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PPAA18 ***** 2:37 p. m., Saturday, July 17, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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The popularity, integrity, and professionalism of Las Vegas Constable ROBERT "BOBBY G" GRONAUER By PAI of WBTI*1***"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington ***"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD ***"Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot ***"Watch your thought, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."*2 After nearly three decades in police work, Robert A. Gronauer, better known by his friends as "Bobby G" has been our Las Vegas Township Constable since the January of 1999. His endeavor for Las Vegas as a constable is remarkable with his popularity, integrity, and professionalism.*3 The International Association of Chiefs of Police chose Gronauer as one of the top police officers in America for using innovative and progress techniques to solve problems in one of the most crime ridden areas of Las Vegas, "Gerson Park", one of those places where they said it couldn't be done. Dedication to his country and community brought "Bobby G" a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with a V for Valor in Vietnam, and the Marine Corps looked to Robert Gronauer to teach its young officers to be leaders. "Bobby G" has been presented with the following awards: "Humanitarian Award" - presented in March 2002 by the Seniors' United Organization, "Elected Official of the Year" - presented in April 2001 by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, "Constable of the Year 2001" - presented on April 7, 2002, by the National Constables' Association, the "Citizen of the Month Award-June 2002" - presented on June 5, 2002, by the Las Vegas City Council and "Proclamation Award" - presented on July 16, 2002, by the Clark County Board of Commissioners for serving his country and the Clark County community with dedication and pride. Some of Bobby's objectives are to help preserve and clearly define the significant role of the constable in the delivery of justice system in the United States, train, educate and upgrade the quality of performance of the constable, provide membership benefits which will contribute to the general welfare and quality of the constables, continue to carry court orders from the court offices and be available to assist the needs of the office of the county sheriff and local police departments.*4 "Bobby G" is a Vice Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), "As the Vice Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC), Bobby G. Gronauer was invited by the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to attend this Party. With selected important people as a group from WBTI, it was leading by its President Dr. Tony Lei accompanied by his wife. The General Manager Nadia Sales of 'Nevada Examiner' came with her photography just on time. The presence of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley hightlighted the event. Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Co-Chairs of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003. It's my honor and challenge to endeavor to our community as a Secretary with the excellency of our Secretary General Cheryl Moss," said Agnas Chan, Consultant of the United Business Source at the Campaign Party by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on February 20, 2003.*5 -------------------------------- *1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co. *3. Google.co. 'About Bobby Gronauer,' "A search on google. co for Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *4. Ibid. *5. Gronauer, Bobby; and Chang, Tiffany Chang. 'Motivation and entrepreneurship contribute to city development,' "Special Column; PPAA15)," (September 12, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. 33333333333333333 777777777777777777777777777777 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 ****************************************************** | |
071704 ---The sky is beautiful in our cartoons garden... "A book is a success when people who haven't read it pretend they have." --- Los Angeles Times Syndicate |
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PPAA18 ***** 5:37 p. m., Friday, July 16, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Congressional Update - International Relations By Office of the Congresswoman and PAI of WBTI*1It is our pleasure to post the following Newsletter from the Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley which was received by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), just a few minutes ago in this afternoon. Shelley is an U. S. Congresswoman representing Nevada's 1st Congressional District. She is also a Member of the International Relations Committee of the U. S. Congress. The following is our post of the Newsletter: This week was a very busy week in foreign affairs. Outlined below are several of the key measures authored and supported by Congresswoman Berkley.