Secretary's Remarks: Secretary Clinton to Travel to the Munich Security Conference
Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:40:40 -0600

Secretary Clinton to Travel to the Munich Security Conference

Press Statement
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC

February 1, 2011

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Munich, Germany, on February 4 to 6, to participate in the Munich Security Conference where she will conduct a series of bilateral meetings and give remarks highlighting the importance of the transatlantic security relationship.

On Saturday, February 5, the Secretary and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will exchange instruments of ratification for the New START Treaty. Once this exchange occurs, the New START Treaty will enter into force.

A responsible partnership between the world~{!/~}s two largest nuclear powers to limit our nuclear arsenals while maintaining strategic stability is imperative to promoting global security. With New START, the United States and Russia have reached another milestone in our bilateral relationship and continue the momentum Presidents Obama and Medvedev created with the ~{!0~}reset~{!1~} nearly two years ago.

Tony --

I am thrilled to make sure you are the first to hear some very exciting news. Charlotte, North Carolina, will host the 46th Democratic National Convention in 2012.

Charlotte is a city marked by its southern charm, warm hospitality, and an "up by the bootstraps" mentality that has propelled the city forward as one of the fastest-growing in the South. Vibrant, diverse, and full of opportunity, the Queen City is home to innovative, hardworking folks with big hearts and open minds. And of course, great barbecue.

Barack and I spent a lot of time in North Carolina during the campaign -- from the Atlantic Coast to the Research Triangle to the Smoky Mountains and everywhere in between. Barack enjoyed Asheville so much when he spent several days preparing for the second Presidential debate that our family vacationed there in 2009.

And my very first trip outside of Washington as First Lady was to Fort Bragg, where I started my effort to do all we can to help our heroic military families.

All the contending cities were places that Barack and I have grown to know and love, so it was a hard choice. But we are thrilled to be bringing the convention to Charlotte.

We hope many of you can join us in Charlotte the week of September 3rd, 2012. But if you can't, we intend to bring the spirit of the convention -- as well as actual, related events to your community and even your own backyard.

More than anything else, we want this to be a grassroots convention for the people. We will finance this convention differently than it's been done in the past, and we will make sure everyone feels closely tied in to what is happening in Charlotte. This will be a different convention, for a different time.

To help us make sure this is a grassroots convention -- The People's Convention -- we need to hear from you. We want to know what you'd like to see at next year's convention, how and where you plan on watching it -- and the very best way we can engage your friends and neighbors.

Tony, please share your input with us right now -- how can we make The People's Convention belong to you and your community?

I can't believe it has been more than two years since my brother Craig introduced me at the 2008 Convention in Denver. It truly feels like it was yesterday.

As I looked out at a sea of thousands of supporters that night, I spoke about my husband -- the man whom this country would go on to elect as the 44th President of the United States. I spoke about his fundamental belief -- a conviction at the very core of his life's work -- that each of us has something to contribute to the spirit of our nation.

That's also the belief at the core of The People's Convention. That the table we sit at together ought to be big enough for everyone. That the thread that binds us -- a belief in the promise of this country -- is strong enough to sustain us through good times and bad.

Barack talked at the State of the Union of his vision for how America can win the future. That must be the focus now, and I know so many of you will help talk about our plans with your neighbors -- that through innovation, education, reform, and responsibility we can make sure America realizes this vision.

But, conventions take time to plan, so please help us make sure that your thoughts and your ideas will ring all the way to Charlotte. Get started now:

http://my.barackobama.com/PeoplesConvention

Looking forward to sharing this together,

Michelle

Calling All Homeowners...

All meetings of the association board are open meetings. Residents are encouraged to observe meetings and read approved minutes. Residents who wish to address the board are welcome to do so during the homeowner forum conducted at the beginning of each business meeting.

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Winter 2011

Organizational Leadership Quarterly News Update

Making Waves ?
Second Annual Summer Institutes Features Seminars on Students with Special Needs and Mathematics Learning GSEP will feature its second annual Summer Institutes this July and August at four of our campuses. The five-day program is designed for pre-K12 teachers and administrators interested in serving and leading in their home institutions by integrating cutting-edge research, technology, and approaches developed and tested by internationally renowned educators. In addition, the forum provides a venue for networking with some of the most forward-thinking practitioners in the arena of education. Last year抯 participants described the sessions as 損owerful?and a 揷atalyst for effective, real teaching.?Another guest stated that 揟he library creation is the best part of the Institute, and got my ideas flowing.?This year抯 featured seminars include 揙pen Hearts, Open Minds: Serving Students with Special Needs in Private and Parochial Schools?and 揟eacher Creativity, Technology Integration, and Digital Media Authoring for Mathematics Learning: Toward a New Paradigm in Teacher ...
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Dear Tony,

Last week, Maggie L. Fox, our President and CEO, asked what people in your community are doing to address climate change. The response we received was truly inspiring. People across the country and around the world are taking simple actions in their hometowns, and it's making a real difference.

