Reid pledges to 'do good things' for Nevada
By STEVE TETREAULT
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada said Wednesday that demands of his new job as Senate majority leader prompted him to give up other posts that were helpful to promote Nevada interests.

But, the Senate's top Democrat said his new responsibilities will not keep him from obtaining federal money for the state or from continuing his vigilance against the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.

"The question is, can I do good things for the state and the answer is yes," Reid said. "We will do better than we have ever done."

In an effort to show he will not forget his constituents as he moves into an expanded role as Senate manager and national party spokesman, Reid met with Nevada reporters a day after he was elected Senate majority leader.

Republicans engineered the defeat of Democratic leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota in 2004 in part by accusing him of losing touch with his state. Reid earlier this year beefed up his Nevada staff, seeking to avoid being defined by critics in the same way.

"I want everyone to understand I am the senator from Nevada," Reid said Wednesday.

At the meeting, Reid also shrugged off a report that convicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff was implicating him in an ongoing corruption investigation. ABC News reported on its Web site that Abramoff has told prosecutors that Reid agreed to help him on Indian gaming matters, and that $30,000 in campaign contributions from his clients "were no accident and were in fact requested by Reid."

The network attributed the report to an unnamed source.

"As I understand, he (Abramoff) is on his way to jail," Reid said. "This is an old story. Some anonymous source is what this story is about."

Reid's office further issued a written response stating that information in the report had been discredited previously and that Reid's activities on Indian gaming have been legal and proper.

Reid said neither he nor members of his staff have been contacted by authorities investigating Abramoff, who has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials.

On his promotion to majority leader, Reid moved to explain why he dropped off the Senate Appropriations Committee this week.

Reid had been on the committee since 1986. While there has been growing criticism of earmarked "pork barrel" spending, Reid without apology utilized the seat to steer millions of dollars in earmarked spending to the state while arranging budget cuts for Yucca Mountain.

Previously, Reid gave up seats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Aging Committee as he climbed Senate leadership.

"It is not fair to the institution or the country or certainly the state of Nevada for me to be on things that I don't have time to do a decent job on," Reid said.

But being majority leader "allows me sway," Reid said. "I control what we take up on the floor."

"I have a full-time person working on the environment committee and I have plenty of coverage on the appropriations committee," he said.*2

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References

*1. Tetreault, Steve. "Reid pledges to 'do good things' for Nevada," 'Nevada News - Las Vegas Review-Journal,' (November 16, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2. Ibid.

Care Leader 李淑玲 presented a Gift of Incentive from ROLCC to Belinda. "She's really good by nature. She'll never refuse in answering to you. She had a long time in serving the God at our Church sincerely and diligently," said the Care Leader 李淑玲 to Tiffany Chang of WBTI.

"Shalom! Tony & Judy: please see the attached file for book of numbers. I hope I can write something about Israel trip in next articles. Thank you very much!Belinda," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu early in the morning on November 19, 2006.

The following is an example of Mrs. Belinda M. Liu's Sunday School printouts:
[[[第十一講 (五)加低斯至摩押平原
F. 利未人的城邑與逃城
承繼產業的條例(35-36章)
一. 揀選分地之人 ...]]]

The six attachments of the above e-mail sent by Belinda to WBTI are post now on the 2nd Page of this Section with six fliers. It includes printouts of the most recent 4 weeks.

"Thanks to all who came last week to help wrap Christmas shoe boxes for needy children. We had a lot of fun and we did such a great job that we ran out of toys for all the wrapped boxes!" John Lei called the cell group member to attend our meeting at Friday night on November 17, 2006. Gloria Lan directed the worship. Kang Fung directed the Bible Study on First John 5:1-15. John led the M. C. service. Other attendants were: Patty Wu, Kit Li, Nicole Ying, Diana Dai, Linda and Linda Tu, Judy Lei, and Tony Lei. The meeting of the Cell Group last night was happy and blessed!

"This article is excellent! Great job!" wrote Mr. John Lei to WBTI after reading the article entitled "Tong Liu and Gerry Liu: cross-cultural and community service are our distinctions." It was written by Michael Douglas, Cheryl Moss, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang. John is a Director of the Board of Directors of ROLCC.

Pastor Victor Quon is the Master of Youth College of ROLCC. "My mission for this College is to develop all the students a full potential of the ability and love to our Lord. One of our function is to train the cell group leaders. A further one will be to develop their maturity. Our advanced responsibility is to inspire and realize the gifts of love from the God to our young sisters and brothers," said Pastor Quon to Tiffany Chang of WBTI in the morning on November 5, 2006.

"Mrs. Belinda Liu's teahing has inspired me the interesting and degree of a better understnding of the Chapter of 'Numbers' of Bible. Having the Section of 'Belinda Liu's Spiritual World' on the Internet is really important!" said Miss Chiao-wen Chen at the ROLCC.