*2 Berkley Co-Authors House Resolution 713 Deploring the misuse of the International Court of Justice by a plurality of the United Nations General Assembly for a narrow political purpose. The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed House Resolution 713, condemning a recent ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that declared the construction of a security fence in Israel illegal. The measure was approved 361-45. The resolution, which was co-authored by Rep. Berkley (D-NV), criticizes the United Nations General Assembly for allowing the ICJ to be used for a narrow political purpose. This non-binding action threatens to undermine the Court's reputation and interfere with a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. House Passes Restriction on Foreign Aid to Saudi Arabia Representative Shelley Berkley was a co-sponsor of an amendment to the Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (HR 4818) that eliminated all foreign aid to Saudi Arabia. After a tense debate, the amendment was narrowly agreed to late Thursday night by a vote of 217 - 191. Berkley Supports Adjustment of Aid to Egypt Representative Berkley supported an amendment to the Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (HR 4818) that would have converted $570 million in military aid to Egypt into economic aid. Egypt has been the recipient of approximately $1.2 billion in military aid annually over the last 10 years and Congresswoman Berkley felt that our foreign assistance package was better suited as economic aid. The measure failed 131 - 287 International Relations Committee Declines to Investigate Abu Ghraib Abuses By a strict party line vote, Committee Republicans successfully reported House Resolution 699 unfavorably. This resolution would have directed the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives documents in his possession relating to the treatment of prisoners and detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay.*3 Contact Information Website: http://www.house.gov/berkley/Las Vegas District Office The Honorable Shelley Berkley 2340 Paseo Del Prado, Suite D-106 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Phone: (702) 220-9823 Fax: (702) 220-9841 Washington Office The Honorable Shelley Berkley U.S. House of Representatives 439 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4708 Phone: (202) 225-5965 Fax: (202) 225-3119 Toll free: (877) 409-2488 ------------------------------------------------------ References *1. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley - Representing Nevada's 1st Congressional District. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Office of the Congresswoman. 'Congressional Update - International Relations,' "Important Foreign Affairs Update from Rep. Berkley; An e-mail from the Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 16, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. *3. Ibid. 77777777777777777 3333333333333333333333333333 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 *************************************************** | |
PPAA18 ***** 3:27 p. m., Friday, July 16, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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The sky is beautiful in our cartoons garden ---"Wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you..." By CI of WBTI*1Dear friends: "We all need to smile every once in a while," welcome to the WBTI website's section of 'CARTOONS....' and see that the sky is beautiful at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti From the Qian of "I Ching," people may learn that 'The sky is naturally auspicious and strong; it is good for predicting the future." "Wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you..." ---Quoted by Robert Song from "PPAA18" of the above site. Please take the following steps to access the fliers of cartoons: (1). Hit the address at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti (2). Hit the section of "Cartoons, Pictures, and Photos" (the second section from the square box). Any comment that extends from you to WBTI will highly be appreicated. Aside from the attractive golf course on the fliers, please be remind that the following cultural activity for those people who have already RSVP: (a). Date: Monday, July 19, 2004 (b). Location: St. Tropez Hotel Las Vegas - Monte Carlo Room 455 E. Harmon avenue Located across from the Hard Rock Cafe Complimentary Parking (c). Time: 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. KLVX General Manager, Tom Axtell, and UNLV's Professor Sue Fawn Chung will be your hosts for the evening.*2 Thank you again. It is our pleasure to post the following article by Dr. Sue Fawn Chung again: Digging Up Our Past: Chinese Communities in Lumbering and Mining in late 19th Century California and Nevada By Sue Fawn Chung, University of Nevada, Las Vegas*3 Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the community was predominantly Chinese? A 3-year project (1999-2001) with the U.S. Forest Service, UNR, UNLV, Wing Luke Museum in Seattle, and the Passport in Time volunteers provided me with the opportunity to explore life in the late 19th century Chinese mining community called Island Mountain in northeastern Nevada, about twenty-five miles from the Idaho border. Using oral histories, government documents, local records, court documents, photographs, newspapers, and archaeological finds, it has been possible to gain some insight into the character of this transitional Chinatown from 1873 until 1916.*4 In 1873 Emanuel Penrod left his ranch in Genoa in search of gold. He had been one of the original founders of the rich Comstock Lode in Virginia City, but sold out to Henry Comstock before the Lode became a bonanza. He eventually settled down with his wife and children in Genoa and worked in nearby Carson City, the capital of Nevada. When one of his sons died from a tragic accidental death in Carson City, he felt restless and hopped on the Central Pacific Railroad heading east. The transcontinental, completed in May 1869, opened new areas for mining and among them was the new mining town of Tuscarora, Elko County, which boasted a Chinese population of 2,000, thus rivaling Virginia City and Gold Hill (the Comstock Lode). The Beard brothers had founded the site and brought Chinese workers to help develop the irrigation system needed first for placer mining and then hydraulic mining. The Chinese stayed and