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Newsbrief ***** Sunday, April 11, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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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Judge Besty Kolkoski honors Dr. and Mrs . Tony Lei with reunion dinner
By Valorie Vega, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

On April 9, 2004, Judge Besty Kolkoski and her husband Dick honor Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei with a nice reunion dinner. The location is at the Cheese Factory in Summerlin. The party is held by Judge Kolkoski in celebrating of Easter for the two famillies.

The Summerlin of Las Vegas has been elected as the First Place in among 12 ranking communities nationally of United States the ideal and best selling homes for big builders in 2000 again.*1 South Shores is one of the important district of Summerlin together with Desert Shores, Sun City, among others. The beautiful lakes centered in this area are one of the greatest attractiveness of Las Vegas for millions of visitors all around the world. People would enjoy dreamly the sun rising and sun setting of the calm, clean, and nice scenes of these artificial and great work on the lilltle bridges. These bridges are built above the golden and beautiful waves of the lakes which are surounded by elegant residences. People love Summerlin. People love this Las Vegas' mighty fine! Dr. Tony Lei has been re-elected as a Director of South Shores Community Association with the highest poll by voters in December 2002.

Judge Betsy Kolkoski of Las Vegas Minicipal Court did also invite Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei with a reunion dinner at Village Pub and Casino in Summerlin on February 28, 2001. Accompanied by her husband to the dinner, the Judge was bright and pleasent. In 1971, Judge Kolkoski graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law with Juris Doctorate degree. As Nevada's Elder Rights Atnorney, an Associate Fellow of the Culture Institution (CI) and Chairperson of the Aging Services Study Committee of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), she advocated statewide for the legal rights of senior and elder abuse prevention. Her research projects and papers presented together with former Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa to the national conferences were publicized by WBTI locally and internationally. CI has been led by Dr. Sue Fawn Chung as its Director and Fellow. She is an Associate Professor and former Chairman of the History Department at UNLV. Dr. Chung was also named one of the two Nevada advisors to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2000.

"PAI is exploring such themes as computer and quantitative analysis for administration, seniors power by voting, economic renewal, educational technology, elder abuse, social security and Medicare, and the important relationship between faith and public policy," Dr. Tony Lei noted. "We have worked to provide a setting of ideas in which the principles and perspective of the program come into contact with leading issues of the day in order to improve the quality of life of all our Nevadans."

The value of an academic institute should also put an eye on community service aside from its academic research. Take only one example, for the positive effort of the research and promotion of the seniors benefit, the Institute has done sizable works and received valuable results. At the end of 20th and in the very early of this 21st century, Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI, Elder Rights Attorney Besty Kolkoski of the Nevada Division for Aging Services (NDAS), with Juris Doctor degree of University of Cincinnati College of Law held the Forth Anniversary Meeting of the Nevada Elder Abuse Prevention Council (NEAPC) as Co-Chairpersons with Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa. Betsy did a research paper on elder abuse prevention through quantitative methodology. Both of them had received a fruitful consequence on the prevention of elder abuse with their cooperation of the NDAS and the Office of the Nevada Attorney General. Associate Fellow Sheri Vogel of PAI, a Juris Doctor degree holder of Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Michigan, has been the Project Administrator of the City of Las Vegas Senior Citizens Law Project since 1986. Sheri has obligatory assisted to and solved the concrete benefits and difficulties of seniors for many thousand cases. Her effort to help Las Vegas Seniors has won a lot of applauses. The President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), Dr. Tony Lei, had been a member of the Las Vegas Senior Citizens' Advisory Board. He is now also a member of the Senior Advisory Committee of the U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley . Dr. Tony Lei, elected as Executive Vice President of Seniors United in 2000, had been supported both by the educational and political sectors to get advance in leading the research and promotion of the seniors benefit, social security, and Medicare.*3

"WBTI is a very well respected and integral part of this community. To be an Associate Fellow of its Public Administration Institution (PAI) is a very prestigious honor for me. I am also grateful to be joining such a distinguished panel of professionals who are committed to improving the lives of our citizens in this community," said Judge Ann Zimmerman at the time when she was a Deputy Attorney General of Nevada.*4

In the first paragraph of the article entitled "Election Winner Judge Kolkoski Recognizes Dr. Tony Lei as a Great Leader,' it was written that, "During the congratulating conversation from Dr. Tony Lei to Judge Betsy Kolkoski for her re-elected as a Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge, she told him that Dr. Tony Lei is really a great leader.*5

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. Tony Lei early April this year from her U.S. Congress Office in Washington, D. C. : "I can not thank you enough for all you do for me, my dear friend. I just read the 'Washington Business and Technology Institute' publication. It was wonderful!"*6

Seasons greetings are significant to famillies! With honor as the Assistant Democratic Leader of U. S. Senate, Senator Harry Reid wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei on January 11, 2001 from his office in Washington, D. C. : "The holiday season is a time for remembering the good things that have happened during the year, for reflecting on the many blessings of our lives, and for renewing the bonds of love and friendship that make our lives special."

