Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was founded in January 8, 1996. We have produced distinguished scholars, successful entrepreneurs, and outstanding community leaders. For the time being, our vision of 2004 is to continue to put more wisdom and effort in encourageing those people who are outstanding in public administration, academic research, and community service. WBTI has established the Public Administration Institution (PAI) in order to meet the increasng investigation requirements of current public managers and special research needs of professional public administrators. It seeks to provide an awareness and understanding of the complex administrative and oganizational contexts within which the administrators of public service make and implement decisions; and to provide general technical competence in using the tools of public administration and information management.*1

Dr. William N. Thompson was appointed by WBTI as Fellow and Director of its Public Administration Institution (PAI) on January 18, 2000. "It has been an honorable gratifying to invite a famous professor of Dr. Bill Thompson's expertise, integrity, and good personal traits with highly international perspective to this Institute," Said President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI on January 21, 2000. "Throughout Dr. Thompson's distinguished career and publication, he has been earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional."

On March 3, 2000, Dr. Roy J. Adamson was appointed Fellow of PAI. "It's our gratifying honor to have Dr. Adamson, a famous Emeritus Professor from Pepperdine University to join us as one of our faculty member. The fellowship of Dr. Adamson with both of his expertise and integrity has brought PAI the milestone to an interstate research institution in the United States," said Dr. Tony Lei.

Nancy A. Becker was appointed by WBTI as Fellow of PAI on May 2, 2000. Nancy received her Juris Doctorate degree from George Washington University National Law Center in 1979. She is now a Justice of Nevada Supreme Court. She is the recipient of numerous honors. "It's our honor to invite a famous person of Justice Nancy Becker's excellenct caliber whose expertise, integrity, and good personal traits will bring this Institute wih a perspective of millennium," said Dr. Tony Lei on May 18, 2000. "Throughout her distinguished career, she has accomplished a great deal of judicial practices together with social services and has earned a good reputation of conscientious and dedicated professionalism."

As a born-again Christian, people had been inspired by U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's sincerity, humanility, and credibility more than just his wealth and good looks in last November. In view of his admirable qualities, achievements, passion, and unshakable belief in building a better Nevada, WBTI led by Dr. Tony Lei, a fellow sincere believer, honored him as Advisor and Vice Chairman of its Advisory Board on November 8, 2000.

"It's a very prestigious honor to be appointed by WBTI as an Associate Fellow of PAI. WBTI is a very well respected and integral part of this community. I'm grateful to be joining such a distinguished panel of professionals who are committed to improving the lives of our citizens in this community. We've our Director and Fellow Dr. William Thompson; Fellows Nancy Becker, Dina Titus, Dr. Roy Adamson, Dr. Archie Chang, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Nancy Saitta, Terry Care; Associate Fellows Jessie Walsh, Jackies Glass, Michelle Leavitt-Ftzpatrick, Jennifer Togliatti, Lynette McDonald, Lisa Brown, Cheryl Moss, Cedric Kerns, Betsy Kolkoski, Ann Zimmerman, Natalie Tyrrell, Sheri Vogel; Assistant Fellows Christine Hu, Linda Shyr; Research Associate Sonya Douglas; Assistant Iris Zhang," said Judge Ann Zimmerman.

By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. The Bible teaches: "... let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth ( 1 John 3:18)." District ( Family ) Court Judge Cheryl Moss wrote Dr. Tony Lei : "I am delighted and honored to be appointed as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute. Thank you for this opportunity for me to serve, and I hope to gain more knowledge, insight, and awareness about public service and community issues through your prestigious institution. I remain dedicated to helping the community, and I am inspired by your leadership, wisdom, and guaidance. I am also fortunate to have met you and your wife, Judy, because you are both active and dynamic individuals in the community. Your accomplishment and achievement have demonstrated that taking part in the community does make a difference. Best wishes and thank you again for your unselfish kindness, support, and encouragement."

"Even with the constancy of his presidential responsblities, Tony ( Dr. Tony Lei ) carved out time and energy during the past three years with wisdom and knowledge through the cooperation of Dr. William Thompson to create the blueprint for the Institution that ultimately paved the way for the 2000 openning of our Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," said Justice of the Supreme Court Nancy Becker for "Nevada Examiner " on June 30, 2000.

"Public Administraton Institution of WBTI has played the role as a private NPO (Non Pofit Organization) to promote the study and research of public administration and strategy for social and public benefit. With the effort of the Faculty and under the brilliant leadership of Dr. Tony Lei, WBTI has accomplished a valuable contribution to the academic research and community service for Nevada. We share a great deal of honor also as what the Justice of the Supreme Court Nancy Becker does for her prestige as a PAI Fellow. Her participation in this Institution will enrich and enhance its academic production featured with practicality and adaptability as an efficient 'intelligent Tank' through her excellent and fruitful public administration experience and contribution," said the President of Seniors United Lillian Wallace on "Nevada Examiner" in May 9, 2000.