Jan from Los Altos, California wrote in to tell us about an impressive project involving -- of all things -- a high school parking lot.

Mountain View/Los Altos High School District announced that they will work with Cupertino Electric Inc. to build a 1.26-Megawatt solar photovoltaic system -- part of which will be located in the parking lot of Los Altos High School. This solar project is expected to meet 45% of the school district's current electric needs.

What is your town up to? Take a minute and let us know how your community is addressing climate change:

http://acp.repoweramerica.org/share-your-story

Thanks,

Tracey Lewis
National Field Director
Repower America

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January 31, 2011

Finding Justice in Injustice
by Charles R. Swindoll

And I saw something else under the sun:
In the place of judgment---wickedness was there,
in the place of justice---wickedness was there.
I thought in my heart,
"God will bring to judgment both the righteous
and the wicked;
for there will be a time for every activity,
a time for every deed."
---Ecclesiastes 3:16-17 NIV

It's not often, Father, that we make such a statement, but today we thank You for the injustices in life that have crippled us and broken us and crushed us. Unfair circumstances have bruised us deeply and beaten us into submission to You. Inequities have brought us to such a dead end that we can't see the way back out. The only direction we can look is up. We often think that our unjust circumstance is what has ruined our lives . . . when instead, it could be the means You have ordained to give us life. Father, if those people we know who have trudged through the valley of the shadow of death were not alive today, walking with You and telling us to keep going, where would we be? How much we need their examples and encouragement! Thank You for each one.

In light of Your sovereign grace, we thank You for blindness, for paralysis, for loss, for death, for broken dreams, for dissolved partnerships, and for disillusionment. In faith, we praise You for times of insecurity, failure, divorce, and even those when others have treated us unjustly. We see the storm, but You enable us to also see beyond the storm, so we trust You to make all things just in Your time. We believe that You sovereignly intend for good what others intentionally mean for evil.

We pray for those facing the frustration of injustice in these and dozens of other categories. We ask that they may be able to find in Jesus Christ the strength to go on . . . especially those who have almost decided to give up. We pray that they will offer everything to You in full surrender. Everything.

In the name of Jesus Christ, the Conqueror. Amen.

See also Genesis 50:20; Psalm 23:4; Psalm 119:71; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7.

Excerpted from The Prayers of Charles R. Swindoll, Volume 1, Copyright ?2010 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.

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About Shelley
A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada

Shelley Berkley has shown a lifetime of commitment to serving the needs of southern Nevada's families. From her high school days as a volunteer at a local hospital, through her terms as a Nevada State Assemblywoman and member of Nevada~{!/~}s University and Community College System Board of Regents, and now as a member of the United States House of Representatives, Shelley Berkley has been a passionate advocate for southern Nevada~{!/~}s working families.

Shelley~{!/~}s family first came to Las Vegas almost 40 years ago, looking for new opportunities and a better way of life. These same dreams are now bringing 5,000 additional people a month to the Las Vegas Valley. This population boom has made her district one of the fastest growing in the country and presents unique challenges for the area, all of which Shelley has tackled head on.

The Las Vegas Valley has the fastest growing school-age population in the country. Providing a high-quality public education for our children is a priority for Shelley. During her tenure in Congress, she secured substantial funding for Clark County Schools, enabling them to hire hundreds of additional new teachers. This year she led the effort to increase funding for programs aimed at reducing student dropout rates and expanding after school programs for high-risk districts like Clark County. She is also a strong supporter of ~{!0~}Safe and Drug Free Schools~{!1~} initiatives and federally-backed, zero interest school construction bonds.