mined. There were two Chinatowns and several wealthy merchants, most notably Ah Lee Lake (b. 1855, immigrated 1869, still active 1910), who in the winter wore an ermine lined Chinese silk jacket and who traveled to San Francisco and China regularly to buy supplies for the miners in the area. Ah Lee Lake was the wealthiest Chinese in Elko County and had good relations with both the Chinese and non-Chinese communities. In Tuscarora, Chinese miners worked alone, in groups, or with miners of other ethnic origins. It was a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural community. Penrod decided to search for a new placer mining site and headed in a northeastern direction after disembarking at the major Central Pacific roundhouse town of Carlin. Instead of heading toward Tuscarora, he went further to the northeast, about 75 miles, near the mining town of Bruno City that quickly became a ghost town. He came upon a 8,000 feet loaf-shaped mountain surrounded by clouds and called it “Island Mountain.” There, along with two friends, he discovered a rich new source of gold. He realized he needed water for more placer mining so he turned to Chinese workers, noted for their irrigation systems in China and in the Carson Valley, especially in Genoa, as well as Tuscarora. Eventually they brought in hydraulic mining equipment. A monitor had a force of 5,000 pounds under water pressure. A “Little Giant” monitor could blast 16,000 gallons of water a minute and wash away 4,000 cubic yards of earth in a 24-hour period. Penrod and his two associates struck it rich. With his newfound wealth, he ran for State Assembly and won a seat for one year in 1874-5. But his real success was at Island Mountain, where he, his wife, and children had settled and where he lived until 1897. Penrod estimated that during his 24 years at Island Mountain, he took out a quarter of a million dollars. He also set the precedent of allowing law abiding Chinese to remain relatively unmolested. According to the 1875 state census, 50% of the population of Island Mountain was Euro-American and 50% was Chinese, a total of 50 people. Some of the ditch diggers and miners had come from nearby Tuscarora, Mountain City, and Placerville, Elko County. By 1880 there were 71 inhabitants of Island Mountain: 54 (76%) Chinese, of whom 45 (83%) were miners and the remainder: 4 cooks, 2 woodchoppers, 2 merchants, 1 laundryman, 1 loafer, and 1 prostitute; 6 Native Americans (2 women, 1 child, 1 medicine man, 2 hunters); and 11 Euro-Americans (2 women, 1 farmer, 2 teamsters, 6 miners), including William Allen Penrod and his wife, Rebecca. Nevada attracted the Chinese because its constitution allowed resident aliens to buy, own, and sell land. By 1897 the character of Island Mountain changed because Penrod had sold his interests to the Gold Creek Mining Company, and the company decided to develop a new town named Gold Creek about 3-5 miles away on flat land instead of hillside. There the Euro-Americans resided in their new buildings, but the local hotel had a Chinese cook (Ah Bing, b. 1854, immigrated 1880, single, replaced in 1920 by Charlie King, b. 1874, married). By 1900 there were only five Chinese officially living in Island Mountain. The Gold Creek Mining Company recognized the need to have a larger water supply and built the 137 acre Sunflower Reservoir (821/310 million gallons of water), employing approximately 200 Chinese workers and 89 other workers. Some of these Chinese workers probably remained in the area and a few moved into the recently abandoned houses in Island Mountain, now called Gold Creek’s Chinatown between 1897 and 1900. The Reservoir controlled the water from the canal system that the Chinese had built earlier and improved it to the point that it was maintained by a little boat that sailed along the canal system. Mining was possible only from approximately March to September/October, so most of the Chinese miners had other jobs or spent the winter elsewhere. According to the local newspaper, the average income from a season was $9,000 during peak years, so it was possible for miners to rest upon their laurels on a good year. In 1903 Doctor and Mrs. Mathey visited Island Mountain and Gold Creek. A professional photographer, Hilda Mathey provided a visual of the town filled primarily with Chinese miners. Two notable residents stood out: Hong Lee and Hong Lem, two brothers who ran the local store on Peking Street for a total of 40 years. When one brother died, the other moved from Tuscarora to take over the business. When the U.S. government required a registration of Chinese businesses, the Hong Lee Store was duly recorded. They sold goods to the local population: Chinese, Native American, Euro-American. They carried American products such as sugar, maple syrup, bullets, and clothing as well as Chinese products, such as silks, rice wine, and preserved vegetables. The Hong Lee Store advertised in the newspaper. They welcomed visitors to the community and this was publicized in the newspaper, in particular, when a reporter traveled through the area and stopped at Hong Lee’s for the traditional shot of whiskey to fend off the freezing cold. Hong Lee’s was on the main route between Carlin/Elko (major Central Pacific/Southern Pacific stations) and Boise until the 1920s. The Chinese also shared their Chinese New Year’s celebration with everyone and ladies were often rewarded with silk handkerchiefs. Lem, as the merchant was called, purchased toads from the children, pickled them, and sent them to China. He probably collected pine nuts from the Native Americans and sent these back to China too. Hong Lem’s store was well-constructed and branches of willow trees were used for the panes of the air-tight windows. There were at least two rooms