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

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE
By Kenny C. Guinn*1

The Nevada Department of Transportation is in the midst of a massive undertaking - the largest highway construction program ever for the State of Nevada. Close to $2 billion has been committed for current and future state transportation projects to address one of the most pressing needs here in the country's fastest growing state. I would like to give you a quick update on a few of these projects, as they represent a reduction of traffic congestion in our metropolitan areas while also providing thousands of new jobs and stimulating our state's economy.*2

In the Las Vegas area, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include (project costs in parentheses): U.S. 95 widening at Rainbow Curve and Summerlin Interchange ($42 million); Nevada¡¯s approach to Hoover Dam ($32 million); Interstate 215/I-515 Henderson Interchange and extension of I-215 Beltway ($82 million); upgrade of full interchange of I-15 at Lamb Boulevard ($17.5 million); I-15 widening at Union Pacific Railroad overcrossing ($7.4 million); and Rancho Road, from U.S. 95 to Washington Avenue resurface and restripe, ($7 million).

In Reno/Carson City, projects completed in 2004 or currently under construction include: I-580 freeway extension, from Reno to Washoe Valley - Phase 1 of four bridges ($80 million); Carson City Freeway, from Arrowhead to U.S. 50 East ($69 million); U.S. 395/I-80 Reno Spaghetti Bowl, reconstruct interchange ($53 million); and U.S. 395 Clear Acre Lane and North McCarran Bridge ($31 million), which is being administered by the Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission.

In addition, four new projects are in the early stages of construction or will begin construction in 2004: U.S. 95 widening from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas ($195 million); I-80 from Keystone Avenue to Robb Drive in Reno, westbound truck climbing lane ($8 million); U.S. 50/U.S. 95A Fernley to Fallon, reconstruct intersection ($11 million); U.S. 50 Lake Tahoe, binwall replacement ($3.6 million). Construction will also begin for the central Mesquite interchange on I-15 ($7 million); and $52 million has been earmarked for resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects throughout the state.

In the future, additional funding of nearly $500 million is planned for projects in southern Nevada, and another $430 million is slated for projects in northern Nevada.

As your Governor and chairman of the State Transportation Board, I am determined to support the improvement of our transportation infrastructure to keep Nevada's traffic flowing smoothly, safely, and efficiently for many years to come.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT UPDATE,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

***About the Author:

Kenny Guinn, 67, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan. He was named Superintendent of Schools in Clark County and served with distinction in that position until 1978.

In his work for the Clark County School District, Guinn was recognized as an effective administrator committed to educational excellence at a time when the county was experiencing exponential student growth. His service to Clark County students was honored when Kenny C. Guinn Junior High School was named for him.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in business as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan in Las Vegas, which later became PriMerit Bank. At PriMerit, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas-based bank. Soon thereafter, Guinn was recruited to the energy business as the President of Southwest Gas Corporation and eventually became Chairman of the Board of Directors of that utility in 1993.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

In addition to his one-year term at UNLV, Guinn served the state in leadership roles on a variety of committees and commissions, including the Clark County Community College Advisory Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, the White House Conference on Children and Youth, among others.

Guinn has also worked in his community in a variety of volunteer roles, ranging from involvement in the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner Football to the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Southern Nevada Independent Youth Athletic Association.

Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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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Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn appoints Ace Robison to Colorado River Commission
By Office of Governor Kenny Guinn*1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent*2
775-684-5670

Gov. Guinn appoints robison to colorado river commission

CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Ace Robison of Logandale to the Colorado River Commission.

"Ace Robison has the perfect background to address the important issues that fall the Colorado River Commission," Gov. Guinn said. "As a native Nevadan with vast experience at both the state and federal level, Ace will be an intelligent voice regarding the body of water that is Southern Nevada's lifeblood."

Robison, 60, is a fourth generation native of rural Southern Nevada. He has served as an investigator with the Clark County District Attorney's Office, Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy and Director of Public Affairs with the U.S. Dept. of Energy, and is currently Senior Partner with Robison/Seidler, Inc., a Nevada based consulting firm.

