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"In accordance with our elegant heritage, the next Governor of Nevada will be our next Chairman of the Advisory Board. Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, District Court Judge Cheryl Moss, and Southern Nevada Sheriff Bill Young; Congressman James Gibbons will be invited Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) if he is elected as Governor of Nevada in January 2007." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on April 26, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1

"It'll be really a challenge and honor to be the Governor of Nevada and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI onece I'm elected in Office in January 2007. It's my great pleasure to take the responsibility," said U. S. Congressman James Gibbons at the Business Mixier held by Asian Republicans of Nevada at April 23, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The agreement was made by Jim to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI through a pleasant conversation between the two parties during the Event.

The organization of Washington Business and Technology Institute is elegant with distnguished intellectuals of integrity, credibility, and professionalism. Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Vice Presidents. Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Dr. John Z. Wang, Acting Director of Asian Marketing Institution. U. S. District Court Judge Brain Sandoval, Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, 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 aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2

Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, United States Congressman Jim Gibbons was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Congressman Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons remains an active alumnus of his alma mater and received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California.*3

In the 109th Congress, Gibbons serves on three committees: The House Resources Committee (Chairman of the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee), the Armed Services Committee, and the Committee on Homeland Security. Congressman Gibbons' committee assignments place him in a prime position to represent the varied interests of Nevadans, including water, mining, energy, ranching and grazing issues, as well as the future of the nation's premier military training bases, Fallon NAS and Nellis AFB. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Gibbons has also taken a leading role in securing our homeland by introducing legislation in October 2001 which would become the basis for the Homeland Security Act that created the Department of Homeland Security.

Gibbons also serves on several Congressional Caucuses. He is the founding member and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Mining Caucus and Co-Chairman of the Gaming Caucus. He also is an active member on: Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, the Western Caucus, Rural Caucus, Air Force Caucus, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus, Travel and Tourism Caucus, Caucus on Community Health Centers, Cancer Caucus, the Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, and the Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus.

Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Congressman Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996.

Throughout his military service, Gibbons received 19 service medals, including the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster. He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his extraordinary achievement while participating as an RF-4C Flight Leader in the Gulf War. On this mission, Gibbons flew his unarmed aircraft on a vital reconnaissance mission to acquire politically sensitive imagery of enemy targets in Kuwait.

Mr. Gibbons was also a commercial pilot for Western Airlines where he was employed from 1979 to 1987, and Delta Airlines where he worked from 1987 to 1997. His extensive resume also includes working as a hydrologist for the Federal Water Master, a mining and exploration geologist, a mining and water rights attorney in Nevada, and a state legislator.

Mr. Gibbons served three terms in the Nevada State Assembly. In 1988, his first year as a state legislator, he was named "Outstanding Freshman Legislator." Five days after earning another term to serve in the Nevada State Legislature, Mr. Gibbons received the call to report for active combat duty in the Persian Gulf War. He returned home in April of 1991 to a thunderous welcome from the people of Nevada and soon resumed his fight for his constituents in the State Legislature. In 1993, Mr. Gibbons rose to Republican Whip in the State Assembly, and in 1994, he was the Republican nominee for Governor. In 1998, his wife, Dawn Gibbons ran successfully for the Nevada State Assembly.

In 1994, Gibbons authored the Gibbons Tax Restraint Initiative. As a private citizen, he collected 85,000 signatures from residents across Nevada to place a ballot question before the voters to amend the State Constitution. An overwhelming majority of Nevada voters (78% in 1994 and 71% in 1996) supported the amendment to the Nevada Constitution which requires a 2/3 super-majority to increase any state tax.

Congressman Gibbons resides in Reno with his wife, Dawn. They have three children, Christopher, Jennifer, and Jimmy, and two grandchildren.*4

"Education is very important. Onece I am the Governor of this lovely silver State, I'll endeavor to help many people realize their American dream. American dream to me means that I can have good education, fine job (or business), and lovely kids," pointed out Jim in the Business Mixer on April 23, 2006.

"It's my great pleasure and honor to be named by Dr. Tony Lei as a Fellow of Public Administration Institution and Honorary Chairman of CCDAPCC of WBTI. Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity," said A. William Maupin, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court in an event and dinner party held at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on October 10, 2002. The Party was held by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to celebrate Justice William Maupin's being appointed as its Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) and as its Honorary Chairman of the Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC).*5

"As the Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I've shared a pleasant leadership with Dr. Tony Lei cooperated by all the Faculty members of this Institution since it's establishment on January 18, 2000. Innovated in integreting his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Lei's effort and wisdom for the community service in Nevada in the recent eight years have been very valuable. We expect Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute in September 28, 2001 will contribute to improve the quality of life of the people and the prosperity of this State of Nevada," said Dr. William Thompson, former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV, at a Party held by WBTI in the Gee Joon Chinese Restaurant of Horseshoe Club on January 28, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*6

It is significant for Dr. Kenny C. Guinn to write President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI as in the following:

"It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself 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 activivities in the community." *7

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*1. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Office of Congressman Jim Gibbons. 'A profile of James Gibbons,' "A search of 'u s congressman james gibbons' on the Google.com," (January 6, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Moss, Cheryl; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. "Chief Justice Bill Maupin names Dr. Tony Lei as a 'Son of Nevada'", 'Special Column of "Nevada Exeaminer"', (November 22, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*6. Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Dr. Bill Thompson shares pleasant leadership on Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'Dr. Bill Thompson,' on the Google.com," (April 21, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn,' on the Google.com," (April 24, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

From: "Mitch Stewart, BarackObama.com" [info@barackobama.com]View Contact
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Tony --

The Summer Organizer Program is where the future of this movement is built.

Every year, hundreds of organizers learn the ropes and lay the groundwork that wins elections and creates change.

We asked for applications on Tuesday, and in just three days, we've already received more than ever before.

This enthusiasm gets me fired up, and it bodes well for all the work ahead of us -- but only if we can capitalize on it.

So we want to expand our summer budget -- and put more organizers in more communities. To do so, we're counting on 71 donations from Las Vegas before Sunday at midnight to help us go bigger.

Please donate $3 or more today to support Organizing for America and help us expand this year's Summer Organizer Program.

Our summer organizers are volunteers, but this program's budget makes sure they don't have to worry about housing or having the resources they need while they're working their tails off.

And it's worth it -- the investments we make in these organizers today pay off ten-fold down the road.

I've seen what these summer organizers go on to do. Some get hired to be full-time organizers for OFA. Others go on to lead organizations, putting the principles they learned to work in their hometowns.

Some even run for office themselves.

They are the next generation of progressive leaders in this country -- and, for many, this is where their careers will begin.

This year, we want to expand our program. And that doesn't just mean more organizing will be done this summer. It means there will be more people out there for years to come, ready to put their skills to use to support the President and his agenda and to make change a reality in their areas.

You don't have to look far today to see how important it is to have trained organizers ready to spring into action on the local level.

That's why OFA doesn't just strive to develop good organizers -- we train the best. Because we know what's possible when we invest in people, and when we invest in one another.

Be one of 71 folks to chip in from Las Vegas before midnight Sunday and help expand the Summer Organizers Program.

Please donate $3 or more today:

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Thanks for believing in organizing,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America

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***** Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. ---Oprah Winfrey
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*** Management is nothing more than motivating other people. ---Lee Iacocca

"America is a stronger and better nation because of the hard work and the faith and the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants," said President Bush of the United States of America on Wendesday, January 7, 2004. "Our nation needs an immigration system that serves the American economy and reflets the American dream." *2

"Elaine Chao and John Ensign are two of the most comtemporary heroes who have realized the Ameican Dream which was encouraged for a long time by U. S. Senator Harry Reid. Under the spiritual leadership of them, WBTI has a bright endeavor for its proclamation and creed on the belief that the encouragement and promotion of academic research, community service, and humane spirit will bring our effort for a peaceful and prosperous community," said Christine Hu, Esq. at the time when she was informed of her appointment as an Assistant Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) by WBTI on December 16, 2003.*3

People are interested in having a little more understanding about the successful story of U. S. Senator John Ensign after they read the above expression by Christine. It's our pleasure to offer our viewers more about it by reprinting the following two articles:
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John Ensign honored as Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI
By Tiffany Chang

North Las Vegas Justice Court Judge-elect Natalie Tyrell once wrote a letter of appreciation to Dr. Tony Lei from her Office, "....I want to share with you my favorite quote. It is by the great Winston Churchill. It exemplifies the driving force by which I start out each day. He said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' ...." By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. We encourage people to make service a part of our characters and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others.

U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and taught his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to America to seek the American dream. Even though not all of them can realize their American dream, eventually they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions to our country.

As a born-again Christian, people have been inspired by his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just his wealthy and handsome appearance now. On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was very frustrated with his first taste of political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. However, he believes God and has surrendered his fate to God. John's faith in God helped him to overcome his frustration and disappointment and enabled him to continue to strive to succeed. The Bible says "...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:6-7)". If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a different door for those who are eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. As all Christians acknowledge - with God, anything is possible.

People believed with John that he said, "I have the passion for the fight and the unshakable belief that together we can build a better Nevada." In the Pastor Teis' meeting Office, John agreed with Dr. Tony Lei, also a born-again Chrisitan, that WBTI would honor him as Advisor and Vice Chairman of its Advisory Board. In the first paragraph of this column on September 15, it is stated that on September 7, U. S. Senate Candidate John Ensign wrote: "Please accept my best wishes as you come together in celebration of the Thai Performaning Arts, Appreciation Day 2000. The importance of sharing culture through art and festivities that bring people together serves to enhance all of us more by enriching our lives with the diversity of people and their customs. I especially would like to extend my appreciation to Dr. Tony T. Lei for his commitment and enthusiastic support of the Thai Performing Arts." John received Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree form the Colorado State University in 1985. He accepted Dr. Tony Lei's invitation as a Guest Speaker to talk about protecting Social Security and Medicare for our Nevadan seniors at a Forum held by Seniors United. He believes that America must honor its words to seniors. His scholastic and gentle appearance has won a lot of applause and respect.

In community service, Dr. Tony Lei's hero is the great servant who has given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candles fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-lasting circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy. 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-elect 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 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 guidance. I am also fortunate to have met you and your wife, Judy, because you are both active and dynamic individuals in the community. Your accomplishments and achievements 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." 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 spendid 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 society," Dr. Tony Lei stated.

