I have written to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asking him to join me in the creation of a joint commission to review forest management practices in the Lake Tahoe Basin. I also talked with Governor Schwarzenegger on Thursday (?), June 6th (or ?), and he agreed. We both intend for the creation of this commission to lead to the prevention of future fires and the reduction of fires¡¯ devastation through better forest management practices.

Nevadans and Californians agree on the significance of Lake Tahoe as a national treasure and the importance of preserving the lake¡¯s clarity and environment. Those goals were shared by Governors Laxalt and Reagan when they introduced the concept of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) in the 1960s, and today they¡¯re more important than ever. However, we must assure the safety of those who live on both sides of the lake, and we must empower those residents to take their own precautions to protect their property from wildfire. As I said in my letter to Governor Schwarzenegger, when people need to consult a 171-page landscaping guide before knowing whether they can rake up pine needles, the bureaucracy leads to deadly and dangerous results.

We are now choosing members to serve on the Nevada and California Blue Ribbon Fire Commission. We are enlisting the service of experts who deal with fire in the Tahoe Basin and of elected officials who serve its residents.

I sincerely hope this review will lead to less bureaucracy and better policy for protecting Lake Tahoe¡ªand the people who call it home.
[From an e-mail by Office of the Governor to WBTI on July 6, 2007. (Fri, 6 Jul 2007 15:05:36 -0700) ]

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About Governor James A. Gibbons:
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999, and remains an active supporter of Nevada¡¦s university and community college system. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, Governor Jim Gibbons was a former United States Congressman. Jim was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons served three terms in the Nevada State Legislature and was named ¡¡ìOutstanding Freshman Legislator¡¡?his first year in 1988. By 1993, Gibbons rose through the ranks to become Republican Whip of the State Assembly. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
(Editor's note) The articles by Governor James A. Gibbons and his Office including related notes from WBTI's Editor in this section have been published by the leading search engines promptly. The following information have been just received from a search of "Meet Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons with his message on 061607-1087", "Dangers of Meth in Nevada! ...", etc. on the Google.com, Yahoo.com, AOL.com, Search.com, Ask.com, and among others beginning at 3:21 p.m. in the afternoon on July 6, 2007. The search results are appeared starting from the first line of the engines' first page:
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[[[ The single most important
word is "We."
It is valuabe to take time to make
the other person feel important,
no matter how busy we are. ]]]

"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness," said Bertrand Russell. It is our pleasure to post a short story, Formula for Success, from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

{ As reported in the "Little Gazette", a former president of the General Motors Corporation started out as a stock boy and had a career that would have delighted Horatio Alger. At the time of his retirement, a report asked him whether it was still possible for a young man nowadays to start at the bottom and get to the top--if so how?
"Indeed, it is," was the answer. "The sad fact, however, is that so few young people realize it." Then he outlined a formula for success that will prove out not only in the auto industry but in any business.
"Keep thinking ahead of your job! Do it better than it needs to be done. Next time, doing it well will be child's play. Let no one, or anything, stand between you and a difficult task. Let nothing deny you the rich opportunity to gain strength in adversity, confidence in mastery. Do each task better each time. Do it better than anyone else can do it. Do these things, and nothing can keep the job ahead from reaching out after you!" }*1

"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.*2 "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." *3

"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." *4

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." *5

We have some more golden words of wisdom for positive thinking:

***"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."*5
***"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

A friend is one who knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts you have become, and still gently invites you to grow.

Joseph Newton said that, "People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges." We need friends, but friendship needs care. Friendship is not only a union of spirits, but also a pleasing game of interchanging praise. Life is to be fortifid by many friendships.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. ---Walter Winchell
***** The only way to have a friend is to be a friend. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
***** A friend in need is a friend indeed. ---Annoymous

@*****
***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 of the "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 of the "Bible"

It is true, as Richard J. Needham said that, "What is success in this world? I would say it consista of four simple things--to live a lot, to love a lot, to laugh a lot, and from it all, to learn a lot." *7

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*2. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.
*7. Ekeren. Ibid.

Brilliant! Elaine L. Chao's article for "Happy Mother's Day" is on Internet through Google, Yahoo, AOL, and Ask.com! The above article that we announced on 061207-1001 in the section of "Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor" has been published by leading search engines on the Internet at 10:37 a.m. on July 2, 2007. It is appeared starting from the first line on their first page:

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The article that we posted on 062507-1037 in the section of "Social & Community (LAF6)" has been published by leading search engines on the Internet at 6:18 p.m. on July 1, 2007. It is appeared starting from the first line on their first page*28:

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***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being--to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis

Our Honorary Chairman, A. William "Bill" Maupin, is now again Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.

Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval is now one of the U. S. District Court judges. The United States Senate voted unanimously on his confirmation. Through the recommendation of U. S. Senator Harry Reid, Sandoval was confirmed for the lifetime appointment. Dr. Brian Sandoval was sworn in Monday October 31, 2005 as a U. S. District Court Judge. Congratulations!

