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

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As Governor, Mike O'Callaghan left a legacy as one of the most popular figures in our state history of Nevada, U. S. A.
By Tiffany Chang

"Pepperdine University affirms
........
That truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, should be pursued relentlessly in every discipline
.........
That knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service." *1

Mike O'Callaghan, former Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. died February 6, 2004 at age 74. "To the end Las Vegas Sun Chairman Mike O'Callaghan's desk was awash in a sea of paperwork that covered every square inch of space." *2

"Teacher, boxer, Korean War hero, newspaperman, humanitarian and the most popular governor in state history: Nevadans remembered Mike O'Callaghan."*3

"Whether it was on the battlefield, in the boxing ring or in the political arena, anyone who tangled with Mike O'Callaghan never came away unscathed. He was a born fighter, the caliber of charater worthy of the pen of jack London and Earnest Heimingway." *4

"It's difficult to think of Nevada --- or the Las Vegas Sun --- without Mike O'Callaghan, but we are comforted by the knowledge that his spirit of giving and compassion will live on through the many thousands of lives he touched.' *5

"It goes well beyond what O'Callaghan did as a two-term governor --- proving incomparable help for seniors and consumers, increasing rights and representations for minorities and moving the state's educational system forward. O'Callaghan slowed down not a bit after his public life ended, traveling the world to advocate and fight for people, from Misito Indians in Nicaragua to the citizens of Israel." *6

"His door was always open. 'Gov. Mike' O'Callaghan welcome any reporter -- current, past, prospective -- into his office. ... When your door is always open, the world comes in. And Gov. Mike never turned it away." *7

"Former Governor Mike O'Callaghan, who passed away Friday morning, has been an inspiration to me since I was 15 years old." *8 "Mike was my teacher in school, but didn't just teach me things out of a book -- he also taught me how to finght, and how to stand up for what I believe. I will miss him, and Nevada will miss him," pointed out U. S. Senator Harry Reid at his Whip Round Up.*9

"I'm around people who think they're important. Here was a man who was important, and he always treated you with warmth and dignity and never pulled rank," said Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.*10

"Mike always directed his efforts toward the people who needed help. His reward was knowing that he did the right thing," said Brian Greenspun, Las Vegas Sun Editor and President.*11

"As governor, he wasn't afraid of the media. Nor was he afraid to speak his mind," wrote Jane Ann Morrison.*12

"That's who Mike O'Callaghan was. He knew people by name, by who they were and by what made them tick. He never cared much for what they did or how successful they were, only that they were good parents or good children. And he didn't judge. He just understood." * 13

""I'LL NEVER understand how life can be so unfair at times -- why we have to lose people we love, people who mean so much to us.... How could you not love a man who gave so much of himself to so many people and asked for nothing inreturn?" *14

"Berkley was a college student in 1972.... Mike told me...Not knowing the young woman at all, Weinberger handed Berkley a check. 'To tell you the impact that made in my life, there's no way I could ever repay Mike O'Callaghan for that,' said U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley." *15

Mike O'Callaghan was born in September 10. 1929. His education included: (1) B. S., M. Ed. D., University of Idaho, 1956. (2) Post-grade work, Georgetown University, Claremont Graduate School in Economics, Colorado State and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (3) University of Idaho Hall of Fame, St. Martin's College, Martin of Tours Model, six honorary doctorates.*16

A selection of awards and honors for Mike included; (1) Bronze Star with V for valor. (2) Silver star. (3) Nevada Judges Association Award, 1989. (4) First Place 1994 International Communications Service Award by the Republic of China. (5) David L. Simon Bridge Builder for Peace Award, presented by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, 2004.*17 (6) Memorial Fellow of Public Administration, honored by the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 7, 2004.

"We're deeply sorry that we lost a hero of righteousness for our Asian American friends in Nevada. This brings to my mind the urgency of our times in this Silver State. We note the vanishing of many heroes that built the world of Nevada since the last few years. 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 character, the vision and courage, the determination and selflessness to address the challenges that still lay before us," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, on March 7, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"I knew that I had a friend and could speak freely with him. Mike O'Callaghan set a standard in this office that I have always worked to maintain. I lost a friend and a role model," said Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A.*18

The following is the most recent post by us for the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*19

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2004

Print Version (Word) Contact: Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN STATEMENT ON GOV. MIKE O'CALLAGHAN

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn issued the following statement today on the passing of former Gov. Mike O'Callaghan.