Developer plans business park in Summerlin
Office, retail, medical center slated
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

For community service, it is our pleasure to post the following report by HUBBLE SMITH thorugh the courtesy of the largest newspaper of Nevada -- Las Vegas Review-Journal:

Saturday, August 14, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Developer plans business park in Summerlin
Office, retail, medical center slated
By HUBBLE SMITH
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Mark Fine Plans to build office, retail and medical center in Summerlin.*2

Las Vegas developer Mark Fine has closed escrow on a 7-acre parcel in the master-planned Summerlin community and plans to build a 70,000-square-foot office, retail and medical center.

The land at Interstate 215 and Town Center Drive was acquired from The Howard Hughes Corp. for $5.8 million.

Plans for the business park call for a retail component, a bank, veterinarian's office and 60,000 square feet of office pads for sale, Fine said Thursday.

"We found a little niche here," he said. "That area is way underserved at present for retail and office. We think having the ability to be in development as early as we are is a good opportunity."

Fine also developed Hills Center Business Park in Summerlin, which is completely sold out, and has five lots remaining out of 24 at Hills Center North Business Park.

He said the success of those projects underscores the demand by small and midsize professional office users to own their buildings.

The Town Center Drive development gives business owners the opportunity to purchase pads for buildings ranging from 3,000 to 20,000 square feet with convenient access to the beltway.

"We think the 215 is going to be the most important new freeway," Fine said. "There's a lot of action along the 215. Being in Summerlin on Town Center Drive gives us a premium location."

The center is ideally suited for financial, legal, insurance, real estate, dental and medical office users, he said. The Nevada Cancer Institute is under construction nearby.

Plans and approval for the $25 million project will probably take about six months, with construction expected to begin in the spring.

James Wilmot, project manager for Mark L. Fine & Associates, said Summerlin's residential growth provides a foundation for office and retail development in the area.

"From July 2003 through March 2004, nearly 200 jobs a month were created in Summerlin," he said. "The business community in Summerlin is as thriving and active as the residential community."

Fine also owns 4 1/2 acres at Bonneville Avenue and Grand Central Parkway and is evaluating several development concepts, including office, residential and furniture uses to augment the downtown World Furniture Mart.*3

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. LVRJ. 'The section of Business in reviewjournal.com on August 14, 2004,' "A search for news about Las Vegas Review-Journal on google.com.," (August 14, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*3. Ibid.

Barbara Buckley was appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI
By Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

[[[Barbara Buckley, a 46-year-old lawyer and veteran Democratic legislator from Las Vegas, was unanimously elected speaker of the Assembly on Wednesday night, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Buckley has been an assemblywoman since 1995 and majority leader since 2001.
As speaker, Buckley will set the agenda for her party and decide who leads and sits on Assembly committees. She said she will announce those appointments in about 10 days.]]]*1

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was established early in 2003. Drs. E. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed as Deans of the School by WBTI on March 11, 2003. "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration adn social responsibility of business management . Throuugh academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina is a Senator of Nevada Senate and Adjunct Professor of Political Science of UNLV.*2

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 emphasize 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 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 Adjunct 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 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 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 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 Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Dr. Tony Lei, Ms. Barbara Buckley took pictures happily with the American and Chinese Communities and professionals by the mutiple media and professional photographers.

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References

*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 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.

SOON-TO-BE MAJORITY LEADER: Reid preparing for his new role
Senator says he knows he'll have to work with Bush
By TONY BATT
STEPHENS WASHINGTON BUREAU

WASHINGTON -- Now that he is arguably the third most powerful person in the nation, presumptive Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada is confident his relationship with President Bush is going to change.*1

"I'm going to be pushed around less than I have been; let's put it that way," Reid said.

But Reid quickly dismisses any suggestion that the Bush presidency is over.

Democrats gained control of the House and Senate in Tuesday's election, propelling Reid to the top position of Senate leadership.

But Reid said in an interview last week that he knows Democrats can accomplish very little without Bush.

"We can pass all the bills ... but we have to process something he'll sign," Reid said. "I'm no fool."

So far, Reid and Bush are like a divorced couple who started dating again.

Bush called Reid to offer congratulations on Wednesday and Thursday and they had a meeting Friday at the White House.

Afterward, Bush was optimistic.

"Senator Reid and I are both from the West. I'm from West Texas; he's from Nevada," Bush said. "And we tend to speak the same language, pretty plain-spoken people, which should bode well for our relationship."

But Reid recalls a similar courtship after the 2004 election when he first became the Senate Democratic leader.

"When he called me Wednesday morning, he said 'I want to work with you,'" Reid said. "I said 'Mr. President, that's what you said two years ago, and we haven't accomplished anything.'"