In Seniors United, we shall have a nice celebrating party for Christmas with good entertainment. We invited heartfeltly all our members and friends to join us a joyful reunion. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!*4
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John Ensign: a born-again Christian
By Tiffany Chang

It is not very possible for anybody all the way with good luck from the beginning to the end of his or her whole life. One will enevitably face somekind of frustration. The attitude that one holds in facing one's frustration will, nevertheless, decide what would be his or her fate to be followed. If anybody gives up soon after he or she gets a frusration or difficulty, then the following days for his or her life will most probably be in dead end.

John Ensign has been impressived as a handsome, strong, and rich man. He has been long time identified as son of big casino leading figure of Mandalay Bay. John believes the struglling effort to success. He used to remind us of his humble beginnings. His mother was a change girl in Reno. Supporting three children with no help from her ex-husband when she met and married Mike Ensign. She went on to become a person and now she is the wife of famous Chairman of Mandalay Bay Group. John's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and teach his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to here even not being able for all of them to realize their American dream but eventurely they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions for our country.

John's wife, Darlene, encouraged him into his first political race for Congress. Earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1995, his scholarstic and gentle appearance has won lots of applause and respect from knowledgeable ladies in social activities. It was when he was attending veterinarian school that John became a born-again Christian. He was urging by Darlene to become involved in a men's Christian group.

In the first paragraph of this column on September 15, it stated that on September 7, U. S. Senate Candidate John Ensign wrote: "Please accept my best wishes as you come together in celebration of the Thai Performaning Arts, Appreciation Day 2000. The importance of sharing culture through art and festivities that bring people together serves to enhance all of us more by enriching our lives with the diversity of people and their customs. I especially would like to extend my appreciation to Dr. Tony T. Lei for his commitment and enthusiantic support of the Thai Performing Arts." He accepted Dr. Tony Lei's invitation as a Guest Speaker to talk about protecting Social Security and Medicare for our Nevadan seniors at a Forum held by Seniors United. He believes that America must honor its word to seniors.

On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was so frustrated of his first time to taste political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. He believes God. He has surrenderring his fate to God. As a born-again Christian, people has inspired of his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just of his appearance now. In the Pastor Teis' meeting Office, John agreed with Dr. Tony Lei that WBTI would honor him as Advisor (effective on 10/17) and Vice Chairman (effective on 11/08 when elected as Senator) of its Advisory Board. If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a door for the people who is eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. The matter is that we should believe God. Congretulations! Republican U.S. Senator-elect Honorable John Ensign.

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. "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 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 guidance. I am also fortunate to have met you and your wife, Judy, because you are both active and dynamic individuals in the community. Your accomplishments and achievements 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," wrote District (Family) Court Judge-elect Cheryl Moss to Dr. Tony Lei.*5 Power in politics should have a direction that power based on knowledge is the power of righteousness. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our spendid 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 society," Dr. Tony Lei points out.*6

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*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Keen, Judy; and Drinkard, Jim. 'Debate erupts on foreign workers,' "USA Today," January 8, 2004.
*3. Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Christine Hu appoints Assistant Fellow of the PAI by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (December 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign honored Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign: a born-again Christine,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas: WBTI.
*6. The preivious copy of this article was shown at the 110304-6768 "Business & Administration" (to contiue PPAA18) of WBTI website, on 8:17 a. m., Wednesday, November 3, 2004 #Second Edition *****

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Ph.D. Tufts University
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University

My intellectual interest is the contact zone, where conflicts occur and solutions are sought, where hybridity is nurtured or resisted, where identity is challenged and performed. I focus on intercultural exchanges along the Pacific Rim, especially interactions between Asians and Asian Americans and negotiations between Asian and non-Asian cultures.

My book Operatic China: Staging Chinese Identity Across the Pacific (Palgrave, 2006) is an investigation of Chinese opera and identity performance in such geographical and ideological contact zones. Chinese opera is a symbol of eternal Chineseness for theatrical and paratheatrical performances by Chinese and non-Chinese in various geopolitical sites (nineteenth-century Chinatown of the Gold Mountain, late-Qing political reforms and actors~{!/~} rebellions, Chinese Americans~{!/~} amateur opera performance in California, Asian American theatre and global film market).

Alternative Chinese Opera in the Age of Globalization: Performing Zero (Palgrave, 2011) is a study of ~{!0~}alternative Chinese opera,~{!1~} contemporary innovative forms of traditional operas on the Pacific Rim. It provides an in-depth examination of local performances and balances discourse on the local and global, personal and political, national and transnational, tradition and innovation, center and peripheries, home and diaspora in the age of globalization. The alternative voices from the peripheries include Innovative Beijing opera in Taiwan, Cantonese opera in Hong Kong, Kun opera in California, and Robert Wilson's Beijing opera experiment in Taiwan.

I have actively participated in the international discourse on performance and have published and presented works on traditional Chinese theatre, Asian American theatre, Chinese immigrant theatre and intercultural theatre, both in English and in Chinese. I currently serve on the Executive Committee of American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) and on the editorial board for Theatre Survey. As a negotiator of cultures and languages, I also constantly engage in translation and interpretation projects related to Chinese opera on a transnational scale.

I challenge students to open their minds, to think critically and globally. I am devoted to a multicultural curriculum in theatre studies that reflects the global needs of the twenty-first century. Multicultural Spring, a program I launched in spring, 2007, is my effort to integrate multicultural and interdisciplinary performance into our regular curriculum. My passion for diversity extends to the professional field: I serve on the Advisory Board of Asian American Theatre Company (AATC), and on the Diversity Advisory Council of Laguna Playhouse.

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The latest issue of the Graziadio Business Review is now online at: http://gbr.pepperdine.edu

In this issue:

A Consequence Analysis that Needs to be Shared: The Downside of the Federal Reserve's Proposed Actions with Exchange Rates
By Darrol J. Stanley, DBA and Donald M. Atwater, PhD

Stanley, a finance guru, and Atwater, an economics expert put their heads together to come up with the consequence analysis that the Federal Reserve has failed to make public.

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Family Business Succession: "Someday This Will All Be Yours" Requires a Plan
By Otis W. Baskin, PhD and Roger L. Neu, JD

An analysis of factors that need consideration in creating a plan for succession, including the appropriate legal tools.

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The Quest for Distinctiveness in Trademark and Trade Dress Law: What it Means and How to Get it
By David Scalise, JD, Alexa Koenig, JD, MA and Brandon Carr

This article, the first of a three-part series, highlights the critical issue of distinctiveness in trademark law and the threats of "genericide" for companies.

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The ABC's of Effective Feedback
By Steven M. Sommer, PhD and Edward H. Rockey, PhD

Feedback is a critical resource for effective organizational behavior, but often fills both the providers and recipients with apprehension and fear. Sommer and Rockey offer a simple model for giving accurate, credible feedback effectively.

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Self-Organizing Conversation as an Invitation to Serendipity
By Stephen R. Axley, PhD

Axley offers a look into two methods for creating "serendipity-generating" conversations桾he World Caf� and Open Space Technology梐nd how they can enable learning, adaptation, influence, and co-evolution for the firm.

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VIDEO: "Spiritual Capital and Virtuous Business Leadership" with Yale's Ted Malloch
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VIDEO: "The Role of the CIO" with Harvey Koeppel
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Harvey Koeppel, executive director of the Center for CIO Leadership, shares his thoughts on the ever-evolving role of the Chief Information Officer.

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In this issue, Graziadio faculty offer reviews of:

Who's Your Gladys? How to Turn even the Most Difficult Customer into your Biggest Fan
By Marilyn Suttle and Lori Jo Vest
Technical Analysis: The Complete Resource for Financial Market Technicians, Second Edition
By Charles D. Kirkpatrick II, Julie R. Dahlquist
Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results
By Thomas H. Davenport, Jeanne G. Harris, and Robert Morison
What I Didn't Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World
By Jay B. Barney and Trish Gorman Clifford
The Future of Finance: The LSE Report
By multiple authors

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---Jackson Wilcox *1001

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A PROCLAMATION HONORING Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) from Clark County, Nevada

WHEREAS, it is an honor and privilege of the Board of County Commissioners to recognize those extraordinary individuals, groups, or programs which enrich the lives of many in our community; and

Whereas, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and its Advisory Board and Faculty Members established the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) in September 28, 2001 to pay a special tribute to U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. It has operated the Literature and Academic Forum (LAF) since 1999. The mission of the two forums is to promote the business and academic cooperation and development among Nevada, Taiwan, China, and Asian countries; and

Whereas, through its effort and integrity, WBTI has successfully cosponsored the Annual Thai Performing Appreciation Day for more than 12 years to enrich the elegancy and diversification of cultural, benevolent, art, and political activities and programs; and

Whereas, the WBTI has also been an active participant in sponsoring events with Seniors United, Asian Republicans of Clark County (Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County), and the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America;

Whereas, To promote the educational and business cooperation and development among the Eastern and Southern Asian Countries and Nevada, WBTI's President Dr. Tony Lei has designed educational programs of the CPM and MBA/PKE with Dr. Keong Leong; the CMPA and MPA/SME with Dr. Lee Bernick; and the CEH with Dr. William Thompson for the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI; and

NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County, on this occasion, July 30, 2005, in celebration and recognition of its distinguished professionalism and outstanding accomplishments, do hereby recognize and honor

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)

and urge all citizens to join us wishing the Institute a successful and bright future.

MYRNA WILLIAMS, Vice Chair
YVONNE ATKINSON GATES, Commissioner
BRUCE L. WOODBURY, Commissioner
LYNETTE BOGGS MCDONALD, Commissioner
CHIP MAXFIELD, Commissioner
TOM COLLINS, Commisioner

RORY REID, CHAIRMAN

Attest: SHIRLEY B. PARRAGUERRE, County Clerk

All, from the greast to humblest, must work
together in harmony and devotion. We can
make no advances with only solo work.
Unless the soloists and the members of the
chorus are ready to work together in
harmony, there can be no symphony.
---Jackson Wilcox *1001

<<< "Barack is happy with us for the Success. Of cause, he is begining with his journey of accomplishment. He inspired us. With his actions in leading, we are joyful to learn and follow. After more than 16 years, we have a Man following Harry Reid and John Ensign in this Silver State to lead us with our young generations for a New American Dream. The sun is shinning this morning. "Yes, We Can!" can be more easy to realize by our Modern Stratagem (This is not just the Sun Tzu once on the President's desk with the Bible, but it is a 5 units graduate school course of Administrative Strategies in our alliance's and planning doctorate program.) on "Obama for Union America!!!"
The contribution of our "Dr. Peter F. Drucker's Theory and Practice" for innovative marketing to this 21th Century's civilization is also on our journey of achievement. In facing and coping with the "Resistance to Change", our current issues and efforts should be extended to the assistance, promotion, and honoring the people, cities, and projects which can bring us with more prosperity and security! >>>

---Washington Business and Technology Institute *797

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Congratulations! Barack Obama, a Distiguished Author of PPAAF Forum, has been elected President of The United States of America on November 5, 2008!!!
By Bill Maupin, Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, Ben Kieckhefer, and Jennifer Kung

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The Sun is shinning this morning! Both Obama and McCain are the winner and achiever of Success in our Presidential Election 2008 for our Country's Distinguished History. This is the great country in our World with a precious property of 'Freedom, Democracy, Entrepreneurship, and Judiciary'. It has drawn the people from most of countries all around the world to pursue and journey a happier and richer village of the Earth in America!

