were a client.
3. E-mail is not a crutch, a wall to hide behind, or any other metaphor, for that matter. It should never be a substitute for dealing with a problem in person, says Cella Irvine, a Harvard MBA and former senior manager at an Internet company. By addressing the first rift that comes along face-to-face rather than from your PDA, you'll immediately establish yourself as someone who doesn't shy away from situations and has good interpersonal skills. Bothered by an assistant's sloppiness? An associate's wisecrack? Tell them politely and forthrightly. Using your mouth. Otherwise, you'll be pegged as an e-mail coward.
4. Don't talk business in the bathroom. It puts people in the awkward spot of having to agree with you because they don't want to prolong the conversation. Managers tend to resent being put in an awkward spot. They're funny like that.
5. When your boss calls you at home on a Saturday,speak as if you were sitting at your desk. Do not mention that you're taking something out of the oven or that the delivery guy is at the door.
6. From a third-year associate at a bulge-bracket investment bank:"My firm has an open-door policy, which is great. But always pause for a moment before asking a senior person a question to make sure it's not something a peer could answer. A new hire who was junior to me once went straight to the director with a question I could have answered easily. He made us both look stupid."
6. You're working with your boss on a project, and he's plumb wrong about something. "You have to tell him when no one else is around," says Jana Carlson, a professional recruiter at the Blackstore Group in New York." I think this number might be off. Do you want me to double-check it? Pose it as a question, not as "You're wrong." Of course, you'd better be very sure he's wrong."
Five of the quatations by Russell Wild are valuable to put them here:*6
A. Prove Your Point
I know my students won't remember every formula. but I want them to remember this: There is no substitute for being able to convince people that your ideas are right, that your ideas are better. How do you do this? Part of it is knowing how to listen to people, part of it is knowing how to treat your peers well. --- Bhaskaran Swaminathan
B. Outsmart the Computer
A student may be able to get an A in the classroom by memorizing a formula, but if he wants to succeed in business, he has to know why the equation works and when it can be applied. If a student's knowledge of a theory doesn't move from the abstract to the concrete, it's worthless. For instance, when a client asks a portfolio manager why he's buying certain stocks, the manager's got to have something tangible to back it up. Saying"Our computer models are showing that this stock is underperforming" simply isn't good enough. __ Gib Bassett
C. Know Thy Customer
This is the bottom line: Customer fuel the business___any business. A deep understanding of the customer is critical in any marketplace. Who are the customers? Why will they buy? How will they evaluate the product? This sounds simple in practice, but very few business do it well. ___ Barbara Bund
D. Give the People What They Want
I can't stress this enough: People don't products or service. They buy solutions to painful problems. If your customer has a headache, sell aspirin, not vitamin. ___ John N. Doggett
E. Make Strong Connections
In today's quickly changing business environment, digital organizations require leaders who connect people to the company and to one another. In the accelerated and condensed digital environment, leaders who can build strong relationships with a variety of people are the ones who will thrive. ___ Celia Virginia Harquait
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We all need to smile every once in a while!*7
Ever Wonder!
***Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
***Why are they called apartment when they are all stuck together?
***Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
***Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
***Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
***If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
***Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
***If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
***Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"?
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References
*1. Chang, Meiyang. 'Five lessons of how to treat people,' (2002), "An email from Meiyang Chang to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei through Lillian Tsai," Taichung, Taiwan: Office Room of Meiyang Chang.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Thrill, John V.; and Bovee, Courtland L.. (1993), "Excellencein Business Communication," New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc..
*4. Barker, Kenneth. (1995) "The NIV Study Bible, 10th Anniversary Ediion," Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House.
*5. Housman, Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle B-School Survival Guide," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Perseus Publishing.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Are you kidding? From Y.S. Lei{Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} ("We all need to smile every once in a while") IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.

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022804

Newsbrief ***** Saturday, February 28, 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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Lisa Foster appoints Deputy Chief of Staff for Nevada, U. S. A.
By Tiffany Chang
Ms. Lisa Foster, 43, has been named by Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada as his Deputy Chief of Staff. "Lisa is a great addition to our team," said Governor Guinn in a statement on Friday, February 27, 2004.*1
Knowledge of the policies and politics of other states allows us both as citizens and as students to discuss and evalute more intelligently our state policies and attitudes to those states. "Study of different system lets us compare the ways in which governments face similar problems and respond to them and to the needs and demands of their citizens. All societies deal with peoblems such as health, control over the economy, management of production, or changes caused by new technology or by modernization," wrote Michael Curtis in one of his edited books.*2
"The modern method of political science has sought to fomulate general statements applicable to large numbers of particular cases. It argues that a necessary scientific approach means a search for generalization, regularities of behavior, and -- even more ambitiously -- laws of the social and political process. The search for generalization is necessary, and indeed essential, if comparative analysis is to be valuable, but it is not easy because of the multiplicity and diversity of human activities and because of the play of chance factors that affect the political process." *3
"The luncheon program at the annual Nevada Taxpayers Association meeting Wednesday was designed to present a tale of two states with speakers discussing the economic mess in California against the rebounding economy in the silver State," reported Erin Neff.*4
"But Gov. Kenny Guinn's speech at the stardust convention center left many in the crowd of more than 300 politicians and business owners at a loss to understand the main point Guinn later said he intended -- that 'business is good.'"