Perhaps even more important than his relationship with Bush will be Reid's interaction with new Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

McConnell is expected to be a far more formidable Republican leader than outgoing Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., who was outmaneuvered time and again by the more experienced Reid.

McConnell has been in the Senate two more years than Reid and is usually even more fiercely partisan than the new majority leader.

Former Sen. Tom Daschle of South Dakota, who preceded Reid as Democratic leader, said the Nevadan may feel himself pulled in different directions when he begins setting the Senate agenda in January.

"He could come under some pressure to play to the base and be hard-line (against Republicans)," Daschle said. "But he also will be under great pressure to govern, and prove that, with a new majority, he can bring results.

"Knowing Reid as I do, I think he is going to be results oriented and want to move his agenda forward," said Daschle, who still talks to Reid on a weekly basis.

Although Reid is reaching out to Republicans with his bipartisan pitch, he has not changed his basic philosophy about how the Senate should function.

"The Senate is not a place for love fests. The Senate isn't a place that's warm and cuddly," Reid said. "The Senate is set up for combat. And I believe that if those people who are in combat recognize that they need to work together so that they both don't get killed, then we can accomplish something."

Frank Fahrenkopf, president of the American Gaming Association and a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, said Reid's ascension to majority leader will yield significant dividends for Nevada.

"We have a grand total of five members in Congress," said Fahrenkopf, who is from Reno. "To have one of those five individuals set the agenda for the United States Senate means a great deal. We have had a history of great senators from Nevada, but none have achieved what Harry Reid has achieved."

In his new position, Reid said he will be able to bring more federal dollars home to Nevada. As for a proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Reid said he will be able to do more to "slow this monster down."

At the end of 2005, Reid looked back on his first year as Democratic leader with a certain weariness. He openly admitted he underestimated how difficult the job is.

But this year, Reid seemed more sure of himself.

As usual, he had his share of setbacks. In January, he apologized for violating Senate decorum by issuing a news release attacking 33 Republicans, including Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., for alleged ethical lapses.

Then last month, Reid was criticized for improperly reporting a $1.1 million land deal in Southern Nevada and using campaign funds to pay Christmas bonuses to workers at his Washington, D.C., condominium.

Asked if he is concerned that the cumulative effect of these disclosures may undermine his leadership role in the Democratic caucus, Reid shook his head and said no.

But he acknowledged he had one major regret in the last year: accepting free ringside tickets to Las Vegas boxing matches between 2003 and 2005.

"I got the tickets totally legal, approved by the ethics committee and everything," Reid said. "But it just didn't look right, me sitting there with a free ticket even though it was legal. I should have understood the difference between something that's legal and ethical and something that just doesn't look right."

During the interview, Reid, who will turn 67 next month, slumped in his chair, evidently exhausted by the campaign and the exciting events after the election.

But his attitude was far more upbeat than it was a year ago.

"This is totally different," Reid said. "If you love government, this job I have (as majority leader) is gravy and mashed potatoes. It's a wonderful opportunity to have an effect on government. This is what I've worked for."

Although he stopped short of saying he will seek a fifth term in 2010 when he turns 71, Reid said if he had to make the decision today, he would run again.

Having lost a Senate race in 1974 to former Sen. Paul Laxalt, R-Nev., by 514 votes and winning another by 428 votes over Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., in 1998, Reid said he does not think his position as majority leader will make him unbeatable in Nevada.

"I gave most of my money to the DSCC (Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee), and I don't have much left," Reid said. "But I'll get cranked up and in the next couple of years, I'll be putting money in the bank." *2

***** Senator Harry Reid is also a Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (honored at the Adjunct level).*3

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References

*1. Batt, Tony. 'SOON-TO-BE MAJORITY LEADER: Reid preparing for his new role,' "Nevada News - Las Vegas Review-Journal," (November 12, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2. Ibid.
*3. 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.

U. S. Rep. Shelley Berkley: "This election is the most important election in my lifetime, for this nation"
By ERIN NEFF and GSBPA of WBTI*1

[[[Good news! Ms. Shelley Bekley won again the Congress election on November 7, 2006.]]]

"Thank you for participating with me in celebrating my 2004 Re-Election Campaign Kickoff. I greatly appreciate your support and look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me. Sincerely," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and his wife, on August 4, 2004.*2

"Dear Dr. Tony, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has had a busy summer traveling from Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas, to Boston, and back home again. Special thanks to everyone who joined Shelley at her campaign kick-off. With over 500 attendees, it was quite a party!" wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office of Berkley for Congress to Dr. Tony Lei on August 4, 2004.*3

"Tony!" welcomed by Shelley Berkly heartily. Leading the largest Asian American group to the kick-off party, Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), hugged with Shelley Berkley pleasantly by wishing her a good luck. The Party attracted many hundred of her relatives and friends to a Club in North Las Vegas on Thurday, July 1, 2004.*4

Dina Titus introduced and spoke for Shelley Berkley to all the audience including lots of candidates in the election on 2004 for public service. Dina is a Senator and the Minority Leader of Nevada Senate.