in the store and in another building or room was three cooking areas – probably for the different temperatures needed to boil hot water for tea, high heat for wok cooking, and lower heat for slow cooking, such as making soups. Shortly after 1903 Lem had made enough money to enter into the middle-class and put a middle-class wooden front on his store. His shop was a gathering place for many of the community members, most of whom had turned from mining to ranching as the years passed. Nearby there was gambling in one of the buildings and the Chinese welcomed Native Americans and Euro-Americans to the gaming tables. Although there was one prostitute counted in 1880, it was more probable that women came to the town on a wagon from Tuscarora as the population decreased. Most of the Chinese miners were unmarried and many spent most of the lives away from women. A few probably married or lived with Native American women from the nearby Shoshone tribe. Franklin Jesse Baker, a teamster, was among Lem’s close friends and they helped each other in time of need. For example, when Mrs. Baker’s sister was snowed-in and out of food, it was Lem who came to the rescue with provisions for the stranded family. One day Baker testified in court when two men tried to swindle Lem by selling him over $100 worth of goods for his store with the intent of never producing the products. By custom, Chinese testimony in court against whites, especially in criminal cases, were not regarded with any validity so Baker’s testimony was crucial in recovering the money for Lem. The Bakers, like the Martin family, invited Lem and his room mate to dinner and, according to Della Baker Johns, the daughter, “Mother served what she would normally serve to the family with the exception of always including rice when they came for dinner.” When Lem was ill, the Bakers and Martins often took him to the doctor in the neighboring town, either Tuscarora or Elko. As isolated as it might seem to be, the Chinese of Island Mountain were concerned about larger issues. When the 1906 earthquake and fire wrecked San Francisco’s Chinatown, the Chinese in Elko raised money to help their brethen and Lem was among them. From a fragment of a book in Chinese found at the store, it was evident that someone read Chinese and was concerned with the newly established republic (post 1912). Undoubtedly it was Lem since he could sign his name in Chinese. Lem’s roommate was known as China Joe. In 1910 he sent $1,000 back to his family in China -- $700 more than the average $300 sent to families in China. On the morning of August 2, 1910, he went duck hunting with Bob McKenzie and accidentally drowned in Sunflower Reservoir. Attempts to rescue him had been unsuccessful until the next day when they found him, a duck clutched in his hand. He was buried next to his brother in the local Chinese cemetery and from his headstone, it was revealed that the brothers came from western Guangdong. Thus differences that probably had existed in their homeland were obviously forgotten in their new homeland. Lem observed important Chinese traditions including the Qingming festival every year for the two brothers until his own death. By 1916 the Hong Lee store disappears from the county tax rolls and one can presume that Lem either died or moved away to spend the last years of his life. With his departure, Island Mountain gradually became a ghost town and then disappeared. Gold Creek burned down in the 1920s and also became a ghost town with a sidewalk that leads nowhere. The Chinese community of Island Mountain thrived during a period of anti-Chinese movement elsewhere in the American west. The residents could establish positive relations with the larger community because of mutual economic benefits, the positive attitude of the community leaders toward other races and ethnic groups, and a frontier spirit that allowed positive interracial interactions.*5 -------------------------------------------------- References *1. CI of WBTI is the initial of Culture Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Dr. Sue Fawn Chung is also Fellow and Director of the Cultutre Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *3. Chung, Sue Fawn. 'Digging Up Our Past: Chinese Communities in Lumbering and Mining in late 19th Century California and Nevada,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from Dr. Sue Fawn Chung," (June 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Neveda: UNLV. *4. Ibid. *5. Ibid. 11111111111111111 66666666666666666666666666666 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 ***************************************************** | |
PPAA18 ***** 2:01 p. m., Friday, July 16, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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U. S. Senator Harry Reid's "WHIP ROUND UP" to Dr. Tony Lei through both the e-mail and fax on Friday July 16, 2004 By Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader of U. S. Senate and PAI of WBTI*1"The wildfire raging in Carson City is a reminder that we must give our firefighters the resources they need to protect our lives and property. I'll keep working to get the best equipment and training for Nevada firefighters," stated in the 'Reid's Words' on the "WHIP ROUND UP"*2 just published this afternoon (Las Vegas time). It was faxed by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid from Washington D. C. to Dr. Tony Lei in the afternoon on July 16, 2004.