"For the effort, diligence, and effectiveness to our country in the History, we are humbly all the contributors of this accomplishment. We'll all win through faith and perseverance as the Americans in America for a happy and prosperous country with the righteousness of union!" *1 "Success is a happy thing. Achievement is even more important. To emphazise both the ones who are with office (authority) and who are with influence (power) will probably a practice for the motto of 'United We Stand!' -- to be not just a dream!"

OBAMA, Barack, a Senator from Illinois; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 4, 1961; obtained early education in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hawaii; continued education at Occidental College, Los Angeles, Calif.; received a B.A. in 1983 from Columbia University, New York City; worked as a community organizer in Chicago, Ill.; studied law at Harvard University, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review, and received J.D. in 1991," posts the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.*397 "Obama, Barack. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. New York: Crown Publishers, 2006."

U. S. Senator Barack Obama has been one of the Distinguished Authors of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
WBTI's suggestion was, "John F. Kennedy won the presidential election with his outstanding performance by TV. The time now is the era of Internet and Search Engine Giants are marching on the road of Innovative Marketing!" The rising Senator Barack Obama, US Presidential Candidate, is one of the Distinguished Authors with outstanding work performance in writing, inspiring, and learning.

The feature articles written by Barack Obama in the PPAA Forum of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) have been enhanced by the world's leading search engines on Internet for positive and effective publicity promptly. His slogans and missions for election have been initiated, innovated, and refined by the efforts of his Campaign and WBTI interchangingly and mutually.

With Modern Stratagem, highlighted by the "$5 Modern Stratagem", which was invented and refined by WBTI through the theory and practice of Dr. Peter F. Drucker's Innovative Marketing, Barack has set up a sound foundation in winning. The significance of Barack Obama's local, national, and international visibility and popularlity has then enhanced by the brilliance of world's leading search engines on Internet all the way until his final winning as President-elect of the United States of America on January 5, 2008.

The U.S. Election 2008 has won a positive and historic record for the maximum population of people no matter of what differences in America or in many places arround the world that interested, participated or learned the event and education.

The Faculty and Advisory Board members of WBTI together with its President Dr. Tony T. Lei thanks hearfeltly and humbly for the opportunity given by Barack to learn and practise one of its missions for community service in this recent two years. We think and act; we act and think; and therefore, together we are. We all win. The journey on our accomplishment with Obama is now in action. It's a very challenged tasks and responsibilities. For Barack, for Entrepreneurship with Innovation, and most importantly for the people, we should learn to be more humble, diligent, and efficient with improvement and positive change! How nice and lucky that for more than 16 years we find a Man who is making and imlpementing our modern and distinguished history! As he is now leading in action, we are happy to have a new experience to learn more inspiration in change. Praise God!!!

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With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada (Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) ...

(Immedeate Result in the morning on October 19, 2007!) {{{ Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business ...
I hope you'll join her, me, and your fellow Hillary supporters at the rally! By Kate Marshall. Dear judy, Hillary will be in Las Vegas for a rally on Sunday, October 21 at the Springs ...
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Neveda has been famous internationally for its Governor s Conference on Tourism every year. It is the time now to get our professionals in familiar with the coming one!

"The 2007 Nevada Governor s Conference on Tourism (December 12-14, 2007) highlights the pertinent topics you need to know for increased profitability and tourism market share including NEW for 2007! workshop track sessions designed to fit your individual professional interests. This year s conference marks the introduction of four tracks that each focus on a specific tourism industry niche," states the Nevada Commission of Tourism. "On December 12, 2007, at 8:30 am - 9:00 am there will be the Welcome and Introduction. In the 'Welcome and Introduction' of General Assembly, we shall have Jim Gibbons, Governor, and Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada for the 'Opening Remarks'. The 'Introduction' will be delivered by the Commissioner of NCOT Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono. The topic of the Assembly will be on "Growth: Challenges and Opportunities". *1'

Innovation is practical for a real need. It is not a random process. "When it works, it works because someone has identified a real need, and found a way to bring new ideas or new technologies to bear on that need," said Lewis W. Lehr. An innovator's life is governed by "to create" lists. She or he is incessantly pursuing new possibilities and refinning existing ones.

"Business has only two functions," wrote the late Professor Peter Drucker, "marketing and innovation."

"One of my interests since I've been in this position on March 27, 2004 is to encourage the mutual cooperation and development of tourism and business between Nevada and the Asian Countries," said Associate Professor Barbara E. Buckley of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

Supported by the Advisory Board and faculty members of WBTI since then with wisdom of cooperation and publicity through articles, its missions helped her win the election as Speaker of the Nevada Assembly in last November.

Our coming work performance to some significant projects will be feature articles for the visibility and popularity of some international cities through the world's leading search engines on Internet: (1) Beijing, (2) Soel, (3) Taipei, (4) Macau, (5) Bangkok, and (6) Clark County ("Las Vegas"). Tourism and business are our best priorities for the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of WBTI, nothing much about politics. The late Dr. Peter F. Drucker inspired us that, "Innovation is very important. No good business can survive without successful innovation during a period of time!" Nevada is the fountain of hospitality and touring business. Macau is a recent practice with Nevada to have great prosperity in tourism and economic development. Now, Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen is a Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and Advisor of the ICBC of WBTI. For innovation and breakthrough in the field of business, the wise men may have a bright and beautiful sky!

To encourage tourism and business is a world-wide value for every country in this world, not just for Nevada! Volunteerly on a non-profit and non-partisan basis, we are pleased to assist the promotion of this endeavor. We love heartily the world that we are living with!

Innovation is one of the most important traits for the prosperity of American business. The time has come for our Pan Pacific and Asian countries to emphazise and catch it as soon as possible!

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I assure you that I will continue working to protect Nevada! By Harry M. Reid*1. Friends, Our country is facing a foreclosure crisis and Nevada is being hit especially hard.
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The following are just a few examples of the results that we have received from a search for "The traits of vision and innovation inspired by WBTI help lift up the visibility of the importance of tourism and business among Nevada, California, and Asian Countries by the world's leading search engines on Internet.", 'With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada ... ', etc. on the Google, Yahoo, MSN, AOL, Search, Ask, Altavista, WebCrawler, Infoseek, Lycos, and among others beginning at 0:21 p.m. in the afternoon on October 14, 2007. They are shown in the most top of results by the world's leading search engines on Internet:

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In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphazise the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to research and teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*3

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Family Court District Judge Cheryl Moss, and President of Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas John Ponticello; Ms. Barbara Buckley has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 27, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday March 29, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*4

Barbara's Legislative Service include: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2003 -- two special and five regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-1999. She is now the Majority Leader of Nevada Assembly.

Her affiliations are: Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; 2001-present, Assisted Living Advisory Committee; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication.

Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*5

Barbara Buckley is a Democrat. She is at the District No. 8 of Clark County Assembly. Barbara is an Attorney at Law.

Her Hobbies/Special Interests include Hiking, reading, and traveling.

"Dear friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to our 'Outstanding Democrat of the Year' award ceremony tonight," wrote John Ponticello, President of the Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas on its Commenmorative Journal. The Journal was published by the Club on April 8, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This year's event was held on Thursday April 8, 2004, 7 to 9 PM at Bally's hotel Skyview room on its 26th floor in Las Vegas.

Barbara has been elected as the "Oustanding Democrat of the year 2003." We are pleased to post the message of the coming event and champagne reception party for Barbara by the Paradise Demcratic Club for Nevada:

"We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*6

As a lasting tribute to Barbara, we will produce a commemorative journal.

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

To invite all their friends sincerely, the above letter was written by Harry Reid, U. S. Senator; Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman; Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor; Dina Titus, State Senate Majority leader; and "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins, Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*7

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS
"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"
HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly Barbara Buckley as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 and
Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003. With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert*8

The following is a part of the article written, for Senator Harry Reid's being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*9

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

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

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*11

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader (now Democratic Leader) of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*12

With many business executives, career professionals, elected officials, high-ranking officers, community and organizational leaders, among others crowded as enthusiastic participants in the 26th floor of the Bally's Hall--Skyview Room, the event and party were highlighted by John Ponticello's presenting the awards to Barbara Buckley and among others.

The co-sponsors included Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Sprint; Internatioal Game Technology; Nevada Power; Barbara Buckley; Southwest Gas Corp.; Culinary Workers Union; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Police Protective Association; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; among others.*13

A speciality of the Program was the complimentary -- Photo taking with Barbara Buckley during cocktail hour 7-7:30.*14 The Chinese publicity for the Event and Party was featured by the presence and presentation from Raymond Lam of "Next Weekly", Helen Hsueh of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News", and Mindy Gao of "World Journal (Chinese Daily News)". Dr. Tony T. Lei extended his appreciation for WBTI to Attorney Benson Lee, Esq. for the lawyer's generosity in buying one table for ten guests of our Chinese participants the third time of this annually big event and party.

In receiving the certificate of appointment as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ms. Barbara Buckley took pictures happily with the American and Chinese Communities and professionals by the mutiple media and professional photographers.

It is a pleasure of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals and projects which enrich the lives of many in our communities all over the world.*15

The following article is valuable to be a reference for the related view of points about the above feature article. It is our pleasure ot post the following one through the courtesy of WBTI's website:
[[[ Nevada's vision on Macau
Imagination may help bring us with creativity, happiness, and prosperity!
By Jennifer Kung
To develop immaginative power,
we must specialize in our own fields
but be alert to new ideas from any source
and continually seize and set down our
inspirational flashes
when they come to us.

---Carl Holmes*1

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***** "Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity (dare) of the imagination." ---John Dewey (*From 'The Quest For Certainty'.)

Imagination is important for an individual and institution. It is the ability to perceive opportunity. Imagination may produce creativity. Creativity contributes profit and prosperity for an institution. Where imagination and innovation are encouraged, it floirish. Innovation is doing something different. Innovation comes from people and it requires insight.