"Nevada lost a treasure today. I lost a friend and a role model. As a veteran, he demonstrated how to proceed in life despite the loss of a limb. As a teacher in Henderson he influenced a generation of students. As Governor, he left a legacy as one of the most popular figures in our state's history, tackling such tough issues as the welfare of disadvantaged children, the preservation of Lake Tahoe and affordable housing in Las Vegas. As the editor of the Las Vegas Sun, he served not only as an important voice in Nevada, but also acted as its conscience. As a devoted husband and father, he took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.

"As Superintendent of the Clark County School District, I could expect early morning telephone calls from Governor O'Callaghan. But more importantly, I knew that I had a friend and could speak freely with him. Mike O'Callaghan set a standard in this office that I have always worked to maintain.

"On behalf of the people of Nevada, Dema and I send our deepest condolences to the former First Lady, Carolyn, their children and grandchildren." *20

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References

*1. Pepperdine University. "2003-04 Academic Catalog, Graduate School of Education and Psychchology, Pepperdine University," (Malibu, California: Pepperdine University, 2003).
*2. Koch, Ed. 'Mike O'Callaghan: 1929-2004, Remembering Mike,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 1D.
*3. Vogel, Ed; and Kalil, J.M.. ''Governor Mike' dies,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 6, 2004), p.1A.
*4. Smith, John L.. 'O'callaghan leaves legacy of compassion to Silver State sorely in need of it,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 7, 2004), p.1B.
*5. Our Views. 'Nevadans will miss a great man,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 2D.
*6. Ralston, Jon. 'Lagacy of compassion, loyalty,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 2D.
*7. Snyder, Susan. 'We were governed by the best,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 7D.
*8. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Whip Round Up --- March 5, 2004' "An e-mail of the Office U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 5, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*9. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Whip Round Up' "A Fax of the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 5, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*10. From the Front. 'Prominent Nevadans remember O'Callaghan's warmth, honesty, intergrity,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 6, 20040, p. 9A.
*11. Ibid.
*12. Morrison, Jane Ann. 'Mike O'Callaghan's calling card was his compassion, candor,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: las Vegas Review-Journal, march 6, 2004), p. 1B.
*13. Greenspun, Brian. 'A man of the people,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 3D.
*14. German, Jeff. 'Gov mike was like a father to all of us,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p.3D.
*15. From the Front. Ibid.
*16.. Koch, Ed. 'Mike O'Callaghan: 1929-2004, Remembering Mike,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 1D.
*17. Ibid
*18. From the Front. 'Prominent Nevadans remember O'Callaghan's warmth, honesty, intergrity,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 6, 2004), p. 9A.
*19. Ofiice of the Governor. 'Governor Guinn's Statement on Gov. Mike O'Callaghan -- March 5, 2004,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 6, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*20. Ibid.

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

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U. S. Senator Harry Reid named Champion of Student Success
By Tiffany Chang

During the past industrial world, the society needed obedient soldiers. The schools were planned and designed with the ultimate purpose to serve the needs of a world marked with a fratic industrial development.

"This industrial world need effective manual workers, diciplined followers, people with a minimun of thinking ability, willing to serve the almightly machines. The postindustrial world requires effective 'brain-worker', indepentend partners, people with a maximum of creative thinking ability, able to monitor the new class of workers, namely computers and robots. It needs capable officers."*1

Therefore, it is now the need of learning technologies for our students and schools. "Learning technologies have an enormous capacity to support and advance restruring of teaching and learning. Our nation must use technology's potential to improve elementary and secondary education performance and to provide all learners with knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to be responsible and caring family members, productive workers, and informed global citizens." *2