The famous political leader from Nevada continued his literary and intimate writing that, "This year has been eventful for the Reid family. Our first child, Lana, and our three grandchildren live in the Washington area. Roary and three more of our grandchildren live in Las Vegas. Leif is in Reno with two more grandchildren and have just told us another is on the way.

Josh just passed the bar, is living in Reno and also has announced our new daughter-in-law is expecting. Finally, our youngest, Key, lives in the Washington DC area with our newest grandchild. So, as you can see, we have the pleasure of grandchildren in each of our frequent stops, Las Vegas, Reno and Washington."

The Bible says: "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" (Matthew 6:26) Take what the Senator says to Dr. Lei in his letter that, "On behalf of Landra and our family, I want to thank you thinking of us during this holiday season. Each holiday greeting reminds us that we are truly fortunate to have so many friends and loved ones with whom to share this special time." And if a humble individual like Dr. Lei may be treated so friendly by our Senator Reid, obviously everyone of us in Nevada would be taken care by his extended kindness. And this be our mode: "In God is our trust!"

His love to his family and his friends revealled his dignified and humane spirit through his words in the letter. For a great and powerful person like him to have such a beautiful and kind heart is really the glory of God. "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves," says the Bible. (Romans 12:9-10) At the end of the letter, the famous U.S. Senator says that, "The Reid family has been richly blessed and we look forward to the years ahead. I hope that the season brings happiness and good fortune to you and your loved ones. With warmest regards."*7

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'Judge Kolkoski honors Dr. and Mrs . Tony Lei with reunion dinner,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (February 28, 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI encourages a life of service,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 16, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Election Winner Judge Kolkoski Recognizes Dr. Tony Lei as a Great Leader,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. Ibid
*7. Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Chief Justice of Supreme Court William Maupin Presides District Court Institure Ceremony,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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041004a777
Newsbrief ***** 12:58 a. m. Saturday, April 10, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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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Judge Betsy Kolkoski is the winner of visitor's number at fifty thousand (50,000) on WBTI website
By PAI of WBTI

Congratulations!

Judge of Las Vegas Municipal Court
Honorable Betsy Kolkoski*2

is the winner of visitor's number at #50,000 on Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) website at:
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

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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. Las Vegas Municipal Court
Honorable Betsy Kolkoski
400 Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

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041004
Newsbrief ***** Saturday, April 10, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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 believes that success in the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq will depend on the quality of our intelligence information
By PAI of WBTI*1

"Success in the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq will depend on the quality of our intelligence information. That's why funding for the Predator spy plane and other intelligence operations is so important," pointed out U. S. Senator Harry Reid.*2

Senator Reid said that he is committed to adequately funding our nation's intelligence needs, including the unmanned Predator spy plane that is based in Nevada.

As our lovable Senator, he is not just concerned about the people, land, and fortune of Nevada but our nation and the whole world.

The following is our post of the most recent "WHIP ROUND UP" for our friends, faculty and advisory members, professionals in businees and public administration, among others:

"Reid for Nevada"

***Reid, Ensign Work to Lower Gas Prices

*Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign met with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Tim Muris to get an update on an FTC investigation that Reid had requested into Nevada's high gas prices.

***Reid Urges Nevada Veterans to Register with WWII Memorial

*Senator Reid announced that the new World War II Memorial, between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in our nation's capital, is expected to open in mid-April, several weeks ahead of schedule. He urged veterans of WWII to enter their names on the Memorial's electronic Registry, which can be accessed on the Internet at www.WWIImemorial.com, or by calling the toll free number 800-639-4WW2.

***Working in Nevada

*Senator Reid will be working in Nevada next week while the Senate is in recess. He will hold a hearing on Homeland Security in Las Vegas, help dedicate a new water treatment plant in Fallon, and meet with seniors, PTA members and other groups.