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

Strengthened by faith in God and family, we knew in our hearts that with hard work, perseverance, and the help of newly found neighbors and friends, we could indeed achieve the American dream. ---U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao*2

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*3

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*4 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the North Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson Wendy Wu of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members, including Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang, were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The theme of the Declaration was how to strengthen the unity and harmony of Chinese in America. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*5

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*6

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*7

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*8

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Mr. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA. The Formosa Night?featured a delegation of 28 people from Taiwan and a chorus from New York City. It was a great performance with dance troupe of Taiwan Culture Delegation.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*9 Jennifer Lin, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of New Jersey, welcomed everybody and their friends to attend the convention next year held in New jersey. President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of California Amber Sun spoke for the main association to thank Mr. Lo-Yu Sun's generosity for hosting the dinner party.

"In righteousness we shall be established. In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and Justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the elegant properties of freedom, democracy, entrepreneurship, and justice; the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, innovation, and civilization; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'. We believe that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. With the effort and participation of many intellectuals, leaders, officials, among others through benevolent spirit and brotherly love, the 28th Convention of TBAA is really marvelous," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*10

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti)
We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
*2. Bush, George; Chao,Elaine; and
The New York Times. 'Elaine Chao believes deeply in the American dream; Section of #U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao on WBTI at 04/26/05,' "A search of 'Chairperson Elaine Chao' on the Google.com," (September 22, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
3. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*6. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*7. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*8. 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.
*9. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*10. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Glass, Jackie. 'Profiles on a thing of beauty is a joy forever,' "A search of 'business - WBTI' on the Google.com," (August 10, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

APPEARANCE ON CNBC ASIA - JAN 27/28, 2011

Jonathan Galaviz, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Galaviz & Company, appeared on CNBC Asia last week to discuss the Ho family ownership dispute in Macau's casino gaming industry. You may click here or click on the image below to watch the full interview on CNBC's website.

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The winter has gone. The Spring is coming! We are having hope with inspiration through practicality. Las Vegasd many associations including Las Vegas Tea Party, JCUALV, Las Vegas Chinese Writers' Association, and Las Vegas Kuan Shiu Club, and among others are going to hold a New Year Tea party. We hope you may not miss it and come to enjoy it with us.

Hours: Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Date: January 4, 2011
Place: ﹕5518 MORNING SWIM LANE﹐LAS VEGAS

We welcome more friends to join us. We'll have dumpling cooking, nice tea taste, tea methodology communication, literature enjoyment, among others. Welcome our friends to join. If you may bring a nice dish, all of us will appreciated.

Coordinators: JUDI (702) 773-7125﹐
GEORGE (702) 628-3699。
EMAIL﹕LasVegasTea@LIVE.COM

Las Vegas Tea Party, JCUALV, Las Vegas Chinese Writers' Association, and Las Vegas Kuan Shiu Club, and among others

新春茶會 邀請函

“爆竹一聲除舊歲﹑桃符万戶換新春”
拉斯維加斯的多家華人社團包括
沙漠甘泉無我茶會﹑聯合大專校友會﹑
中華文聯﹑作家協會﹑與空小俱樂部
為慶祝迎接兔年﹕“玉兔報春年年好﹐
万事如意步步高”﹑“喜辭舊歲，
春風梳柳；笑迎新春，苗潤茶新”共同舉辦
“新春茶會”
邀請各界華人朋友踴躍參加包水餃﹑品香茗﹑茶道交流﹑藝文共賞等活動
會後並有發紅包吉祥祝福的傳統禮儀。
一年一度盛會難得﹐千萬不可錯過。
日期﹕2 月 4 日 星期五 上午
11 點 至 3 點﹐
地點﹕5518 MORNING SWIM LANE﹐LAS VEGAS

並歡迎參加朋友們共襄盛舉﹐
送道拿手菜肴亦可。
聯絡人﹕JUDI 楊 秋 (702) 773-7125﹐
GEORGE 趙 琦(702) 628-3699。
EMAIL﹕LasVegasTea@LIVE.COM

It is good to talk to you this morning. It's a cloudy day, but God's love is always with us no matter the circumstance.

Yesterday was the first time for me to lead worship in the cell group. I got the chance since the person leading it - Ryan is going to Malaysia to visit his family for the new year. Actually he was here yesterday, but I thought he was already leaving so I prepared the songs already. People were surprised that I can play the guitar. I played the songs: "Refiner's Fire", "Your Grace is Enough", "I Sing Praises to Your name", and "How Great is our God". Then we had a good prayer time and bible study. We prayed for 3 members who are looking for work. I pray for them that they will have strong faith as they wait for God. I pray that we will not rely on the things of this world, whether we have a job or not, but we will reply only on God. Later someone asked me how long I've played the guitar. I said about 15 years. Wow, it's been that long since I learned the guitar after being saved. It is a gift from the Holy Spirit. I also told them that when I was a young believer, I lead worship, but God took this ministry away from me to discipline me. I don't know if God will restore this ministry to me. But everyday I try to play and worship God in my room. Thank God for the ability to play the guitar to worship Him!