"Guinn came with prepared remarks about the state's business environment, remarks replete with statistics. 'I'm damn well going to take some credit for that,' he declared. Only Clark County Commissioner Myrna Williams applauded," continued Erin Neff.*5
"It's a hard audience," Guinn said in an interview afte this speech.*6
"The depuy chief of staff position has been vacant since November, when former Chief of Staff Marybel Batjer let to work with California Governor Arnold Schwarzeneger. Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Hiller - by replaced Batjer." *7
"This position presents a tremendous opportunity to make use of my experience in business, local government and legislative relations." *8 Lisa is really challenged.
The Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to have me post the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on February 27, 2004 as in the following:
GOV. GUINN NAMES LISA FOSTER DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF*9
CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that Lisa Foster has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff.
Foster, who has an extensive background in legislative affairs and governmental relations, will begin her appointment on March 8. She will earn $105,000 per year.
The Deputy Chief of Staff position has been vacant since November 2003, when Chief of Staff Marybel Batjer accepted an offer to join California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger¡¦s administration. Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Hillerby was appointed to replace Batjer.
"Lisa is a great addition to our team," Gov. Guinn said. "She is widely respected throughout Nevada for her work as an expert in a number of different fields, including transportation and insurance issues. She is an energetic and talented person who knows our state government very well."
Foster, 43, a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, has overseen government and media relations for AAA Nevada since 2000. In that role she has lobbied on transportation and insurance legislation and has managed the company¡¦s public relations efforts throughout the state. Prior to her employment with AAA, Foster was a public relations and government affairs consultant, serving the needs of large and small businesses, local government entities and state agencies. Her work included development of governmental and corporate public relations programs, crisis communications, and management of political campaigns.
As Deputy Chief of Staff, she will work closely with Hillerby in overseeing the development and implementation of Gov. Guinn's administration policy. The two are expected to work in concert as liaisons between Gov. Guinn and the Nevada Legislature.
"I am thrilled to work for a Governor who has done so much for Nevada, and for a Chief of Staff who is so highly respected," Foster said. "This position presents a tremendous opportunity to make use of my experience in business, local government and legislative relations."
Foster has an extensive background in local government. As the communications manager for both the cities of Las Vegas and Sparks, her duties included advising appointed and elected officials, issue management, program promotion, intergovernmental and legislative affairs and emergency management communications. She also served as a social service grants administrator for the City of Reno.
Foster has served on the boards of a number of non-profit groups, including the American Cancer Society, Planned Parenthood and the Nevada Women's Lobby. She has also been a member of the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Reno program, the Public Relations Society of America and the American Society of Public Administrators. She was recognized as one of the Distinguished Women of Southern Nevada in 1995.*10
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References
*1. Office of the Governor. 'Gov. Guinn names Lisa Foster deputy chief of staff,' "An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*2. Curtis, Michael. "Introduction to Comparative Government," New York: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., 1990.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Neff, Erin. 'Guinn's point lost on crowd --Governor finds business group less than receptive to his assessment of the state,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Whaley, Sean. 'Guinn names AAA Nevada lobbyist deputy chief of staff,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*8. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- February 27, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn," (February 27, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** 3:57 p. m. Friday, February 27, 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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Seniority -- U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for Nevada
By Tiffany Chang
On February 25, 2004, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign urged federal regulations to prevent Enron Corp. from collecting a $330 million judgement from Nevada Power Co. and Sierra Pacific Power Co.*1
They sent a letter described as "harshly worded" demanding that Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intervene in a lawsuit that Enron brought against the Nevada utities.
"The issues raised by the complaint and by the e-mails from Enron that are already before you appear to demonstrate that Enron was abusing termination provisions... as a way to generate cash for their creditors," said the Senators in the letter.*2
U. S. Senator Harry Reid seeks gasoline price probe for Nevada. The Senator announced on February 26, 2004 that he urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the increase in Nevada gasoline prices and "possible market manipulation." *3
"Las Vegas prices are some of the highest in the nation, topping $2.00 per gasoline for regular unleaded gasoline and nearly $2.30 for premium blends," Senator Reid wrote to FTC Chairman Timothy Murison February 25, 2004.*4 He expressed his "extremely concerned" about the sharp increase in gasoline prices in this State.