***Reid Visits with Students

*Senator Reid met with students from the Close-up program at Pyramid Lake and Beatty High Schools during their trip to Washington, DC.

Senator Reid is picture (On our Section of "Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos"*3 at this WBTI website.) on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with students and advisors from the Close-Up program at Beatty High School, who were visiting Washington D.C.

"Week in Review"

***Reid Tours CIA Headquarters - As a senior member of the panel responsible for determining the CIA's budget, Senator Harry Reid toured the agency's headquarters, met with the Director of Central Intelligence and heard from top officials about the needs of the nation's intelligence community. After the meeting, Reid said he is committed to adequately funding our nation's intelligence needs, including the unmanned Predator spy plane that is based in Nevada.*4

***Pension Reform Bill Passes- The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would give some short-term relief to companies operating traditional pension plans. The bill changes the way pension plans compute their liabilities. Airline, steel and other industries had argued that the existing funding formula was outdated, making their plans look worse off than they were, thereby unnecessarily boosting funding requirements. Under the measure passed yesterday, companies would be able use a revised funding formula that should provide some financial relief, while also providing a more accurate picture of the health of their pension plans.

***Agreement Reached on Corporate Tax Bill- Senate leaders agreed to the terms of debate on the FSC/ETI corporate tax bill that had been stalled for several weeks because of Republican objections to Democratic amendments. Under the agreement, dozens of Republican and Democratic amendments would be in order, including Senator Harkin's amendment to block the implementation of Labor Department rules changing requirements on overtime pay.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"

The Senate will be in recess next week.
The Senate will convene Monday, April 19, at 1:00 p.m., with a period of morning business. No roll call votes will occur on that day.
The Senate may consider the motion to proceed to S. 2290, the Asbestos bill on Monday. The Senate may also consider the FSC-ETI bill. A limitation on amendments to the bill has been agreed to.*5

"Reid's Words"

Success in the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq will depend on the quality of our intelligence information. That's why funding for the Predator spy plane and other intelligence operations is so important.

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References

*1.PAI of WBTI is the initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP, the Issue 10 of Volume7,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (April 9, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
*3. WBTI. 'Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos,' "The Website of WBTI," (April 10, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

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040904
Newsbrief ***** Friday, April 9, 2004 ***** # Second Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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 will hold her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2004
By GSBPA*1

To enhange this feature article, we are glad to have the most recent news about medicare in Nevada of the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on April 8, 2004. The whole stetement was shown at the bottom of this article after the words of inspiration by U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."

On Monday, April 12, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her next Senior Advisory committee meeting. The location of the meeting is at the new Leiburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

"We plan on discussing the fllowing items: 1. the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. 2. Social security benefits (including privatization). 3. Notch baby legislation. and 4. Government pension offset." *2

"Please contemplate those issue that are most important to you and feel free to contact Jan Churchill at 220-9823 if you have anything you wish to place on the agenda. Jan will also accept your RSVP. Your input as a value member of this committee is very important to me. I look forward to seeing you on the 12th," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The letter was sent to him in Las Vegas as an Official Document by her from Washington, D. C. on March 29, 2004.*3

About the Author, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, of the above letter:*4

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

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.

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.

Elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1982 and serving through 1984, She championed consumer protection for car buyers and mobile home owners, fought for tougher drunk driving laws, and founded the Senior Law Project.

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. A representative sampling of her record of service includes:

Past President, Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System affiliate, KLVX Channel 10; Former Board Member and Secretary, UNLV Alumni Association; Nevada Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission; Founder and President, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys; among others.

Shelley Berkley has held key positions in the private sector during a career that spans nearly a quarter of a century:

Former Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs, Sands Hotel; Former Chair, Board of the Nevada Hotel and Motel Association; Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp; Former Deputy Director, Nevada State; Commerce Department; Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association; Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism; among others.

Shelley Berkley has been recognized for her community service and commitment. Of the many awards she has received, some of the most notable are:

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce "Woman of Achievement"; Las Vegas Business and Professional Woman "Woman of the Year";
Clark County Mother of the Year, 1994; Las Vegas Review Journal's Outstanding Women in Clark County; UNLV Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; among others.

Shelley and husband Dr. Larry Lehrner now reside in Northwest Las Vegas. Shelley's son Max studies at the University of Arizona, while son Sam attends Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. Dr. Lehrner's son David attends classes at Indiana University, while daughter Stephanie is enrolled in the medical school at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, CA.*5

It's our pleasure to post the following literature by the Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at its website:*6

BERKLEY VOTES TO PROTECT MEDICARE AGAINST PRIVATIZATION

Southern Nevada Seniors Could Face Thousands in Out-of-pocket expenses, Annual Premiums of $1,950.