Encompassing a wide range of equipment and applications, "Learning technologies" affect student performance directly or indirectly. "Learning technologies range from telephone which connects parents with teachers to a complex networks of setellites, cables, and fiber optics which delivers interactive, multi-media learning opportunities. Technologies are tools. Their effecitiveness as intruments of learning is not inherent; their power is derived from the teachers and students who use them. Their effectiveness is measured by whether they improve student performance and help students reach full potential." *3

The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships named Senator Harry Reid "Champion of Student Success". His many years support of CLEAR UP, has advanced the program prepare low-income students for college.*4

The following is our post for the "Whip Round Up" delivered to us on March 5, 2004 from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid in Washington, D. C.: *5

"Reid for Nevada"
Reid Introduces Bill to Encourage Travel

Senator Harry Reid introduced a bill to make business travel expenses tax deductible for spouses and children. The bill would encourage families to travel together, increase tourism, and create jobs in convention destinations such as Nevada.

"Reid Works to Improve Education in Nevada"

In an effort to help rural schools attract quality teachers, Senator Reid introduced a bipartisan measure to give teachers in rural schools extra time to meet certification requirements established in the No Child Left Behind Act.

"Reid Awarded for Efforts to Improve Education"

The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships named Senator Reid a "Champion of Student Success" for his long-time support of GEAR UP, a program to prepare low-income students for college.

"Working with Nevadans"

Nevada Girl Scout leaders met with Senator Reid to discuss new programs in Nevada.

Senator Reid visited with Senate Youth Program Honorees Stephanie Baez, from Reno, and Maria Urbina, from Carson City.

Representatives of the Nevada Chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Sandy Walsh, Marco Herrera, and Nicole Lamboley, met with Senator Reid to discuss their support for additional funding for diabetes research at the National Institutes of Health.

Senator Reid meets with officials and members of the Nevada Association of County Officials, who thanked him for his ongoing efforts to increase funding for rural counties, and discussed fire prevention programs in the Silver State.

"Week in Review"

Budget Fight Looms - The Senate Budget Committee, voting along party lines (12 to 10), approved a budget plan on Thursday fixing total discretionary spending at $814 billion, some $9 billion less than the target sought by the White House. The plan includes a Republican initiative to cut $7 billion from defense spending and $2 billion from domestic programs. Republicans were also able to defeat Democratic attempts to increase funding for veterans health care and homeland security, setting the scene for a contentious budget battle when the measure is brought to the floor next week.

Tax Bill Tackles Outsourcing- A corporate tax bill designed to eliminate an export subsidy to American companies was amended by the Senate on Thursday to prohibit the outsourcing of federal contracts to overseas workers. The amendment, which exempts defense and homeland security contracts, passed by a 70 to 26 margin. The underlying tax measure (known as "FSC/ETI", S.1637) will be set aside during the consideration of the budget next week.

Reid Sets Hearing To Explore DOE Negligence - Senator The Department of Energy has acknowledged that more than 1,000 workers at Yucca Mountain may have been exposed to toxic silica dust. The admission led to Congressional hearings to investigate what DOE officials knew and why they continued to send workers into Yucca Mountain with dangerous level of the toxic dust. The first hearing is set for Monday, March 15, 10 a.m. at the Clark County Government Building in Las Vegas.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, March 8, at 12:00 noon, and begin consideration of the FY 2005 Budget Resolution. There will be no roll call votes on Monday.
Under the Budget Act, the resolution is limited to 50 hours of debate. The Senate is expected to complete action on the resolution prior to the March recess.
The Senate will not be in session during the week of March 15.

"Reid's Words"
Former Governor Mike O'Callaghan, who passed away Friday morning, has been an inspiration to me since I was 15 years old. Mike was my teacher in school, but didn't just teach me things out of a book - he also taught me how to fight, and how to stand up for what I believe. I will miss him, and Nevada will miss him.

http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - WHIP

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References

*1. Jordan, William; and Follman, Joseph M.. (1993) "Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning," Greensboro, North Carolina:South Eastern Regional Vision for Education.
*2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leade. 'Whip Round Up --- March 5, 2004,' "An e-mail of the Office U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 5, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*6. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leade. 'Whip Round Up,' "A Fax of the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 5, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.

