[Dec 30, 9:35 PM EST]
Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire
By RACHEL ZOLL, AP Religion Writer

President-elect Barack Obama's choice of Rick Warren to deliver the inaugural invocation drew one kind of protest. Whether the evangelical pastor offers the prayer in the name of Jesus may draw another. At George W. Bush's 2001 swearing-in, the Revs. Franklin Graham and Kirbyjon Caldwell were criticized for invoking Christ. The distinctly Christian reference at a national civic event offended some, and even prompted a lawsuit.*5

Warren did not answer directly when asked whether he would dedicate his prayer to Jesus. In a statement Tuesday to The Associated Press, Warren would say only that, "I'm a Christian pastor so I will pray the only kind of prayer I know how to pray."

"Prayers are not to be sermons, speeches, position statements nor political posturing. They are humble, personal appeals to God," Warren wrote. His spokesman would not elaborate.

Evangelicals generally expect their clergymen to use Jesus' name whenever and wherever they lead prayer. Many conservative Christians say cultural sensitivity goes way too far if it requires religious leaders to hide their beliefs.

"If Rick Warren does not pray in Jesus' name, some folks are going to be very disappointed," Caldwell said in a recent phone interview. "Since he's evangelical, his own tribe, if you will, will have some angst if he does not do that."

Advocates for gay rights protested Obama's decision to give Warren a prominent role at the swearing-in. The California megachurch founder supported Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in his home state. Obama defended his choice, saying he wanted the event to reflect diverse views and insisting he remains a "fierce advocate" of equal rights for gays.

The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a United Methodist who is considered the dean of the civil rights movement, said he hasn't yet written the benediction for the Jan. 20 ceremony. But he said "whatever religion the person represents, I think he has a right to be true to his religion."

Caldwell, also a Methodist, said no one from the Bush team told him what to say in his 2001 and 2005 benedictions.

The Houston pastor said he had "no intention whatsoever of offending" people when he quoted from Philippians and delivered the 2001 prayer "in the name that's above all other names, Jesus the Christ." In 2005, he still prayed in Jesus' name, but added the line, "respecting persons of all faiths." In the 2008 election, Caldwell supported Obama.

Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, who was a presence at presidential inaugurations for several decades, said it's wrong to expect members of any faith to change how they pray in public.

"For a Christian, especially for an evangelical pastor, the Bible teaches us that we are to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. How can a minister pray any other way?" Franklin Graham said. "If you don't want someone to pray in Jesus' name, don't invite an evangelical minister."

Graham, who in 2001 stepped in for his ailing father, ended the invocation with, "We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit."

The lawsuit, which claimed that inaugural prayer was an unconstitutional endorsement of religion, failed in federal court. It had been filed by atheist Michael Newdow, who separately sued to remove the words "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance.

Billy Graham, now 90, didn't say Jesus' name during presidential inaugurations, but made obvious references to Christ.

At Richard Nixon's 1969 swearing-in, Graham prayed "in the Name of the Prince of Peace who shed His blood on the Cross that men might have eternal life." In 1997, for Bill Clinton's inaugural, Graham prayed "in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit."

Leaders of other traditions with experience in interfaith work said they respected Christians who felt strongly that they should pray in Christ's name.

But they argued that a request for some modification is reasonable for a presidential inauguration, considering it's an event representing all Americans.

Imam Yahya Hendi, a Muslim chaplain at Georgetown University who travels to Muslim countries on behalf of the State Department, said that at interfaith events, he refers to Allah, or God, as "almighty creator of us all."

Rabbi Burt Visotzky, a professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary, the flagship institution of Conservative Judaism, said he invokes "God" for interfaith prayer.

"I know that for Christians, Jesus is part of their Trinity," said Visotzky, who has taught at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and at Protestant seminaries in the U.S. "For me as a Jew, hearing the name of a first-century rabbi isn't the worst thing in the world, but it's not my God."

The campaign submitted the document in response to three lawsuits seeking to invalidate Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment adopted last month that overruled the court's decision in May that had legalized gay marriage in the nation's most populous state.

Both Attorney General Jerry Brown, whose office is scheduled to submit its own brief to the court Friday, and gay rights groups maintain that the gay marriage ban may not be applied retroactively.