"I'm glad to be an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF), where Governor Kenny Quinn is Chairman and Bud Cranor is Executive Director. We all endeavor to promote the quality of life of all our Nevadans," said Brian Sandoval on March 8, 2002 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community. (A document of this message was initialed by Sandoval.)*22

The Second Edition of this article is in the following:

112404-3687 "Business & Administration" (to contiue PPAA18) of WBTI website, 11:37 a. m., Wednesday, November 24, 2004 #Second Edition *****

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judge Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer, Miss Yin Yan has been appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on November 20, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"It's terrific! I can't imagine that I could be recommeded by District Judge Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constabnle Bobby Gronauer as one of the Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission. I'd like to devote myself to it with all my knowledge and effort beside my regular work. We're lucky to have such a team work with both scientific management and human relations to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada through the effective communication and cooperation between the officials of the District Attorney and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the people of Nevada," said Yin Yan at the time when she was informed by WBTI about the appointment.

Yin Yan received an M.B.A. from University of Pheonix in 2002. She had a B.S. degree in Finance and Statistics from Hu Nan University, China in 1994. In 2000, she received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University. Yin is now the Vice President of America Taiyu International, LLC.

The following e-mail*20 was prepared by Yin Yan to WBTI on November 23, 2004:

Dear Dr. Lei,

Tom Peters said that, "Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm." It's my honor to be named as one of the Assistant President of CCDAPCC. To have a great deal of enthusiam with my effort, knowledge, and experience will be my devotion to this significant organization for our community in Southern Nevada. I'm enthusiastic to work with such a team of professionals with special status and expertise
for community service and humane spirit under the leadership of our Chairmen David Roger and Bill Young.

In the near future, I will concentrate my effort to recruit some number of the membership of this Commission.

Best regards,

Yin Yan
Vice President,
America Taiyu Investment, LLC.

The following e-mail*21 was sent by Yin Yan to WBTI on November 24, 2004:

Tony,

Sorry that I couldn't get back to you earlier. Guess it's too late for
me to
write anything now. But I truly appreciated that you could offer me
such an
important position at this organization, and felt honorable be a member
of
this winning team. Please feel free to let me know if you need my help
in
the future events. I will be happy to work with you and your team to
serve
our community whenever needed.

Best Wishes,

Yin Yan

Enriching our community service and humane spirit process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this Commission. CCDAPCC is really a chain of dedicated individuals who joined to research, serve, support and to give. We take great pride of our people, including our outstanding faculty and executives. We're sincere servers to improve the quality of life of all our Nevadans. Power in politics should have a direction that the power based on knowledge is the power of righteousness. It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to many high-ranking officials of Nevada who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.

It is our pleasure to post the following feature article:

083104-3257 PPAA18 *****8:17 a. m., Tuesday, August 31, 2004, Second Section
Cheryl Moss is the hit winner of visitor number at seventy six thousand six hundred and sixty sixth (#76,666th) of WBTI website [Now at #93,568th in the morning on November 24, 2004.]
By GSBPA of WBTI*19

--- Cheryl Moss wrote:
Dear Dr. Lei, How nice is it for me to be the great and lucky number of visitor on WBTI's website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) at #76,666th! [Now at #93,568th in the morning on November 24, 2004.]

The significant value of this website has been the encouragement and development of the community service and humane spirit. It helps promote the quality of life for all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada.

I delivered a speech on Problem Gambling and Family Court in UNLV this month. I was the first District Judge to speak on the topic. It has been my honor to have such a good community service experience as the Secretary General of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*18

Sincerely,

Cheryl Moss
District Judge
of the Family Court
(August 30, 2004)
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Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community in Nevada*1
By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

Teamwork Takeaways: (1)Celebrate---you deserve to recognize accomplishment. (2)Take a central role as team member and team builder. (3)Get off your pedestal---no job or task should be dismissed as unimportant or not worthy of attention. (4)Share EVERYTHING---information, knowledge, skills, risk.*17

On Tuesday, March 9, 2004, the Asian American Group of Asian American Community in Nevada will hold an event and dinner party.*2 At 7:00 - 9:30 p. m., the location will be at the Mike and Rita Vaswani's Residence, Las Vegas.

It planned to invite Ms. Ellen Knowlton, Special Agent in Charge of FBI, as our Keynote Speaker.

Mr. David Roger, District Attorney; and Mr. Bill Young, Clark County Sheriff are our Gusts of Honor.

The Special Guests will be: Starvos Anthony, University Regent; Justice Nancy Becker, Supreme Court; Bobby G., Constable; Judge Michael Douglas, District Court; Judge Jackie Glass, District Court; Judge Debbie Lippis, Justice of the Peace; Judge Robert Lueck, Family Court; Senator Raymond Shaffer, State Senator; Judge Natalie Tyrrell, Justice of the Peace; Judge Doug Smith, Justice of the Peace; Valerie Weber, Assemblywoman; Judge Ann Zimmerman, Justice of the Peace; and among others.