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

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Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community*1
By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

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; 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 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

"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

"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; 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, 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, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada; President Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of WBTI; Vice President Kathy Augustine, State Controller of Nevada; 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; Promoting Advisors Rennie Schreiber, Chief of Staff of the Office of Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chermaine Gord, Secretary of Chief Justice Bill Maupin; Judy Hetherington, Chief Staff of the L.V. Office of Controller Kathy Augustine; Kathy Karstedt, Secretary of Clark County District Attorney David Roger; Susan Sullivent, Secretary of Sheriff of LVMPD 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"; and Writing Advisor Jerry Tao, Deputy District Attorney of Clark County.

"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 his flier for County Commission.*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 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 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. We are pleased to post the following as one of our participation:

***** 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.

It is our regret not being able to post the names and titles of many important and special guests including some more hosts, because we could not get an update of the above list since January 20, 2004.

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. Ja Pu, 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, 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.

Asian American Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada by the American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that we the Asian American communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society in Nevada.*16

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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 County Commission," (2004), Las Vega, Nevada: Committee to elect Jerry Tao.
*11. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang Tiffany. Ibid.
*12. Lok, Peter. 'A special tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt,' "An email 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, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p. 30.

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

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Some arrangenment of innovation on WBTI website
By PAI of WBTI

It is our concern about the 'readers friendly' for our visitors of the WBTI website. In taking the advice of our viewers', we have the following arrangement of innovation on our WBTI website:

1. On March 5, 2004, we create the Section of "PPAA18 (Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum)", which will be all of programming in English.
2. At the same time, we create the Section of "Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos", which will include cartoons, news, and editorial (from LVRJ); Pictures; and Photos; all in English.
3. Finnally, we create the Section of "LAF5 (in Chinese)", which will include articles, scannings, photos, and programmings all in Chinese.

We listen to our viewers of WBTI website. We follow the good and constructive ideas of our visitors. Thnak you very much.

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

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We take care of the housing problem of our people
By Kenny Guinn*1

Last week I read in the paper that the average sales price for a home in the Carson Valley rose by $40,000 in just one year. The increase in home prices throughout our state, along with our rapid population growth, has made it difficult for many in our communities to find affordable housing. In light of this, I wanted to let you know about the efforts of our state's Housing Division to help low- and moderate-income citizens obtain economical housing.*2

Each year, the U.S. Department of the Treasury provides low-interest, tax-exempt bonding capacity to the division to be used by Nevada¡¦s business community to produce affordable housing. Since its creation by the Legislature in 1975, the Housing Division has used this bonding capacity to assist more than 19,500 first-time homebuyers to obtain safe and reasonably priced homes in their communities. To date, the initial principal loan values for these new homes amount to nearly $1.5 billion.

As home prices continue to escalate and homeownership becomes increasingly difficult, the need to provide alternative housing opportunities for Nevadans grows even more important. Since 1995, our state has seen a steady increase in the construction of residential housing. The division plays a key role in expanding these housing options across the state, thereby creating hundreds of construction related jobs each year.

Last year, the division issued nearly $128 million in tax-exempt bonds that allowed developers to build more than 2,800 units, which represents about 30 percent of this market. And, since its creation, the division has helped finance more than 25,000 residential units. The division also administers a federal tax-credit program that provides economic incentives to developers to construct specialty housing, including senior and assisted living units.

The Housing Division requires the new projects financed under its programs to meet certain energy efficiency standards, and the division is working to upgrade older units as well. Recently, a seniors' apartment project in Henderson, which was financed by the agency, became the first affordable housing development in our state to meet the federal Energy Star efficiency standards. The cost savings generated by this superior energy rating will help the seniors living in this development to live more economically and comfortably. Moreover, last year, the state assisted nearly 1,000 low- and moderate-income homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

In 2003 alone, Nevada added more than 90,000 residents. Therefore, it is important for us to continue our partnership with the business community to ensure that affordable housing is available for our citizens. I would encourage those of you who are interested in learning more about the Housing Division's programs to visit its website at http://nvhousing.state.nv.us/.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- March 3, 2004,' " An E-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 3, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

About the Author:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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On Public School Funding --- Statement from Governor of Nevada Kenny Guinn
By Tiffany Chang

Microcomputer Revolution is great, but it has not trasfermed America's schools. Many people expected that it would do so, however, were probably unrealistic because the amazing technical achievements of the last two decades have been superimposed on an education system designed for another era and a different society.