It is our pleasure to post the following concise report concerned the Party by the largest newspaper of Nevada ---Las Vegas Review-Journal*5:

Monday, July 05, 2004
Copyright (C) Las Vegas Review-Journal
(This is the concise one.) POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Berkley basks in kickoff to first easy campaign Congresswoman throws party in North Las Vegas
By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

On Thursday evening at the Cannery, Berkley showed just how different this year will be thanks to the GOP, which didn't come up with a standard bearer, or even a minor opponent.*6

With no need for aggressive fund raising or advertising, Berkley could throw a party.

And her campaign kickoff event appeared at times like a wedding, at times a rally and most of all like a good-old summer barbecue in a big ethnic neighborhood back East, complete with booze, huge burgers and the band Doo-Wop.com, playing a steady dose of '50s and '60s music.

The bride at this affair was thrilled to take the stage without any notable objections from across the aisle. She faces two grass-roots speed bumps in the Democratic primary before a general election bid against the winner of a three-person GOP primary.

Thursday was her coming out party, and she made it clear to the candidates she allowed microphone time, who was being feted.

...

Berkley, dressed in a shiny red pantsuit with matching shoes, told the crowd of hundreds they could "party all night."

"I wanted to do something different this year," she said from the stage of the North Las Vegas casino's The Club, which had opened its back door to the festivities outdoors.

The rally part came in her very brief stump speech, in which she said: "This election is the most important election in my lifetime, for this nation.*7

...

We are pleased to post the following "About the author" from the feature article entitled "U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley extends to you this invitation to join in her Campaign Kick-off on July 1, 2004" by Shelley Berkley and GSBPA of WBTI:

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley --- a real star for Nevada
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.

She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.

Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.

This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevadaˇs successes.

On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei that, "Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."*8

Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life.

She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It is brought to you now by Las Vegas Review-Journal through the section of "LAF5" at:
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. Her emphasis is enhancing the 2004 mission of WBTI:

To encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs.
To launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.

We are pleased to welcome her good wishes to all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."

WBTI was honored by China Business Chain, Inc. (CBCI), Shangshai People's Municipal Goverment Cooperation Office (SPMGCO), and China State Development and Planning Commission as Organizer of Nevada Expo Mission to China to attend the Annual International Mayors for City Development Forum and Shanghai International Industrial Fair and Yangtze Investment Project Expo. Joined together with the invitation by Xiemen, Fukien, China for the cooperation of education and business between Fukien and Nevada, WBTI will organize a sound team joined by many high-ranking officials both of Nevada and California. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt, and Las Vegas City Mayor Oscar Goodman have been honored by WBTI, CBCI, SPMGCO, and World American Scholastic Placement (WASP) as Honorable Chairpersons of Nevada Expo Mission to China.*9

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel," Proverbs 27:9 of the Bible taught us; and "He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend," Proverb 22:11 of the Bible inspired us again.

Shelley's popularlity is arising from her effective production for public service and good personal traits by nature and sincerity.

Shelley Berkley is an Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). GSBPA did also the editing of this article.
*2. Berkley, Shelley. 'Thank you!' "A thanks card from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
*3. Berkley for Congress. 'Summer Campaign Update,' "An E-mail from Berkley for Congress to Dr. Tony Lei," (August 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Berkley for Congress
*4. Berkley for Congress. 'Berkley Campaign Kick Off 2004,' "A mail of the invitation card to Dr. Tony Lei from the Campaign Office for Congreewoman Shelley Berkley," (June 21, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Berkley for Congress.
*5. Las Vegas Review-Journal is the largest newspaper in Nevada. It has its website at the address of: reviewjournal.com. This website is famous with its communitylink. WBTI's website is brought to you through the communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI did some of the editing.
*6. Neff, Erin. 'NOTEBOOK: Berkley basks in kickoff to first easy campaign,' "reviewjournal.com on Thursday, 07-05-2004," (July 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Berkley, Shelley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley extends to you this invitation to join in her Campaign Kick-off on July 1, 2004,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (June 30, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*9. Ibid.

Thanks you for your contiued help and support!
By James A. Gibbons*1

November 9, 2006

Dear Friends:

I want to thank each and every one of you for the trust and confidence you have placed in me to serve as Nevada抯 next Governor. We could not have survived this long, exhausting campaign without your volunteer hours, efforts and resources. Nobody can win an election alone. It takes an enormous amount of help from others � to make phone calls, walk precincts, put up signs, help with mailings, and work to encourage others to vote. Dawn and I will be forever grateful for your unwavering support.*2

Now that the election is behind us, I look forward to putting a team of well-qualified and dedicated Nevadans in place to help me lead our state. You can trust that I have heard the voices, comments and concerns of Nevadans from all across our state. We are one Nevada, and as Governor, I will work in the best interests of every community and all our citizens. You can also rest assured that my door will always remain open to all Nevadans and that I will continue to listen to you.