The following individuals had been planned as Event Chairpersons: David Amesbury, Esq., General Counsel --- CAN-DO; Raj Chanderraj, MD, Founder, Friends of India; Benson Lee, Esq., President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Las Vegas; and R. D. Prabhu, MD, Chairperson, CAN-DO.

It planned to have Event Hosts: Dolly DeLeon, Past President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Editor-in-Chief, "US Asian Chronicle"; Romeo Jurani, Past President, Philippines Bisayans Society of Nevada; Steven Kwon, Past President & Founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Tony Lei, Chairman, Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada and President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Vimla Lendway, Exceptional Travel Service; L. Kristopher Raft, Esq.; Rita Vaswani; among others.

All of the guests will be about 200 people. Attire for the event and party is business. Important guests whom invited by Dr. Tony Lei, Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada and his wife Judy are: Ms. Helen Hsueh, Miss Christine Hu, Mr. Raymond Lam, Pator and Mrs. Nafu Lee, Mr. Mark Meng, Mr. John Ponticello, Dr. John Wang, among others.

BRIAN SANDOVAL [now U. S. District Court Judge (Editor's note on 070207)] was sworn in as Nevada's Attorney General on January 6, 2003. Sandoval graduated from the University of Nevada and The Ohio State University College of Law.*3

As Attorney General, Sandoval is committed to fighting crime, protecting seniors and children from fraud and abuse and preserving integrity in government.

As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Sandoval will lead a staff of 350, including 140 lawyers, and administer a budget of $42 million. Among many other responsibilities, the Nevada Attorney General's office prosecutes consumer, insurance and worker's compensation fraud cases, provides legal counsel to all the Nevada state agencies and is responsible for almost all state prison litigation matters.

Prior to his election as Attorney General, former Governor Bob Miller appointed Sandoval to the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1998. One year later, Governor Kenny Guinn named Sandoval as the Chairman of the Commission. At age 35, he was the youngest person in Nevada history to serve in that capacity. Governor Guinn also appointed Sandoval to serve as the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Policy Review Panel.

Under Sandoval's leadership, the Commission adopted regulations that limited neighborhood gaming, prohibited child-themed slot machines, enhanced assistance for problem gamblers and strengthened protections for athletes associated with legalized sports betting. As Chairman, Sandoval also testified before the United States Congress, the Nevada Legislature, and several gaming conferences in the United States and Canada.

Before his Commission appointment, Sandoval served two terms in the Nevada Legislature, where he sponsored fourteen bills that became law. These bills provided additional protections for children, increased penalties for criminals and tax savings for Nevada residents.

As a Legislator, Sandoval also served on the Nevada Legislative Commission, the Advisory Commission on Sentencing, the Juvenile Justice Commission, the Advisory Council for Community Notification of Sex Offenders and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Oversight Committee.

After serving in the Legislature, Sandoval spent three years as the Nevada at large member of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board.

Brian Sandoval is a member of the Nevada State Boards of Pardons, Prisons, Examiners, Transportation, Domestic Violence and Private Investigators and the Boards of Trustees for Children's Cabinet of Reno, Nevada, KNPB Channel 5 (PBS Station), St. Jude's Ranch and the Washoe County, Nevada Law Library.

During law school at the Ohio State University College of Law, he served as an extern to the Ohio Supreme Court. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and the District of Columbia.*4

David Roger is now CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY*5, who received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1986 from CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW at San Diego, California. He was Chief Deputy District Attorney - Major Violators Unit in 1987 to 2002.

David graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1983. His major was Accounting.

His LICENSES included the ones from: United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit; United States District Court- Nevada; Nevada State Bar; Nevada Gaming Commission; and Nevada Gaming Control Board.

David's AFFILIATIONS are: State Bar of Nevada; Clark County Bar Association; National District Attorney¡¯s Association;
Nevada District Attorney¡¯s Association; among others.

His TEACHING experience included: (1) Panelist- Clark County Bar Association ¡°Opening and Closing Statements - 2000; and (2) Guest Lecturer - UNLV Boyd School of Law, Trial Techniques class - 2002.

The following are some of the HONORS received by David: (1) Martindale - Hubbell: "AV" highest rating for professional and ethical standards;
(2) Outstanding Young Men of America - 1987; among others.*6

"As we all know, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. And with that growth comes significant challenges, particularly for law enforcement. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is committed to protecting the people, their property and rights, while providing the best public safety and services in partnership with our community. That commitment and dedication extends to the nearly 40 million visitors that Las Vegas plays host to each year. I'm committed to making the best police department in the country even better," points out Sheriff Bill Young.*7 [***Bill has successfully achieved and completed his term early in 2006.(modified on 070207).]