"It is no longer a question of what should we do, but rather what must we do to create schools for 21st century? According to Branson (1990), there are two approaches to improving American education: (1) patch up the existing system or (2) design a new one. If so, the "patches" attempted to date apear to be reaching a point of diminishing returns, and calls for fundamental change are increasing." *1

Nevada has been featured by the international perspectives of a modern city of Las Vegas, among others. "The demands on America's young people in a global society call for a total redesign of our current educational structure. No longer can we follow a century-old model to prepare students for a high technology, multi-cultural, information rich age. We believe the current secondary school model lacks vision, integrity, and intellectual respect to function even at lowest student, parental, community, business, and academia expectations. The Minnesota New Country School is an attempt to start with a clean slate and design a high school that can meet the needs of students for today and tommorrow." *2

Funding education has been a great enterpreneurship in America. "In 1991 the state of Minnesota sponsored a competitive funding opportunity to promote advanced technology alternative education sites throughout the state. Four educators and a broad base of community support lead to the birth of The Minnesota New Country School. The school serves 80 students, grades 7-12, and has $150,000 in state of the art technology." *3

It is our pleasure to post the Press Release of the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on March 2, 2004 as in the following:

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2004

Print Version (Word) Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

STATEMENT FROM GOV. GUINN on PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING*4

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn has released the following statement regarding the initiative petition filed to raise Nevada's public school funding to the national average:

¡§The filing of the initiative petition ensures further discussion about the future of education for our children. So I am looking forward to the debate that will be forthcoming. Ultimately, it is the will of the people that will decide this issue, and I have great faith that our citizens will decide what is best for them.

"As I*5 noted in my State of the State Address in 2003, education isn't just on my agenda. It is my agenda. Because as everyone knows, education is a crucial component to the overall economic health of our state. Therefore, in the coming months, it will be interesting to hear what improvements the people of our state will receive from this proposed investment." *6

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References

*1. Jordan, William; and Follman, Joseph M.. (1993) "Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning," Greensboro, North Carolina:South Eastern Regional Vision for Education.
*2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Office of the Governor. 'Statement from Governor Guinn on public school funding,' "An e-mail of the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*5. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. with the following Education: BA Fresno State Univ., 1957; PhD Utah State Univ., 1970. (*According to the search from yahoo.com.)
*6. Office of the Governor. Ibid.

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

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"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 ---
Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley
By PAI of WBTI*1

We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada:

Dear Friend:

We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*2

This year's event will be held on Thursday April 8, 2004 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bally¡¦s Hotel Skyview room 26th floor. Please consider sponsoring this event by purchasing a table of 10. Individual tickets may be purchased for a reasonable money each.

As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal. To make the evening a success, we need your support. Please consider purchasing an ad in the journal. The Paradise Democratic Club uses all proceeds from the sale of these ads to assist Democratic candidates.

If you have any questions, please call John Ponticello at 363-2456 or Gary Hallmark at 871-1835.

We are anxious to make this event special for Barbara, because of her beliefs in the ideals and principals of the Democratic Party and because she has always been there for us.

Sincerely,

Harry Reid Shelley Berkley Oscar B. Goodman

U.S. Senator Congresswoman Mayor, Las Vegas

Dina Titus "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins

State Senate Majority leader Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*3

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PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS

"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"

HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly

Barbara Buckley

as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003

and

Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as

"Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003

With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert

This year's event will be held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on the 26th floor. To buy tickets, cosponsor (buying a table of 10) or place an ad in the Commemorative Journal please use the form below

If you have any questions call John Ponticello at 363-2456.*4

The following is a part of the article written for Senator Harry Reid awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*5