*3 We are pleased to post the "WHIP ROUND UP" from the Office of Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate in Washington, D. C. on July 16, 2004. The following is Reid's "WHIP ROUND UP": Reid for Nevada President Signs Western Shoshone Claims Bill Senator Reid and Congressman Jim Gibbons, who jointly shepherded the Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act through Congress, applauded its signature into law this week by President Bush. The bill, now law, settles long-standing claims by the Western Shoshone Indian Tribe by distributing $145 million to more than 6,000 eligible tribal members.*4 Reid, Ensign Deliver $4 Million for Clark County Students, Teachers The Clark County School District (CCSD) will be better able to retain high-quality teachers for at-risk students thanks to a $1.5 million grant announced by Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign. The Nevada Senators also secured $2.45 million to reduce class sizes in large public high schools. Smaller classes will allow students to receive more individual attention from their teachers. Reid, Ensign Aid Boys and Girls Club Mason Valley Boys and Girls Club will receive $25,000 for a kitchen facility and food service thanks to a grant delivered by Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign. The new kitchen will enable the club to provide summer meals and after-school snacks for Lyon County children. Reid Announces Jobs in Minden Senator Reid announced that GE Bentley Nevada, a subsidiary of the General Electric Corporation located in Minden, recently won an export order that will support jobs at the company. Working with Nevadans ?Laughlin student Fawn Block met with Senator Reid at his weekly constituent breakfast. Fawn was in Washington for an intensive program designed to inspire young people about public service. ?/B>Senator Reid met with Ann Marie Larquier of Carson City and Alana White of Silver Springs at the National Science Youth Camp luncheon. ?/B>Nevada students Byron Ausmus, Matthew Levin, Ralph Menke and Cassandra Pearson met with Senator Reid while in D.C. for the National Young Leaders Conference. Senator Reid meets with Nevada delegates to the 2004 National Youth Science Camp, Ann Marie Larquier of Minden (center) and Alana White of Silver Springs (right). For 41 years the NYSC has honored the top science students from around the nation. Week in Review Renewable Energy Tax Credit Goes to Conference - A corporate tax bill is headed for a conference with the House after the Senate added an amendment that will allow a buyout of tobacco farmers while subjecting tobacco products to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration. The underlying bill also includes tax incentives for production of wind, solar and geothermal energy, which Senator Reid has championed. Progress Seen on Highway Bill - Efforts to reach agreement with the House on a six-year surface transportation bill continued this week. The Senate version of the bill authorizes $318 billion for roads, public transit and other transportation projects and would create tens of thousands of jobs. Negotiators are expected to continue working next week. African American Summit - Cordell Stokes of Las Vegas and Lonnie Feemster of Reno joined African American leaders from across the nation for the second annual African American Leadership Summit in Washington this week. The day-long meeting highlighted issues important to the black community and gave the leaders a chance to share their views with Members of Congress, including Senator Reid. INSIDER'S CALENDAR The Senate will convene Monday July 19 at 1 p.m. and begin consideration of the nomination of William Myers to be a Judge for the 9th Circuit, with the time until 5 p.m. equally divided between the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee. No roll call votes will occur on Monday. The Senate will vote on cloture on the nomination on Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. During the remainder of the week the Senate may consider the Department of Defense Appropriations conference report and a conference report including a package of tax extensions. Reid's Words The wildfire raging in Carson City is a reminder that we must give our firefighters the resources they need to protect our lives and property. I'll keep working to get the best equipment and training for Nevada firefighters.*5 http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - 2158 -------------------------------------------------- References *1. Harry Reid is U. S. Senator and the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U. S. Senate. This flier was edited by Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "A fax to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (July 16, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid. *3. Ibid. *4. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader. 'WHIP ROUND UP,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (July 16, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of the Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Reid. *5. Ibid. 33333333333333333 888888888888888888888888888888 666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666 ************************************************************** | |