"As you take the time to enjoy our website, you'll notice some exclusive features such as crime mapping, live dispatch feed, and information relating to our Homeland Security Office, which has been established to ensure that Las Vegas remains the safest tourist destination in the world. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us, and feel free to contact our department with any questions, comments or concerns. Our phone number is 702-229-3394 or email us at pio@lvmpd.com." *8 (***Bill has successfully achieved and completed his term early in 2006.)

"Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) is the only practical organization formed since the establishment of the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) in September 28, 2001 by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on January 3, 2003.*9

"We look forward a team work with both scientific management and human relations to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada through the effective communication and cooperation between the officials of the District Attorney and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the people of Nevada," said Bud Cranor for the New Year Eve Party Conference to "Nevada Examiner" and Communitylink of "Las Vegas Review-Journal" website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. Bud Cranor was Director of Las Vegas Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, and Executive Director of the PPAAF of WBTI. The Conference was held by WBTI at the Steak House of the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 30, 2002 in Las Vegas. The Theme of the Mini Conference was: Promoting A Good Community Life Through Mutual Cooperation. Bud was the Chairman of the conference.

At the present time, the organization of the Commission is: Honorary Chairmen A. William "Bill" Maupin, former Chief Justice and now Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court (now the Chief Justice again); Brian Sandoval, Nevada State Attorney General; Stewart Bell, former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge; Chairmen David Roger, Clark County District Attorney; and Bill Young, (***former) Sheriff of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD); Vice Chairmen Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Constable of Las Vegas Township; and Herb Brown, Constable of North Las Vegas Township; Honorary President Lorraine Hunt, [***former (modified on 070207)] Lieutenant Governor of Nevada; President Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of WBTI; Vice President [***now Valerie Weber, Assemblywoman of Nevada] (the late Kathy Augustine, State Controller of Nevada) [***former (modified on 070207)]; Assistant President Yi Li, Marketing Manager of FiberTel Inc.; Assistant President Yin Yan, Vice President of America Taiyu Investment, LLC.; Secretary General Cheryl Moss, District Judge of Family Court; Senior Advisor Stewart Bell, District Judge; Founding Advisor Mike Davidson, Former Clark County Assistant District Attorney; Culture Advisor Sue Fawn Chung, Associate Professor of UNLV; Promoting Advisors Rennie Schreiber, Chief of Staff of the Office of Lt. Governor (former) Lorraine Hunt; Chermaine Gord, Secretary of Chief Justice Bill Maupin; Judy Hetherington, Chief Staff of the L.V. Office of Controller (the late) Kathy Augustine; Kathy Karstedt, Secretary of Clark County District Attorney David Roger; Susan Sullivent, Secretary of Sheriff of LVMPD (former) Bill Young; Media Advisor William Yuen, Vice President of "Next Weekly"; Financial Advisor Teresa Woo, Editor-in-Chief of "Next Weekly"; Coordinating Advisor Raymond Lam, President of Las Vegas Cantonese Association; Functional Advisor Patty Blakeman, Secretary for Mike Davidson; Entrepreneurship Advisor Oscar Jornacion, President and Publisher of "Nevada Examiner"; Writing Advisor Jerry Tao, [***former (modified on 070207)] Deputy District Attorney of Clark County; and Secretary Agnas Chan, President of United Business Source Inc.

"I'm a living example of the American Dream. Today, I'm privileged to serve the people of greater Las Vegas as a Deputy District Attorney, where I prosecute criminal cases ranging from murder and drug dealing to arson, sexual assault and robbery. Every day, I work to make our neightborhoods a little safer and more livable," wrote Jerry Tao on one his fliers.*10

"It's my great pleasure to be nominated by WBTI as its Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC," said District Attorney Stewart Bell at the Dinner Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Las Vegas Review-Journal". "The significance of the creed of a County deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, goodness, and beauty in order to maintain it as a place of the people, by the people, and for the people. It's my honor to join the Commission." The Dinner Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Stewart Bell as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on October 7, 2002.

The above list of leaders and officers of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Mark Denton, District Judge of Nevada, at the Event and Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognizes what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by beeing the vistor's number at #45,281 (*** now at 105,508) of the WBTI website. It is brought to you by the Communitylink of 'Las Vegas Review-Journal' and Reviewjournal.com," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on March 5, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"I'm glad to be an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum, where Governor Kenny Guinn is Chairman and Bud Cranor is Executive Director. We all endeavor to promote the quality of life of all our Nevadan residents and visitors," said Brian Sandoval on March 8, 2002 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community.