"I am deeply honored to receive this appointment from Governor Guinn," Robison said. "When the commission was formed in 1935 it was charged with securing and protecting the rights and interests of the State of Nevada in the waters of the Colorado River and the power generated at dams on the river. Much has changed in Nevada since 1935, including an expanded role for the Colorado River Commission, but the fundamental charge to the Commission has remained the same. I look forward to working on behalf of Nevada to enhance the economic circumstances of Nevada through optimum utilization of resources under the jurisdiction of the Colorado River Commission."

The Colorado River Commission consists of seven members. Four members are appointed by the Governor and three members are appointed by the board of directors of the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Robison replaces the late Lamond Mills on the commission.*3
*****Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'News Release from Governor Kenny C. Guinn --- May 5, 2004; Gov. Guinn appoints robison to colorado river commission,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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

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Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

As Dr. Tony Lei inspires us that the four precious and valuable properties owned by the United States of America are Freedom, Democracy, judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship, our Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is promoting the cooperation and development of international tourism, business, education, and culture. To contribute to the Asian countries with the spirit of innovation and entrpreneurship, we need to emphasize our programs with our global e-business technology managemnt. We are surrounded by lots of e-business entreprises in this 21th Century era of businees world. An e-busineess entreprise is a business that uses the Internet, intranets, extranets, and other computer networks to support electronic business process, decision making, and team and workgroup collaboration within the enterprise and among its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.

One of our purposes is to strenghten our business prgrams with the emphasis of e-business technology management. We will encourage the management of information technology in our international e-business entreprises by three functions. We expect our e-business entriprises will make their managing information technologies effective by : (1)the joint development and implementation of e-business and Information Technology ( IT ) strategies by business and IT executives, (2)managing the research and implementation of new information technologies and the development of e-business applications, and (3)managing IT processes, professionals, and subunits within company's IT organization and Information System (IS) function.*2

Computer and technology are as natural as the air for the people in today's workplace which is teeming wih individuals who have terrific idea and a great deal to contribute. "In 'WinningWays,' Dick Lyles gives us four very powerful strategies that all of us can use to improve our relatioships with others and increase our own level of success. These are the best guidelines I've seen to help you unleash your power and reach your maximum potential," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard.*3 The four powerful strtegies for the secret of winning ways are: (1). Make people feel stronger rather than weaker as a result of your interactions wih them. (2). Camels are Okay. In fact, today's camel builders will be tommorrow's leaders. (3). Avoid two-valued thinking traps, because very few decisions are choices between right and wrong or good and bad. (4). Influence for the future, rather than the present or the past.

"I share with the philosophy of 'management is nothing more than motivating other people,' by Lee Iacocca. I agree with our U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that once she said, 'The knowledge delivered by the publications of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through its multimedia inspire us with a positive thinking to love our people, community, professionalism, and country.' I'm also impressed that the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI quoted again lots of valuable words of positive thinking and wisdom," said Judge Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada. She likes to read the WBTI website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) with good knowledge and creative design. Even as the number 53,477th visitor of the website, she is proud to be on the list. We express regret for that the numbers of this website are limited because of its contends by nature of the academic and professioal features. Intelletuals may ask that "How many people could and should be the readers of the book written by our famous scientist Albert Einstein?"

You never know! By adding the number of visitors who access it from the search engines leading giants such as Google.com, Yahoo.com, Infoseek.com, among others, the number of visitors to WBTI website are numerous.