On October 22, 2000, U. S. Senator Harry Reid received the "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade" 1990's Award from the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas (PDCLV) at the Skyview Room of the Bally's Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas. In the Program, the National Anthem was sung by Rose McKinny James. The Event was chaired by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. He introduced participants of all the elected officers, leaders of unions, persons campaigned for public service, among others. The Keynote Speaker was Senator Harry Reid. Special Speakers were U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, and U. S. Senate Candidate Ed Bernstein. Comments were offered by Rory Reid, Nevada State Democratic Party Chairman, and Danny Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada State AFL-CIO. Remarks were deliverred by past Honorees (who were in attendance): Charlie Waterman, 1980's; A.G. Frankie Sue Del Papa, 1990 (with a letter); Hon James H. Bilbray, M.C. Ret., 1991 (with response); U. S. Senator Richard Bryan, 1992; U.S. Senator Harry Reid, 1993; D.A. Stewart Bell, 1994 (with response); Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, 1995; County Commissioner Yvonne Akinson Gates, 1996; Senator Dina Titus (with response), 1997; Jan Laverty Jones, 1998 (with response); Mayor Oscar Goodman, 1999 (with a letter).

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*6

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initials of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Democratic Paradise Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Democratic Paradise Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Democtatic Paradise Club.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Democrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*6. Ibid.

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

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No Such Thing as "Dropping the Charges" in Domestic Violence Cases
By Bernie Zadrowski*

Want to drop the charges against my husband/boy friend? This is a
phrase often stated by victims of domestic violence to myself and other
prosecutors assigned to the domestic violence prosecution unit. For
whatever reason, usually it is the classic “cycle of domestic violence.
Many believe that a simple phone call to the district attorney
directing them not to pursue the matter is all that it takes to end the
litigation. [FN 1] This, thankfully for the victim, is not the case.

Often my students at CCSN, where I have taught criminal law for the
last six years, are surprised to learn that the district attorney’s office
will pursue a case even after the victim has expressed an interest in
not proceeding. They cannot understand how we would proceed without the
victim (or as is often the case, with a “hostile victim). The simple
answer that I tell them is that they have watched too many police
dramas on television and that in real life, a prosecutor does not have the
ability under the Nevada Revised Statutes to simply “dDrop a case that
can be otherwise proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

A prosecutor must follow the law, and the law states that:

"If a person is charged with committing a battery which constitutes
domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018, a prosecuting attorney shall not
dismiss such a charge in exchange for a plea of guilty, guilty but
mentally ill or nolo contendere to a lesser charge or for any other reason
unless he knows, or it is obvious, that the charge is not supported by
probable cause or cannot be proved at the time of trial . . ." [FN2]
NRS 200.485(7))

Thus, there must be a significant problem with the case in order to
discontinue the prosecution. The victim merely not wanting to proceed is
not such a problem ?usually.

Statistics show that there are approximately 1,600 calls per month
reporting domestic violence cases to the LVMPD. [FN3] If the prosecution
in the courts could be accomplished immediately after arrest, the
problem of having a victim who does not wish to proceed would be avoided.
However, there is always the passage of time that creates problems. Many
of the cases wherein an arrest was made will be approved for
prosecution, complaints will be drafted, and subpoenas will be sent out days,
weeks, or months later. Many problems may surface after this point.

For instance, a victim and/or witness may attempt to avoid service of
the subpoena by failing to answer the door when the process server comes
knocking, or she may actually leave the place of residence for a period
of time. Hiding out until the case is over is a fact we frequently
encounter. This, however, will not usually end the case. Frequently the
State will exercise its power and secure a “material witness warrant
whereby the victim will be arrested and brought in to court to give
testimony. [FN4] This is a very harsh way to compel the victim to
testify, and is very infrequently used. We just don’t like to have to put an
innocent victim in jail to get them into court. However, if the crime
is severe enough we will proceed in this fashion. Thus, the State can
proceed in these cases where the victim wishes not to proceed.