As for the election in 2004, Secretary of the Nevada State Dean Heller has decided not to run for the U. S. Senator against Harry Reid. Heller said that the incumbent is probably unbeatable and that Reid's clout in Washington is important for Nevada.
"Voters have been very vocal across this state about their concern for losing clout in Washington," Heller said. "There's a real concern about the seniority." *5
The author is pleased to post the Press Release of "Whip Round Up" by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid in Washington D. C. as in the following:*6
"Reid for Nevada"
Reid and Ensign Combat Enron
Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign are fighting to stop the Enron Corp. from charging Nevadans $300 million for electric power the company never delivered. In a letter this week to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Reid and Ensign demanded an investigation into the matter.
"Reid Questions Gasoline Price Spike"
Senator Reid also asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the sharp increase in gasoline prices in Nevada, after prices for regular unleaded fuel broke $2 per gallon. Reid wants to know why Nevada's gasoline prices are almost 30 cents higher than the national average.*7
"Reid, Ensign Announce New Head Start Grant"
Senators Reid and Ensign announced that the Washoe Tribe of Gardnerville will receive a grant of almost $200,000 for Head Start programs, which help young children get ready to succeed in school.
"Working with Nevadans"
Senator Reid met with Nevada Disabled American Veterans to discuss his long battle to end the ban on "concurrent receipt" of retirement pay and disability benefits.
Nevada PTA President DJ Stutz, left, and PTA Treasurer Gwen Moresi present Senator Reid with a PTA pin in appreciation for his support of education in the Silver State.
"Week in Review"
Reid Supports Right of Police to Carry Firearms - Senator Reid is a co-sponsor of a measure that would allow current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms at any time, providing they have proper identification. Permitting police to carry weapons while they are off duty would protect the public, as well as the officers and their families. The measure was offered Thursday as an amendment to the firearms liability bill that is currently before the Senate.
"Reid Works to Protect Nevada's Seniors" -- Senator Harry Reid introduced legislation to protect senior citizens in Las Vegas and Reno from a Medicare experiment that could force them to pay more for health care or lose the ability to choose their own doctor. The experiment, part of the Medicare bill that President Bush signed last year, will be conducted in six cities nationwide. Reid's bill would exempt Las Vegas and Reno.
"Reid Honored As 'Champion of Student" Success'- Senator Reid was honored by the leaders of the GEAR UP program, which helps students reach their education goals through partnerships between the public and private sectors. A $5 million grant from the SBC Foundation will increase GEAR UP partnerships in Nevada and 12 other states.
"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, March 1, and resume consideration of the Gun Liability bill. The Senate is expected to begin voting on amendments to the bill at 5:00 p.m. Monday.
The Senate is expected to complete action on the Gun Liability bill on Tuesday. For the remainder of the week, the Senate may consider the FSC/ETI (Foreign Sales) bill.
"Reid's Words"
I was stunned that the Economic Report of the President suggested fast food jobs could be re-classified as "manufacturing." Our nation has lost almost three million manufacturing jobs, and we need real solutions - not wishful thinking - to revive this important sector of our economy.*8
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References
*1. Review-Journal. 'Reid, Ensign demand FERC intervene in Enron lawsuit against Nevada utilities,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Review-Journal. 'Reid seeks gasoline price probe,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 27, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Neff, Erin. 'Heller won't pursue run against Reid,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 27, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*6. Office of the Senator. 'The Whip Round Up from the Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader,' "An E-mail from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 27, 2004), Washington D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*7. Ibid
*8. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'The Issue 5 of Volume 7 of Whip Round Up,' "A fax to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (February 27, 2004), Washington, D. C.: The Office of Senator Harry Reid.

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022704

Newsbrief ***** Friday, February 27, 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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Thanks to the concern about our mining and people of Nevada
By Tiffany Chang
It is true of all countries that the role of government has grown in the recent years. The state has no longer limited, as in the past years, largely to maintaining internal order and external defense, providing a minimum of basic services, and raising taxation to pay for these activities. Many governments of the developed countries have expanded for a wide variety of reasons: economic recession, war, social justice, help for underpriviledged, protection of minority rights, demand for the redistribution of income or wealth, and the ideas of social reformers.