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

*** The most interesting people are the people with the most interesting pictures in their minds. ---Earl Nightingale
*** Imagination is more important than knowledge. ---Albert einstein
*** The human race is governed by its imagination. ---Napoleon
*** Inspiration and imagination go hand in hand. ---Annonymous
*** Every vital organization owes its birth and life to an exciting and daring idea. ---James B. Conant

It's our pleasure to post a short story and quotation from "Speaker's Source Book" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

What is serendipity? It is discovering something totally unrelated to the problem you are trying to solve. Call it an accident, dumb luck, or fate--serendipity has given our world great products, new hope, and better ways of doing things.
Foe example, Columbus discovered America while searching for a route to India. It is said that the American Indians, finding no water for cooking, tapped a maple tree and made the first maple wyrup as the sap boiled down. Pioneers, traveling westward, stopped for water and found gold nuggets in a stream. These are all examples of serendipity.
However, the classic example of serendipity must go to George Ballas. As George Ballas drove his car through a car wash, ... Why not use a nylon cord, whirling at high speed to trim the grass and weeds around trees and the house? Bingo! the Weedeater was born!
... Finally, in 1971, Ballas invested his own money in the first thirty- pound Weedeaster. ...
Before long, Weedeater, Inc., grew into a multimillion-dollar international corporation. Yes, one idea can be worth a fortune. Weedeater, Inc., was born from a simple idea in a car wash. *2

Do you believe Chairman of Apple Computer John Scully said that, "Innovation has never come through bureaucracy and hierarchy. It's always come from individuals"?

"Adelson said Cotai and Macau will combine to make the Chinese region the Las Vegas of the Far East," posted the LVRJ on May 28, 2006. The report was entitled "The Development of Cotai Strip Helps Complete a Personal Vision for 72-year-old Sheldon Adelson - Creating a Second Las Vegas ---Up to 3 billion People Live a Short Distance from Macau" by Howard Stutz, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News.*3

"More images Macau took a giant step toward becoming the Las Vegas of Asia with yesterday's opening of the world's biggest casino. The $2.4 billion Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is the centerpiece of a $12 billion 'integrated resort' development - the first Las Vegas-style megacasino on a sliver land called the Cotai Strip,"
posted the 'Business & Money' on August 29, 2007. It was reported by Suzette Parmley,
Inquirer Staff Writer.*4

"Imagination disposes of everything; it creates beauty, justice, and happiness, which is everything in the world," said Blaise Pascal.*5

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "The Speaker's Source Book," (1988), Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
*3. Stutz, Howard. 'The Development of Cotai Strip Helps Complete a Personal Vision ...,' "A special report on Sheldon Adelson's 'Creating a Second Las Vegas'," (May 28, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*4. Parmley, Suzette. 'A profile of Business & Money,' "A search of the vision, Nevada, nd Macau on the internet," (September 21, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Ekeren. Ibid. ]]]

As a reference to the above two articles, it is our pleasure to post the following one through the courtesy of WBTI's website:
<<< Assemblywoman Francis Allen was appointed by President Dr. Tony T. Lei as a Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and Advisor of the ICBC of WBTI
By Michael L. Douglas, Mark R. Denton, Jessie E. Walsh, Dr. Archie H. Chang, Cheryl B. Moss, and Tiffany Chang
[[[ Good news! The Asia Gaming & Hospitality Institute was opened in Taipei on September 28, 2007. Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration of UNLV, introduced its programs of student entrances and certified courses on the news conference. "Businesses concerned in Taiwan have been highly inspired to be empowered by the system of gaming and hospitality from Nevada, U. S. A. to meet the rising manpower needs of this industry in Asian countries," pointed out Miss Charlyne Chen, International Trade Representative in Taiwan of the NCED of Nevada, and the Representative of UNLV in the Great China Area. ]]]

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***** "Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself." ---Alexander Graham Bell quotes (Scottish born American Inventor and Educator, best known for the invention of the telephone in 1876. 1847-1922)

"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas, District Judges Mark R. Denton and Jessie E. Walsh, former Assistant Vice-secretary of U. S. Department of Education Dr. Archie H. Chang, District Court Judge Cheryl B. Moss, Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen has been appointed Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the Asian Marketing Institution (AMI) and Advisor of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 31, 2007." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on September 4, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Dear Dr. Lei, My trip to Korea was wonderful. I love Korea very much, it is a great place. The inviation sounds good to me. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you," wrote Miss Francis Allen in an e-mail to WBTI from her desk of Nevada Assembly in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1 "At this era of the cooperation and development of Nevada's tourism and gaming with hopeful Asia for mutual business prosperity, it's my honor to be trusted and appointed by Dr. Tony T. Lei with these important and challenging responsibilities," said Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen happily at the time when she was informed by WBTI with the honoring.

By the Legislative Biography -- 73rd (2005) Session, FRANCIS O. ALLEN is a Republican Assemblywoman in District No. 4 of the Clark County Assembly, Nevada. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her education included Galena High School; University of Nevada, Reno, B.A. Miss Francis Allen's hobbies/special interests are reading, hiking, and fishing.*2

The Branch stated that, (1) Francis' Legislative Service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2005 one special and one regular session. (2) Affiliations: University of Nevada, Reno, Alumni Association; Korean-American Women s Association of Las Vegas; National PTA; Board Member, Nevada Republican Network; Clark County Republican Party Central Committee; Member, National Rifle Association; Member, Nevada Senior Coalition.

"Dear Dr. Lei, Thank you both," wrote Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.*2' "As the Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and an Advisor of the ICBC, I'll utilize my best efforts and wisdom to help promote membership, professionalism, and universality of WBTI with local Asian American positivities, improve Korean and Nevadan tourism and gaming relations, and enhance WBTI's missions for the benifits of Nevada and Asian countries."

Warren G. Bennis quotes that, "Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them." Francis is young and elegent. Her talent as a MC by wearing the colorful Korean clothes on the stage for a conference and dinner party in 2006 Las Vegas was an outstanding performance.

Under high-ranking officials' advice and with the efforts of its Chairperson Charlyne Chen and Vice Chairpersons Xiaosheng Huang $ Yin Yan, the Directors of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) at the present time are: Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of the City of Shanghai, China, Honorable Jim Gibson, Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Honorable Feng Wei Lai, former County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan, Honorable Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China, and the Honorable Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China, CEO of United Commercial Bank, notably among others. The success of initiating and implementing of the Entertaiment and Gaming Summit 2007 in Taipei on August 27, 2007 by Miss Charlyne Chen, UNLV, and Chinese Cultural University was remarkeble!

"Macau and Singapore had attracted international funds and applied international casino management systems to develop their gambling and entertainment. The four premier casino-hotels in Las Vegas have decided to invest some US$33 billion in Asia (Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) to expand their gambling and entertainment operations in this part of the world." In the section of 'Business & Administration' on August 28, 2007, it noted that: The most quick news in Chinese from Taipei about Dean Dr. Stuart H. Mann of UNLV is in "Nevada of U. S. A., International Cities Business Council, and Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007!" at the section of 'International Cities Business Council' early in the morning on August 28, 2007.*3

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and political elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*4

Dr. John Z. Wang is the Acting Director of AMI. Dr. Bill Thompson is more than happy to support John with faculty member resources from PAI. "As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," said Dr. William Thompson.*5 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.*6

The following is a part of the article written, for Senator Harry Reid's being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*9

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

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

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*11

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader (now Democratic Leader) of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*12

With many business executives, career professionals, elected officials, high-ranking officers, community and organizational leaders, among others crowded as enthusiastic participants in the 26th floor of the Bally's Hall--Skyview Room, the event and party were highlighted by John Ponticello's presenting the awards to Barbara Buckley and among others.

The co-sponsors included Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Sprint; Internatioal Game Technology; Nevada Power; Barbara Buckley; Southwest Gas Corp.; Culinary Workers Union; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Police Protective Association; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; among others.*13

A speciality of the Program was the complimentary -- Photo taking with Barbara Buckley during cocktail hour 7-7:30.*14 The Chinese publicity for the Event and Party was featured by the presence and presentation from Raymond Lam of "Next Weekly", Helen Hsueh of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News", and Mindy Gao of "World Journal (Chinese Daily News)". Dr. Tony T. Lei extended his appreciation for WBTI to Attorney Benson Lee, Esq. for the lawyer's generosity in buying one table for ten guests of our Chinese participants the third time of this annually big event and party.

In receiving the certificate of appointment as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ms. Barbara Buckley took pictures happily with the American and Chinese Communities and professionals by the mutiple media and professional photographers.

It is a pleasure of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to honor and recognize those outstanding individuals and projects which enrich the lives of many in our communities all over the world.*15

The following article is valuable to be a reference for the related view of points about the above feature article. It is our pleasure ot post the following one through the courtesy of WBTI's website:
[[[ Nevada's vision on Macau
Imagination may help bring us with creativity, happiness, and prosperity!
By Jennifer Kung
To develop immaginative power,
we must specialize in our own fields
but be alert to new ideas from any source
and continually seize and set down our
inspirational flashes
when they come to us.

---Carl Holmes*1

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***** "Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity (dare) of the imagination." ---John Dewey (*From 'The Quest For Certainty'.)

Imagination is important for an individual and institution. It is the ability to perceive opportunity. Imagination may produce creativity. Creativity contributes profit and prosperity for an institution. Where imagination and innovation are encouraged, it floirish. Innovation is doing something different. Innovation comes from people and it requires insight.

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

*** The most interesting people are the people with the most interesting pictures in their minds. ---Earl Nightingale
*** Imagination is more important than knowledge. ---Albert einstein
*** The human race is governed by its imagination. ---Napoleon
*** Inspiration and imagination go hand in hand. ---Annonymous
*** Every vital organization owes its birth and life to an exciting and daring idea. ---James B. Conant

It's our pleasure to post a short story and quotation from "Speaker's Source Book" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

What is serendipity? It is discovering something totally unrelated to the problem you are trying to solve. Call it an accident, dumb luck, or fate--serendipity has given our world great products, new hope, and better ways of doing things.
Foe example, Columbus discovered America while searching for a route to India. It is said that the American Indians, finding no water for cooking, tapped a maple tree and made the first maple wyrup as the sap boiled down. Pioneers, traveling westward, stopped for water and found gold nuggets in a stream. These are all examples of serendipity.
However, the classic example of serendipity must go to George Ballas. As George Ballas drove his car through a car wash, ... Why not use a nylon cord, whirling at high speed to trim the grass and weeds around trees and the house? Bingo! the Weedeater was born!
... Finally, in 1971, Ballas invested his own money in the first thirty- pound Weedeaster. ...
Before long, Weedeater, Inc., grew into a multimillion-dollar international corporation. Yes, one idea can be worth a fortune. Weedeater, Inc., was born from a simple idea in a car wash. *2

Do you believe Chairman of Apple Computer John Scully said that, "Innovation has never come through bureaucracy and hierarchy. It's always come from individuals"?