An even more frequent problem to successful prosecution is that the
victim will show up to court, but will tell the prosecutor that “nnothing
happened, or “I was exaggerating.“I was the one who started it, not
him is a popular excuse. Now and then we also hear victims tell us
that they never really told the police the things that were written in the
police report and that the “cops lied.
These “recanting victims as they are known in the battery/domestic
violence unit can be dealt with even if they take the stand and recant
their testimony. Often the police officer can be called to testify that
at the time of the incident the victim offered a very different and
compelling statement about the defendant’s guilt. Additionally, the
prosecutor may offer into evidence an audio copy of the original 911 call,
where the victim frantically pleads with the 911 operator to send the
police. Sometimes the police officer can testify about everything that
the victim told him in an “excited utterance. [FN5] These types of
impeachment evidence may offer the judge just enough corroboration to
convict the defendant even when faced with the recanting victim. Thus once
again, the problem of having a victim who wants to “drop the charges
can be overcome.

A recent study found that, nationally, approximately 5 million women
are beaten by their boyfriends or husbands annually, and that
approximately four women are killed by a male intimate partner each day. [FN6]
Nevada is not immune from such violence; one need only look at the
headlines of the newspaper to see that we have our share of domestic violence.
It is a serious problem, one that we have should have zero tolerance
for in our community. Given these horrific statistics, I always remind
my students that the police officers who arrest domestic batterers and
the district attorneys who prosecute them will proceed with all of the
tools that we have at our disposal to convict those who have committed
an act of domestic violence. For a better understanding of why we must
proceed on cases where the victim wants to “drop?the charges, I
suggest taking a look at the section that deals with domestic violence at the
LVMPD web site. It is worth looking at in order to answer the question
of why we must proceed with these cases.

[FN 1] Cycle of ViolenceLVMPD website -
http://www.lvmpd.com/metro/domestic_violence_law.htm

[FN2] Nevada Revised Statutes, sect. 200.485(7)

[FN3] Las Vegas Review Journal, 12/26/03, “UUrban Legend, Domestic
Violence Up all Year?
[FN4] Nevada Revised Statutes, sect. 50.205

[FN5] Nevada Revised Statutes, sect. 51.095

[FN6] Nevada Legislative Council Bureau Research Division, background
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About the author

*1. Bernie Zadrowski is a deputy district attorney assigned to the special
victims unit, battery/domestic violence detail. He is also an adjunct
professor of criminal law at the Community College of Southern Nevada.
*2. The University of Denver
College of Law
Denver, Colorado
J.D. May 1997
*3. The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, New York
A.O.S. Theater, 1990
*4. The University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1988
GPA: 3.0

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
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"How to Treat People" and "Effective Communication" are important!
By Tiffany Chang

There are five lessons of "How to Treat People." The second Important Lesson of them is 'Pickup in the Rain' as in the following:

An American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stoppped to help her, generally unhear of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway and unselfishly serving others." Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.*1

NOW more than ever - Peace It On....Pay It Forward. The best thing we can learn from children is that they known no limits nor boundaries. Their dreams and imaginations are the cornerstone of inspiration and what can be, not what is.*2

Think about the people you know. Which of them would you call successful communicators? What do these people have in common? The individuals on your list probably share five qualities. Effective communication requires perception, precision, credibility, control, and eongeniality:*3

(1). Perception. They are able to predict how their message will be received. They anticipate your reaction and shape the message according. They read your response correctly and constantly adjust to correct any misunderstanding.

(2). Precision. They create a "meeting of the minds." When they finish expressing themselves, you share the same mental picture.

(3). Credibility. They are believable. You have faith in the substance of their message. You trust their information and their intentions.

(4). Control. They shape your response. Depending on their purpose, they can make you laugh or cry, calm down, change your mind, or take action.

(5). Congeniality. They maintain friendly, pleasant, relations with the audince. Regardless of whether you agree with them, good communicators command your respect and goodwill. You are willing to work with them again, despite your differences.

The good words from the "Bible" are always inspired:*4 Jesus said, "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown." -- Revelation 3:11 "Bible"

The tongue of the righteous is the choice silver. -- Proverbs 10:20 "Bible"

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge.
-- Proverbs 15:2 "Bible"

When you walk into your first job as an MBA, all eyes will be on you. There are thirty-seven secrets to brandishing the confidence, wisdom, and polish of someone who has worked at a firm three years --- even when you have only been there just a few weeks. The following is the 'Seven communication laws you better not break,' written by Jon Housman:*5

1. Know what you don't know. "When smart young people start a job, they want to impress you. So they talk a lot," says Scott Koppelman, a senior financial adviser at First Union Securities Financial Network in New York. "But actually, that's perceived as a negative. I'm looking for someone who's aggressive but who knows when to listen." Rule of thumb: Listen four times more than you talk.