The Supreme Court could hear arguments in the litigation as soon as March. The measure's backers announced Friday that Starr, a former federal judge and U.S. solicitor general, had signed on as their lead counsel and would argue the cases.

Proposition 8's supporters assert that the Supreme Court lacks the authority or historical precedent to throw out the amendment.

"For this court to rule otherwise would be to tear ....... >>> *5

GOVERNOR NAMES NEW NUCLEAR PROJECTS CHIEF
By Office of the Governor (NV), Daniel Burns, Valorie Vega, Cheryl Moss, and Jennifer Kung

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Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons today appointed Bruce Breslow as Executive Director of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects. The Agency advises The Nevada Commission on Nuclear Projects, which in turn provides advice to Governor Gibbons and the Nevada Legislature. Breslow will fill the position left by the resignation of Bob Loux.*7

Breslow has a long history of public service, including City of Sparks Planning Commission member (2007-present), Nevada Transportation Services Authority Commissioner (Governor Guinn appointee 1999-2005), Chairman of the Nevada State Employee-Management Committee (Governor Guinn appointee 2002-2005), Mayor of Sparks, Nevada (1991-1999), and Chairman of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (1996-1998). Breslow~{!/~}s professional past also includes 11 years as a television sportscaster. He has lived in Nevada for 30 years.

~{!0~}I know Bruce to be a good and a fair man,~{!1~} Gibbons said, ~{!0~}I trust his leadership of the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects will bring new ideas and a renewed level of tenacity to the fight against locating the nation~{!/~}s nuclear dump in Nevada.~{!1~}

~{!0~}I am humbled by Governor Gibbons~{!/~} confidence in me,~{!1~} Breslow said, ~{!0~}I will use all of my experience to serve the Governor and the Commission and continue the fight against Yucca Mountain in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Nevada

Breslow will start his new job January 12, 2009.

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LT. GOVERNOR~{!/~}S OFFICE

"Recently, much attention has been paid to Governor Gibbons~{!/~} efforts to fill the vacant position of Director of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. The Governor considers this position absolutely vital in view of the dire economic crisis Nevada faces and our state~{!/~}s reliance on tourism," Office of the Governor (NV) informs us upon the scene.*19 "After waiting for more than three-and-a-half months for the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) to present him with a list of three qualified applicants for the NCOT Director position, Governor Gibbons announced his intention to appoint Mr. Kirk Montero to the job. Mr. Montero is of Latino heritage and has more than thirty years experience in the tourism and hospitality industry."

(To be continued ...) Governor Gibbons stated, ~{!0~}I stand behind my belief that Kirk Montero would be an effective and excellent head of NCOT. I am frustrated by the fact that it is taking so long to appoint a Director for NCOT in light of the fact that tourism is so vital to our state and now almost four months have gone by without an NCOT Director and there is still no one at the helm at NCOT.~{!1~} Gibbons continued, ~{!0~}I believe Kirk is uniquely qualified for this position because he has intimate knowledge of visitor travel patterns into our state and we need someone to head the NCOT that can hit the ground running, we need someone for that position that has hands-on experience, not a Harvard MBA.~{!1~}

Comments have come from the Lt. Governor~{!/~}s Office suggesting Mr. Montero~{!/~}s application was not filed on time. Specifically, a staff member in the Lt. Governor~{!/~}s Office has publicly stated that Montero~{!/~}s application was filed 10-days late. Governor Gibbons~{!/~} Deputy-Chief-of-Staff Mendy Elliott personally hand-delivered Montero~{!/~}s application to the Lt. Governor~{!/~}s Office long before the application deadline.