"Adelson said Cotai and Macau will combine to make the Chinese region the Las Vegas of the Far East," posted the LVRJ on May 28, 2006. The report was entitled "The Development of Cotai Strip Helps Complete a Personal Vision for 72-year-old Sheldon Adelson - Creating a Second Las Vegas ---Up to 3 billion People Live a Short Distance from Macau" by Howard Stutz, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News.*3

"More images Macau took a giant step toward becoming the Las Vegas of Asia with yesterday's opening of the world's biggest casino. The $2.4 billion Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is the centerpiece of a $12 billion 'integrated resort' development - the first Las Vegas-style megacasino on a sliver land called the Cotai Strip,"
posted the 'Business & Money' on August 29, 2007. It was reported by Suzette Parmley,
Inquirer Staff Writer.*4

"Imagination disposes of everything; it creates beauty, justice, and happiness, which is everything in the world," said Blaise Pascal.*5

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References

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***** "Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself." ---Alexander Graham Bell quotes (Scottish born American Inventor and Educator, best known for the invention of the telephone in 1876. 1847-1922)

"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas, District Judges Mark R. Denton and Jessie E. Walsh, former Assistant Vice-secretary of U. S. Department of Education Dr. Archie H. Chang, District Court Judge Cheryl B. Moss, Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen has been appointed Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the Asian Marketing Institution (AMI) and Advisor of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 31, 2007." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on September 4, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Dear Dr. Lei, My trip to Korea was wonderful. I love Korea very much, it is a great place. The inviation sounds good to me. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you," wrote Miss Francis Allen in an e-mail to WBTI from her desk of Nevada Assembly in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1 "At this era of the cooperation and development of Nevada's tourism and gaming with hopeful Asia for mutual business prosperity, it's my honor to be trusted and appointed by Dr. Tony T. Lei with these important and challenging responsibilities," said Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen happily at the time when she was informed by WBTI with the honoring.

By the Legislative Biography -- 73rd (2005) Session, FRANCIS O. ALLEN is a Republican Assemblywoman in District No. 4 of the Clark County Assembly, Nevada. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her education included Galena High School; University of Nevada, Reno, B.A. Miss Francis Allen's hobbies/special interests are reading, hiking, and fishing.*2

The Branch stated that, (1) Francis' Legislative Service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2005梠ne special and one regular session. (2) Affiliations: University of Nevada, Reno, Alumni Association; Korean-American Women抯 Association of Las Vegas; National PTA; Board Member, Nevada Republican Network; Clark County Republican Party Central Committee; Member, National Rifle Association; Member, Nevada Senior Coalition.

"Dear Dr. Lei, Thank you both," wrote Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.*2' "As the Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and an Advisor of the ICBC, I'll utilize my best efforts and wisdom to help promote membership, professionalism, and universality of WBTI with local Asian American positivities, improve Korean and Nevadan tourism and gaming relations, and enhance WBTI's missions for the benifits of Nevada and Asian countries."

Warren G. Bennis quotes that, "Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them." Francis is young and elegent. Her talent as a MC by wearing the colorful Korean clothes on the stage for a conference and dinner party in 2006 Las Vegas was an outstanding performance.

Under high-ranking officials' advice and with the efforts of its Chairperson Charlyne Chen and Vice Chairpersons Xiaosheng Huang $ Yin Yan, the Directors of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) at the present time are: Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of the City of Shanghai, China, Honorable Jim Gibson, Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Honorable Feng Wei Lai, former County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan, Honorable Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China, and the Honorable Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China, CEO of United Commercial Bank, notably among others. The success of initiating and implementing of the Entertaiment and Gaming Summit 2007 in Taipei on August 27, 2007 by Miss Charlyne Chen, UNLV, and Chinese Cultural University was remarkeble!

"Macau and Singapore had attracted international funds and applied international casino management systems to develop their gambling and entertainment. The four premier casino-hotels in Las Vegas have decided to invest some US$33 billion in Asia (Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) to expand their gambling and entertainment operations in this part of the world." In the section of 'Business & Administration' on August 28, 2007, it noted that: The most quick news in Chinese from Taipei about Dean Dr. Stuart H. Mann of UNLV is in "Nevada of U. S. A., International Cities Business Council, and Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007!" at the section of 'International Cities Business Council' early in the morning on August 28, 2007.*3

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and political elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*4

Dr. John Z. Wang is the Acting Director of AMI. Dr. Bill Thompson is more than happy to support John with faculty member resources from PAI. "As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," said Dr. William Thompson.*5 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.*6

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*6 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways." *7

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*8

"Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has endeavored to academic research, community service, and humane spirit since its establishment in January 8, 1996. Under the spiritual leaderhip of its Chairperson, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, WBTI has encouraged, designed, and implemented many outstanding events and projects for the enrichment of the lives of Nevada's visitors and residents. Through its honors to distinguished individuals of the country, WBTI has helped promote a vision and practice for Nevada to be a better place for residence and business," said former Nevada Assemblywoman and now Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani.*9

"It's our pleasure to invite a famous person of Assemblywoman Francis Allen's good caliber whose expertise, integrity, and nice personal traits will help bring this Institute wih a perspective of international cooperation and development," said President Dr. Tony T. Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute on September 4, 2007. "Throughout her good career, she has accomplished a lot of legislative practices together with social services and has earned a fine reputation as one of the wheels for strenghtening the Asian American endeavors in Nevada." *10

The following is a reference of article to enrich the above announcement:*11
All, from the greast to humblest, must work
together in harmony and devotion. We can
make no advances with only solo work.
Unless the solooists and the members of the
chorus are ready to work together in
harmony, there can be no symphony.
---Jackson Wilcox
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***** Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours. ---Les Brown

Asia has been American businessmen's new heaven in the recent years. Nevada is the first one to open American door for tourism and gaming in Macau, Taipei, ... The following are some of the most recent stories:

"~{!!QGV^8w9z=|Dj@4D*2;D&H-2AUFW<18?*7E2)^D2zR5#;Q'U_ANUX:k1mJ>#,QGV^3}AKPB-S*Mb#,T$9@HU1>R2?ID\CwDj?*7E6D3!R5#,TZ6+>)!"ApGr5H8w?*7ER;E8v6D3!#,L)9zR24rKc=a:O~}SPA ~{<02)^DMF3vPB5D6HT@~}.*22

"~{JW=lL(Me2)^DSi@V9[9b2zR5B[L3~}27~{HUTZL(11>YPP!#5:DZMb5DPm6`2)^DR5U_Sk;a#,?4:C2)^DJBR5VFTl5D9[9bIL;z!#~} ~{>]L(Me6+I-PBNE1(5@#,5:DZ2)^D8EDn9I4s3'L)N0:M~}鈊~{Os5gWS#,6"With the crash of a champagne bottle against a gondola, Macau's Venetian casino opened Tuesday, dwarfing anything in Las Vegas and big enough, its operators say, to shift the magnetic north of the gambling world to this small city in southern China. American billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, inaugurated the $2.4 billion Venetian Macau on Cotai. Casinos like the Wynn and Adelson's Sands have led this small city in southern China past the Strip as the world's most lucrative gambling center. Las Vegas Sands claims that The Venetian Macau -- twice the size of the Las Vegas original -- is the largest building in Asia and the second largest in the world. Adelson also plans to open more hotels under brands such as Four Seasons, Sheraton and St. Regis. In all, his Las Vegas Sands Corp., which also runs the Sands Macau on the Macau peninsula, plans to invest up to $12 billion and build 20,000 hotel rooms on the Cotai Strip by 2010," reported Sylvia Hui of the Associated Press.*20

"~{TZ~}燦爛~{5DQf;p:M~}藝~{HK~}張~{;]CCRT<0LU8h~}聲~{5DEd:OOB#,H+~}亞~{V^Wn4s5D~}賭場~{M~DaK9HK>F5j=qMmF_~}點~{6`TZ0D~}門~{U}J=~}開~{D;!#:D~}資~{6~J.KD~}億~{C@T*=(~}築~{5D~}賭場~{>F5jR;~}開門~{#,>M~}湧進數~{G'C{TZ~}門~{Mb5H:r6`~}時~{5D~}賭~{?M!#0D~}門賭~{Mu:N~}鴻燊~{TZ~}開~{D;aa2;>CR25=~}場~{5@~}賀~{!#~} ~{0D~}門~{PPU~~}長~{9Y:N:q~}鏵~{RT<0C@~}國~{M~DaK9HKF5j7BUUC@~}國賭~{3GWw~}風~{#,Q{~}請~{L(~}灣~{:MOc8[8hPG~}張~{PEU\:M@n~}妏~{5HHKQ]3v~}," reported 記~{U_~}鄭漢~{A<~} in Macau on August 28, 2007.*19