"States are now concerned with a mix of policies concerning social welfare, ecnomic management, and protection of the environment. A substantial part of government budgets is spend on defense, either directly on the armed forces and weaponry or indirectly on research and the development of technology. But spending on social services is now the largest item in many budgets and continues to grow as people live longer and more is spend on pensions and hospitals." *1
"In all states --- whether liberal, socialist, conservative, or communist --- there is some economic planning, though to considerably different degrees. Attempts are made to stimulate economic growth, to increase employment, to check inflation, to get favorable balance of trade with foreign countires, and to regulate industry and other economic activities, from mining coal to making cigaretes. Governments have recently become increasing aware of ecological and aesthetic issues and of the need to improve the quality of life in their countires." *2
Outer space contains a wealth of mineral matter in planets and asteroids, but can we send space ships up and haul back the riches at the present time? The ocean is a vast resource of minerals, many of which are dissolved in the water itself. However, the concentrations of most dissolved minerals are generally too low to be of economic importance.
"In the short run, strategic supplies can help us weather sudden embargoes. That problem seems well taken care of. In the long run, however, the outlook is mix. Some mineral supplies are adequate for many years to come, even at an increase rate of use. But other important minerals, for which no known substitutes exist, are fast on the decline. Gold, mercury, and silver are examples of such minerals. Something must be done, and done quickly, to bridge the gap." *3
For this and related reasons, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to have me post the Governor Kenny C. Guinn's Press Release on February 25, 2004 from the Office of Governor as in the following:
GOVERNOR THANKS DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FOR PHOENIX SUPPORT*4
CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*5 today expressed thanks to Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton for her support of a mining project in Battle Mountain that will mean 250 long-term jobs for that area.
Newmont Mining Corporation's Phoenix Project has received a Record of Decision by the Department of the Interior, which is the final action for the project's approval. The project expands Newmont/Battle Mountain's gold mining operations in the vicinity of Battle Mountain, creating 250 high-paying jobs and generating tax revenues for Nevada and Lander County. The project has an estimated operational life of 28 years, followed by five years of reclamation. In addition, Newmont will engage in reclamation efforts of a nearby old copper mine.
"Secretary Norton and President Bush continue to show strong support for issues that are of importance to our state, in this case the delicate balance between maintaining the mining economy and looking out for the environment," Gov. Guinn said. ¡§Creating more jobs in rural Nevada has always been a top priority, and this project will prove to be of great benefit to our state. The proposed plan contains strong clean-up and reclamation actions of extensive historic mining activity in the area, which will further enhance our efforts in maintaining the unique environmental character of rural Nevada."
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References
*1. Curtis, Michael. "Introduction to Comparative Government." New York, N. Y.: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., 1990.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Chiras, Daniel D.. "Envirinmental Science:action for a substainable future," Redwood City, California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., 1991.
4. Ibid.
*5. Office of the Governor. 'Governor Kenny C. Guinn - Press Release on February 25, 2004,' "An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 25, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*5. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..

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Newsbrief ***** 06:08 a. m. Thursday, February 26, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Consumer Health Assistance (CHA) provides valuable services to our citizens
By Kenny Guinn*1
Some of the most worrisome things that a person or family may face are how to locate vitally needed medical services, navigate the complex provisions of health insurance policies, or cope with the cost of medical care. Therefore, when I first took office in 1999, the Office of Consumer Health Assistance (CHA) was created within the Office of the Governor so residents of our state would have access to professionals who could assist them with their health care needs.*2
The CHA provides valuable services to our citizens, educating them about their rights and responsibilities under their health care policies as well as how they may be covered by industrial insurance. Over the last four years, CHA has made hundreds of presentations statewide to heighten awareness and explain the scope of these valuable services. This outreach effort has made a real difference in the lives of many Nevadans.
There are countless success stories, but one recent CHA story really stands out. Last year, a 48-year-old man was in need of a liver transplant. By advocating on his behalf, the CHA was able to reduce the wait time for federal Medicaid eligibility, from 50 days to 2 days. Thanks to the efforts of the staff at CHA, his eligibility was obtained quickly, which cleared the way for him to be immediately evaluated by the transplant team at UCLA. He is now on the waiting list to receive a liver transplant.
The CHA has really filled an unmet need for our citizens. Last year, 2,543 requests for assistance were received by the CHA, either by telephone, e-mail messages, or dropping into the office. These requests covered a wide range of topics, including patients?rights under managed care or health maintenance organizations, Medicaid eligibility, and prescription drug services/programs. Citizens were also helped with a variety of workers?compensation matters, such as assisting with opening claims, seeking disability awards, and obtaining rehabilitation services.
The Bureau for Hospital Patients, which became a part of CHA in 2001, also helps to resolve disputes between patients and hospitals regarding the accuracy of their bills. It works to reduce charges or make reasonable payment arrangements for services provided to patients who are uninsured. Further, starting in July 2004, the CHA, in concert with Nevada’s Division of Insurance, will begin coordinating an external review process for patients who are unhappy with coverage decisions made by their insurance companies.