We are quite encouraged through the commends of their visiting either by President Dr. Andrew Benton of Pepperdine University, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels of Pepperdine University, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Judge Betsy Kolkoski, among others, or by their Secretary. And thus, we try to offer you the following inspiration of the golden words of wisdom:

"A word aptly spoken is like apple of gold in settings of silver." --- Proverbs 25 : 11
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12 : 10
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend spring from his earnest counsel." --- Proverbs 27 : 9
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
--- Proverbs 15 : 22
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." --- John F. Kennedy
"Seven days without laughter makes one weak." --- Joel Goodman
"Today, more than ever before, every person is a potential user of computers." --- Marilyn Bohl, in her Preface of "Information Processing," 3rd Ed., 1980.
"To be a college or graduate student at this new era, especially in the field of business, she or he should owns four kinds of ability in computing: (1) Word processing, (2) Electronic spreadsheets, (3) Data base management, and (4) Statistical analysis and Charts. As a modern manager and any professionl in business, she or he is more productive in work performance with her or his good talent in computers. --- Tony Tung-tien Lei, M. B. A.; in his Preface of "Mangement Information," 1st Ed. Dec. 1987.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
--- Proverbs 16 : 3
"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend." --- Proverbs 22 : 11
"All hard work brings a profit." --- Proverbs 14 : 23
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." --- Proverbs 21 : 5
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." --- Frank A. Clark
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
"With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." --- Luke 6 : 31
"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23
"One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." --- Proverbs 11 : 24
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Natalie L. Tyrrell
"Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship are the best four treasures of the United States of America." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" --- Vincent Van Gogh
"Nothing great was ever done without much enduring." --- St. Catherine of Siena
"Anthing you're good at contributes to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
"To a friend's house the road is never long." --- Anonymous
"The secrete of joy in work is contained in one word --- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
"The paralleled practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgement, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue a rich , happier , and successful life." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

With the above words of wisdom, we are glad to have our leaders's inspiration and encouragement for the cooperation and development on tourism and business among international countries with Nevada:

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*4

Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Govenor Lorraine Hunt said that Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to diverse markets that range from outdoor enthusiasts to residents of the world's most populous nation. Speaking at the general session of the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace, he and she each praised Nevada's continuing efforts to supplement its gaming-based core with non-gaming amenities such as shopping, dinning, and outdoor recreation.*5

Governor Guinn expresses that he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers. He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. The Governor emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.*6

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI are the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. O'Brien, James A.. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
*3. Lyles, Dick. (2000) "Winning Ways," New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.

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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Las Vegas Review-Journal today --- EDITORIAL: Up to the voters to decide
By EDITORIAL of LVRJ

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, the following article was edited by the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) with (in according to) the complete information from Las Vegas Review-Journal on May 2 and May 4 of 2004:*1

Judicial survey
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

EDITORIAL: Up to the voters to decide*2

Judicial survey can be a handy tool

***Filing for elective offices in Nevada begins this week, and prospective Clark County judicial candidates may want to take a close look at some of the findings of the biennial judicial survey conducted by the Review-Journal and the Clark County Bar Association, and published in the Sunday newspaper.*3

The survey comes with some caveats, of course. Responses were tallied from 764 responding attorneys. (The Bar Association estimates this represents a response rate of about 50 percent from among attorneys who have actually appeared before these judges in recent years.)

Attorneys are human -- hold the lawyer jokes, please -- and as subject as anyone to personal prejudice. Judges (speaking off the record, of course) have occasionally complained that the survey can be used to reward "good-old-boy" jurists who cast a blind eye on the failings of local barristers.

But this unavoidable caveat is vastly outweighed by the fact that -- without the judicial survey -- most voters would be absolutely clueless as they entered the polling place to vote on the retention or replacement of incumbent judges.

Over the years, the survey has proved to be quite an accurate barometer of how judges will fare at the polls. A number of jurists who scored low on past surveys were either cast out by the voters, or folded their tents rather than submit themselves to that final judgment.

Furthermore, assertions that low ratings reflect nothing but the opinions of a few "disgruntled losers" tend to pale when one watches rating trends over a period of time.*4

In 2002, Supreme Court Justices Deborah Agosti and Miriam Shearing received retention ratings of 84 and 78 percent, respectively. This year -- after both joined in the astonishing Guinn v. Legislature decision, which threw out the voter-approved constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds legislative vote to raise taxes -- the two justices saw their retention ratings slip to a dismal 44 and 55 percent, respectively.