"Thank you very much for showing your faith in me as evidenced by your nomination. It is indeed an honor for me to be nominated by you and to become a Fellow of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute. This position will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated. I look forward to working together with you in these endeavors," wrote the District Judge Valorie Vega to Dr. Tony Lei from her Office of the Eightth Judicial Distict Court at the Clark County Courthouse on May 22, 2000.

"It is certainly an honor to be acknowledged by you for my commitment to serving this community. I look forward to expanding my public service by working with you and the Institute to continue to better our community. You dedication is a wonderful example of what others should strive to accomplish," wrote Judge Natalie Tyrrell to Dr. Tony Lei.

"WBTI has built a sound foundation with its excellent and achieved faculty members. We've been encouraged to better our endeavor for we've Dr. Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada as our Chairman of the Advisory Board; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign as Vice Chairmen; and U. S. Congress Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as Executive Advisors," Judge Natalie Tyrrell said.

With his expertise and integrity as a famous professor of management achieved in writing college text books of management, presenting research papers to renowned international conferences, and leading academic institution by the name of WBTI, Dr. Tony Lei has enjoyed the distinctive mission with philanthropy to realize the good purposes and creeds of an organization through his many years accomplishments of knowledge, talents, and experiences on effective management and educational technology in balance of theoreticality and practicality. As Dr. Tony Lei is one of the person who glorify and thank the Almighty the most, we trust that God will be with those who honor Him.

"Your strength as a leader was apparent during our conversation. It is comforting to know that individuals such as yourself are utilizing their talents in an effort to better our community," stated Las Vegas Councilwoman Lynette McDonald in her letter from her Office in the City of Las Vegas to Dr. Tony Lei.

"Our greatest asset at WBTI is our people__not facades or fountains, not landscapes or lakescapes, but people-- faculty, advisory board members, administration, and a host of friends," said Dr. Tony Lei. "Enriching our reseach and community service process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this academic institute. WBTI 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 members. They are some of the best in the world. We're sincere servers to improve the quality of life of all the residents and visitors of Nevada.

"Power in politics should have a direction that the power based on knowledge is the power of righteousness. 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. In God we trust. Life is for the purpose to serve our lovely community and country," Dr. Tony Lei points out.

"One of my priorities will be 'telling the Pepperdine story' of quality and value to a large audience, reaching a broader demographic, and having a global range," said Dr. Andrew Benton at his Inauguaration as President of Pepperdine Univesity on September 23, 2000. "We need to strengthen Pepperdine's diversiy, its connection to its heritage, its sense of community and community involvement, and its scholarship and culture through faculty involvement in outside research and publishing."

"Chairman Thomas Bost of the Board of Regents believes that this new President is best equipped to lead Pepperdine to the next millennium with academic excellence and Christian values. Dr. William Bannosky, the school's fouth president, assures that the new president would seek the highest standads for academic and spiritual excellence," said Dr. Tony Lei who received his degrees of M.B.A. and Ed. D. (Doctor of Education) in Institutional Management from Pepperdine in 1969 and 1990, respectively.

On May 11, 2001, State Senator Terry Care, Chairman of the Democratic Party in Nevada, wrote Dr. Tony Lei: "I commend your work, the work of WBTI, and I wish to rely my respect for Justice Becker." For a special tribute to the Supreme Court Jusitice Nancy Becker and inducement of the Faculty of PAI of WBTI, a dinner and event party is held at Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant by WBTI and Asian American Community today, May 23, 2001. Dr. Tony Lei is the first Chairman and sponsor of the event and dinner party.

"I truly appreciate your efforts on my behalf and your commitment to bring 100 people to the event at Cashman field on March 26th. It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like youself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activities in the community," wrote Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei on March 6, 1998.

On December 5, 1999, the Office of Clark County Board of Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Dr. Tony Lei, which was signed and given by its Chairman and Commissioners: Chairman Bruce Woodbury, and Chairman; Vice-Chair Erin Kenny; Commissioners Yvonne Gates, Mary Kincaid, Lance Malone, Myrna Williams, and Dario Herrera. It states: "Dr. Tony Lei has served our community through a variety of venues. He has given freely of his time, energy, knowledge, and talents, working on projects and events that contribute to the quality of life in Clark County and has dedicated himself to public service to not only the Asian Community but to all citizens. Now, therefore, We, the Board of Clark County Commissioners, on this occasion, December 5, 1999, in celebration and recognition of his special accomplishments, do hereby recognize and honor Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D. and urge all citizens to join us in wishing him a successful and bright future."*2

On October 1, 2002, the Office of Clark County Board of Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Dr. Tony Lei for his advanced contribution and accomplishment to the community, residents, and visitors of Nevada.