2. Treat your boss as if he were a client.

3. E-mail is not a crutch, a wall to hide behind, or any other metaphor, for that matter. It should never be a substitute for dealing with a problem in person, says Cella Irvine, a Harvard MBA and former senior manager at an Internet company. By addressing the first rift that comes along face-to-face rather than from your PDA, you'll immediately establish yourself as someone who doesn't shy away from situations and has good interpersonal skills. Bothered by an assistant's sloppiness? An associate's wisecrack? Tell them politely and forthrightly. Using your mouth. Otherwise, you'll be pegged as an e-mail coward.

4. Don't talk business in the bathroom. It puts people in the awkward spot of having to agree with you because they don't want to prolong the conversation. Managers tend to resent being put in an awkward spot. They're funny like that.

5. When your boss calls you at home on a Saturday,speak as if you were sitting at your desk. Do not mention that you're taking something out of the oven or that the delivery guy is at the door.

6. From a third-year associate at a bulge-bracket investment bank:"My firm has an open-door policy, which is great. But always pause for a moment before asking a senior person a question to make sure it's not something a peer could answer. A new hire who was junior to me once went straight to the director with a question I could have answered easily. He made us both look stupid."

6. You're working with your boss on a project, and he's plumb wrong about something. "You have to tell him when no one else is around," says Jana Carlson, a professional recruiter at the Blackstore Group in New York." I think this number might be off. Do you want me to double-check it? Pose it as a question, not as "You're wrong." Of course, you'd better be very sure he's wrong."

Five of the quatations by Russell Wild are valuable to put them here:*6
A. Prove Your Point
I know my students won't remember every formula. but I want them to remember this: There is no substitute for being able to convince people that your ideas are right, that your ideas are better. How do you do this? Part of it is knowing how to listen to people, part of it is knowing how to treat your peers well. --- Bhaskaran Swaminathan

B. Outsmart the Computer
A student may be able to get an A in the classroom by memorizing a formula, but if he wants to succeed in business, he has to know why the equation works and when it can be applied. If a student's knowledge of a theory doesn't move from the abstract to the concrete, it's worthless. For instance, when a client asks a portfolio manager why he's buying certain stocks, the manager's got to have something tangible to back it up. Saying"Our computer models are showing that this stock is underperforming" simply isn't good enough. __ Gib Bassett

C. Know Thy Customer
This is the bottom line: Customer fuel the business___any business. A deep understanding of the customer is critical in any marketplace. Who are the customers? Why will they buy? How will they evaluate the product? This sounds simple in practice, but very few business do it well. ___ Barbara Bund

D. Give the People What They Want
I can't stress this enough: People don't products or service. They buy solutions to painful problems. If your customer has a headache, sell aspirin, not vitamin. ___ John N. Doggett

E. Make Strong Connections
In today's quickly changing business environment, digital organizations require leaders who connect people to the company and to one another. In the accelerated and condensed digital environment, leaders who can build strong relationships with a variety of people are the ones who will thrive. ___ Celia Virginia Harquait
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We all need to smile every once in a while!*7

Ever Wonder!
***Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
***Why are they called apartment when they are all stuck together?
***Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
***Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
***Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
***If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
***Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
***If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
***Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"?

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References

*1. Chang, Meiyang. 'Five lessons of how to treat people,' (2002), "An email from Meiyang Chang to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei through Lillian Tsai," Taichung, Taiwan: Office Room of Meiyang Chang.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Thrill, John V.; and Bovee, Courtland L.. (1993), "Excellencein Business Communication," New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc..
*4. Barker, Kenneth. (1995) "The NIV Study Bible, 10th Anniversary Ediion," Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House.
*5. Housman, Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle B-School Survival Guide," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Perseus Publishing.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Are you kidding? From Y.S. Lei{Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} ("We all need to smile every once in a while") IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.