Why? "This judge led the charge in blatant abuse and neglect in regards to our state Constitution," one surveyed attorney said of Ms. Agosti. "Given her vote on the tax issue I am happy to see that she is not running for re-election," another said of Justice Shearing.

Both justices have decided to retire rather than face the voters again.

Challengers might expect an uphill battle against jurists like freshman District Court Judge Stewart Bell (a former prosecutor who has gained an early reputation for not tolerating any foot-dragging, and who garnered a 92 percent retention rating) or Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler (rated at 96 percent).

On the other hand, Karen Bennett-Haron of the Justice Court -- with a retention rating of 39 -- will probably get a closer look from prospective challengers, as will District Court Judge Jessie Walsh, whose retention rating fell from 51 to 31 in two years,*2 and Family Court Judge Lisa Brown, who saw her own retention rating plummet from 64 to 44.

No, the survey may not "tell the whole story." But it can certainly indicate to voters which judges should be put on the spot and asked to explain themselves.

For in the end, it's the voters who will still decide.*5

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***To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women.*6

Walsh received the lowest score among the 60 judges. Her 31 percent retention figure was down from a 51 percent rating two years ago when she served as a Municipal Court judge. Hardcastle earned a retention rating of 67 percent, relatively low by the survey's standards but high enough to keep her out of the bottom 10.

"I think it is what it is," Walsh said. "I was elected by the citizens and not by a handful of disgruntled lawyers."*7

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References

*1. LVRJ. 'Editorial,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. EDITORIAL. 'Up to the voters to decide;
Judicial survey can be a handy tool,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Berns, Berns. 'JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
"Nevertheless, Walsh, the freshman district judge, said she has heard of male lawyers getting together to drink beer and rip female judges while jointly filling out the surveys, a claim the Review-Journal has not been able to verify. Hardcastle is equally outspoken in her criticism of the approach she says some lawyers adopt toward female judges when filling out the survey or appearing before them in court," reported Dave Berns.
*7. Ibid.

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

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Business seminar and dinner party for community service
By Tiffany Chang

A plan will well be realized with bright advisors and a group of enthusiastic friends.
The supports and participations from both the sponsors and multimedia play an important role to the successful implementation of this Business Seminar and Dinner Party for our community. United we stand! "Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises," said Demosthenes. Wish everybody share with us the fruitful spirit of our cooperation and friendship together! (For more details, please have your Assistant or yourself click on the Sections of "Business, Community, and Social World", "LAF5", & "PPAA18" at:

http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

The following is the most recent update information about the advancement of our project from Mr. Robert Song;

Dear Friends,

Our Free Seminar & Dinner will be on 05/06/2004 (Thur).*1

[Please refer to attachments & click it to
enlarge it for better view.](For the details, please call Robert of the number at the bottom of this e-mail.)

Time: 5:00pm, to start the vedio program & social.
5:30pm, to start the Investment & Stocks speech
(Robert).
6:00pm, to start the financial speech (Agnas &
Chelsea).
7:00pm, to start the FREE dinner.
8:30pm, The end.

RSVP please, I need to arrange a table for you.

So far, we got 13 sponsors for our seminar, it is very
appreciated to their support. We will do our best to
develope their business in the future also. They are:

1. Mr. Denny Chen, $100, Owner of Motel 8 & Mr. Deli
Mart.

2. Ms. Jennilee Phan, $100, RE Marketing Specialist of
C-21 Advantage Gold.

3. Dr. Tony Lei, $100+ value gifts, President of
Washington Business & Technology Institute.

4. Dr. Raymond Yin, $50, Authour of 3 books. I will
sell his books on 05/06/04 @ Chow's Cuisine. Special
$12 Each.

5.Mr. Randy Yuan, $50, Owner of Service+ Insurance,
LLL.(Auto, Home owners, & commercial).