"As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI, it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have the wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his experience in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeador have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum founded by this Institute to help improve the quality of life of the people and contribue to he prosperity of this State," said Dr. William Thompson. Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV. His son married a beautiful Chinese girl in Mongloria years ago. He plans to write a book for WBTI, which is expected to be published both in English and Chinese.

"Freedom, democracy, and Justice have constituted a legacy that we should keep, not because it is a legacy, but because it is right and justice. It has made the United States of America the freest and most prosperous country in history. It's our responsibility to join the effort together in making Nevada one of the peaceful, happy, and prosperous state of America through the cooperation and development of culture, tourism, business, and education with our foreign countries." said Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Governor of Nevada, for the Thai Performing Arts - Appreciation Day 2003. The Event and Party was held at the Charleston Height Arts Center on September 16, 2003, co-sponsored by WBTI, Arcata Associates, Kids for a Better Society, among others.

The spirit of both the innovation and entreprenuership has also motivated United States to be a leading and prosperous country. With its high-speed capability, Fiber Optics can convey mass quantity of images and voice information. It is because that the broadband technology such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) has been more and more developed. Moreover, because of the popular building of radio communication networks, wireless techniques may access important information from the web and condense it to be appeared on the small web connecting machines such as a hand-held screen. The open free software LINUX operating system can even connect various stations very easilly. All these advancement in science and technology, should be used to inspire the promotion of the quality of our daily life. In this new era of information and web works, we should add humanity concern into our thinking structures. God created the world. Everything can be decided by Him. As the value of the fellowship of Public Administration Institution of WBTI growing, we the people with intelligence and knowledge in administration, technology, science should enjoy a valuable and joyful life to serve our community and society with our efforts and wisdom.

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'A theme of the event and dinner party to pay a special tribute to
the Supreme Court Justice Nancy Becker: Growing Value of the Fellowship of Public Administration Institution,' "Nevada Examiner" (May 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Ibid.

Friday, August 26, 2005
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JOHN L. SMITH: Governor plans to leave successor with three-part study of state's needs

Gov. Kenny Guinn celebrated his 69th birthday this week with his underrated sense of humor, but not many presents.

"I didn't wish for anything," Guinn said Thursday. "My wife (Dema) said, `What do you want?' When I told her there was nothing I wanted, she said, `Well, if you don't want anything, could you think of something to get me?' "

The Guinns have been married more than 49 years. Or, as the governor put it, "It's 49 years, one month, and 10 days. I'm looking forward to our 50th, because my wife and I made a deal that if we hit 50, I get to be the boss and don't have to vacuum anymore, and I get to hold the checkbook."

And I thought I was the only one who'd made that deal.

If the governor sounds like he's in a particularly good mood these days, it may be because his popularity continues to rise with Nevadans, despite the ups and downs of two terms in office.

That popularity one day soon may pay dividends for whomever he decides to endorse as his replacement.

Rumors to the contrary, Guinn assured me he will endorse the Republican Party nominee in the general election.

Yes, even if it's Jim Gibbons or Bob Beers.

In the coming months, Guinn will keep busy by preparing a three-part study that he hopes will set a new standard for planning in state government.

The first component is a long-term study of the state's transportation infrastructure needs.

The second focuses on the need for affordable hospitalization and medical care programs for public employees. With a long-term liability already set at more than $3 billion, Guinn says a plan must be in place for the state to avoid calamity.

A committee will also study the complex issue of the impact of mental and medical health costs on the state.

"It's something for the future," Guinn said. "All of those issues will be more and more prevalent and serious forces as we get bigger and bigger."

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Dear Dr. Tony,

It's been a busy year for Congresswoman Shelley Berkley - here's a quick update on her recent work:

SUMMERLIN PATRIOTIC PARADE

Thousands of Las Vegans, Congresswoman Berkley, and a mass number of volunteers recently headed to the Summerlin community to celebrate Fourth of July at the Summerlin Patriotic Parade. The parade, especially our participation was a huge success. We would like to extend our thanks to all of our volunteers who walked beside the Congresswoman抯 car. Special thanks go out to A抯hanti Gholar for turning out the Young Democrats.

Please look for Congresswoman Berkley in the Veteran抯 Day Parade on Friday, November 11th.