Last Sunday I went to an all-you-can eat Crab feast at River of Life Christian Church. This event is to raise money for the River of Life Foundation. The ticket is $100 for each person. We can get $70 for tax deduction. I bought 2 tickets. I thought I will invite my coworker, but I end up giving it to my friend Ryan. I sat at the table with Pastor Belinda Liu. She asked me if I am now working here permanently. I told her, "Well, this is the only place I can find a job". Sitting at the table is DY and his wife. DY was a prayer partner of John. Now he is leading our cell group. I did eat some crab, but I most enjoy just being there with the people. Later they hand out the Foundation's brochure. I pointed to my friend that they set up a program in my brother's name called "John Lei's Kids". I attached the picture of the brochure cover page the page about "John Lei's Kids". May God be glorified through our family!

Thank you for the good conversation this morning and the wise advice to be humble and appreciative in relationships. Even though I met some recent setbacks, but I have learned some things and I hope to do better in the next time. May God bless our family with new relationships to us! And May God bless our family with old relationships that we have lost in touch!

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Blessings,

Mike

Viva Las Vegas!
2011 West Coast Conference
Championships
March 3 - 7, 2011

Games � Pep Rally � Tailgates � After Party � Bowling

Experience the City of Lights with an array of alumni activities. Relax at the "Pepperdine Zone" headquarters in the Big Easy Lounge, located at the lively Orleans Hotel and Casino, with 24-hour hospitality service. Cheer on the Men抯 and Women's Basketball as they play in the exciting 2011 West Coast Conference Championship.

Enjoy an array of alumni activities at no cost to you including a pep rally, tailgates, and an after party! Tailgates will take place one hour before men's and women's basketball games.

For more information regarding tickets and hotel accommodations visit the website.

Cost:
There is no charge to attend a pep rally, tailgates, and an after party, but registration is strongly suggested.
Bowling - $11 per person (Includes: 3 games and shoes.)

Location:
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
The Big Easy Lounge
4500 West Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Map and Directions

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Graziadio School Releases 2011 Economic Forecast

Fed chief Ben Bernanke expects 3-4% growth in the U.S. economy this year. A new Pepperdine study shows Main Street and the middle market forecast only 1.98% growth, suggesting a strong disconnect in the economic fortunes between private and public companies. [Continue]

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Secretary's Remarks: Remarks to Brazilian Students and Teachers Participating in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Youth Ambassadors Program
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:57:52 -0600

Remarks to Brazilian Students and Teachers Participating in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Youth Ambassadors Program

Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington, DC

January 27, 2011

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, we are so excited that you抳e had this opportunity and that now, I can come and see all of you. I抳e heard stories about your visits, and I know that you抳e been all over, and I抦 a little jealous. (Laughter.) Especially about the skiing, although I hope (inaudible). (Laughter.) But we are very excited about this.

I just was in Brazil for the inauguration of your new president. And that was a wonderful, historic occasion. And as you heard President Obama said in the State Of The Union, he抣l be going to Brazil to be there himself and to further deepen the wonderful relationship that we have. So I just am delighted you all are here. Hi Anne, nice to see you.

So I think we抮e going to do a picture. Is that what we抮e going to do? So where am I going to sit?

(Picture taken.)

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, first of all, as you抳e met Arturo and you抳e met Judith, I think � you know Anne too. And � (applause) � they抣l be able to answer your questions. We抎 love to get your feedback about the program, because we want to keep making it better, and we want to have as many youth ambassadors as we possibly can from not just Brazil, but other countries as well. So your ideas, your experiences will help us do it even better the next time. So we very much appreciate that.

So Judith, Arturo, Anne, do you want to maybe take a few questions? There抯 (inaudible). Thank you all very much. And I hope that this is a start of an even better relationship between Brazil and the United States and that all of you will be part of our continuing outreach. So I want it just not to be between our governments, but � and our leaders, but between our people.

So, thank you all very much. (Applause.)

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sime, 1974.
Graziadio founding dean, Don Sime, passed away December 9, 2010, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dean Sime was instrumental in creating a key executive program at Pepperdine University.