{{{ [Quick news from Las Vegas!] "8~{TB~}22~{HU~}賭~{3G4s5@IOR;HU~}兩~{4s~}驚~{O2#,OHJGR*=(R;WyNe~}億~{T*5DP!>^50~}運動~{VPPD#,=SVxJG6E0]J@=g^4s~}資~{=p?4:C~}賭~{3G~}賭I~{G0>0#,~}積極~{=(~}設~{M6~}資賭~{3G!#~} ~{0"@-2.~}聯~{:O4s9+~}國~{=|DjTZ6E0]~}創~{Tl5D3I9{SPD?92~}賭~{#,5dPMRTVX=pUR5=H+J@=gWn~}優~{PcHK2E92M,~}發~{U93v5DCfC2#,~}現~{TZ~}這個~{^~}額~{M6~}資~{#,~}陸續~{TZ~}湧~{Hk#,!8C@~}國~{6E0]3G!9PBCfC2#,N4~}來~{NeDjVAJ.Dj~}會~{3v~}現~{TZ@-K9~}維~{~}S~{cTv#,J@=g~}級~{3GJP@mOkSPM{~}實現," reported World Journal 記~{U_~}馮鳴~{L(~}. Reporter Mindy Gao (馮鳴~{L(~}) ~{TZ@-K9~}維~{(Quick news from Taipei!) The following is the most quick report in Chinese by Reporter ~{R&K4~} from Taipei: "為 幦慳~{V5FFUWT*5D~}龐~{4s2)^DIL~}機~{#,Wr~}(~{X%F_~})~{HUSIC@~}國內華達~{V]~}駐華辦~{JB~}處~{Vw~}辦~{5DJW~}屆~{!8L(~}灣~{2)^D~}娛樂觀~{9b~}產業論壇~{!9N|R}AKH}0Y6`HK~}參~{y1'SP8_6H~}興~{H$#,~}並~{O#M{=eH!~}經學習~{#,LaTg~}準備~{!#~} ~{WrLl5D~}論壇~{#,2;IY~}與會~{U_6F5j9\@m~}學~{T:T:~}長~{J76<~}華~{#.B|~}(Dr.Staurt Mann)~{5DQ]~}講~{6x~}來~{!#~}內華達~{V]4s~}學~{@-K9~}維~{F5j9\@m~}學~{T:JG2)^D~}產業學術~{5nLC#,8|JG2)^DHK2E~}搖籃~{#,H+Gr0k~}數~{RTIO2)^D~}專業經~{@mHKJG~}該~{P#~}畢業~{Iz!#3}~}學~{U_Im7]Mb#,J76<~}華~{#.B|R2JG~}MGM~{!"~}Harras~{!"~}Sands~{!"~}與Wynn~{5HKD4s?g~}國~{2)^DSome of the collection about Nevada by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid in the Senate at Washington D. C. are charaterized by the following items:
* Nevada is the seventh largest state in size.
* The nation's largest silver deposit, the Comstock Lode, was found in Nevada in 1859.
* Nevada is the driest state in the nation with an average annual rainfall of seven inches.
* Nevada has the only complete skeleton of an Ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile measuring 55 feet.
* Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the U.S. and third in the world behind South Africa and Australia.
* Gambling was reinstated in the State in 1931.
* Hoover Dam is the largest public works project ever undertaken in the U.S. and has a greater structural volume than the largest Egyptian pyramid.
* Nevada is the gambling and entertainment capital of the U.S.
* Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than any other place on earth.
* Nevada means "snowcapped" in Spanish.
* Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state. *1
Former Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada expressed that 'he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers.' He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. Kenny emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.

A magazine puts Las Vegas first on the outdoor activities thatmake city top adventure town. "National Geographic Adventure, in its September issue, names Las Vegas the nation's No. 1 adventure town in which to live and play. This year, a National Geographic Adventure editorial board wanted to find a city that was affordable and close to outdoor activities. Dan Koeppel said the editors picked Las Vegas for the cover story after a brainstorming session," reported Reporter Beth Walton early in the morning on August 27, 2007.*2

"The freelance travel and adventure writer has written about Las Vegas a lot in his career and said it is the one city he never gets bored covering. ... A visitor profile study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that 48 percent of visitors from foreign countries in 2006 explored the area's recreational and scenic attractions, including Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon." *2'

The Nevada Commissionon on Economic Development reminds us nicely that, "Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. There is still time to register for the Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. It is an opportunity to showcase your business and network with more than a 1,000 prospects. For more information, call the Northern Nevada Development Authority at (775) 883-4413 or visit www.nvbustechexpo.com." *3

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The Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 was in good implementing, Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳~{K?T:~}] in the morning on August 25, 2007 from Taipei. "The registered attendants are amazing! We've them more than double in number of the original planning. We got to close the registration three days befoe the deadline now," Charlyne said excitedly. [*The original planning was about 100 people. On August 27 (Taipei time), the attendants were more than 300.]

On August 28, 2007 (Las Vegas time in the early morning on August 27), the money.chinatimes.com of ~{9$IL~}時報 had Reporter ~{R&K4~} reported that, "~{2)^D#,2;JG@-K9~}維~{"~{!82)^D=L88!9~}DR. STAURT MANN~{=q~} (27)~{HU~}來~{L(Q]~}講~{#,~} DR. STAURT MANN~{1mJ>#,L(~}灣~{Hg9{R*~}經 I~{2)^D~}產業~{RT~}單~{R;5X~}點~{;rJG3GJP~}較~{:C#,~}並~{GRR*D\~}創~{Tl!8~}體驗~{!9~}給觀~{9b?M#,Ph~}輔~{RTMjIF5D=;M(;y~}礎~{=(~}設規劃~{!#~}DR. STAURT MANN 強調~{#,L(~}灣~{mSPX~}S~{8;5D~}觀~{9b~}資~{T4#,2;R;6(R*~}從~{JB2)^D~}產業~{2ED\~}帶來觀~{9b?M~}," reported 陳~{C@Aa~}, who is a Reporter of ?~{`>~}W. *5

The planning and implementing of Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 were contributing to the cooperation and development on tourism of Nevada and Taiwan. It had responded to the ideal that, "Our missions open doors for Nevada's No. 1 industry with influential Asian businesses and officials and give us an opportunity to 'sell' our attractions and draw more visitors from Asia to our state" by Nevada抯 Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki. In the silver state, Brian is Chairman of the Commission on Economic Development (NCED) and Chairman of the Commission on Tourism (NCOT). He is also Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [華~{J"~}頓~{9$IL<?T:~}].*6

According to the news from Taipei, the Summit would be held by Representative Office in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, NCED, Chinese Cultural University, and Asia Management Research Center on August 27, 2007 in Taipei.

"Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has endeavored to academic research, community service, and humane spirit since its establishment in January 8, 1996. Under the spiritual leaderhip of its Chairperson, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, WBTI has encouraged, designed, and implemented many outstanding events and projects for the enrichment of the lives of Nevada's visitors and residents. Through its honors to distinguished individuals of the country, WBTI has helped promote a vision and practice for Nevada to be a better place for residence and business," said former Nevada Assemblywoman and now Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani.*9

"It's our pleasure to invite a famous person of Assemblywoman Francis Allen's good caliber whose expertise, integrity, and nice personal traits will help bring this Institute wih a perspective of international cooperation and development," said President Dr. Tony T. Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute on September 4, 2007. "Throughout her good career, she has accomplished a lot of legislative practices together with social services and has earned a fine reputation as one of the wheels for strenghtening the Asian American endeavors in Nevada." *10

The following is a reference of article to enrich the above announcement:*11
All, from the greast to humblest, must work
together in harmony and devotion. We can
make no advances with only solo work.
Unless the solooists and the members of the
chorus are ready to work together in
harmony, there can be no symphony.
---Jackson Wilcox
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***** Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours. ---Les Brown

Asia has been American businessmen's new heaven in the recent years. Nevada is the first one to open American door for tourism and gaming in Macau, Taipei, ... The following are some of the most recent stories:

"~{!!QGV^8w9z=|Dj@4D*2;D&H-2AUFW<18?*7E2)^D2zR5#;Q'U_ANUX:k1mJ>#,QGV^3}AKPB-S*Mb#,T$9@HU1>R2?ID\CwDj?*7E6D3!R5#,TZ6+>)!"ApGr5H8w?*7ER;E8v6D3!#,L)9zR24rKc=a:O~}SPA ~{<02)^DMF3vPB5D6HT@~}.*22

"~{JW=lL(Me2)^DSi@V9[9b2zR5B[L3~}27~{HUTZL(11>YPP!#5:DZMb5DPm6`2)^DR5U_Sk;a#,?4:C2)^DJBR5VFTl5D9[9bIL;z!#~} ~{>]L(Me6+I-PBNE1(5@#,5:DZ2)^D8EDn9I4s3'L)N0:M~}鈊~{Os5gWS#,6"With the crash of a champagne bottle against a gondola, Macau's Venetian casino opened Tuesday, dwarfing anything in Las Vegas and big enough, its operators say, to shift the magnetic north of the gambling world to this small city in southern China. American billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, inaugurated the $2.4 billion Venetian Macau on Cotai. Casinos like the Wynn and Adelson's Sands have led this small city in southern China past the Strip as the world's most lucrative gambling center. Las Vegas Sands claims that The Venetian Macau -- twice the size of the Las Vegas original -- is the largest building in Asia and the second largest in the world. Adelson also plans to open more hotels under brands such as Four Seasons, Sheraton and St. Regis. In all, his Las Vegas Sands Corp., which also runs the Sands Macau on the Macau peninsula, plans to invest up to $12 billion and build 20,000 hotel rooms on the Cotai Strip by 2010," reported Sylvia Hui of the Associated Press.*20

"~{TZ~}燦爛~{5DQf;p:M~}藝~{HK~}張~{;]CCRT<0LU8h~}聲~{5DEd:OOB#,H+~}亞~{V^Wn4s5D~}賭場~{M~DaK9HK>F5j=qMmF_~}點~{6`TZ0D~}門~{U}J=~}開~{D;!#:D~}資~{6~J.KD~}億~{C@T*=(~}築~{5D~}賭場~{>F5jR;~}開門~{#,>M~}湧進數~{G'C{TZ~}門~{Mb5H:r6`~}時~{5D~}賭~{?M!#0D~}門賭~{Mu:N~}鴻燊~{TZ~}開~{D;aa2;>CR25=~}場~{5@~}賀~{!#~} ~{0D~}門~{PPU~~}長~{9Y:N:q~}鏵~{RT<0C@~}國~{M~DaK9HKF5j7BUUC@~}國賭~{3GWw~}風~{#,Q{~}請~{L(~}灣~{:MOc8[8hPG~}張~{PEU\:M@n~}妏~{5HHKQ]3v~}," reported 記~{U_~}鄭漢~{A<~} in Macau on August 28, 2007.*19