To encourage and promote the community service of associations in Nevada, Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) and Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) have remained to offer financial and human resorces to variety of organizations since the autumn of 1993:

***** Neswbrief of WBTI on February 4, 2004 *****

An Event and Dinner Party will be held by the Asian American Group
to pay a special tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt
By Tiffany Chang

On Wendesday, January 4, 2004, the Asian American Group of Asian American Community in Nevada will hold an event and dinner party.*12 At 7:00 - 9:30 p. m., the location will be at the Harbor Palace Restaurant , China Town, Las Vegas. The Event is for a Special Tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt.

It planned to invite Chief Justice Debra Agosti of the Nevada Supreme Court and District Judge of Nevada Michelle Leavitt as Keynote Speakers.

The following individuals had been planned as Event Chairpersons: David Amesbury, Esq., General Counsel --- CAN-DO; Raj Chanderraj, MD, Founder, Friends of India; Benson Lee, Esq., President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Las Vegas; R. D. Prabhu, MD, Chairperson, CAN-DO; among others. It planned to have Event Hosts: Dolly DeLeon, Past President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Editor-in-Chief, "US Asian Chronicle"; Romeo Jurani, Past President, Philippines Bisayans Society of Nevada; Steven Kwon, Past President & Founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce; Vimla Lendway, Exceptional Travel Service; L. Kristopher Raft, Esq.; Rita Vaswani; Joey Villaflor, MD, Chairman, Board of Health; among others.

All of the guests will be about 200 people. Attire for the event and party is business. Guests whom invited by Dr. Tony Lei, Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada and his wife Judy are: Miss Agnas Chan, Ms. Helen Hsueh, Mr. Jimmy Hsu, Miss Christine Hu, Mr. Xiao-sheng Huang , Mr. Raymond Lam, Mr. Mark Meng, Mr. Jie Bu, Dr. An-pyng Sun, and Mr. Yuan Chuan Tsai.

It was already popular for the past years to hold dinner parties to pay special tribute to elected offficials, but most of them were civil administratives or civic representatives. Dr. Tony Lei initiated to hold event and dinner party to pay a spcial tribute to the judicial professionals through elections in Nevada. Justice Nancy Becker was the first one selected by him to pay a tribute. A successful event and dinner party was held for her on May 23, 2001 at Harbor Palace Restaurant in Las Vegas. It was chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI); Theresa Malone, [***former (modified on 070207)] Member of Nevada State Board of Education; Dr. R. D. Prabhu, Chairperson of CAN-DO; and Dr. Joey Villaflor, Member of Nevada Board of Health. We the Asian American communities have continuously achieved the efforts for other judicial professionals since then.

"To dedicate to the creed of Washington Business and Technology Institute, it's my challenge as an Associate Fellow of it's Public Administration Institution (PAI) to endeavor with all the intellectuals of this Institute to improve the quality of life of the people of Nevada," said Jennifer Togliatti at the Dinner Party on May 17, 2002. The Event with dinner was held by the Asian American Community to pay a special tribute to District Judges Michelle Leavitt and Jennifer Togliatti at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant in Las Vegas.

Judge Michelle Leavitt deserves special recognition of her expertise, integrity, conscientious and dedicated professionalism. She has been a bright Associate Fellow of PAI since 2000. "Thanks to Dr. Tony Lei, Dr. R. D. Prabhu, and Attorney David Amesbury to chair this Event and Party. Together with knowledge as the power of rightiousness, we may build a community where this and future generations will have more opportunities and advantages to live a prosperous and healthy life," said Judge Michelle Leavitt at the Dinner Party.*13

We are deeply regret and sorry that Judge Michelle Leavitt's father passed away weeks ago on a Friday. Myron Leavitt, 73, a Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, who had a long political career in Nevada. He was born in Las Vegas. Myron was a football and track athlete at the University of Nevada at Reno, where he earned a journalism degree. He worked a year as sports editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal before studying law at the University of Utah.*14

Myron had private law practice for 28 years. He served as a Councilman of Las Vegas, a Commissioner Clark County and a Justice of the Peace before winning election as Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 1979 to 1983.

Leavitt served as a Clark County District Court Judge for 15 years before winning a Supreme Court position as one of its Justice in 1998.*15 The late Myron Leavitt is honored as a Memorial Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washingoton Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on February 4, 2004.

"I can't help thinking about Justice Myron Leavitt, our long time Asian American friend of Nevada, who died so unexpectedly. This brings to my mind the urgency of our times in Las Vegas. We note the vanishing of many heroes that built the world of Nevada after 1963. We recognize that the best way to honor those who have gone before us is to rise up and find the greatness in our own lives, the strength of charater, the vision and courage, the determination and selflessness to address the challenges that still lay before us," says Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, for the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community of Nevada on February 4, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"The team led by President Dr. Tony T. Lei to attend the 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid invite our friends to attend a Champagne Reception honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto' was significant! Like the past many years, it's the largest group from Asian community in Las Vegas initiated by WBTI. Tony thanked Miss Yin Yan's generous contribution to buy a table this year. She is now an Assistant President of our Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission of WBTI," said Nevada District Judge Honorable Valorie Vega.*24

Intellectuals of the team group included: Publisher of the "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News" Helen Hsueh, Publisher of the "Las Vegas Chinese News" Ching Chang, Owner of Spring Mountain Center (Dinh Hoe Plaza) of Las Vegas Kurtis Chen, President of Hu Nan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Li Yan, President of LVCDN Hwa Wu, Representative of "Next Weekly" Raymond Lam, Old Republic Title Company of Nevada Emma Li, H & Y International Yin Yan, Advisor to Judge Betsy Kolkoski Judy K. Lei, and President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI (names at random).