BERKLEY扴 LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS

旾ntroduced a resolution recognizing national Osteoporosis awareness and prevention month
旴erkley voted to block one million dollars in federal funding cuts for Nevada public broadcasters
昐ecured more than $46 million in funding to expand transit options in Southern Nevada and to improve Valley roadways as part of a six-year federal highway bill
昄ed the debate for House Democrats on legislation she cosponsored that will permanently increase to $400,000, the maximum benefit available to members of America抯 military through the Servicemembers� Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program
旳nnounced that the Clark County School District has received a $386,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund dropout prevention efforts in Southern Nevada
旵o-sponsored legislation that would shut down the sole U.S. branch of Arab Bank PLC, a Jordanian bank with documented ties to Middle East Terrorism
旵o-sponsored legislation that will increase monthly payments to veterans in Nevada and nationwide by updating the current Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for VA benefits
旾ntroduced and passed legislation honoring Women抯 Suffrage
旴erkley gets Department of Defense to change current next of kin form for military service members so that troops can designate an individual of their choosing to handle their burial arrangements
旵o-sponsored the Student Privacy Protection Act (HR 551)

RESOLUTION HONORING WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS

On Thursday, July 14th Congresswoman Berkley was joined in Washington, D.C. by Glen Taylor Elementary students Hannah Low and Destiny Carroll, of Henderson. The girls watched from the floor of the House Chamber, as she introduced legislation to create a national day of recognition honoring those who worked to secure women the right to vote. Congresswoman Berkley抯 legislation was inspired by the efforts of Hannah and Destiny, who collected hundreds of signatures in support of recognizing the movement to give women the right to vote through an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. On July 25th the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the legislation authored by Congresswoman Berkley that would create a national day of recognition in honor of America抯 women suffragists.

On Saturday, July 16th Congresswoman Berkley presented both Hannah and Destiny with framed copies of Resolution H. J. RES. 59 at the West Sahara Library. The girls also shared experiences from their journey with the audience.

If you would like a complete copy of the resolution, please email the Berkley for Congress, Communications Manager, Courtney Smith at Courtney@sberkley.com.

PROTECT OUR CHILDREN扴 PRIVACY

As many of you may not be aware, there has been a great deal of news concerning the Pentagon collecting and keeping personal information about our children. Information to later be used for recruiting purposes.

I agree that the Pentagon has no business keeping social security numbers, educational records, racial profiles, and other personal data on young people. All the more alarming, the Pentagon is using a contractor to maintain these records, raising questions about the security of the information and the potential for identity theft. I want you to know that, in early July, I wrote to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld demanding an end to the collection of this personal and private information. I also co-sponsored the Student Privacy Protection Act, which would stop military recruiters from accessing our children抯 private information without permission from students and families.

If you would like to see a copy of the letter to Secretary Rumsfeld signed by Congresswoman Berkley or more information on this issue please email the Berkley For Congress, Communications Manager, Courtney Smith at Courtney@sberkley.com.

STAYING CONNECTED
NEIGHBOR 2 NEIGHBOR & FRIEND 2 FRIEND

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wants to get to know your friends and neighbors. Please join us in an effort to reach out to Berkley supporters in our community. For more information, please contact us at 212-3350. We need your help!!!

CALL TO ACTION�
Here are three things you can do right now to take action and help Congresswoman Berkley抯 Re-election Campaign:

1. FORWARD this message to a friend
2. UPDATE your information, so we may better serve you (please include your top three issues you would like to hear from us about).
3. REFER your friends, family and co-workers to Shelley抯 website www.berkleyforcongress.com

TOGETHER WE WILL WIN!

I was both pleased and gratified to learn from state Treasurer Brian Krolicki that Moody抯, the national credit rating organization, has recently upgraded Nevada抯 General Obligation bond rating. I am proud to report that the first improvement in our credit rating since 1977 is the result of our sound fiscal policy.

The Moody抯 announcement points to the 2004-2005 biennium as a major turning point in Nevada抯 economic outlook. It was during this time that we concentrated our efforts on strengthening and broadening our tax base and continuing to look for ways to streamline and better manage government.

Moody抯 praises Nevada for displaying what it calls, 搕he hallmarks of conservative budget management,� and for our 揳bility to respond quickly to downturns and to react prudently during flush times.� The report points out that fiscally conservative elements of the enacted biennial budget (FY 06-07) have balanced our efforts to broaden and enrich the state抯 tax base. It highlights the work we抳e done to replenish the state抯 Rainy Day Fund, restoring its balance to more than $200 million, as a sign of proactive long-range planning and is supportive of Nevada抯 decision to forgo permanent tax reductions in the face of a large budget surplus. Indeed, Moody抯 praises our decision to return a portion of this surplus to our taxpayers in the form of a one-time $300 million tax rebate, while leaving the current tax structure in place and using conservative revenue assumptions for future planning.

The upgraded rating is truly exciting news for Nevada and means that future funding for large public works projects can be secured at a much lower interest rate. The lower interest rate allows the state to make the most of its precious tax dollars. The increased rating attracts more potential buyers and allows us to issue bonds at an attractive price; both of which serve to lesson the fiscal impact on taxpayers.

Through careful long-range planning, diligent fiscal oversight and a willingness to be flexible in our decision-making, we have made tremendous improvements to Nevada抯 current and future economic outlook. I am proud of our accomplishments and the Moody抯 announcement is proof that Nevada抯 financial practices are drawing the respect and attention they deserve.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 69, 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.