I would like to thank the dedicated CHA staff for providing these valuable services to all Nevadans. If you would like more information, please visit its web site at http://govcha.state.nv.us/. You may also call the CHA office on its statewide toll-free number 1-888-333-1597.*3
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*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- February 25, 2004,' "An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 25, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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022604

Newsbrief ***** Thursday, February 26, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's mission and promise for 2004
By CI of WBTI*1
On February 20, 2004, Keith Hinkle, Associate Vice Chancellor, Center for Estate and Gift Planning, Pepperdine University, wrote Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute that, in the 2001 film, "Pay It Forward," a boy aged at eleven receives a homework assignment where the students are challenged to come up with an idea to "change the world." The name of the boy is Trevor. He decides to start a chain-reaction of good deeds by doing a favor for three people who will pay back the favor by paying "forward" good deeds to others.
"This film has captured what is at stake when you support the work of Pepperdine University. When you provide financial support, you are not 'paying back' Pepperdine you are 'paying forward' to future generations of Pepperdine students. You are saying that you value and appreciate your Pepperdine experience and relationships, and that you would like others to share that same experience," wrote Keith Hinkle.*2
"You may or may not be a teacher yourself, but through your donation, you participate in extending an unbroken chain of accumulated wisdom that must be renewed with each generation. This is how we, who have benefited by living in an educated society, must pay it forward to the next generation." *3
Gift from alumni enchance the education experience of the students and some times large enough to endow programs, classrooms, and scholarships of a college or univesity locally, nationally, and internationally. It is worth for us to "paying forward."
On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei that,"Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me." *4
Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life. She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It has been brought to you by Las Vegas Review-Journal through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. *5
At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. Her emphasis is enhancing the 2004 mission of WBTI:
(1). To encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs. (2). To launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.*6 We are pleased to welcome her good wishes to all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me." *7
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References
*1. CI of WBTI is the initials of Culture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Hinkle, Keith. 'A letter to Dr. Tony tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (February 20, 2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Berkley, Shelley. "A post card to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 23, 2004), Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
*5. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas.
*7. Berkley, Shelley. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, February 25, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A. supports Federal-State Sage Grouse partnership
By PAI of WBTI*1
"What is civilized in us is not opera or literature, but a compassion for all living things and a willingness to do more than simply care," said Daniel D. Chiras.*2 According to a new ecological theory, some species may be critical to the well-being of a great many others. For the possibility of their loss may lead to the collapse of an entire ecosystem, some ecologists name them keystone species.
"Ecologists argue that there are many reasons for protecting endangered species. Aesthetic considerations, animal rights, ethical responsibility, economic benefits, and ecosystem stability are all compelling ones," wrote Daniel Chiras.*3
"One of the most effective tools for reducing the loss of endangered species in the United State, and to a certain extent abroad, has been the Endangered Species Act(1973). It prohibits importation of endangered species and sets out other guidelines to protect them. All federally funded projects that might have an impact on endangered species must be reviewed by the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service. The discovery of an endangered species only rarely results in the prohibiting of a project; in most cases only slight modifications need be made so the project can continue."
Besides the many technical and legal solutions, there are many personal measures to be added: (1) conserving resources, (2) reducing waste and pollution, (3) improving habitat, (4) joining wildlife group, and (5) becoming politically active.
The following was the Press Release on February 24, 2004 from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, Nevada for us to deliver:
GOV. GUINN SUPPORTS FEDERAL-STATE SAGE GROUSE PARTNERSHIP
CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn*4 applauded the decision today by the Western Governors Association to unanimously pass a resolution to support the sage grouse conservation plan developed by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service.*5
The resolution comes in response to a Jan. 5 announcement by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service that it would evaluate petitions to list sage grouse as endangered species across its entire U.S. range. The range includes 11 Western states including areas along the Sierra Range and most of Northern Nevada.
"I proposed this resolution to my fellow governors because I have been concerned that a listing decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will preempt the productive work that the western states have been pursuing over the past four years," Gov. Guinn said.
Gov. Guinn added, "Nevada has developed its own sage grouse management plan which takes into account the unique characteristics of our state. I feel this resolution is an important step in helping to continue federal funding for our state conservation efforts."
The resolution urges the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to devote any and all available resources, including direct grants to state and local entities, to assist the various states in the development and implementation of their conservation plans, and urges Congress to provide the appropriate funding to that end.