6. Dr. Jason Nguyen & Dr. John Cao, 40 Chinese Tuina
Massage Gift Certificates ($45 each, Total $1800
value), Spring Mountain Pain Center.---> We will give
away these 40 certifcates during the seminar.

7. Mr. Edgar Balagtas, $50, Broker / owner of REALTY
BROKERS.

8. Ms. Jasmine (Shiow- Mei Guo), $50, President of
Vegas Milky Way Inc.

9. Mr. Michael Chang, $50, President of Law offices of
F. Hoffman.

10. Ms. Angie (Zheng Mou) Mabley, $50, President of
Yong Sheng Treading Co.

11. Sophie Idecker, $??, Realtor of Venture RE Co.

12. Ms. Chiu Lucero, $40, General Manager of ETea
International. (She will sell ETea in Chow's Cuisine
that day, you will get a new taste of her tea).

13. Mr. Bing Wang, $??, Owner of ABC Auto Repair.

If you would like to be our sponsors. It is very
appreciated. Please contact ROBERT SONG ASAP. We will
put your Name & Company on our fliers & we will
introduce YOU & Your Business during FREE DINNER of
the seminar.

You may give short speech for your business also
during Dinner. Please arrange the time with ROBERT
SONG, we need to control the time also.

Thanks to all of your support, thanks to life!

Keep in touch! See you there!

Best wishes,
Robert (Song)

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Robert Song
O: 702-889-0678
C: 702-769-5517
F: 702-889-0678
E: afsong@yahoo.com

The following information in Chinese about this seminar and dinner was sent to us by Miss Chelsea Yuan:

Hi, Tony

As per our phone conversation, I am emailing you the flyer of the seminer. I don't have updated English version due to new added sponsor. Agnas is in charge of it.

I appreciate your help.*2

Chelsea Yuan
Office: 702-566-2048
Cell: 702-810-8069
http://www.life-healthins.com
Appoitment Address: 6376 W Spring Mountain Rd, Suite #7
Las Vegas, NV 89146. (Between Jones Blvd and Torrey Pines Dr)

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Hi Dr Lei,

I would like to express my many thanks for all of your support for this
coming event. Robert and I were appreciated by having you to introduce
Ms. Phan as one of our sponsor. We are going to do the best. Thank
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Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 "Bible"

"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness,"said Bertrand Russell. We initiate and sponsor program by program. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is happy to share the value of this golden words of wisdom with all our friends and participants.

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References

*1. Song, Robert, "An e-mail to WBTI from Mr. Robert Song," (May 3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Pan-American Legal Services Company.
*2. Yuan, Chaoxia 'Chelsea'. "An e-mail to WBTI from Miss Chelsea Yuan," (May 3, 2004), Las Vegas Nevada: United Business Sources Inc.
*3. Chan, Agnas. "An e-mail to WBTI from Miss Agnas Chan," (April 24, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: United Business Sources Inc.

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

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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley --- a real star for Nevada
By Tiffany Chang

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.*1

She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.*2

It is good to have a book talked about Shelley recently. It is shown in one of the three parts of the following article in Las Vegas Review-Journal today:

Monday, May 03, 2004
Copyright & copy; Las Vegas Review-Journal

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Assemblywoman Chowning kicks off campaign

Commission B position could get more crowded

By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

U. S. Congresswoman

Berkley in Woodward book*3

U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley found her way into one of the hottest books inside the Beltway, Bob Woodward's "Plan of Attack."

Woodward describes an Oct. 1, 2002, meeting at the White House with a dozen members of the House International Relations Committee, during which, he reports, that Berkley asked what the administration would do if it attacked Iraq and Saddam Hussein responded by attacking Israel.

"Super Patriots are a possibility. We have very technologically advanced weapons," Bush said, as reported in the book, and then turned to Vice President Dick Cheney to say: "What am I allowed to say?"

"Not too much," Cheney replied. "There are launch boxes in Iraq. (We) can fly Predators and preempt strikes."