(November 22, 2003 -- Washington, D.C.) U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted against Republican-sponsored prescription drug legislation (H.R.1) that would open the door to Medicare privatization, force seniors to pay thousands of dollars in premiums and prescription drug costs and drive millions of older Americans into HMOs

"This plan promises more to HMO's and drug companies than it does to seniors faced with rising drug costs," said Congresswoman Berkley.

"I support a prescription drug plan under Medicare, but not one that showers billions of dollars on insurance companies while leaving seniors to face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs," Berkley said, noting that the bill gives $17 billion to PPOs and HMOs to lure seniors away from traditional Medicare. "The real goal of the Republican prescription drug plan is to open the door to the privatization of Medicare, a program that has protected America's seniors for decades."

Berkley was one of 215 Representatives opposing the bill. A late-night vote on the legislation scheduled to last 15 minutes was held open for three hours by Republican leaders desperate to overcome an initial 216-218 loss.

"Republican leaders struggled for three hours to get this bill passed anyway they could and I can only imagine that deals that were cut and the arms that were twisted," said Berkley

Berkley also criticized provisions in the bill that would block re-importation of drugs from other countries at lower prices and prevent Medicare from negotiating better deals with drug makers to lower drug prices for seniors.

"Republicans bowed to drug industry pressure and are out to prevent Medicare from using the buying power of 40 million Americans to negotiate better prices. If the VA can bargain for better prices on medicine for our veterans, why are Republicans blocking Medicare's ability to use the same bargaining chip?," Berkley said.

The legislation also creates a gap in coverage, where seniors are left to pay 100% of their own prescription drug costs.

"Some Las Vegas seniors will pay $4,000 out of their first $5,000 in drug costs under this plan -- that is not what I call comprehensive prescription drug coverage," said Berkley, describing the cost of the benefit to a senior earning more than $13,000 per year.

Berkley also noted that a so-called "premium support" provision in the plan could leave Nevada seniors with some of the nation's highest annual premiums.

"Under the GOP's prescription drug plan, seniors living in Clark County could be paying almost $2000 a year in Medicare premiums, while seniors in other parts of the U.S. would pay less than $700," she said.

The premium support provisions in H.R.1 call for the selection of six demonstration projects nationwide. Las Vegas is one of the sites under consideration for this trial. A recent analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that the premium support system would result in dramatic disparities in premiums for traditional Medicare within states and regions, and across the country. For instance, a senior in Clark County would pay $1,950 annually in premiums, while a senior in Davidson County, North Carolina would pay $675 annually.

Finally, the plan would erode retiree coverage for almost three million seniors, including 15,000 Nevadans, who have good drug coverage now through retiree health plans. The GOP plan discriminates against seniors with retiree health coverage by excluding such coverage from counting toward spending for the catastrophic benefit.*7

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." *8

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. *9

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." *11

The following is the whole statement of the Press Release that we received from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids

CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn announced today that the Nevada State Health Division's Bureau of Community Health has received continuation grant funding of $6.4 million for the Ryan White Title II program.*13

The grant allows the State of Nevada to provide significant funding throughout the state for drug assistance to individuals infected with HIV/AIDS who meet eligibility criteria. The program, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), will help Nevada provide medical care, support services and prescription drugs.

"I am proud to say that currently, the Nevada ADAP continues to serve clients without a waiting list," Gov. Guinn said. "Because of this important funding, no client goes without their HIV medication."

The funding supplements more than $4.4 million that Las Vegas received in an earlier grant. The grant to Nevada is part of a $1.03 billion award shared among all states and U.S. territories from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

In addition to medical care, the grant enables participants to receive direct services, such as case management and outreach activities. These services are provided in a variety of environments, including correctional settings, local health districts and community providers.

For more information about the Ryan White Title II program or the ADAP program, contact Christine Lovass-Nagy, Bureau of Community Health, 775-684-4229.*14

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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. 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.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Google. ' U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Biography,' "google.com. Google!" (April 2004), U. S. A.: Google!
*5. Ibid.
*6. Yahoo. 'Shelley Berkley's literature on Medicare,' "yahoo.com., Yahoo!" (March 2004), U. S. A.: Yahoo!
*7. Ibid.
*8. Berkley, Shelley. "A post card to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 23, 2004), Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
*9. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*10. 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.
*11. Berkley, Shelley. Ibid.
*12. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*13. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (April 8, 2004), Carson city, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*14. Ibid.