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.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 49 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Thursday, August 25, 2005
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BACK IN PUBLIC VIEW: Reid says he's 'fine'
Senator reassuring in first public appearance since ministroke
REVIEW-JOURNAL

[[[U.S. Sen. Harry Reid smiles during a forum on faith and community on Wednesday in North Las Vegas. The forum was Reid's first public appearance since suffering a ministroke last week.
Photo by Clint Karlsen.]]]

In his first public appearance since suffering a mini-stroke last week, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid on Wednesday assured reporters and others at a forum on faith and community that his health was good.

Reid, D-Nev., indicated that he would not need further medical attention as a result of the Aug. 16 episode.

When asked what his doctor's instructions were, Reid said: "He told me not to worry about it."

The Senate minority leader sought medical attention after a bout of dizziness while at home in Searchlight. Doctors found that Reid had experienced a transient ischemic attack, sometimes characterized as a ministroke. The attacks are often a sign that a serious stroke could occur later.

"There's nothing to follow up on," said Reid, who was accompanied by his wife, Landra. "I'm feeling fine."

The 65-year-old was all smiles and handshakes as he entered Nevada Partners on Lake Mead Boulevard in North Las Vegas, where the Faith and Community Forum took place. The event brought together religious leaders and social service advocates to address the needs of the youth, the homeless and the disadvantaged of Clark County through faith-based initiatives.

Reid had canceled all public appearances following his ministroke. He had been resting, spending time with family, taking calls in preparation for his Sept. 6 return to Washington D.C., and staying current with news events, according to his spokeswoman.

Reid said Wednesday that it was important for him to attend the forum to offer support to the involved groups and individuals, and also to demonstrate to the public that he was physically fit.

"I wanted everyone to be able to see me and see that I was doing fine," Reid said.

Reid was greeted with a standing ovation. He delivered his keynote address and then departed with his staff.

When asked as he walked to his vehicle what he'd like the public to know about his physical fitness, Reid said: "I think the best thing to do is tell them I did 100 push-ups this morning and 85 sit-ups."

U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black, who attended the forum at Reid's request, said he thought his friend looked well, confirming what Reid had told Black shortly after doctors diagnosed the transient ischemic attack.

"I have his cell phone number and I gave him a call," Black said of his actions after he heard of Reid's health issues. "He sounded fine on the phone and reassured me that everything was OK."

Black traveled from Washington D.C., to Las Vegas despite having a sprained ankle. It was a journey he said he was glad to make to support both the effort and Reid.

"It's a trip for a friend who I think is making a tremendous difference in terms of helping people on life's hard journey," Black said. "I'd probably travel halfway around the world for someone like that. He's in the trenches."

Many of the 200 people in attendance said they were impressed that the senator had kept his promise to attend the event.

"I was concerned to see if he was going to be here after I heard about his ministroke," said Anne Bridgeforth, a member of a nonprofit group affiliated with the Fountain of Hope AME Church in Las Vegas.

The Rev. Paul Colbert of St. Luke's Episcopal Church said he was eager to hear what Reid would say about the government's growing interest in working with faith-based groups. But Colbert also said he was worried about Reid's quick return to public life following his ministroke.

"I just hope he's not overexerting himself because he certainly has many battles ahead when he returns to Washington," Colbert said.

Pastor Ray Giddens of the Unity Baptist Church said he admired Reid's tenacity and dedication to his job despite his health problems.

"I'm relieved and very impressed to see the leadership he's showing," Giddens said.

"He's stepping out on faith and not letting (heath problems) prevent him from doing what he's been called to do. I admire him."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2005 Contact: Greg Bortolin
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Governor Kenny Guinn released the following statement today regarding the death of Marine 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey, 24, of Reno, who was killed in action Sunday, August 21, near Al Karmah, Iraq:

揑t was with a heavy heart that I learned of the tragic loss of 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey. Like all of America抯 brave armed service men and women, James answered his nation抯 call to duty and risked his own life to help guarantee the freedom of others; sadly this act of heroism cost a promising young man his life. Dema and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Cathey. Today, I ask that all Nevadans take a moment to honor this brave young man and the many other brave Nevadans who have laid their lives on the line in the name of freedom. For each of their sacrifices, Nevada is eternally grateful.�

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

Wednesday, August 24, 2005
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[[[PHOTO: MAYOR CELEBRATES NEW CLUB]]]

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, who calls himself the happiest mayor in the universe, dresses up to celebrate the opening of Celebrity, a gay show bar downtown. Goodman was joined on stage by singer Mark Smith, right, at the club at 201 N. Third St. Photo by Craig L. Moran.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005
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Reid returns to public activity
Senator to take part in community event following `ministroke'
By TONY BATT
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU

[[[Harry Reid
Doctors not placing physical limits on 65-year-old senator]]]

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., on Wednesday plans to make his first public appearance since suffering a "ministroke" last week, according to a spokeswoman.