Under the plan developed by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service, Terry Crawforth, director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife, will be the coordinator of the project for all of the western wildlife agencies.*6
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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. Chiras, Daniel D. (1991) "Environmental Science: action for a sustainable future," Redwood City, California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*5. Office of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- February 24, 2004,' " An email from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 24, 2004), Carson City: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*6. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, February 24, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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Pray for a mighty move of God!
By Paul Goulet
Dear Partners in Vision,
Greetings in the name of Jesus!
I would like to encourage you to be in prayer for a mighty move of God to sweep through our city and our nation with the release of the movie "The Passion". I am personally praying that the Lord will use this movie and that many many souls will be won to Christ. This historic event is a major prayer alert to all Christians nationwide. I encourage you to come to one of the prayer meetings this week: Tuesday's at 6 a.m., Wednesday night, Thursday at 6 a.m., Friday at 6 a.m., Saturday at 6 p.m., and our Sunday prayer serivices 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.
I am so excited about our Easter play "The Time Machine 2". We are currently looking for actors, dancers, backstage assistants, volunteers, etc. I hope that you all get involved in one way or another. Sign up this week to become part of this great event.
Denise and I love you and we pray great blessings to you and your family.
In Christ,
Pastor Paul Goulet
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The following is a message from ICLV:
It's Pastor Goulet's birthday this Wed. 2/25, he will be preaching at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a great Holy Spirit blow out night and join us for a cake and punch reception in the gym after service.*3
Go to our webpage and send Pastor Goulet a word of encouragement.
International Church of Las Vegas
8100 Westcliff Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Phone: 702-242-2273
Fax: 702-242-5316
Web site: http://www.iclv.com
E-mail: pastor@iclv.com
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References
*1. Paul Goulet is the Senior Pastor of the International Church of Las Vegas (ICLV).
*2. ICLV. 'Pray for a mighty move of God!' "An email from Paster Paul Goulet to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 24, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: ICLV.
*3. Ibid.

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Newsbrief ***** Monday, February 23, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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To become more effective online communication in every online venue!
By Tiffany Chang
Today, one of the important slogan of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is: To become more effective online communication in every online venue!
Starting from 1980, the author had been benifit deeply from two main courses of the program of Doctorate Degree of Education (Ed. D.) in Institution Management of Pepperdine University.*1 They were: (1) ED 740 Computer Utilization in Institutional Management; and (2) ED 730 Methodological Approaches to Educational Research and Evaluation. The techonical skills and knowledge of information management had sharpened my abilities of the research, management, and teaching in an national organization of information management and the graduate school of business administration. After many years of administrative resposibility in higher policy-making organization and teaching business school of famous universities, the author concentrated effort to study and acqure the knowledge and utilization of information management in the United States of America ten years after he received M. B. A. from Pepperdine. My two years of computer consulting job at the Computer Laboratory of the Graduate School of Education and Pshchology and the School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University advanced the practical experience for me to complete my dessertation entitled "A Study of the Impact of Enrollment in a Computer Science Class on Mathematics Scores and Attendance in a Secondary School". I taught information management for five years at the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University.
Indeed, business achievement is the new yardstick of success in today's society. Therefore, business has become not only the fastest growing major in undergraduate institutions but also in graduate school of famous universities, nationally and internationally. The emphasis of the online communication skills and the quantitative analysis techniques with computers is one of the most important study for the art of success to the business students, professionals, executives, and owners.
In many ways, business school is at the center of this cultural phenomenon. For some, the business school is the passport to the boardroom, the ticket to the top of the corporate ladder. these schools, nationally and internationally, pump out the new generation of business leaders by hundreds of thousands. "They are the pipeline of raw material with which the nation's --- and the world's --- leading business build the future. And MBAs are not limited to the traditional corporate world: From Wall Street to Madison Avenue, from Sand Hill Road to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, today's MBAs lead organizations large and small, in every conceivable industry. They are the executives and entrepreneurs who power the economy."2
"UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN LIVING IN A CAVE, you've seen enormous changes in communications technology over the past two decades. From orbiting satellites routing long distance phone calls to email to undreamed-of growth of the Internet, the age of communicating online, using computers and networks, is upon us all," stated at the first paragraphy of the 'Introduction' of the book, "How to say it online: everything you need to know to master the new language of cyberspac," written by Kim Baker and Sunny Baker.*3
"And what could be better news? To keep in touch, there's nothing faster or cheaper than email. To gain access to information and people, the power of online communication expands your reach from the local to the global. To meet new friends and even romance a potential life partner, online venues provide rich opportunities (if you know the right things to say and the best way to say them). At school, the Internet places volumes of knowledge on ever subject at your fingertips, and at work, computer networks make business communication more efficient than ever." *4
Whether you are in business or in non-profit organization, you need to have a Web site. This seems to be a common wisdom in now- a-days. Think seriously about the needs of your market before you go onto the Web to make more money for business, to develop better non-profit organization, or to contribute to more community service. "It's hard to believe that Fred's Service Station really needs a Web Site to reap new profits. However, for some businesses and professional service firms, the Internet and web to gether offer viable marketing and distribution opportunities. Software companies, online magazines, and email order businesses can do quite well from the Web --- if the owners know how to say the right things on their sites. The Secrets of a Successful Web Site: Just having a site on the Web will do almost nothing to sell your products or services. To promote your Web site, there are three things you must do: (1). You must register your Web site with the best search engines. (2). You should consider using the many free and not free advertising opportunities on the Web. (3) You should search the Web regularly for competitive and related sites, where you can attach a link to your site." *5 To be more successful for your Web site, you need to be favored by the famous search engine services like Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com), Aol! (www.aol.com), Google! (www.google.com), Infoseek! (www.infoseek.com), among others.