"Thank you," wrote Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas to WBTI.*25 "One of the most important contribution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to our high-ranking officials and community is its many articles published frequently by the search engine leaders locally, nationally, and internationally. As an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI, it's my hornor to join its Professor of Administrative Strategies U. S. Senator Harry Reid (the Majority Leader of U. S. Senate) and its Chairperson Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor, to endeavor the promotion of benifits for our people, community, and country."

Co-sponsors of the Reception and Event included: Sheet Metal Workers Local #88; IBEW #357, David Jones; Poggemeyer Design Group; Harrah's Entertainment, Jan Jones; Shelley Berkley; Dina Titus; Russell Dorn; Sierra Health Services Inc., Marie Solodo; H & Y International, Yin Yan; Washington Business and Technology Institute, President Tony Lei; Assemblywoman Tick Segerblom; Nevada Hispanic Democratic Caucus; Senator Terry Care, State Senate District 7; ..... *26

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To promote educational forums and community services are two of the most important missions of WBTI. "Mr. Pepperdine was really a visionary who put energy and ingenuity into his dreams. The institution (Pepperdine University) he founded has continued to dream and to be an encourager of vision. We have often quoted Daniel Hudson Burnham, who, at the turn of the twentieth century, said, 'Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood... Make big plans, aim high in hope and work.' We believe that students (or alumnus) ought to begin with a commitment to outstanding academics. But there are other elements that are also important. Students (and alumnus) need a heart for excellence and a soul that makes big plans and aims high. In addition, without a foundation of ethics, character, and faith, we believe true success is impossible. We hope you are among those who want to soar beyond mediocrity and reach for the magic that will 'stir men's blood,'" stated President Dr. Andrew K. Benton of Pepperdine University.*27

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References

*1. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Lok, Peter. 'An Asian American Event --- Asian American Group,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei by Dr. Peter Lok," (March 3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dr. Peter Lok's Clinic.
*3. Nevada Attorney General. "Our Attorney General Brian Sandoval," (2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of the Attorney General.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Clark County District Attorney. "Resume of District Attorney David Roger," (2004), Clark County, Nevada: Office of the Clark County District Attorney.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. "Sheriff Bill Young," (2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutural cooperation between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Nevada Examiner," (2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*10. Tao, Jerry. 'I'd like to continue to serve our community,' "My flier for the community of Clark County," (June 11, 2004), Las Vega, Nevada.
*11. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang Tiffany. Ibid.
*12. Lok, Peter. 'A special tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt,' "A fax to Dr. Tony Lei by Dr. Peter Lok," (January 20, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dr. Peter Lok's Clinic.
*13. Moss, Cheryl; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Taffany. 'People put together for WBTI to dedicate to the promotion of the quality of life of all the residents and visitors of our great state Nevada,' "Nevada Examiner," (June, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*14. Staffs and Wireless. 'Passing Myron Leavitt, 73, Nevada Politician, High Court Justice,' "Los Angeles Times," ( January, 2004), Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Times.
*15. Ibid.
*16. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p. 30.
*17. Badowski, Rosanne. (2003) "How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You," New York: A CURRENCY BOOK, Published by Doubleday.
*18. Moss, Cheryl. 'How nice is it for me to be the great and lucky number of visitor on WBTI's website,' "An e-mail from District Judge Cheryl Moss to Dr. Tony Lei," Las Vegas, Nevada: Family Court, Department I.
*19. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*20. Yan, Yin. 'Thank you for your trust and faith in me,' "An e-mail prepared by Yin Yan to WBTI," (November 23, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: America Taiyu Investment, LLC.
*21. Yan, Yin. "An e-mail sent by Yin Yan to WBTI, Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:22:00 -0700," (November 24, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: America Taiyu Investment, LLC.
*22. Sandoval, Brian. 'I'm glad to be an Advisor of PPAAF,' "An article on 'Nevada Examiner' in March 2002," (July 14, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI's Website.
*23. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid invite our friends to attend a Champagne Reception honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Google, Yahoo, and AOL answer: U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, ...' on the Google.com," (June 25, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*24. Ibid.
*25. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang, "President John Ponticello of PDCLV and President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI: U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid are Co-chairs of a Champagne Reception and Event Party honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' on the Yahoo.com," (June 24, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*26. Ponticello, John. 'Co-sponsors of the Reception and Event: Sheet Metal Workers Local #88, IBEW #357, Poggemeyetr Design Group, Harrah's Entertainment, Washington Business and Technology Institute, ...,' "A commemorative journal. In honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto," (June 20, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: PDCLV.
*27. Benton, Andrew K. "A message from President Dr. Andrew K. Benton of Pepperdine University,' "A search of 'Pepperdine University local alumni are interested in developing a chapter in Las Vegas, Nevada!' on the Yahoo.com," (July 2, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*28. Kung, Jennifer. 'Very efficient and powerful --The leading search engines answer people!' "The article at 070107-8037 on section of 'Business & Administration'," (July 1, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI's website by
the Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*29. Ibid.