Reid, 65, will take part in an event for religious leaders and social service advocates at Nevada Partners in North Las Vegas. The "faith-based services symposium" was organized to draw attention to community needs.

Doctors have placed no physical limits on Reid, who plans to resume a full schedule when Congress reconvenes on Sept. 6, spokeswoman Tessa Hafen said.

Political observers said Monday the Senate's Democratic leader will be under tight scrutiny when he returns to Washington as colleagues and critics watch for any aftereffects.

"His medical condition is out there, and people will be thinking about it," said Stuart Rothenberg, a Washington political analyst.

Reid has been recovering from a transient ischemic attack, a possible precursor to a stroke.

Reid's office announced his medical condition on Friday afternoon, saying he began experiencing lightheadedness Tuesday evening at his home in Searchlight. Two physicians at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center said Monday he was treated there.

Rothenberg said it was not a good idea for Reid, 65, to wait three days before disclosing the condition.

Although the Friday announcement may have been timed to minimize immediate media attention, Rothenberg said it may also have caused more suspicion.

"This is not one of those Third World regimes where they hide what the leader is doing," Rothenberg said. "I think he was trying to protect himself, and when you do that, it makes people wonder if something bigger is going on than a mild stroke."

Hafen said there was a delay in disclosing Reid's diagnosis because no one could say conclusively what happened until several tests were evaluated.

Reid, who is staying with family in Las Vegas, was not available to be interviewed Monday, Hafen said. His staff continued to decline to disclose the names of doctors who treated him.

Norm Ornstein, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, said he does not think Reid's medical condition will diminish his role as Democratic leader.

"Reid has a very firm hold on his leadership and caucus," Ornstein said. "No one in his caucus is likely to be looking for excuses to get rid of him."

Even if another Democrat wanted to oust Reid, this would not be the time to do it, Rothenberg said.

"This is a period in which everyone has to be deferential and solicitous toward Reid," Rothenberg said. "No one can be seen as taking advantage of this medical condition."

There might even be a political upside to Reid's condition because senators from both parties may want to be more cooperative, said Eric Herzik, a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.

"Events like this make politicians realize that no matter whether you agree or disagree with someone on policy issues, there is a personal element of respect and friendship that goes beyond bitter partisanship," Herzik said.

Hafen said last week's event will not have any impact on Reid's decision whether to seek re-election in 2010 when he will be 70.

Dr. Nina J. Solenski, a stroke neurologist at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, declined to discuss Reid's case specifically because she does not know the details.

But Solenski said a high percentage of patients who have had a transient ischemic attack eventually have a stroke.

"This is a general warning sign that a stroke is impending," Solenski said. "If this is a first event, and the patient is associated with other risk factors like hypertension, there is a higher incidence of stroke over time."

A stroke can be avoided if treatment is administered in a timely fashion, Solenski said. "It's a case-by-case situation," she said.

Review-Journal writer Paul Harasim contributed to this report.

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Google publishes most of the information on WBTI's website (through the Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com) about each every 10 days. Today (August 21, 2005) is again its publication day for WBTI since last one at August 11, 2005. Searching leaders like AOL.com, WebCrawler.com, among others follow.....

Saturday, August 20, 2005
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TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK: Reid has medical problem
Senator experienced ministroke earlier this week, his staff announces
By ED VOGEL and SAMANTHA YOUNG
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Harry Reid
Senate minority leader canceled all public appearances until further notice

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., experienced lightheadedness Tuesday evening and was diagnosed by doctors as having experienced a transient ischemic attack, often a sign that a serious stroke could occur later, according to a statement issued Friday by his staff.

Reid spokeswoman Tessa Hafen said the 65-year-old senator feels fine. "There are no complications or any restrictions on his activities," she said in a statement.

She added that Reid's physicians have advised him to take advantage of the summer congressional recess and take "some downtime." Reid, a senator since 1987, is Senate minority leader and often is the national spokesman for the Democratic Party.

In a phone interview, Hafen said Reid, on the advice of his doctors, has canceled all public appearances until further notice. She said the attack occurred in his home in Searchlight and that his wife, Landra, urged him immediately to see physicians in Las Vegas.

Reid decided against announcing the medical problem until Friday, when his physicians completed tests and evaluations of his condition, according to Hafen.

There is no reason for Reid to reduce his Senate activities, she added, because doctors have determined "he is fine." Hafen declined to identify Reid's physicians or where he was treated.

But she noted the senator does not engage in the type of activities -- such as drinking and smoking -- usually associated with the attacks, sometimes characterized as ministrokes.