Berkley said the only fact of the nine-paragraph meeting Woodward didn't report was what she was wearing.

"I don't know how he did it, but if the rest of the book is like that, it's accurate," she said.
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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.

Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.

This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada’s successes.*4

On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley 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."*5

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.*6

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.*10 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

The following is the major article appears on Las Vegas Review-Journal today about U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley:

Monday, May 03, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Berkley unopposed so far, but GOP still plans challenge*8

By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Each speaker at the Republican State Convention this weekend urged delegates to work for the re-election of Reps. Jim Gibbons and Jon Porter.

But nobody made a squeak about Nevada's 1st Congressional District, the one held by three-term Democrat Shelley Berkley.

With filing for office opening today, and Berkley prepared to sign her paperwork bright and early at the Clark County Government Center, there is still not even a hint of a Republican to run against her.

"It doesn't speak well for either party when they don't mount an opponent," said Bob Seale, former state Republican chairman.

Newly elected Chairman Earlene Forsythe said she hopes a candidate will emerge, though she hasn't heard any names mentioned.

"We want to make sure that we get Jon Porter and Jim Gibbons re-elected," she said, adding the party is not throwing in the towel in Berkley's race. "We're looking for a candidate."

Berkley has faced an election opponent in each of her three tries. In 2002, she faced Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald. In 2000, she faced Porter, then a state senator. In 1998, Republicans came up with then-District Judge Don Chairez.

"I've had three tough races, and I am continuing to do everything I can until 5 p.m. on May 14," she said, referring to the hour at which filing for office closes.

Berkley said she has essentially been campaigning since the day after the 1996 congressional election, won by John Ensign, now a U.S. senator.

She had her eye on the seat she knew Ensign would give up to run for the Senate.

For this race, she has already raised $1.3 million and has about $1 million in the bank. Berkley pledges to stop raising money if nobody files to run against her.

She's also working to help others raise money, regularly bringing congressional colleagues to her central Las Vegas and North Las Vegas district, raising awareness of Nevada's needs.

"I have an outstanding staff, and I think we are hitting a stride," Berkley said.

Republican National Committeeman Joe Brown warns that if the GOP gives Berkley a pass this year, she could become as entrenched as Gibbons is for Republicans in the 2nd District, where he faces little opposition and wins by large margins over little-regarded Democrats.

"There is a concern that could happen," Brown said.

The 1st District was reapportioned in 2001 and created as a "safe" Democratic seat. The district currently has 107,321 registered Democrats to 73,919 registered Republicans.

Berkley campaign manager Renee Aschoff said, "We are waiting and hoping for a free pass, but we don't know what that feels like."

Aschoff said Berkley's own tenacious campaigning -- she returns to her district every weekend for events -- has given her an edge.

"She works very hard every day to retain her seat," Aschoff said.

Berkley said she does not consider herself to be entrenched. "We're not there, yet," she said.

But if she does win her fourth term, without a Republican opponent, will she be?

"I would hope not," Brown said. "We've got to have someone run for that very reason."

Berkley is closely aligned with Democrats on the leadership track, such as John Lewis of Georgia and Loretta Sanchez of California, and is friendly with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California.

That has led political observers to speculate Berkley might gain a coveted position on the House Ways and Means Committee -- the very job that can almost guarantee re-election because of the appropriations written into legislation that come to the individual's district.

"I'm torn between aspiring for the Ways and Means seat and keeping my three committees, which I would have to give up to sit on Ways," Berkley said. "I love my committees, and I'm starting to move up in seniority."

Berkley has increased her margin of victory in each of her three previous races.

She defeated Chairez narrowly, 50 percent to 46 percent; Porter 52 percent to 44 percent; and was the lone bright spot for Democrats in 2002 when she defeated Boggs McDonald 54 percent to 43 percent. That year, Republicans swept all major elected offices in Nevada.

Gibbons, now seeking his fifth term, faces a challenge from Pahrump Democrat David Bennett but is expected to win by a landslide. His dominance in recent elections has prevented the Democrats from mounting a party-backed effort to unseat him.