As a candidate, I pledged to focus state government on keeping taxes low and stable, controlling government spending, improving education, and promoting affordable and accessible health care for our hardworking citizens and retirees. As Governor, I will keep those campaign pledges.

Again, on behalf of Dawn and our entire campaign organization, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me. I will never forget your help or violate the trust you placed in me.*3

Sincerely,

Jim Gibbons
Governor-elect of the State of Nevada

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References

*1. About the author: 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. U. S. Congressman James Gibbons is Executive Advisor of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Gibbons, Jim. 'Thanks you for your contiued help and support!' "An e-mail from Nevada Governor-elect Jim Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI," (November 9, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: jgibbons@gibbonsfornevada.com
*2. Ibid.

THE BATTLE FOR NEVADA: GIBBONS WINS
Republican's rural vote beats Titus
By MOLLY BALL

[[[Dawn and Jim Gibbons celebrate his victory over Democratic opponent Dina Titus in the race for governor at Red Rock Resort Tuesday night.
Photo by John Locher.]]]

[[[Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dina Titus works her way through the crowd after giving her concession speech Tuesday night at the Democratic election night gathering at Caesars Palace.
Photo by K.M. Cannon.]]]

Republican Jim Gibbons survived last-minute scandal and a tough year for Republicans to keep the Nevada governorship in Republican hands for four more years after a close battle.*1

Gibbons, a Reno congressman, was beating Democrat Dina Titus, a state senator, by more than 20,000 votes with most of the vote counted early today. Gibbons had 48 percent of the vote to Titus' 44 percent.

"The voters of Nevada have spoken, and I'm so humbled and so honored to be chosen as your next governor," Gibbons, 61, told a cheering crowd of Republicans at Red Rock Resort around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. "There were times when it (the campaign) reminded me of 'Groundhog Day,' when I thought it would never end."

It was a tense night for Gibbons and Titus, with the first round of statewide returns showing Titus ahead by 2,000 votes. But Gibbons soon took a 300-vote lead that continued to grow as the evening wore on and rural counties' vote totals came in.

On his way to address his supporters, Gibbons told the Review-Journal he felt "magnificent" about his victory.

"It feels just wonderful," he said.

The governor-elect said the controversies of the past weeks would not affect his ability to govern.

"Now that the truth is out, nothing we feel is going to divide us as we move forward," Gibbons said.

Just three weeks before Election Day, Gibbons was hit with an accusation that he assaulted a Las Vegas woman in a parking garage after having drinks with her and others in a local bar-restaurant. Police are still investigating the allegations, but Gibbons has declared vindication after the release of surveillance tapes last week didn't show him in the parking garage in question.

Gibbons also faced a newly surfaced charge that he hired an illegal immigrant household worker in the 1980s and a national news story that implied he took lavish gifts from a friend and campaign contributor in exchange for securing federal contracts for the friend's company.

Gibbons will succeed Republican Gov. Kenny Guinn, who is leaving office after the constitutionally mandated limit of two terms.

Gibbons called Titus, 56, "an admirable opponent."

"I have tremendous respect for Dina, and I look forward to working together, to working together with her team," he said.

But Titus, who said she would stay on as state Senate minority leader, indicated she would continue to consider Gibbons the enemy.

Titus predicted Gibbons will not have an easy tenure as governor.

"We disagree on basic policies, and neither one of us is going to change our minds for the other," Titus said at a Democratic Party gathering at Caesars Palace.

The unresolved scandals will continue to hang over Gibbons, Titus said.

"Tomorrow we rest. Then, the next day, we start to take the state back in 2008."

She said Democrats created a groundswell on Tuesday that they would continue to build on.

"We don't want to lose that momentum," she said.

Titus won Clark County by more than 23,000 votes, but Gibbons won every other county by at least 10 percentage points and some by as many as 50 percentage points.

Titus said she knew that rural counties would make or break her campaign.

"We worked hard in the rural counties, but it didn't make a bit of difference," said Titus, who spent most of Election Day in Reno and Sparks.

The outcome was, in large part, a reflection of partisan voting, she said.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, political scientist David Damore agreed with Titus that her strategy of aggressively campaigning in Democrat-unfriendly rural areas didn't work.

Damore said Gibbons was favored from the beginning to win by 10 percentage points or more, and it was only the last-minute scandals that allowed Titus to draw close.

"Incidents pushed it into the margin of error (in late polls), but he pulled it out," Damore said of Gibbons. "Dina put in the time (in the rural areas), but it didn't pay off. All those Republicans came home at the end."