Reid could not be reached for comment. Hafen said he is staying with family in Las Vegas.

Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., learned of Reid's stroke in a message conveyed through their aides shortly before the news was announced to the public, according to Ensign spokesman Jack Finn.

"My family and I have been praying for Harry since hearing the news of his stroke, which came as a shock to me, as I'm sure it did to all Nevadans and Americans," Ensign said in a statement. "My hope and prayers are for a full and fast recovery for Harry, and my thoughts are with his family."

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he had spoken with Reid.

"He's feeling fine -- showing the same strength of spirit that's driven him throughout his career," Frist said in a statement Friday night. "Harry is a seemingly tireless worker, and I hope he takes advantage of the remaining recess to rest and relax before rejoining me on the floor in a few weeks."

Congress has been in recess since the beginning of August.

Fellow Democrats also expect Reid to continue his leadership role when the Senate returns to session on Sept. 6.

Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois, the Democratic whip and No. 2 party leader, "has been assured this is a relatively nonserious medical event," said Joe Shoemaker, a Durbin spokesman.

"We just want Harry to get back on his feet and continue doing the job he does so well of leading Senate Democrats," Shoemaker added.

Reid was scheduled to make an appearance today at the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, and to speak Sunday morning at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Summit in Tahoe City, Calif.

He usually has attended the annual summit, where he and other political leaders hear reports on the progress made in preserving the lake's clarity.

According to the American Family Physicians Web site, a transient ischemic attack is considered a "critical harbinger of impending stroke."

"Failure to quickly recognize and evaluate this warning sign could mean missing an opportunity to prevent permanent disability or death," the Web site states. "The 90-day risk of stroke after a transient ischemic attack has been estimated to be approximately 10 percent, with one half of strokes occurring within the first two days of the attack."

The National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke states on its Web site that such attacks last only a few minutes and generally occur when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. This can happen when cholesterol containing fatty deposits, or a blood clot moving from another part of the body, temporarily blocks a blood vessel.

Most symptoms disappear within an hour, although they may persist for up to 24 hours. They can include numbness in the face, arm or leg, and difficulty in talking or understanding speech.

In cases of transient ischemic attack, some people can be treated with Tissue Plasminogen Activator, a clot-busting drug known as tPA, the American Family Physicians Web site states. The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of tPA to treat ischemic stroke in the first three hours after the start of symptoms.

Hafen said she is aware of the effects of transient ischemic attack, but insisted Reid has been assured by his doctors that he is fine.

"He has run 12 marathons," Hafen said, adding that Reid intends to continue jogging.

Review-Journal writer Paul Harasim and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

From: Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber [vweber5@cox.net]
To: Dr. Tony Lei [tojulei@yahoo.com]
Subject: Re: Thanks!
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:12:51 -0700

Dear Dr. Lei, You are welcome! Talk with you soon. I am leaving town today and returning next week.

Val Weber

----- Original Message -----
From: Dr. Tony Lei
To: Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:36 PM
Subject: Thanks!

Good evening Dear Valerie! How are you? Thank you very much for your elegant and valuable speech to the TBAA Convention.

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The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the North Las Vegas City Mayor and Council). .....

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

Sixteen original hard copeis of the ARC 25 Certificate of Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate (through Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chairman Mr. I-Ta Liang. .....
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Subject: RE: Thank you very much!
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:30:15 -0700
From: Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas" [mdouglas@nvcourts.state.nv.us]
To: "Dr. Tony Lei" [tojulei@yahoo.com]

Dear Dr. Lei: You are very welcome.
...Michael Douglas

-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Tony Lei
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:33 PM
To: Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas
Subject: Thank you very much!

Dear Michael, Good evening! How are you? Thank you very much for your elegant and valuable speech to the TBAA Convention.

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The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the North Las Vegas City Mayor and Council). .....
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Thursday, August 18, 2005
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China begins prosecution of ex-banker extradited from LV
Handover of embezzlement suspect made by U.S. with conditions
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BEIJING -- China has begun prosecuting a former banker accused of embezzlement who was returned by the United States under a promise he wouldn't be executed, state media reported Wednesday.

The handover of Yu Zhendong last year to Chinese authorities was unusual for the United States, which doesn't have an extradition treaty with China.

A court in the southern province of Guangdong began hearing the case against Yu on Tuesday, according to the government's Xinhua News Agency.

"Yu candidly confessed everything," according to the agency.

Yu, former head of a Bank of China branch in Kaiping, a city in Guangdong, is accused of helping embezzle $485 million from his state-owned bank.

He fled to the United States and was sent back to China in April 2004 under an agreement in which he pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in a U.S. federal court in Las Vegas.

His plea agreement required U.S. authorities to obtain assurances that China wouldn't sentence Yu to more than 12 years in prison and "he will ... not be tortured or put to death," U.S. government officials said at the time.