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One of our greatest celebrations has the potential to become a disaster this year in Nevada. As we approach the Independence Day holiday and its fireworks, campfires and barbecues, firefighters still battle the worst fire to strike the Lake Tahoe Basin in decades.

I have seen firsthand the devastation of the Angora Fire at South Lake Tahoe. This week I walked through smoldering embers that had been a family’s home just hours earlier.

A devastating wildfire could just as easily break out on the Nevada side of the Lake. In fact, fire can strike virtually anywhere in Nevada’s vast countryside. From grass to brush to trees, our vegetation is exceptionally dry. The combination of heat, dryness and high winds have caused “Red Flag?warnings to be issued for much of the state. The extreme fire danger we normally experience in August and September has already arrived. In these conditions it only takes a spark to start an inferno. About the same time the Angora Fire began at the Lake, a lawnmower blade struck a rock, causing the spark that started a wildfire in southwest Reno.

In this time of vulnerability to wildfire, private fireworks have virtually become a public enemy. Individuals illegally setting off fireworks are blamed for fires every year, and this year such illegal activity could prove catastrophic for Nevada’s countryside. Although fireworks are sold on some reservations in Nevada, private ownership and ignition of fireworks is illegal throughout the state.

If your plans include camping, shooting or hiking in the backcountry, please check with your local fire department first to ask about fire restrictions. Remember that the exhaust system of your car, truck or ATV is hot enough to start a fire. Do not build a campfire. Take at least a gallon of water, and report any fire or smoke as soon as possible. If you are surrounded by cheatgrass, picture yourself surrounded by a sea of gasoline. Above all, resist the temptation to set off any fireworks on your own. Please enjoy one of our public fireworks displays. You will enjoy a show choreographed by a professional pyrotechnician and carefully supervised by a fire department committed to protecting your home. Celebrate our independence…safely.

Thank you.
[From an e-mail by Office of the Governor to WBTI on June 29, 2007.]

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About Governor James A. Gibbons:
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999, and remains an active supporter of Nevada¡¦s university and community college system. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, Governor Jim Gibbons was a former United States Congressman. Jim was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons served three terms in the Nevada State Legislature and was named ¡¡ìOutstanding Freshman Legislator¡¡?his first year in 1988. By 1993, Gibbons rose through the ranks to become Republican Whip of the State Assembly. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The articles by Governor James A. Gibbons and his Office in this section have been published by the leading search engines as soon as they were posted. The following information have been just received from a search of "Dangers of Meth in Nevada Through advocacy and education I believe we can reach out to those affected by this lethal drug! By James A. Gibbons", etc. on the Yahoo.com, Google.com, and among others at 3:57 p.m. in the afternoon on June 29, 2007. It was one of the recent articles written by him in this section (posted on June 16, 2007). They are appeared starting from the first line of the engines' first page:
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Carson City ¨C Governor Jim Gibbons*1 today appointed Samuel Allen Thompson to serve on the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) and simultaneously appointed current Commissioner Jo Ann Kelly chairman of the PUCN. Together, these appointments fill the vacancy that will be created by the departure of current Chairman Don Soderberg, whose resignation takes effect July 13th.

¡°Sam Thompson has outstanding credentials for a PUC commissioner. He has served as a judge, a judicial referee, a mediator and a regulator. He has earned a reputation for fairness by carefully listening to both sides of a case and making a decision based on solid principle. He is the exactly the sort of person who should represent Nevadans in utilities issues,¡± said Governor Gibbons.*2

Samuel Thompson currently serves on the Nevada Transportation Authority, which regulates busses, taxicabs and household movers. Before he was appointed to the Authority last year, Thompson served on the Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices. His extensive background includes the practice of law, law enforcement, education, corrections, administration, training and mediation. He also served as judge for the General Sessions Court of Shelby County Tennessee, Division VI from 1990 until 1998. Thompson earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Cecil Humphery School of Law at the University of Memphis in 1984. He lives in Las Vegas.

¡°I¡¯m honored that the governor has expressed his faith in my abilities by appointing me to this important position. I share Governor Gibbons¡¯ desire to develop renewable energy sources within Nevada, and I¡¯m looking forward to working with the industry, the legislature and consumers to find the balance needed to foster the development of this energy for the benefit of all Nevadans,¡± said Thompson.