With perceptions of Titus largely negative, partly a result of Gibbons' ads painting her as too liberal and too biased toward Las Vegas, she couldn't create a positive contrast between herself and her opponent when negative news about him started surfacing, Damore said.

The result may have been that voters didn't want to pick either one, he said, noting that more than 20,000 voters picked "none of these candidates." In addition, more than 6,000, or 1 percent, picked the Green Party candidate, Craig O. Bergland, who had thrown his support behind Titus, and nearly 20,000, or 3 percent, chose the Independent American Party candidate, Christopher H. Hansen.

However, "none of these candidates" was an even more popular option in other races where it was available, including statewide constitutional offices and state Supreme Court races.

Damore said enough people voted for minor-party candidates or no candidate, presumably as a protest, to make a statement about Gibbons and Titus. "What does that tell you about the system, the race, the candidates?" he said.

Despite an election widely described as the most contentious, ugly and negative in history, Gibbons said he hoped to put it behind him and lead from the center.

Gibbons said he wanted to unite Democrats and Republicans during his next four years in office.

"It is essential that we develop a new spirit, a new framework of optimism and determination for the citizens of this state," he said.

"Only in Nevada can you have the American dream. I pledge to you that we will continue that American dream for everyone that is here and everyone that is coming here." *2

Review-Journal writers Lisa Kim Bach and Alan Maimon contributed to this report.

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References

*1. Ball, Molly. 'THE BATTLE FOR NEVADA: GIBBONS WINS,' "Nevada News - Las Vegas Review-Journal," (November 8, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2. Ibid.

DPM invites you for Nov renewal seminar
By Belinda M. Liu

Dear sisters,

Peace be with you in the Lord! Thank God for His words and the works
among the sisters conference on September. Also thank you for coming to
join with us for such wonderful and great spiritual feast. We believe
God has done many works in you for the preparation of God鈥檚 kingdom.
May the Lord keep working and guiding you to be faithful and become His
mighty warrior.*1

The conference is over but His works never cease. Double Portion would
love to invite you to join with us for the renewal seminar on November.
The topic of the seminar is 鈥渢he choice of women鈥�. Here is the
schedule of the seminar:

Nov. Renewal Seminar 鈥� Topic: THE CHOICE OF WOMEN

11/14 (Tue) Tree of Life, Lord's Harvest Christian Church (4140 Peralta
Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536) 9:30am

Jennifer 510-770-0817 Christina 510-494-1786 Chia-Ling 510-651-7157

11/15 (Wed) River of Life Christian Church (Santa Clara) 9:30am

Charline 408-245-4684 Fannie 650-857-0971 Lijing 408-738-8842

11/16 (Thur) Almaden (1166 Copper Peak Lane, San Jose, CA 95120) 9:30am

Gloria 408-997-3378 Jennifer 408-927-8856 Lisa 408-268-3299

11/18 (Sat) River of Life Christian Church (Santa Clara) 2:00pm

Myer 408-238-6237 Vivian 650-349-3092 Lynn 408-996-3375

Double Portion would like to hear from you for any suggestions or
improvements. Please don鈥檛 be hesitated to contact us for your best
opinions in the Lord. If you are from the outside of San Francisco area and
wish to have us in your local area, please do let us know and we could
try our best to be there for the meetings, seminars, or conferences.

Contact phone number: 408-422-2335
Contact person: Belinda Liu / Charline Sun

Website: www.double-portion.net *2

Emmanuel

Belinda Liu
Double Portion

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References

*1. Liu, Belinda M. 'DPM invites you for Nov renewal seminar,' "An e-mail from Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Mrs. Judy K. Lei," (November 7, 2006), Santa Clara, California: Double Portion Ministries.
*2. Ibid.

A Special Election Day Message From Jim Gibbons
By James A. Gibbons

My Fellow Nevadans:

Well, we are finally here. Election Day has come and your decision today will determine the future direction of our wonderful state.

I want to begin by thanking each of you for standing by my side throughout this campaign. Your generosity, the commitment of our volunteer Gibbons Ground Crew, and the thousands of people who invested in my campaign have all made a tremendous difference.

This past week alone, we have been making phone calls, knocking on doors and asking our families, friends and neighbors to cast ballots in this critically important election. Today, we have a few hours remaining to contact those we may have passed up and ask that they make sure to vote in this election.

Polls will close across our state this evening and the votes will be counted. From tonight forward, I will always remember your commitment to me, my family and to the future of Nevada.

We are in a very good position to win � but only if we work hard all the way to the end. Make that last phone call, drive a friend or family member to the polls, and make sure that when 7 pm rolls around, we can all say we gave everything to this campaign.

Dawn and I truly appreciate your support and your shared love of our great state. Let抯 go out there one last day and seal this victory so we can celebrate together.