{{{ [Quick news from Las Vegas!] "8~{TB~}22~{HU~}賭~{3G4s5@IOR;HU~}兩~{4s~}驚~{O2#,OHJGR*=(R;WyNe~}億~{T*5DP!>^50~}運動~{VPPD#,=SVxJG6E0]J@=g^4s~}資~{=p?4:C~}賭~{3G~}賭I~{G0>0#,~}積極~{=(~}設~{M6~}資賭~{3G!#~} ~{0"@-2.~}聯~{:O4s9+~}國~{=|DjTZ6E0]~}創~{Tl5D3I9{SPD?92~}賭~{#,5dPMRTVX=pUR5=H+J@=gWn~}優~{PcHK2E92M,~}發~{U93v5DCfC2#,~}現~{TZ~}這個~{^~}額~{M6~}資~{#,~}陸續~{TZ~}湧~{Hk#,!8C@~}國~{6E0]3G!9PBCfC2#,N4~}來~{NeDjVAJ.Dj~}會~{3v~}現~{TZ@-K9~}維~{~}S~{cTv#,J@=g~}級~{3GJP@mOkSPM{~}實現," reported World Journal 記~{U_~}馮鳴~{L(~}. Reporter Mindy Gao (馮鳴~{L(~}) ~{TZ@-K9~}維~{(Quick news from Taipei!) The following is the most quick report in Chinese by Reporter ~{R&K4~} from Taipei: "為 幦慳~{V5FFUWT*5D~}龐~{4s2)^DIL~}機~{#,Wr~}(~{X%F_~})~{HUSIC@~}國內華達~{V]~}駐華辦~{JB~}處~{Vw~}辦~{5DJW~}屆~{!8L(~}灣~{2)^D~}娛樂觀~{9b~}產業論壇~{!9N|R}AKH}0Y6`HK~}參~{y1'SP8_6H~}興~{H$#,~}並~{O#M{=eH!~}經學習~{#,LaTg~}準備~{!#~} ~{WrLl5D~}論壇~{#,2;IY~}與會~{U_6F5j9\@m~}學~{T:T:~}長~{J76<~}華~{#.B|~}(Dr.Staurt Mann)~{5DQ]~}講~{6x~}來~{!#~}內華達~{V]4s~}學~{@-K9~}維~{F5j9\@m~}學~{T:JG2)^D~}產業學術~{5nLC#,8|JG2)^DHK2E~}搖籃~{#,H+Gr0k~}數~{RTIO2)^D~}專業經~{@mHKJG~}該~{P#~}畢業~{Iz!#3}~}學~{U_Im7]Mb#,J76<~}華~{#.B|R2JG~}MGM~{!"~}Harras~{!"~}Sands~{!"~}與Wynn~{5HKD4s?g~}國~{2)^DSome of the collection about Nevada by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid in the Senate at Washington D. C. are charaterized by the following items:
* Nevada is the seventh largest state in size.
* The nation's largest silver deposit, the Comstock Lode, was found in Nevada in 1859.
* Nevada is the driest state in the nation with an average annual rainfall of seven inches.
* Nevada has the only complete skeleton of an Ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile measuring 55 feet.
* Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the U.S. and third in the world behind South Africa and Australia.
* Gambling was reinstated in the State in 1931.
* Hoover Dam is the largest public works project ever undertaken in the U.S. and has a greater structural volume than the largest Egyptian pyramid.
* Nevada is the gambling and entertainment capital of the U.S.
* Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than any other place on earth.
* Nevada means "snowcapped" in Spanish.
* Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state. *1
Former Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada expressed that 'he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers.' He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. Kenny emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.

A magazine puts Las Vegas first on the outdoor activities thatmake city top adventure town. "National Geographic Adventure, in its September issue, names Las Vegas the nation's No. 1 adventure town in which to live and play. This year, a National Geographic Adventure editorial board wanted to find a city that was affordable and close to outdoor activities. Dan Koeppel said the editors picked Las Vegas for the cover story after a brainstorming session," reported Reporter Beth Walton early in the morning on August 27, 2007.*2

"The freelance travel and adventure writer has written about Las Vegas a lot in his career and said it is the one city he never gets bored covering. ... A visitor profile study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that 48 percent of visitors from foreign countries in 2006 explored the area's recreational and scenic attractions, including Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon." *2'

A magazine puts Las Vegas first on the outdoor activities thatmake city top adventure town. "National Geographic Adventure, in its September issue, names Las Vegas the nation's No. 1 adventure town in which to live and play. This year, a National Geographic Adventure editorial board wanted to find a city that was affordable and close to outdoor activities. Dan Koeppel said the editors picked Las Vegas for the cover story after a brainstorming session," reported Reporter Beth Walton early in the morning on August 27, 2007.*2

"The freelance travel and adventure writer has written about Las Vegas a lot in his career and said it is the one city he never gets bored covering. ... A visitor profile study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that 48 percent of visitors from foreign countries in 2006 explored the area's recreational and scenic attractions, including Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon." *2'

The Nevada Commissionon on Economic Development reminds us nicely that, "Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. There is still time to register for the Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. It is an opportunity to showcase your business and network with more than a 1,000 prospects. For more information, call the Northern Nevada Development Authority at (775) 883-4413 or visit www.nvbustechexpo.com." *3

[[[>>>***Hit "Chinese Simplified (HZ)" through the "View" please!]]]
The Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 was in good implementing, Chairperson Charlyne Chen ( ) of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [ H I f M ] called Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [ A D ] in the morning on August 25, 2007 from Taipei. "The registered attendants are amazing! We've them more than double in number of the original planning. We got to close the registration three days befoe the deadline now," Charlyne said excitedly. [*The original planning was about 100 people. On August 27 (Taipei time), the attendants were more than 300.]

On August 28, 2007 (Las Vegas time in the early morning on August 27), the money.chinatimes.com of r had Reporter reported that, " S W W A _ v A k ^ a I A l ^ a I w K ^ A K { S { h [ \ w y S [ " *4

" DR. STAURT MANN (27) v DR. STAURT MANN I a I c ^ K w o ^ o A O DR. STAURT MANN { S ^ Y a I ^ ," reported , who is a Reporter of ? W. *5

The planning and implementing of Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 were contributing to the cooperation and development on tourism of Nevada and Taiwan. It had responded to the ideal that, "Our missions open doors for Nevada's No. 1 industry with influential Asian businesses and officials and give us an opportunity to 'sell' our attractions and draw more visitors from Asia to our state" by Nevada s Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki. In the silver state, Brian is Chairman of the Commission on Economic Development (NCED) and Chairman of the Commission on Tourism (NCOT). He is also Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [ A D ].*6

According to the news from Taipei, the Summit would be held by Representative Office in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, NCED, Chinese Cultural University, and Asia Management Research Center on August 27, 2007 in Taipei.

"The Asia recent economic prosperity and Industry paradigm shift makes each countries speed up tourism development and promotion, even open the policy of Gaming as the leading wagon to attract more tourists. UNLV is the worldwide No 1 university in Hotel, Gaming, beverage, Exhibition. I was invited by Nevada State office on economics development to Taiwan. Hopefully, I can share our specialties and successful experience and contribute to Taiwan's current planning on doubles up tourism policy," said Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of UNLV College of Hotel Administration.*7

As to the question on what is the Key success Factors to well developing the gaming & entertainment industry, Dr. Mann pointed out that, "I would suggest as following categories: Funding -- Since the Investment amount is huge, you need visionary investors who knows this market. As a matter of fact, there are over 33 Billions US$ international Gaming funding from Las Vegas top 4 gaming groups and Europe, Arabic, etc. invested in Asia. They show highly interest in Taiwan's market. Know How -- UNLV is the world no 1 experienced and knowledgeable on Casino Management. It is us who created the miracle of Las Vegas, other categories such as Gaming, Master-planned development of integrated resort Casio, exhibition & Conference, Government Tax.. each represents an important factor and specialties which is very important directly contribute to business success. I am very happy that now we cooperate with Chinese Cultural University to provide the courses and certificate to incubating knowledge people to catch up Asia coming tide. Proven track record -- Nevada-Based Company help establishing Asia recent resort & Gaming market booming like Singapore, Macau, Xuhai ..etc. The ongoing project are Dubai, Japan (Okinawa). Authority Content -- The lottery program been successful in Taiwan, there will be Sports lottery coming in next year. It is much more complicated and exciting gaming, but you need well established and authority Sports books professionals system on sports bet, NBA NFL Horses, tennis, etc. Technology for future -- New Technology gadget make our daily life much more easier and fun, Multi-channel, Multi platform technology, turn-key B2B, cooperate with 3rd parties include: Mobile operators, on-line gaming operators, Casio loyalty services. I will describe much more detailed in the coming TGES 2007 which will be held in 27/aug/2007 Monday. I will be very happy to meet you in that conference. Thank you." *8

Dr. Stuart H. Mann delivered a keynote speech to the Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 in Taipei. He is one of the Directors of ICBC.

"The Nevada Commission on Tourism believes it is vital to establish a presence in Taiwan in order to represent our tourism destinations to this emerging world travel market. Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has a working population of four million, with a youthful, technologically oriented work force. There is tremendous potential for building tourism among this sector," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada.*9

"we are seeking new horizons for the economy of Nevada. Building mutally beneficial relationships with Taiwan, and other foreign countries, will create the demand for direct, regularly scheduled flights. Our work will help Nevada establish contacts for lucrative business and convention visitors from around the world that will form the foundation for a new pillar in the Nevada economy." *10

The International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [ H I f M ] of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [ A D ] strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set its main goal on "Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism among international cities."

Lorraine Hunt has been Honorary Chairperson of ICBC [ H I f M ] since 1998. To win over her experience and caliber on tourism, she has also been invited by Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as a Commissioner of NCOT soon after he took office early this year.

"It's really a challenge to me! Lots of my job are related to have a function on the basis of international perspective. Through this professional and practical venue, I'll put all my effort and talent to implement the missions for the promotion of the economic and trade cooperation and development among cities of Nevada, China, Taiwan, Macau, and other Pacific & Asian countries," said Miss Charlyne Chen ( ), Chairperson of the ICBC ( H I f M ) of WBTI ( A D ). Accomplishment is proved to be a journey with united and harmonious efforts. The ingenuity and ability from its Vice Presidents Attorney Xiaosheng Huang and Miss Yin Yan are important. Charlyne is also the Trade Representative in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

The following are a few of the many news reports in Chinese about the coming 'Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007' in Taipei:

" A _ v A k W V k a I W g } ---- A _ W S LDr. Staurt Mann S T H ^ I c H l P a W I l c ?" edited of the website newspaper of Central Daily News.*11

On the Sina.com, Reporter reported that, " ^ a I l e " *12

" A _ v A k 22 , A _ v A k MGM Harras Sands cWynn F I _ f I g a I C r ?...," reported u h W on August 22, 2007.*13

" A _ v A k ...," reported on the Chinatimes.com.*14

"With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber who is one of the Advisors of the Board. The sky is beautiful in this silver state.*15 Nevada is the spring fountain of world business in entertainment, gaming, convention, and tourism!