PPAA18 ***** 7:09 a. m., Friday, July 16, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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WATERFALL FIRE ---there has been a generosity of spirit shown by our citizens that will not soon be forgotten By Dr. Kenny C. Guinn*1During the past two days, Carson City has seen areas around Kings Canyon, Ash Canyon and C Hill blackened from the Waterfall Fire. The Waterfall Fire, which had charred more than 8,500 acres as of midday Thursday, has been an extremely volatile fire to combat. Nearly 900 firefighters and 26 aircraft are currently fighting the fire, which had yet to be contained and still posed a threat of up to 600 homes. The community of Carson City has lost nine homes and a business, and an additional eight vehicles have been destroyed. Four injuries have been reported.*2 The state/local response has consisted of two shelters operating for 140 evacuees and the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross is sending personnel to the affected areas to address additional evacuees. A Type-1 Incident Management Team, which is the most experienced team available, assumed command from the Type-2 Incident Management Team at approximately 6 p.m. today. A FEMA Region IX state liaison has been deployed to the Nevada EOC in Carson City. A Fire Management Grant was requested and granted on Wednesday. Thursday morning, I attended a meeting at the Carson City Community Center involving several families who had either lost homes in the Kings Canyon area or had their property damaged by this terrible fire. What I heard from these brave families heartened me. Certainly, several of these families face the incredible loss of a home, and with it many of their prized family heirlooms and mementos. Yet the mood at the meeting was resilient. I have always been amazed at the strength individuals show in the face of great adversity, and Thursday morning's meeting was one of those powerful moments when a group of good people showed great character and courage. Shortly after our meeting, I was given a tour of the Kings Canyon area by State Forester/Firewarden Pete Anderson. It was difficult to fathom the totality of the destruction of the fire in what has always been one of Carson City's most scenic areas. It was obvious, given the number of homes still standing and intact, that the firefighters who had battled the blaze on Wednesday had taken extensive heroic measures to stand their ground. The men and women who have fought this blaze since Wednesday morning and will continue to fight it for several more days to come deserve our thanks. Over the past two days, I have heard countless stories of people who have opened their homes to complete strangers, who have gone above and beyond in making sure their neighbors are safe and out of harm's way. Nevada is a special state for many reasons, but I cannot think of a time when our state stands out more than during a time like this, when random acts of kindness dominate what are otherwise extremely difficult circumstances. Certainly the brave efforts of our firefighters are critically important in fighting the Waterfall Fire, but on the home front, throughout Carson City, there has been a generosity of spirit shown by our citizens that will not soon be forgotten.*3 ------------------------------------------------------- References *1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. *2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'WATERFALL FIRE; A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn - July 15, 2004,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 15, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn. *3. Ibid. ***About Governor Kenny Guinn (by the Editor of this flier): 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. Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 47 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families. Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term. 2222222222222 5555555555555555555555555 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 **************************************************** | |
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PPAA18 ***** 7:37 a. m., Thursday, July 15, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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You're invited to a Pepperdine University PKE Exclusive! By GSBM of PU and GSBPA of WBTI*1To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei President Washington Business and Technology Institute 2245 Homeland Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 We are very pleased to invite you to an exclusive day of senior executive collaboration featuring Harold Burson, the founding chairman of Burson-Marsteller, the largest public relations agency in the world. Mr. Burson has been described by PR Week as "the century's most influential PR figure."*2 The event, Marketing at the Speed of Light, is the first in a series of special events designed exclusively for our PKE & C-level executive (CEO, CFO) alumni. This one-day seminar will be hosted at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Marina del Rey on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. Joining Mr. Burson will be: Andy Bielanski, chief marketing officer for Countrywide Financial Corporation Matt Toledo, president & publisher, the Los Angeles Business Journal Joe Phelps, president & CEO, The Phelps Group Dr. Bob Sweitzer and Professor Linnea McCord, Graziadio School faculty AND your fellow PKE alums. Join senior executives in a thoughtful discussion on E-Commerce, Public Relations, Advertising, and Ethics in today's ultra fast world of business. For more information, please visit our website at https://bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/pke/speed.html. Introductory fee for the program is $000.00.(Please call for information about the cost.) Call 310-568-5639 for reservations today. Space is limited. This is a great way to get 'caught up" on important issues while collaborating with business leaders from around the region. Don't miss this very exclusive event. Please call either of us if you have any questions.*3 Peter Withers Director Executive Programs 310-568-5702 Mike Sims Executive Officer Executive Corporate & External Relations 310-568-5581 ---------------------------------- References *1. GSBM of PU is the initial of Graziadio School of Business and Mangement of Pepperdine University. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). *2. Graziadio School of Business and Management. 'You're invited to a Pepperdine PKE Exclusive!' "An e-mail from Pepperdine University to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 14, 2004) Malibu, California: Pepperdine University. *3. Ibid. 66666666666666 77777777777777777777777777777777 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 *************************************************** | |