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040804
Newsbrief ***** Thursday, April 8, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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 good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking
By Tiffany Chang

"After an investigative research on a person's character, scholars found that personal traits play a very important role in helping business executives and leaders to be successful. They found out that persons who are leaders should have wisdon and talent. These people have a broader interest and aptitude. They are good in self expression and public communication. Possibly, the most vivid fact to be felt by everyone is that, these persons all have a strong inner desire to pursue business accomplishment and have their good performance recognized," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

" Among various business organizations, a research was conducted on the work performance of the American college graduates. It revealed that the following personal traits are important for the success of their business: (1) Ability to get along with people. (2) Ability to get things done. (3) Intelligence. (4) Desire for advancement. (5) Human relations skills. (6) Leading and administrative abilities. (7) Communication skills. (8) Ability to take important task. (9) Judgment. (10) Responsibility. (11) Decisions. (12) Adaptability. (13) Dependability. (14) Loyalty. (15) Vision. (16) Imagination."*1

As a supervisor or manager inbusiness, there are certain techniques that you can use to improve your effectiveness to have telephone conversational skills: "(1) Answer your phone promptly. (2) Identify yourself and your company immediately. (3) Be friendly. (4) Have all your necessary resources available. (5) Indicate your regret or appreciation when applicable. (6) Use caller's name if it's offered. (7) Express your willingness to help. (8) Don't interrupt your customer. (9) Get as much information as you can. (10) Be understandable in your communication. (11) Be accurate and complete when giving information. (12) Be easy to deal with."*2

We would also like to list 12 effective and 13 ineffective telephone techniques in business. A. 12 effective talent : (1) Smile. (2) Speak clearly and concisely. (3) Be enthusiatic. (4) Lower your voice pitch (5) Talk positive. (6) Be prepared for objections. (7) Talk directly into the mouthpiece. (8) Consider your customer's personality. (9) Speak in terms of benefits. (10) Discuss rather than tell. (11) Always thank the listener for his time. (12) Follow up if necessary."*3

B. 13 ineffective telephone skills are: (1) Frowning. (2) Muttering. (3) Sounding tired.(4) Speaking in monotone. (5) Being negative. (6) Being over confident. (7) Holding the telephone under your chin. (8) Rambling. (9) Making accusatory remarks. (10) Arguing. (11) Hanging up abruptly. (12) Forgetting to thank the listener. (13) Try to talk and do something else at the same time."*4

To be successful in business, we need to have positive thinking traits. There are 12 personal traits that characterize a positive thinker: Optimism, Enthusiam, Belief, Intelligence, Courage, Integrity, confidence, Judgement, Persistence, Liveliness, Vision, and Desire to excel.*5

Develop a clear vision of our prefered future, then get focused on key activities and efforts that take us in that direction. We shall see performance gains, achieve our goals, and have a happier and more successful practice. By persuing our own personal strategic plans with love and service, we will increase our energies, motivations, satisfactions, happiness, and the worthy value of our lives in business.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has put effort in spreading the golden words of wisdom for positive thinking in the business and public administration world.*6

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*7 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways."

"Rapid changes in technology and global competition have combined to reshape the corporate landscape. Corporate management has responnded to these changes by iniatating sweeping changes. The introduction of new technology may be touted as a productivity booster and turn out instead to be a total bust. Whatever the problem may be, you're the one who has to deal with it on a daily basis. Even when new ideas are well thought out, there are still problems in putting them into practice within your group," George Fuller wrote in the 'Introduction' of his book, "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace."*8

There are lots of common headaches most of supervisors and leaders have to confront. "It's easy to understand how the broad scope these problems can easily lead to a less than steller attitude toward your job. However, adoping a sense of futility only serve to make matters worse. On the other hand, maintain a positive attitude helps you place things in perspective and can make coping eith problems a lot easier to do."*9

To initiate our programs more effectively for the people and communities who are interested to participate the programs, we need to emphasize the spirit of positive attitude and positive thinking. The following are words of wisdom which are worth reading collected by the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