And, as his strength grows in Nevada, Gibbons has also watched his congressional workload become closer to the Bush administration and House leadership, leaving him in contention for a committee chairmanship. His position also had him flirting with a Senate run this year and considering a bid for governor in 2006.

Some political observers believe Berkley to be a similar force for the Democrats.

"She's a real star in the party, and she'll go as far as she wants," said Adriana Martinez, Democratic state chairwoman, during the party's recent state convention.

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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. Ibid.
*3. Neff, Erin. 'POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Assemblywoman Chowning kicks off campaign,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*4. GSBPA. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2004,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 9, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Berkley, Shelley. "A letter to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley," (March 29, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. 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.
*8. Neff, Erin. 'Berkley unopposed so far, but GOP still plans challege,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.

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

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The people who elect the judges and the people who judge the judges
By PAI of WBTI*1

The Public Administration Institution (PAI) post the following information by getting rid of a judgement:

Sunday, May 02, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance
--- To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women.*2

Most jurists favor analysis, but some say it's not an accurate evaluation

By DAVE BERNS
REVIEW-JOURNAL

***Family Court Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr. ranked second among judges included in the survey with a retention rating of 95 percent from lawyers who critiqued him. He believes that some participating lawyers do not realize "how negative some of the comments are, how personal the comments are, and it's not really constructive."
Photo by Gary Thompson.

***Clark County District Judge Stewart Bell scored a retention rating of 92 percent from lawyers who believe the former Clark County district attorney should remain in his job as a freshman judge. Bell said he disregards the positive and negative comments at the extremes, and instead looks for guidance from the suggestions in the middle.
Photo by Jim Laurie.

***Clark County District Judge Kathy Hardcastle says she believes the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. "You're going to have a certain percentage of the bar who's going to be upset, and they treat the women judges differently," Hardcastle says.
Photo by Clint Karlsen.

***Richard Morgan, dean of the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is convinced that most of the lawyers who participated in the latest edition of the judicial survey tried to fairly assess the judges.
Photo by Craig L. Moran.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler received the highest retention rating of the 60 judges surveyed, with 96 percent of the lawyers who critiqued him saying they would recommend that he be re-elected to the bench. "I love this job. It's a wonderful job, the freedom to control your own calendar to work at your own pace," Bixler says.
***Photo by Gary Thompson.
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They rule over a contentious world of prosecutors and criminals, angry spouses and frustrated plaintiffs. It's a tightly wrapped setting where few people openly critique their performance. After all, what attorneys want to risk the wrath of judges who control much of their professional fate?

Judicial evaluations are rare. In Nevada, they come once every four or six years when voters have their say. But how are judges to know what their regular clientele -- lawyers -- think of their day-to-day work?

For 12 years, the Review-Journal and the Clark County Bar Association have joined to produce a once-every-two-year analysis of judicial performance. In this year's edition, 3,365 bar association members who have paid their dues and do not face disciplinary action received mailed and e-mailed requests to rate 60 state, county and local judges via the Internet, the first time the survey has been conducted online.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace James Bixler received the highest retention rating of the 60 judges surveyed, with 96 percent of the 183 lawyers who critiqued him saying they would recommend that Bixler be re-elected to the bench.

Family Court Judge T. Arthur Ritchie Jr. ranked second with a retention rating of 95 percent from 135 lawyers. Justice Court Judges Rodney Burr and Stephen Burr followed with scores of 94 percent.

Lawyers were asked to only rate judges they have appeared before during the past two years.

A good share of the jurists say the ratings serve a valuable purpose, a chance to receive feedback that can spark change. It has led judges to change their courtroom demeanor or to alter practices that caused confusion.

"I think there's a value in the exercise in that I will try to study and take to heart those things that were said with an eye toward improvement," said District Judge Stewart Bell.