Personal Regards,

Jim Gibbons

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About the author

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. U. S. Congressman James Gibbons is Executive Advisor of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

I look forward to serving the state of Nevada...
By Nancy Saitta

Thank you for your support in my race for the Nevada Supreme Court, Seat G. But, as you know, every single vote will be needed if we are to be successful on Tuesday.*1

I am asking that you send a note/email or make a call to all of your Nevada friends telling them of your support for me in this race. If you then can ask them to do the same, this 'get out the vote' effort can truly make all the difference in my race. Further, if you could arrange for an office (Las Vegas) wide email asking that everyone 'get out the vote' and/or do an email or call their family and friends, it would certainly add up and hopefully, put us over the top on Tuesday.

It is a commonly held belief that the personal 'ask' for a vote can turn a race even more than media and mail pieces. I am asking for your help...

We need every vote. If you can't send to your email list of friends and family, and would be comfortable sending me your list, I will gladly send the VOTE SAITTA request.

I look forward to serving the state of Nevada...with your help and the help of your friends and family, I know we can be successful!

Thank you again for your faith in my candidacy...*2

Warm regards,

Nancy Saitta

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References

*1. Brady, Elena. 'Vote SAITTA for Supreme Court,' "An e-mail from Miss Elena Brady to WBTI," (November 5, 2006), Las vegas, Califonia: Miss Elena Brady's residence.
*2. Ibid.

Chairman of Clark County Commission ---Rory Reid was promoted to Adjunct Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI
By Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, and Tiffany Chang

Dr. Rory Reid, our Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), was sworn into office as the Chairman of Clark County Commission in Nevada on January 3, 2005.

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Dr. Rory Reid has been promoted from Adjunct Assistant Professor to Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Law, Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 3, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, December 6, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1

Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid was raised in the Las Vegas Valley. After growing up in Las Vegas, he attended Brigham Young University, where he earned his B.A. in International Relations and Spanish in 1985. Rory continued at BYU, attending the J. Reuben Clark Law School earning a J.D. in 1988. Rory returned to Nevada and began the practice of law. At the age of thirty, he became the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of a local company. After his tenure as corporate counsel, he went on to become a partner at Lionel Sawyer & Collins (lasvegas@lionelsawyer.com), a famous Nevada law firm.*2

Additionally, Las Vegas Life Magazine recently named Rory 揃est Up and Coming Politician� in Southern Nevada. On the basis at an adjunct level, his teaching subject in business law will be good for a graduate school in business.

"As a graduate school in business, I'll put more emphasis both on values of theoreticality and practicality. I'd like to suggest eight courses for our China Certificate Program in Management: Financial Analysis, Managerial Accounting, Quality Management, Just-in-Time & Lean Operations, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Applied Economic Analysis, and Strategy Formulation and Implementation," said Dean Dr. Keong Leong of GSBPA, who is professor and Chairman of the Department of Business of UNLV, for a Symposium.*3

The Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI was held at Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas. The theme of this mini symposium is: The Entrepreneurship of MPA/SME and MBA/PKE Certificates Program for the people of English and Chinese Speaking.*4

Commissioner Reid was sworn into office as County Commissioner on January 6, 2003, to Commission District "G". That term expires the first Monday in January 2007.

Rory Reid is one of the sons of U. S. Senator Harry Reid, D-Nev. As his father has become the most powerful Democratic senator in Washington D.C., Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid is moving up in the local political ranks and is expected to be named board chairman in the coming January.

Rory said on Monday, November 15 that he had enough support from fellow commissioners to be voted chairman, a largely ceremonial position.

"I'm honored my colleagues have confidence in my abilities, and I look forward to our continued collegial relationship," Reid, 42, said.*5

Commissioner Reid was chosen by his fellow commissioners in the current term to serve in the following capacities: Nevada Development Authority; Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs; Regional Jail Commission; Clark County District Board of Health; and Southern Nevada Water Authority.

As a Clark County Commissioner, Rory also serves on the following boards/committees: Boards of Trustees � Clark County Water Reclamation District; Board of Trustees � Big Bend Water District; Board of Trustees � Kyle Canyon Water District; Board of Directors � Las Vegas Valley Water District; Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board; and Vice Chair � Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.*6

Rory has served as the Chairman of the Nevada Democratic Party. After his election to that post, he instituted significant and meaningful changes in the party structure that resulted in a more stable, cohesive and effective organization.

Rory and his wife Cindy are the proud parents of three children.

Rory has long been active in his community. He has donated his time to numerous local, state and national political campaigns. He co-founded Nevadans for Public Awareness. He also has donated his time as a Cub Scout Leader.