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PPAA18 ***** Thursday, July 15, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A. announces financing to ensure completion of renewable energy projects By Office of the Governor*1FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670 GOV. guinn announces financing to ensure completion of renewable energy projects CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that representatives from the Governor’s Office, renewable developers, the state’s two investor-owned utilities, the State Consumer Advocate and the staff of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) agreed on regulatory and legislative proposals that meet Nevada’s strict renewable energy portfolio standard.*2 “We are accomplishing two things today,” Gov. Guinn said. “We are proposing changes that will give investors in Nevada renewable projects additional reasonable guarantees that they will receive a fair return on their investments. We are also giving our utilities a chance to use more renewable energy, sooner.” The proposals are outlined in three documents filed today with the PUC. They are: a petition asking that a rulemaking docket be opened, draft changes to the PUC’s regulations and draft changes to Nevada’s Revised Statutes. Gov. Guinn has agreed to file the draft statutory changes with the Legislative Commission or the Legislature at the time the PUC files its adopted regulation. The filings are expected to occur in early September. Proposed regulatory changes give the PUC the authority to create a “Temporary Renewable Energy Development” (TRED) trust that receives renewable energy payments from the utilities’ rate payers, and makes scheduled payments to renewable developers for energy delivered to utilities. New PUC authority also allows separation of such revenues from other payments made to utilities so that they are not “commingled” with general revenues. These steps are necessary because investors who should provide the capital for renewable projects are concerned that impaired credit status of the two utilities might interfere with the repayment schedules. Statutory changes, if approved by the Legislature, provide protections for the TRED trust similar to those granted to selected utility contracts and certain state revenue bonds, and would prevent a future PUC from countermanding a PUC Resource Plan order that determined a project was in the public interest and prudent. “This effort involved the joint commitment of some individuals and organizations that usually have no need to work together,” said Richard Burdette, Gov. Guinn’s energy advisor. “Nevada’s renewable energy development was interrupted by financial events of 2002, but will be put back on track by this initiative.*3 MEDIA CONTACT: RICHARD BURDETTE, (775) 684-5677. Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building 101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505 ---------------------------------------------------- References *1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. *2. Office of the Governor. 'Press Release: Gov. Guinn announces financing to ensure completion of renewable energy projects - July 9, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (July 9, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. *3. Ibid. 3333333333333333 8888888888888888888888888888 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 ************************************************** | |
PPAA18 ***** 2:37 p. m., Wednesday, July 14, 2004 #First Edition ***** |
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark 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 Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com | |
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My congratulations to all of the principals involved with the Las Vegas Monorail System By Dr. Kenny C. Guinn*1The following is my message of "LAS VEGAS MONORAIL INAUGURATES SERVICE ON JULY 15": Transportation has long been one of the major determinants in calling a city “major” or “minor.” When a city has a seamless and efficient public transportation system, visitors and residents alike feel that they are traveling in a special place. With the launch of service for the Las Vegas Monorail on July 15, Las Vegas will take an important step in its evolution as one of the world’s great emerging cities.*2 The Las Vegas Monorail is a $650 million privately funded transportation system that connects major resort properties on the east side of the Las Vegas Strip. It begins service on July 15. According to the Las Vegas Monorail Company, it is estimated that the monorail system, which will follow a four-mile route, will service about 20 million riders per year. There are other benefits as well. The Las Vegas Monorail will help improve the air quality in Las Vegas, and will also help ease traffic congestion in and around the Strip. The Regional Transportation Commission estimates that because of the monorail’s existence, there will be seven percent fewer vehicle trips around the Strip. The project not only will help the State's transportation system, it also features innovative financing. The Board of Finance required that the project have insurance coverage for the state bonds used for the project, a move that ensures that the State will not be held liable if the system fails to pay off its $650 million in revenue