"I think it can be a learning tool," added Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, who was recently appointed to his post after serving as a Clark County District Court judge. "Sometimes you get comments about your staff. Sometimes you think, 'Do I do that?' "

Others see the survey as a flawed effort that doesn't accurately gauge judicial performance, one that fails to account for weekends sacrificed to case preparation or after-hours courses taken to improve knowledge of civil and criminal procedure. The critics say the thoughts of jurors, litigants and court staff should also be included.

To District Judges Jessie Walsh and Kathy Hardcastle the survey is little more than an exercise in petty bickering and chauvinistic behavior designed to even perceived slights. Eight of the 10 judges with the lowest retention scores are women.

Walsh received the lowest score among the 60 judges. Her 31 percent retention figure was down from a 51 percent rating two years ago when she served as a Municipal Court judge. Hardcastle earned a retention rating of 67 percent, relatively low by the survey's standards but high enough to keep her out of the bottom 10.

"I think it is what it is," Walsh said. "I was elected by the citizens and not by a handful of disgruntled lawyers."

While judges and lawyers agree there is room for disagreement over interpretations of the law, they say the traits of a good jurist are clear: someone who is fair, firm, unbiased, attentive, patient and acts in a dignified manner.

"No, you don't have to be the smartest guy in the room. What you have to have is a good set of radar, a sense of what somebody is saying," said Bill Dressel, president of the National Judicial College in Reno.

Southern Nevada's hypergrowth has created challenges for the region's judicial system, added Dressel, a former Colorado judge, who heads the college attended by rookie and longtime jurists seeking to improve their performance. The monthly influx of 6,000 to 7,000 new residents contributes to a lack of confidence in the courts, he said. As a result, new residents are not familiar with judges, the prosecutors and police, and their word may carry less weight for newcomers.

"People have to get back the concept that this is your court. That's your biggest hurdle that you've got to overcome in Southern Nevada," Dressel argued. "There's a disconnect. It means they don't have this confidence built into the system. Reno is growing too, but people are familiar with the judges of Northern Nevada. They think, 'This is my judge, and my judge will do the right thing.' "

Of all the pitfalls that come with a judgeship there's one that can be fatal to any judicial career. They call it black robe disease, a sign of judicial arrogance.

"There are people on the bench who throw their weight around, who forget that they're there to serve people (and instead) behave impolitely, imperiously," Dressel said.

Judges displaying signs of that affliction have been known to face electoral opposition from angry lawyers, but Richard Morgan, dean of the Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is convinced that most of the lawyers who filled out the latest judicial survey tried to fairly assess judges.

"There's always going to be some segment of the evaluators who may do things for suspicious reasons because they want to get back at a judge for a ruling they didn't like, but in general I think lawyers who complete these evaluations try to be fair," he said.

Nevertheless, Walsh, the freshman district judge, said she has heard of male lawyers getting together to drink beer and rip female judges while jointly filling out the surveys, a claim the Review-Journal has not been able to verify. Hardcastle is equally outspoken in her criticism of the approach she says some lawyers adopt toward female judges when filling out the survey or appearing before them in court.

"You're going to have a certain percentage of the bar who's going to be upset, and they treat the women judges differently. I don't notice it so much now as when I first began," Hardcastle said. "There's a lack of formality and respect that they give to the (women) judges. I think they test the female judges more than they do the men. We see it as much or more from the female lawyers."

UNLV's Morgan said such talk is not uncommon in the legal profession, which did not experience a major influx of women until the 1970s. Concerns about courtroom bias have led bar associations and law schools throughout the country to study the issue.

"Sure it's possible there's some gender bias out there. One would hope to the extent it's out there it's unconscious bias ... and efforts to keep sensitizing lawyers and judges will be successful," Morgan said. "That's not to say I'm agreeing there's gender bias in the case of whoever these eight women (judges) are, but the possibility of gender bias is something bar associations and courts around the country have examined with some frequency over the last couple of decades."*3

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Berns, Dave. 'JUDICIAL REVIEW: Lawyers judge judges' performance,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 2, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.