Longtime Pepperdine friend Steve Olson recalled Don in a 2005 interview for Pepperdine People Magazine. ~{!0~}I met with Don and his plan [for the Graziadio School] sounded intriguing. So between the two of us, we actually put together maybe 25 people to start a program in the downtown area. This was actually the precursor to the Presidential/Key Executive MBA program.~{!1~}

~{!0~}Don~{!/~}s vision for the school and his tireless efforts in the early years of what was then the Graduate School of Business and Management built a unique and lasting foundation on which we continue to build today,~{!1~} said Dean Linda Livingstone, who said it would be a privilege to continue his legacy.

The Graziadio School of Business and Management will be forever indebted to Dean Sime~{!/~}s vision, dedication and service.

For media assistance:
(310) 568-5580
graziadiopr@pepperdine.edu

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Secretary's Remarks: Video Message for the Invest in the Future Conference
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:12:42 -0600

Video Message for the Invest in the Future Conference

Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC

January 25, 2011

It is my pleasure to send best wishes on behalf of the United States Government to everyone participating in the Invest for the Future Conference. By bringing together women entrepreneurs from across the region, we hope to help generate a long-term cycle of progress for you, your families, your communities, your countries, and even the world. The research is so clear: Investing in women is one of the best ways to spur economic growth, to accelerate development, and to reduce poverty, which in turn strengthens national security. We hope this conference will give you a chance to make contacts, form partnerships and friendships, and make plans together to increase economic opportunities for women, including yourselves.

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Secretary's Remarks: India's National Day
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:32:14 -0600

India's National Day

Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC

January 26, 2011

I join President Obama and the American people in congratulating the people of India as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Republic Day this January 26.

Our two nations are bound together by mutual respect, shared values, and the freedoms enshrined in our Constitutions. Our people and governments are forging an even stronger strategic partnership to promote a secure and stable world, and support even greater cooperation on economic development, open government, and democratic values.

I look forward to my visit to India in April to advance our efforts during the next session of our Strategic Dialogue. The people of the United States and India -- united by these shared values and commitment to a safer, more secure world -- are working together to construct what President Obama has called an indispensable partnership for the 21st century.

I wish all Indians around the world continued peace and prosperity in the coming year.

--- On Wed, 1/26/11, Joseph kiang josephkiang2???@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Joseph kiang
Subject: retreat this weekend
To: josephkiang2???@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 1:54 AM

Dear Friends,

How exciting our retreat is almost around the corner. ^_^
Please come join tomorrow's prayer meeting. Let's gather before the throne of God to intercede for this retreat (9:00 pm in church prayer center).
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Prayer list
(1) Speakers -- ask Jesus blood to cover and protect 劉緯茂牧師 & 甘如玲牧師. They have wisdom,physical and mental strength from above.
Anointed with the mighty power of holy spirit to deliver God's message clearly and effectively.
(2) Weather -- A sunny weekend :-)
(3) attendants -- Ask holy spirit to move in us. Everyone come with a humble, seeking heart. Pour down His true joy and love and great Koinonia (fellowship).
A natural & friendly environment for brothers and sisters get to know each other.
Remember those from other churches in prayer, ask God's favor & peace in their flight/car rental/driving...etc.
(4) Registration -- Praise the Lord, there are total 100 people registered. Pray for smooth check in process on Friday.
(5) Finance -- His name is Jehovahjireh. we'll depend on His provisions & goodness. pray for offering on Sunday
(6) Worship team -- ask God to teach us how to worship and love Him intimately. Anointing for each team member ,unity in Spirit, yield to the guidance of God, so they can lead congregation to the throne of God & most importantly-- Jesus honor and enjoy our worship.
(7) Group game -- Ask God's anointing for game leaders (Winston & Joanna). Saturday afternoon will be a time of great fun, laughter and friendship build-up.
(8) traffic -- enough drivers for carpool, driving safety and no one get lost
(9) co-workers -- ask Jesus precious blood cover and cleansed, having wisdom and strength for preparation, give us unity and joy
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Surely the wind of Lord will blow and have a BIG expectation to God for He'll do great things among us.

Quick reminders for coming events
(1) Brother's conference:
激發你的卓越 2/5
http://2011mensconference.eventbrite.com/

(2) Sister's conference
敬拜研習營 2/5
http://www.double-portion.org/dpm_mainpages/dpmevent_worship2011.html

God Bless,

Joseph
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