***"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington
***"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
***"Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***"Watch your thought, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."*10
***"Art is the signature of civilizations," --- Beverly Sills
***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"
***"A book is a sucess when people who haven't read it pretend they have."
--- Los Angeles Times Syndicate
***"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
***"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles
@*****
***If you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for bidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come
knowledge and understanding.
--- Job 28:28 "Bible"
***"Reserach is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." --- Zora Neale Hurston
***"The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie." --- Ann Landers
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." --- Albert Camus
***"The secrette of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. to know how to do something well is oto enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Management is nothing more tnan moivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca
***"Imagination is more important knowledge. --- Ablbert Einstein
***"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
***"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits." --- President R. M. Nixon
***"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
***"What would life be if we had no courage to attemp anything." --- Vincent Van Gogh
***"If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade." --- Tom Peters
***"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it!" --- Jonathan Winters
***"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ---Frank A. Clark
***"Pay peanuts and you get monkeys." --- Anonymous
***"Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises." --- Demosthenes
***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'Good personal traits are important for a successful business,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 25 - March 2, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Career Press, "Powerful Telephone Skills," ( Hawthorne, NJ: National Press Publication, 1993). pp. 14-17.
*3. Ibid. p. 59.
*4. Ibid. p. 60.
*5. Ambrosio, Kathie,; Chan, Agnas,; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Personal traits, Community service, and happier lives,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (May 27, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *6. WBTI of GSBPA. (2003) 'Words of wisdom which are worth reading,' " Newsbrief of WBTI". Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*8. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.

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040704a777
Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, April 7, 2004 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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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ENCOURAGING NEWS REGARDING STATE'S ECONOMY
By Kenny Guinn*1

I would like to take the opportunity to let you know about promising economic gains our state has made. Last week, it was announced that Nevada again leads the country in job growth. Figures released by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show that Nevada has added nearly 44,000 jobs in the past year, an increase of 4.1 percent.*2

We have received equally encouraging news in another area. Nevada's unemployment rate is currently at a three-year low, having decreased from 5.1 percent to 4.4 percent between February 2003 and February 2004. This is the lowest level since January 2001. Considering the economic upheaval that our country suffered in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, this is noteworthy news for a state that bases its economic health on tourism. Remarkably, since January 2002, our state has added 87,700 jobs. Among these new jobs we are seeing significant increases in the construction industry, where 10,700 jobs have been added in the past year; in professional and business services, which reported a gain of 8,700 new jobs; and in the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors, which grew by 7,800 jobs.

Another bright spot that shows promise is revenue generated by taxable sales. The $2.8 billion in statewide taxable sales for January 2004 represents an 11.4 percent increase over January 2003, and a 10.9 percent increase over forecasts for the first seven months of fiscal year 2004. Although these figures do not fully compensate for reduced gaming revenues, I am encouraged by the direction we are heading in collections for our next budget cycle. In addition, state corporate filings are up, having increased more rapidly during this fiscal year than in the previous year. Moreover, many of our counties and cities are experiencing continued expansion in the number of new business permits and housing starts.

Overall, consumers are showing confidence in our economy. Our citizens are finding good jobs and our revenues are improving, which underscores an impressive economic recovery for Nevada in 2004. It is no wonder that, when compared with other states, Nevada ranks at or near the top in a number of important economic indicators.

If you would like to monitor the state's activity in these areas, check the following websites:*3

Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation: http://detr.state.nv.us

Department of Taxation: http://tax.state.nv.us

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A message of Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- 4-07-34,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (April 7, 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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040704
Newsbrief ***** Wednesday, April 8, 2004 ***** # Second Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark 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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Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Party for
Barbara Buckley, among others
By Velorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

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 adn social responsibility of business management . Throuugh 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.*1

In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2

"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 Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*3

Barbara's Legislative Service include: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2003 -- two special and five regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999. She is now the Majority Leader of Nevada Assembly.

Her affiliations are: Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; 2001-present, Assisted Living Advisory Committee; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication.

Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*4

Barbara Buckley is a Democrat. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law.

Her Hobbies/Special Interests include Hiking, reading, and traveling.

Barbara has been elected as the "Oustanding Democrat of the year 2003." We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party for Barbara 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.*5

This year's event will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2004 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Ballyˇ¦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.*6
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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.*7

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*8

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.*9

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*10

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References

*1. Walsh, Jessie; Malone, Teresa; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To promote our quality of life through the cooperation and development of tourism and business,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (October 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*3. Google. 'Barbara Buckley," "An online of google.com at Google!" (March 27, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Paradise Democratic Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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