"There is no longer any such thing as a purely national economy. The rest of the world is just too big to ignore, either as a market or as a competitor. If business schools do nothing other than to train their students to think internationally, they would have accomplished an important task," said John Young, CEO, Hewlett-Packard.*6
Innovation is the key to success, managers are looking everywhere in the global organization for new ideas. Modern companies would view Information technology (IT) as a major competitive differentiator. Strategic businesses emphazise the ueses of information technology for management. International companies develop their global IT platforms by integrating worldwide hardware, software, and Internet-based network architecture. Commuunication technology, for example the teleconferencing and computer networks, is making it possible for people from subsidiaries around the world to work together on project.
Many business are becoming global companies and moving toward transnational e-business strategies in which they integrate the global business activities of their subsidiaries and headquarters. The international dimemsions of managing global e-business technologies include dealing with cultural, political, and geoeconomic challenges posed by various countries for global marketplace. The e-business technologies are changing the distribution, relatonships, resources, and responsibilities of managers. Information Technology is helping managers of e-business to eliminate layers of amangement, enabling more collaborative forms of management, providing them with significant information technology resources, and confront them with major e-business and e-commerce challenge.
Innovation is the key to success, managers are looking everywhere in the global organization for new ideas. Modern companies would view Information technology (IT) as a major competitive differentiator. Strategic businesses emphazise the ueses of information technology for management. International companies develop their global IT platforms by integrating worldwide hardware, software, and Internet-based network architecture. Commuunication technology, for example the teleconferencing and computer networks, is making it possible for people from subsidiaries around the world to work together on project.*7
In order to keep the online universe a productive, safe, communicative environment, it is interesting and worth to post the ten commandments for computer ethics. They were created by the Computer Ethics Institute: (1). Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. (2). Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work. (3). Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files. (4). Thou shalt not use a computer to steal. (5). Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. (6). Thou shalt not use or copy softwear for which you have not paid. (7). Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization. (8). Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output. (9). Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write. (10). Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.
A sucessful businessperson always know the old rule that says "It's easier to keep an existing customer than to find a new one." In online customer relationships, this rule is just as important. Your goal should not only to get new visitors, but to cultivate your customer base to yield repeat sales, services, and referrals from satisfied purchasers, clients, and patronagers. "Besides a good product or service, there are only three things you need for successful online customer relations: strong communication, common courtesy, and exemplary customer service. Unfortunately, these old-fashioned values are often missing in many companies' online promotional communication." *8
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References
*1. Pepperdine University. (1990), "The Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University --- 1988 - 89 CATALOG," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Housman. Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Persus Publishing.
*3. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. (2001), "How to say it online: everything you need to know to master the new language of cyberspace," Paramus, New Jersey: Pretice Hall.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ball, Donald A, and McCulloch, Jr., Wendell H. (2003) International Business --- The Challenge of Global Competition," Chicago: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*7. O'Brien, James A. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*8. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. Ibid.

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022204

Newsbrief ***** Sunday, February 22, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.