"We now have a unique opportunity and challenge--to take the nearly 143 years of growth and progress that has created the Nevada of today, and set a course for the future. All of us must share a common vision of one Nevada ?which can only become a reality if we agree upon what promises that vision entails," wrote Nevada Governor James A. Gibbons.*16

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*1. Allen, Francis. 'The inviation sounds good to me,' "An e-mail from Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen to President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI," (August 31, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Desk of Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.
*2. Nevada Legislature. 'Biography of Francis O. Allen,' "A profile of Nevada Assembly - the people's Branch of Government," (September 3, 2007), Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Assembly's website.
*2'. Allen, Francis. 'Thank you both,' "An e-mail to WBTI by Assemblywoman Francis Allen," (September 6, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Desk of Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.
*3. Mann, Stuart. 'Nevada of U. S. A., International Cities Business Council, and Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007! --- A _ , H I f M , c ^ a I ! By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang,' "a search of 'Dean Dr. Stuart Mann of UNLV' on the Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com," (September 3, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*4. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To our community and society with love -- the faith of PAI,' "Nevada Examiner," (September 28, 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,' "A search of 'Business - WBTI' on the Aol.com," (August 18, 2006), U. S. A.: Aol.com.
*9. Douglas, Michael L.; Denton, Mark R.; Vega, Valoria J.; Gronauer, Robert A.; Moss, Cheryl B.; and Chang, Chang. 'President Dr. Tony T. Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani Assistant Fellow and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of WBTI,' "A search of 'President Dr. Tony T. Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani Assistant Fellow and Chairperson ...' on the leading search engines," (July 17, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*10. 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 of WBTI,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Google.cn," (August 21, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*11. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; Chang, Tiffany. 'Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada, and International Cities Business Council!
^ a I , S , A _ , c H I f M !' "An article on the section of 'Social & Community' at WBTI website," (September 3, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*22. . ' ,' "A search of ' ' on the Google.cn," (August 30, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Cdnews.com.tw.
*21. Chinanews.com. ' ,' "A search of ' ' on the Google.cn," (August 30, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*20. Hui, Sylvia. 'Casino opens with a flourish ---LV Sands inaugurates new resort in Macau,' "A report by Sylvia Hui of the Associated Press posted on the Las Vegas Review-Journal," (August 29, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*19. h . ' T _ ,' "A search of r news about T on the Google.com," (August 30, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*18. T Q (Mindy Goa). ' B B ] ,' "A report by World Journal T Q S ," (August 28, 2007), Los Angeles, California: Worldjournal.com.
*17. r . ' _ v D ^' by ,' "A search of the economic and finacial news from www.chinatimes.com on the Internet," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: China Times.
*1. CI of WBTI. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Honorable Harry Reid and interesting facts about Nevada, U. S. A.,' "An article in the section of 'Harry Reid, U. S. Senator' on the WBTI's website," (April 30, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*2. Walton, Beth. 'Magazine puts Las Vegas first ---Outdoor activities make city top adventure town,' "News on Reviewjournal.com," (August 27, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2'. Ibid.
*3. Nevada Commission on Economic Development. 'Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007,' "A profile of NCED of Nevada," (August 28, 2007), Carson City, Nevada: NCED.
*4. . ' S ,' "A report on Las Vegas and development by r ," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Money.chinatimes.com.
*5. . ' STAURT a I c w ,' "A financial and economic report of ? W by ," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: ? W (from Forum.news.yam.com).
*6. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'International Cities Business Council ( H I f M ) for tourism and economic development,' "A search of Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Bill Maupin, Governor James A. Gibbons of Nevada, and U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on the leading search engines," (August 17, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Chen, Charlyne. 'Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007,' "An e-mail from Miss Charlyne Chen to WBTI ( A D )," (August 16, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Representative Office in Taiwan for Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Business wbti' on the Ask.com," (August 18, 2007), U. S. A.: Ask.com.
*10. Ibid.
*11. . ' ^ a I ,' "A profile of the website newspaper of Central Daily News," (August 21, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Cdnews.com.tw.
*12. u h W. " W S ," (August 22, 2007), Singapore: Singtaonet.com.
*13. . ' ^ a I 27 ,' "A report by to ,"
(August 22, 2007), U. S. A.: Sina.com.
*14. . " M ," (August 22, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Chinatimes.com.
*15. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid invite our friends to attend a Champagne Reception honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Welcome! U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, ...' on the AOL.com," (August 21, 2007), U. S. A.: AOL.com.
*16. Gibbons, James A. 'Governor Jim Gibbons?Inaugural Address January 2, 2007 on WBTI's website,' "A search of 'By James A. Gibbons wbti' on the leading search engines," (July 17, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.

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*1'. Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Valerie Weber, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang. 'Innovation! Leading search engines on Internet brilliantly help inspire to increase the visiability and popularity of some important individuals, projects, and articles on tourism and business between the Asian countries and Nevada ---President Dr. Tony Lei appointed Barbara Buckley Associate Professor of administrative strategies of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A feature article in the section of 'Business & Administration' on WBTI's website," (October 19, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*1. Vogel, Ed. 'Buckley breaks ground as Assembly speaker,' "Nevada News - Las Vegas Review-Journal," (November 9, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2. Walsh, Jessie; Malone, Teresa; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To promote our quality of life through the cooperation and development of tourism and business,' "Business - WBTI," (November 12, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*4. Google. 'Barbara Buckley," "An online of Google.com at Google!" (March 27, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Paradise Democratic Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony T. Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*10. Ibid.
*11. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "A search 'Chairperson Elaine Chao' on the Yahoo.cn," (November 10, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.
*12. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' on the Google.com," (November 12, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*13. Ponticello, John. "Commenmorative Journal of PDCLA," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Demoratic Club of Las Vegas.
*14. Ibid.
*15. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang, "President John Ponticello of PDCLV and President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI: U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid are Co-chairs of a Champagne Reception and Event Party honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' by the leading search engines on Internet," (June 24, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.

[[[ Good news! The Asia Gaming & Hospitality Institute was opened in Taipei on September 28, 2007. Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration of UNLV, introduced its programs of student entrances and certified courses on the news conference. "Businesses concerned in Taiwan have been highly inspired to be empowered by the system of gaming and hospitality from Nevada, U. S. A. to meet the rising manpower needs of this industry in Asian countries," pointed out Miss Charlyne Chen, International Trade Representative in Taiwan of the NCED of Nevada, and the Representative of UNLV in the Great China Area. ]]]

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***** "Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself." ---Alexander Graham Bell quotes (Scottish born American Inventor and Educator, best known for the invention of the telephone in 1876. 1847-1922)

"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas, District Judges Mark R. Denton and Jessie E. Walsh, former Assistant Vice-secretary of U. S. Department of Education Dr. Archie H. Chang, District Court Judge Cheryl B. Moss, Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen has been appointed Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the Asian Marketing Institution (AMI) and Advisor of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 31, 2007." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on September 4, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Dear Dr. Lei, My trip to Korea was wonderful. I love Korea very much, it is a great place. The inviation sounds good to me. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you," wrote Miss Francis Allen in an e-mail to WBTI from her desk of Nevada Assembly in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1 "At this era of the cooperation and development of Nevada's tourism and gaming with hopeful Asia for mutual business prosperity, it's my honor to be trusted and appointed by Dr. Tony Lei with these important and challenging responsibilities," said Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen happily at the time when she was informed by WBTI with the honoring.

By the Legislative Biography -- 73rd (2005) Session, FRANCIS O. ALLEN is a Republican Assemblywoman in District No. 4 of the Clark County Assembly, Nevada. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her education included Galena High School; University of Nevada, Reno, B.A. Miss Francis Allen's hobbies/special interests are reading, hiking, and fishing.*2

The Branch stated that, (1) Francis' Legislative Service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2005梠ne special and one regular session. (2) Affiliations: University of Nevada, Reno, Alumni Association; Korean-American Women抯 Association of Las Vegas; National PTA; Board Member, Nevada Republican Network; Clark County Republican Party Central Committee; Member, National Rifle Association; Member, Nevada Senior Coalition.

"Dear Dr. Lei, Thank you both," wrote Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.*2' "As the Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and an Advisor of the ICBC, I'll utilize my best efforts and wisdom to help promote membership, professionalism, and universality of WBTI with local Asian American positivities, improve Korean and Nevadan tourism and gaming relations, and enhance WBTI's missions for the benifits of Nevada and Asian countries."

Warren G. Bennis quotes that, "Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them." Francis is young and elegent. Her talent as a MC by wearing the colorful Korean clothes on the stage for a conference and dinner party in 2006 Las Vegas was an outstanding performance.

Under high-ranking officials' advice and with the efforts of its Chairperson Charlyne Chen and Vice Chairpersons Xiaosheng Huang $ Yin Yan, the Directors of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) at the present time are: Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of the City of Shanghai, China, Honorable Jim Gibson, Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Honorable Feng Wei Lai, former County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan, Honorable Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China, and the Honorable Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China, CEO of United Commercial Bank, notably among others. The success of initiating and implementing of the Entertaiment and Gaming Summit 2007 in Taipei on August 27, 2007 by Miss Charlyne Chen, UNLV, and Chinese Cultural University was remarkeble!

"Macau and Singapore had attracted international funds and applied international casino management systems to develop their gambling and entertainment. The four premier casino-hotels in Las Vegas have decided to invest some US$33 billion in Asia (Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) to expand their gambling and entertainment operations in this part of the world." In the section of 'Business & Administration' on August 28, 2007, it noted that: The most quick news in Chinese from Taipei about Dean Dr. Stuart H. Mann of UNLV is in "Nevada of U. S. A., International Cities Business Council, and Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007!" at the section of 'International Cities Business Council' early in the morning on August 28, 2007.*3

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and political elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*4

Dr. John Z. Wang is the Acting Director of AMI. Dr. Bill Thompson is more than happy to support John with faculty member resources from PAI. "As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," said Dr. William Thompson.*5 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.*6

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*6 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways." *7

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*8

"Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has endeavored to academic research, community service, and humane spirit since its establishment in January 8, 1996. Under the spiritual leaderhip of its Chairperson, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, WBTI has encouraged, designed, and implemented many outstanding events and projects for the enrichment of the lives of Nevada's visitors and residents. Through its honors to distinguished individuals of the country, WBTI has helped promote a vision and practice for Nevada to be a better place for residence and business," said former Nevada Assemblywoman and now Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani.*9

"It's our pleasure to invite a famous person of Assemblywoman Francis Allen's good caliber whose expertise, integrity, and nice personal traits will help bring this Institute wih a perspective of international cooperation and development," said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute on September 4, 2007. "Throughout her good career, she has accomplished a lot of legislative practices together with social services and has earned a fine reputation as one of the wheels for strenghtening the Asian American endeavors in Nevada." *10

The following is a reference of article to enrich the above announcement:*11
All, from the greast to humblest, must work
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make no advances with only solo work.
Unless the solooists and the members of the
chorus are ready to work together in
harmony, there can be no symphony.
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Asia has been American businessmen's new heaven in the recent years. Nevada is the first one to open American door for tourism and gaming in Macau, Taipei, ... The following are some of the most recent stories:

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