bonds. The Board of Finance also determined that the bonds do not count against the state's limit on bonded indebtedness, which doubly protects the State. In the future, it is hoped that the monorail will prove to be a unique attraction and service to the more than 35 million people who travel to Las Vegas each year. The monorail system is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Monorail Company, a non-profit corporation run by a board appointed by the Governor of Nevada or his designee. The cost to ride the system - $3 - is roughly the same as a minimum taxi cab fare, and should provide an excellent movement solution for convention attendees and locals alike. My congratulations to all of the principals involved with the Las Vegas Monorail System, and particularly to James Gibson, Mayor of Henderson, who has ably served as chairman and CEO of Transit Systems Management, management firm for the Las Vegas Monorail. Finally, the late Bob Broadbent, whose political acumen and leadership first helped get the project off the ground, should also be remembered by the citizens of Nevada as the Monorail begins operation.*3 ------------------------------------------------------- References *1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.. Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) did a little editing on this article. *2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'LAS VEGAS MONORAIL INAUGURATES SERVICE ON JULY 15; A Message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn - July 14, 2004,' "An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 14, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn. *3. Ibid. ***About Governor Kenny Guinn (by the Editor of this flier): 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. Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 47 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families. Dr. Kenny Guinn is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term. 22222222222 5555555555555555555555555 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 **************************************************** | |
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BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL WORLD ***** 1:58 p. m., Wednesday, July 14, 2004 #First Edition Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti 88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88%88% ------------------------------------------------------ 就是愛老男人 250萬陪吃飯 劉真一定去 By 宋志民 ***Editor's note: Opinions expressed by this reporter, 宋志民, are freely and absolutely his own. They do not necessarily reflect the views of ownership and management of this Institute. The Editor of this flier did all its literature in English. "We all need to smile every once in a while," said the "IT'S KINDA FUNNY". From the Qian of "I Ching," people may learn that 'The sky is naturally auspicious and strong; it is good for predicting the future."*1 The following is a post from "Yahoo!奇摩" through its courtesy for 友善列印 (friendly and kindly post): [In case you've problem to access the Chinese, please: (1)Hit the "View"; (2)hit the "Encoding"; and then (3)hit the "Chinese Traditional (Big5)".] 就是愛老男人 250萬陪吃飯 劉真一定去*1 ***友善列印 【宋志民】 才出道半年多,劉真就迅速走紅,她每次出現都會占據各大影劇和時尚的版面,她憑什麼?憑的是長相、背景、緋聞,也憑實力。劉真的家世好、學歷高,透過舞蹈,她的舞伴清一色都是異性,每天都要和舞伴三貼跳舞,長得又是男人最愛的娃娃臉,能不傳緋聞嗎?很難。不過,很讓人信服的是,在舞蹈的領域裡,她的確很有實力。*2 所有的國際標準舞,都必須要和異性一起搭配,兩人若想得到高分,就得合作得天衣無縫,默契要好,講究心神合一,跳舞時,誰不是跳得你儂我儂。但看過劉真跳舞的人,應該都知道,她的舞技很具殺傷力,尤其是她最愛的拉丁舞,跳起來又野、又放,勾人的眼神,哪個舞伴不想在她前面使出渾身解數來馴服她? 劉真是個好老師,她懂得如何引導新手進入狀況,不了解的旁人,就會認為劉真在玩火,但這一切其實都是誤會。通常劉真總是不急著解釋,因為她認為,絕對可以以舞會友,她由衷地說:「來跳一下國標,你就可以感覺到這是為什麼了。」 劉真透露,她知道很多來學跳舞的男性,這輩子可能只牽過女朋友或老婆的手,到了舞蹈教室,又變成整天和另一個女舞者牽手、擁抱,能不動情的確很難,「兩個人當然會來電啊,但我不會因此而反彈,要更善待他啦,至少要讓他快樂、讓他有成就感,因為他絕對不是故意的。兩人分寸抓住了,對方其實也不敢更進一步。」 大方的劉真,一點都不否認平常會和男學生私下出去。不過她強調,雙方一定要基於是師生的關係﹔除此之外,她一概拒絕。但劉真笑說,大家不要把她想得好像很柔弱,若是想成為她的正式舞伴,條件是:一定要很能吃苦。 ***紅舞衣魔鬼 「因為我很會磨,他不但要能包容我,三不五時還要幫我戴假睫毛、假髮﹔兩人去國外比賽,還要煮飯給我吃,長時間下來,一定沒有任何男人受得了的啦。」劉真說,雖然她開出的「舞伴條約」聽起來像是「共產黨條款」,但這都還算是小case,若是想當她男友,反而會被整得更慘。 「很奇怪耶,在感情上,『對不起』三個字我講不出口,我就是那種死不認錯、嘴硬、講都不能講的戀人,連會造成分手都不在乎。我知道自己太驕傲了,但是人家在談感情,哪會是女生的錯?男生本來就該多讓步點。」所以劉真自己很清楚,談戀愛對象的年齡不能太相近,要就找年紀大一點的,才不會愛計較。因此她從不諱言:「我愛老男人啊。」 劉真很坦白表示,現在除了每天陪她上電視表演的舞伴外,她最喜歡的舞伴就是施明德。「我好欣賞施明德的人格特質喔,一起表演時他態度很紳士,又不焦躁,每次跳錯,都會很有禮貌地對我說:『老師,可不可以再跳一遍?』只可惜他事情太多,學的時間太短。」 事實上劉真很好強,企圖心在舞蹈表演上更是展露無疑。她不否認自己心裡有個魔,不過她歸咎於是顏色的關係,「以前剛學芭蕾時,只喜歡粉紅色﹔直到學跳拉丁舞穿上紅色舞衣,才知道其實我心裡一直住著一個魔鬼。」 在劉真大學開始練國標舞以前,她外型相當弱不禁風,體重比現在輕,看起來卻浮胖,整個人天天像靈魂出竅一樣,沒精神又不會特別吸引人。第一次穿上紅舞衣的那天,劉真眼神突然出現了不同的自己,她漸漸發現,以前的自己只會滿足父母的期望,就像是封閉的粉紅芭蕾在獨舞。 自從跳了國標舞後,劉真解放了自己,她知道其實自己的內在很叛逆,愈來愈不好講話了﹔她形容自己,就像隻愛炫耀的孔雀。不過她很謝謝那個心魔,讓她變得更勇敢、絕對。最近她更出了《Dancing for sexy》的瘦身書,要以過來人的心情,教教都會柔弱女子,如何加強自信,用跳舞尋回自信和健美的腰身。 ***不敢打耳洞 「以前的我太軟弱,如果遇到變態怪伯伯,被騷擾我也只敢瞪他,不敢說什麼。現在啊,我一定會用力踹對方,還要罵回來!」劉真說,現在的她已不是省油的燈,因此色狼下手前千萬要小心。 據說當劉真正式在舞池裡跳舞時,的確是個相當嚴格凶悍的女舞者,所以私下她堅持教跳舞的對象,絕不能是三等親以內的人,她還寧可花錢讓媽媽去請別人教,「因為怕自己太凶,罵了家人,會傷彼此的感情。」很了解自己的劉真苦笑地說。 但不知道是矯枉過正,還是個性使然,劉真竟然有別於其他愛美的女藝人,全身上下一個耳洞也沒有,難不成她也迷信,下輩子想當男人才不敢打耳洞?「哈哈,被發現了喔,是沒錯啦,我覺得下輩子當男的比較好,但也不知道這樣做有沒有用啦。」 不過劉真的美麗渾然天成,有沒有耳洞倒是一點都不受影響。天生麗質的她,戴上斐儷珠寶獨家贊助她的「萌芽」蝴蝶鑽,讓她整個人更具時尚感了。新聞不斷的劉真,先前一度被視為是美麗化身的蕭薔、林志玲接班人,近期劉真也走上兩位前輩腳步,代言房地產﹔雖然不斷被媒體拿來和她們作比較,但初生之犢的劉真,心裡面一點壓力也沒有。 「我只和林志玲打過一次照面,沒有聊過天﹔蕭薔沒見過,但我還蠻想看看她的。你說我被拿來和她們比較,說實在的我還蠻開心的,因為她們都是美女,而且我還蠻想學習她們的處事態度,因為我現在一句名言也沒有,所以我覺得能跟她們相提並論,算是榮幸吧。」 至於外傳劉真「陪吃飯」,行情直逼兩百五十萬。雖然不及兩位前輩的高行情,但如果有人真的出價,劉真肯出席這樣的飯局?她的答案很令人意外:「我一直都覺得這件事很妙,但如果有人開價,為什麼不去?一定去啊!我每天陪人家吃下午茶、晚餐就好啦,有什麼不好?我也不用這樣辛苦教跳舞。」說完,劉真自己也忍不住笑了出來。*3 ----------------------------------------------------- References *1. Yahoo!奇摩. '就是愛老男人 250萬陪吃飯 劉真一定去,' "Yahoo Chi Mo News," July 14, 2004, Taipei, Taiwan. *2. Ibid. *3. Ibid. 111111111111111 66666666666666666666666666 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 ***************************************************** | |
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