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To promote our customer service we need the Certificate of Executive Host
as a good program of the win-win game for casino management
By Tiffany Chang
In our ever-changing world of casino gaming, the front-line casino employees hold important roles to a casino property's success. Customers will come to see your operation because of your amenities. They will play because of your people. There is a tremendous need to teach employees skills in the casino industry. Customer service is not astruism, it is simply good business. Any casino executive that underestimates its importance seriously jeopardizes his company's future. At the present and in the future, we need to inspire the importance of customer service as the key to long-term profitability for our gaming industry.*1
"Too often executives in the gaming industry see the cost side of doing business as zero-sum game. Each dollar they spend is viewed as one dollar taken away from the bottom-line profit. One dollar given, one dollar lost. Quid pro quo (Something given or received for something else.). So the cost of customer service programs may be seen by money lost. They may think, "Save the money, retain the earnings." But there is a short-sightedness in this way of thinking. Some things in the casino business may be zero-sum games, but investments in customer service are activities in a positive-sum game, or what can be called a win-win game. The customer wins better enjoyment of products offered, and the casino wins with renewed and repeated patroage. We wish to emphazsize this aspect of customer service throughtout our book. That is why we chose to entitle our book Casino Customer Service = The WIN WIN Game," stated in the Foreword of a popular book.*2 The book, "Casino Customer Service = The Win Win Game," was written by Dr. William Thompson*3 and Ms. Michele Comeau. What the book is really about is customers -- winning their allegiance and keeping it. The successful casino executive must deliver exemplary customer service and bottomline performance are to be reliazed in today's gaming markets. Customer service is the sine qua non ( An absolutely indispensable or essential thing.) of today's successful casino operations.
There are many good reasons why gaming establishments should shower extra attention on existing and repeat customers. Gimmicks and high-cost marketing win the first-time customer. Good service keeps the established customers. It cost more than five times as much as to win a new customer as it does to keep an old one. Good service is by far the better bargain for the casino.*4
A Professor in UNLV Department of Public Administration, Dr. Thompson is also Director of Public Administration Institution and Chairman of Gaming Study Committee of Washington Business and Technology Institute. He has published numerous books and articles on casino law and gaming. His achievements in the field of gambology for many years has made him a famous advisor for several large casinos. He has remained a famous authority in casino industry specializing in successful gaming management and the entertainment business.
"Lots of managerial personals I had in relations in Southestern Asia countries could bring many valuable customers from those countries both in traveling and gaming to Las Vegas. Through a certificate of Executive Host Program we may train them and bring prosperious business to this Silver State. To start with the program, I may recruiting a lot of participants," suggested Jimmy Hsu at the Summer 2003 Symposium of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration(GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The mini symposium was held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas. The Panelists included Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration , Washington Business and Technology Institute and Chairman of the Department of Public Administration, UNLV; Nevada District Judges Valorie Vega; and Las Vegas Manucipal Court Judge Bert Brown.
Las Vegas is an entertainment capital as the best place to learn about casino and hotel management through its hospitality industry. With about 100,000 hotel rooms, hundreds of restaurants, resorts, conventions, and trade shows, Las Vegas is a living laboratory for the study of hotel administration. This program of the Graduate School is designed to cooperate with UNLV to offer the Certificate Of Exective Host (COEH) for qualified professionals through training and education of hospitality. Dr. Keong Leong, Chairman of Department of Business, UNLV; and Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Chairman of Public Administration, UNLV are Deans of the School.
Participant may receive a Certificate of Executive Host (COEH) in meeting general requirement and successful completion of all the following courses plus a study paper:
1. Introduction to Hospitality Management
2. Human Resources & Personal Relations
3. Customer and Food Services
4. Financial and Quantitative Ananlysis
5. Principles and Practice in Casino and Gaming Management
6. Seminar on Hospitality
7. Field Trips to Casino
8. Professional Paper
The above proposal for the Certificate of Executive Host (COEH) was designed by the GSBPA of WBTI on July 2003. To promote customer service for the gaming industry, we need the Certificate Executive Host as a good program.
In the achieved book, "Casino Customer Service = The Win Win Game," Dr. Bill Thompson stresses the importance of customers or players to the growth of the casino industry. Treating customers like guests is a win-win game for casino management. Like the others in our worldwide democratic societies, democratic management is popular and encouraging for most organizations especially business to customers.
There are many casino executives with good knowledge and skills in customer relations. These people have been one of the significant contributors to casino revenues. Unfortunately, some casino supervisors are overbearing that they have scared some important players away. If we need gaming as one of our main resources in Nevada, we need to develop it as a business just like some others. And one does not need to be a gambler to own or manage a casino.*5
Use effectively the seven functions of management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, representing, budgeting, and systematizing), and you are sure to win and make a sizable profit by your good management. Successful theory and practice in casino management may well bring us from the economic down-turn to a more prosperous industry in Nevada.*6
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References
*1. Thompson, William; and Comeau, Michele. (2003) "Casino Cusomer Service = The WIN WIN Game," New York City: Gaming & Wagering Business.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. (1996) 'William Thompson appointed Fellow and Director of the Public Administration Institution by WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Thompson, William; and Comeau, Michele. (2003) "Casino Customer Service = The WIN WIN Game," New York City: Gaming & Wagering Business.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'The win-win game for casino management,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 9 - 15, 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*6. Ibid.

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