China frequently sentences defendants to death for nonviolent offenses such as tax evasion or embezzlement involving much smaller sums than that in the Bank of China case.

Yu and his accomplices are accused of using their posts at the bank to approve phony loans and money transfers.

The case is being heard by the Intermediate People's Court of Jingmen City, Xinhua said. It didn't say when a ruling was expected.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2005

Washington, D.C. ? Senator John Ensign released the following statement after the space shuttle Discovery landed in California early this morning:

?Any trip to space is an achievement to be proud of, and I join with my fellow Americans in congratulating the Discovery crew on the completion of a successful mission. The bravery and talent possessed by these men and women is to be commended.?

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-- Aug. 12, 2005
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Girl Gone Wild
Avril Lavigne is back from an African adventure spent dodging crazed monkeys
By MIKE KALIL
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Avril Lavigne, 20, was kicked out of a casino for gambling illegally during a recent trip to Las Vegas. Her game of choice? The money wheel.

When the Review-Journal spoke with Avril Lavigne in November, the pop-punk princess mostly talked about two things: her songwriting process and her disdain for Ashlee Simpson.

The newspaper caught up with her again last month, when Lavigne again mostly talked about two things: prior stops in Vegas, during which she gambled illegally, and a recent African safari she took with bandmates and tour crew.

Unless you've lived under a rock for the past three years, you've heard her ?ber-hit "Complicated" a gazillion times and have a good idea what Lavigne's music is all about.

So instead of more music talk, here's Lavigne, 20, relaying her excitement about the things she actually wanted to talk about in her strangely endearing Canadian Valley Girl dialect that features much use of "like," "y'know" and "Oh, my God!"

First up, Lavigne's most recent trip to Vegas to attend an awards show.

"I totally got kicked out of a casino," she says, laughing. "I hate gambling. It makes me bite my nails. I'm so-oooo nervous, even if I'm just gambling like 10 bucks or just a dollar in a slot machine. I can't stand it."

Her youthful appearance was definitely what prompted security to confront her, she says.

"It's because I look like a kid. Like, I'm kind of, like, pretty short. ... Especially if I'm not wearing makeup or anything. I look like I'm 11."

She had been playing the money wheel when she was ejected.

"But I went back and I went to another one and I was fine. I mean, I only got kicked out once, and I just used my fake ID for the other stuff. But there's no point, because if you win a bunch of money, you don't get it."

Unlike the nail-biting experience of wagering chump change, Lavigne relished the safari she took during a few days off after playing shows in South Africa.

"I was so scared. There were like geckos everywhere, y'know, the little lizards? And there was one in my freakin' cabin, but I couldn't do anything about it because they were everywhere. There's no fence around the premises."

She had one particularly scary wilderness encounter.

"Oh, my God! I was leaving my cabin to go walk up to the, what do you call it? ... Oh, the lodge.

"And monkeys. On the sidewalks. Hissing at me."

"I just couldn't even believe it. I was like, 'Is this OK that I'm two feet away from the monkeys? Are they gonna bite me?'

"They start screaming at me. Oh, my God! They were, like, everywhere hanging off the trees. And they were playing with me because they knew they were scaring me.

"Oh my God! What if you're in the middle of the woods and it's like their space and they can bite you? ...

"I'm like, 'What am I supposed to do? I'm by myself.'

"I had my video camera and I was totally videoing them. And then they start hissing at me, and I freak out. I started screaming and running back to my cabin. Oh, my God! There were like 15. They'll bite you. If you touch them, they'll attack you. ... They're in the wild.

"I run back and there's this thing that looks like a deer with big antlers that are all twirly, kinda like a deer-moose thing. I don't know what it's called." (Antelope, perhaps?) "It's, like, laying in the grass beside, like, five meters away from the cabin, and I'm going 'Uh, is this going to attack me?'

"So what I'm trying to say is, it's the real deal. It was the real deal."

Lavigne's guides taught her the chief rule of safari safety.

"They're like, stay in the vehicle, because once you get out, then you're an animal. If you stay in, they're not going to attack you."

Lavigne and company took both morning and night safaris. One featured a surprise from their guides.

"They're like, 'OK, it's snack time,' and we're like, 'Snacks?! Sweet!' And they stop, like, the safari truck thing, and they whip out, like, a whole bar. It was like wine and everything. And I'm like, 'Isn't this going to attract the lions and stuff?'

"It was fun. It was crazy. We had a drink and some nuts and some crackers and whatever and cookies."

Lavigne says she is an intensely curious person, and that her frequent inquiries of those around her often lead to changes in her thinking.

"I ask so many questions, and I'm asking the (safari guide) guy, 'So, have you ever had any problems? Has anyone ever got attacked or anything?' And he's, like, 'Yeah, a woman was actually killed by two lions.' So I'm sitting there, like, I better be careful."