Jo Ann Kelly shares an interest in developing renewable energy sources. Kelly has an extensive history of service in Nevada government, beginning with her appointment to the Nevada Welfare Board by Governor O¡¯Callaghan and her reappointment by Governor List in the 1970s. Governor Richard Bryan first appointed her to the Public Utilities Commission (then known as the Public Service Commission) in 1985, making her the first commissioner to serve in the new Las Vegas office. She was re-appointed by Governor Bob Miller, and continued to serve as a commissioner until 1996. Governor Kenny Guinn brought her back to the Commission through his appointment in 2005. Governor Gibbons becomes the sixth governor to appoint her to a Nevada regulatory board and the fourth to appoint her to the PUCN.

¡°Jo Ann Kelly has vast experience in Nevada¡¯s energy matters,¡± said Governor Gibbons. "We need that experience as we meet the challenges of building the infrastructure to support our continuing growth. I know Jo Ann shares my goal of an energy-independent Nevada, and her expertise in resource planning will be a significant factor in moving us in that direction.¡±

¡°I appreciate the governor¡¯s confidence in me,¡± Kelly said. "As our energy demand rises with our growth, we must ensure that our utility companies are building a supply system that can provide reliable power for Nevadans for generations to come. I am committed to making sure our consumers get that reliable power at the best possible price.¡±

Kelly¡¯s chairmanship and Thompson¡¯s commission appointment both take effect July 13th.*3

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References

*1. Jim Gibbons is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Governor. 'GOVERNOR GIBBONS APPOINTS SAM THOMPSON TO PUC,
NAMES COMMISSIONER JO ANN KELLY CHAIR,' "An e-mail from Office of Nevada Governor to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 28, 2007), Carson City, Nevada: Governor@GOV.NV.GOV.
*3. Ibid.
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Last year, I visited the U.S.-Mexico border to get a better understanding of the challenges associated with stopping illegal immigration. The tour was a fascinating insight into the security problems we face at our Nation¡¯s borders and it reaffirmed my long-held beliefs in the need for stricter border enforcement. Throughout my career in Congress I have always strongly supported measures to secure America¡¯s borders, and as the immigration bill returns to the Senate floor I promise I will keep border security my top priority. In fact, before allowing this bill to return to the Senate floor, I added $4.4 billion in guaranteed funding for border security, which will be paid for through the fees and penalties established in the Immigration Bill.*2

I believe the increased border security measures included in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act are crucial to ensuring our national security and to restoring the rule of law to our broken immigration system. Here are a few examples of how this bill will protect America at the border:

20,000 new Border Patrol agents to protect our borders;
370 miles of additional fencing at the border;
200 miles of vehicle barriers to reduce drug and human trafficking;
Mandatory screening of those who come to our country and a requirement that every worker must have legal authorization to get a job.

I believe reform must be tough on lawbreakers, fair to taxpayers, and practical to implement. In addition to securing our borders, we must create an effective and efficient employment verification system that penalizes employers who hire immigrants who are not authorized to work here, putting an end to the primary incentive for crossing the border illegally. We should require immigrants who are in our country illegally to come forward if they want to apply for legal status. They must pay penalties and back taxes, learn English, pass criminal background checks, stay employed, and get in the back of the line. This reform will allow us to focus our resources on criminals, terrorists, and those who wish to do us harm. With the security of Nevadans and all Americans as my top priority, I will continue to look toward reform as the Senate comes back to this critical bill.*3

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References

*1. About U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: U. S. Senator Harry M. Reid is the Democratic Leader (the Majority Leader) in the U. S. Senate. He is a man who commands the respect of colleagues from both parties, and a powerful advocate for Nevada¡¯s middle-class families.
But he still lives in Searchlight ¡­ and he is still guided by the lessons and values he learned there.
The Las Vegas Sun newspaper summarized Reid¡¯s story by saying that he ¡°has gone from underdog to Senate¡¯s top dog.¡±
Parade Magazine, the nation¡¯s largest weekly magazine, identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington with ¡°integrity and guts.¡±
Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, ¡°We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.¡±
And former GOP Leader Trent Lott said, ¡°Harry Reid is out there finding a solution. I enjoy working with him very much.¡±
He was elected to the Senate in 1986, and re-elected in 1992, 1998 and 2004. He has served as the chairman or senior Democratic member on several important committees and subcommittees.
Reid is a tireless worker, and it isn¡¯t unusual for him to be the first Senator of either party to arrive at the Capitol in the morning and the last to go home at night.
*2. Reid, Harry. 'The Reid Report - Border Security' "An e-mail from U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's Office to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (June 26, 2007), Washington, D. C.: Senator Harry Reid's Office.
*3. Ibid.
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