Gibbons also said, ~{!0~}It also appears that some of the members of the NCOT Board have turned their marketing attention toward Asia, as well as other areas of the world that are not our primary markets for tourism. In light of our current world wide recession, I believe strongly that these efforts are a waste of taxpayers~{!/~} money. I have also learned that during a trip to Asia paid for, in part, by NCOT, which included Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and the NCOT's previous Director, not all participants attended all business meetings during this trip. While many people in our state are suffering during this difficult economic time, it seems unconscionable that such wasteful spending can be allowed.~{!1~}

There has also been public discussion of the possibility of combining the Nevada Commission on Tourism and the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. ~{!0~}If it is in the best interest of our state to combine Tourism and Economic Development, that is what we will do~{!/!1~} Gibbons said, ~{!0~}The days of wasted taxpayer dollars are over and that is the reality of the situation." >>> *19a

The Challenges Ahead!
By Al Gore

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***** "....... ." ---??? *717

"Only 5 Days left To Help Start 2009 Off Strong!
Donate $50 and get a free Repower America bumper sticker
Donate $100 and get a free Repower America T-shirt
Hurry! Make your gift by Dec. 31st to qualify for a 2008 tax-deduction," Nobel Peace Prize Winner 2007 Al Gore wrote.*6

"Dear Tony,

We have a truly important year coming up. Will you support our campaign?

First, the good news: we're making progress. President-elect Obama has committed to make the climate crisis a top priority of his new administration. He has spoken of the urgent need to Repower America. He has chosen an energy and environmental leadership team with the experience and know-how to lead from Washington.

Now the bad news: the entrenched special interests will work tirelessly to stymie the progress the new administration is seeking to make. If the past is any indicator, they will invest hundreds of millions of dollars lobbying and advertising to stop policies that will protect the planet from the ravages of climate change. Turning the ship of Washington will require the voices of change to be louder than the advocates for the status quo.

Now is clearly the time for decisive steps to Repower America with 100% clean electricity within ten years. With your support, our campaign will be ready to act when the new Congress and the Obama team begin work on January 21st. Will you help us make the most of this opportunity?

Please make a tax-deductible year-end gift by December 31st to make 2009 the key year in repowering America.

The truth is, the first 100 days of the new administration will be critical. And we aim to be busy.

Our Repower America campaign will be driving home the message that the solutions are within our reach -- that halting climate change means creating millions of jobs.

Our Reality campaign will underscore that coal isn't 'clean' until it captures and safely stores its carbon pollution.

These campaigns are big -- and they must be: we need national paid advertising, online organizing, grassroots partnerships with new and powerful constituencies like labor, the faith communities and university students.

As you have heard me say, there is a common thread linking the nation's major economic, security and climate challenges: our addiction to carbon based fuels. There is also a common solution: a wholesale shift to truly clean sources of energy. If undertaken immediately this shift can be the country's ticket out of economic malaise. As you know, an effort of this scale during these pressing times will require all voices to influence the debate.

This is why we need to speak up more forcefully than ever. I know you've invested a lot so far. Can you spare a little more?

Click here to make a year-end donation to support our 2009 campaign by December 31st:

http://www.wecansolveit.org/2009

It's been a few short months since we launched the We Campaign in April, and we are now more than 2 million strong. This is great progress. I believe the momentum is on our side.

With your help, we will hit the ground running in January. I have the hope and optimism that 2009 will bring the change that we worked so hard for this past year. We can indeed Repower America.

Thank you so much. Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year,

Al Gore
(www.wecansolveit.org)."

***** "It is valuable! Can we also share with some finding from American Poet Wallace Stevens? He said, "Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake." ---??? *7168

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Sun Moon Lake ---a beautiful scenery in Taiwan
By Tiffany Chang

Taiwan is beautiful for its mountains, rivers, lakes, among others. One of the most scenic places in Taiwan is the Sun Moon Lake. It's our pleasure to receive a good information in searching "Sun Mon Lake" from the Google.com on June 22, 2005:

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*17. 王慶偉. Ibid.
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*22. ?燦培, '阿扁傳奇肥皂劇 愈看愈上癮 ,' "An article about ... on 'World Journal' in Chinese," (San Francisco, CA: Worldjournal.com, December 28, 2008), 1-3.
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If you know the enemy and know yourself,

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if you know Heaven and know Earth,

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---Sun Tzu, Chinese General and Author, b.500 BC

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"Miss Zhang hails from Shijiazhaung, a gritty industrial city in the northern Hebei province, and says that her favourite foods are chocolate and ice cream. She is now certain to become a role model for a generation of Chinese women," wrote Reporter Jane Macartney in Beijing about Miss World Zhang Zilin. It is posted by "The Times" in its Times Line today on December 4, 2007.*(4)