"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.*7

"The mission of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and social responsibility of business management. Throuugh academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina is a Senator of Nevada Senate and Adjunct Professor of Political Science of UNLV.*8

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References

*1. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p. 30.
*2. Office of Rory Reid. 'Accomplishments of Commissioner Rory Reid,' "A search on the Google.com about Rory Reid," (December 1, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada.
*4. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Business - WBTI," (November 1, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Packer, Adrienne. 'NEW APPROACH: Reid's son makes own mark ---Rory Reid likely commission chair,' (November 16, 2004) "A search on Google about LVRJ," Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*6. Office of Roy Reid. Ibid.
*7. 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," (November 6, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Ibid.

Tong Liu and Gerry Liu: cross-cultural and community service are our distinctions
By Michael Douglas, Cheryl Moss, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

***** "Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***** No man can be rich without himself enriching others. ---Andrew Carnegie
***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor

The following is the interview by Tiffany Chang to Tong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC) and Gerry Liu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ROLCC, from Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

Q: By comparing to other Chinese Churches, what you think are the uniqueness of River of Life Christian Church?
Tong: One of the significant unique characters is our emphasis on cross-cultural. We have Chinese services and English service. We serve people from all nations. An innovation of ours is the endeavor to strengthen the united efforts of all the local churches. We're interested to do the righteous work jointly with many other churches locally. Why we have such a mission? It is because we sincerely love our God and people.

Gerry: In the first place, we have the nice plan from our God. We expect to put our efforts to make River of Life Christian Church a mega church. How? I think the most important thing is to have our Church fueled with both human and financial resources. In the second place, we endeavored to build our services as a bridge of the mutual cooperation and development between English and Chinese cultures. In the third place, we're launching our mission of integrity with the mainstream through local governments.

Q. What are your current plans for River of Life Christian Church?
Tong: Our main mission for our current plans will be the endeavor of community service. The significance of community service to our people, land, and country has been recognized by many leaders in each and every field of professionalism all around the United States . It's our pleasure to put community service as a priority in our current mission. To function it effectively, we have our cell groups as the frontiers. The whole thing is initiated by our love for God.

Gerry: The 2006 theme of this Church is "Arise & shine - Prepare the way of the Lord". Our next year's theme will be "Lighting of the Country". In the coming ten years, we'll endeavor to build love all around our neighborhoods. We have 105 cell groups and 14 zones. The grass roots of our people are numerous and sincere. Through the cooperation with the local governments, we're expecting to extend our love to the whole country.

Q. Can you tell us a little about the development of your educational leadership program?
Tong: We have a two-year educational curriculum for people who are interested in having advanced study in ministries. A program with extensive subjects has been designed for our on the job training. It's on a monthly training basis. The evening classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday.

Gerry: Our elegant plan, which will be launched for next year, is the Pastoral Leadership Program School. We'll plan it as a comprehensive study on pastoral
leadership for our future leaders in ministries.

Q. In order to develop the Church's international perspectives, what are your plans and endeavor?
Tong: On the first place, we have done many of our short term missions very successfully. We'll continue our effort to do them better. It's quite fruitful in each and every of our missionary trips. We have gone to many different places and have seen their needs. We have shared with their burdens through our brotherly love. In the second place, we'll continue our planning and implementation of our diversified ministry conferences. We'll share God's love and experience the growth of our faith through our future comprehensive conferences. In the third place, we plan to emphasize the development of the ministry faith pledge.

Gerry: My findings on the building of an international perspective for our Church are: (1) In this 21 century, an international perspective for an organization is vital to its existence and development. (2) We need to put more effort in recruiting rich human and financial
resources.

Q. What's your expectation on the functions of the search engine leaders to the River of Life Christian Church?
Tong: It's our pleasure that the search engine leaders have contributed a great deal to our websites. Google did very well. We hope they can put our "Devotion Hotline" on the internet for the mass public. A cooperation and development between ROLCC and WBTI through the functions of search engine leaders such as Google.cn, Yahoo.cn, AOl.com will bring with a bright future for many individuals locally, nationally, and internationally.*2

Gerry: (1) We have good websites. In order to be more successful for our websites, we need also to be favored by the search engine leaders. (2) To win their publications of our information every week is a good accomplishment. I'm glad WBTI and ROLCC deserve the honor.*3

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as the Honorary Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technolgy Institute (WBTI)," pointed out the Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court William Maupin at the Celebration Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com" at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on October 10, 2002. The Party was held by WBTI to celebrate 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). "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."

"We need many kinds of people in God's kindom. Some are to seize the enemy's camps; some are to hold the fields; some are to provide for the needs; and some are to produce behind the scene. Nevertheless, we are standing together to work for God's kingdom. Therefore, I want to thank everyone who faithfully support the mission work last year. Because of your support, we are able to support 34 mission organizations/missionaries and establish 43 daughter churches in the world. There are 700 people gathering together in difference locations worshiping the Lord every week. We are thankful and give God all the glory," pointed out Rev. Tong Liu at ROLCC on November 5, 2006. "This year is the 200 Anniversary when missionary Morrison entered China. We will pray for the mssion work in China. God uses many western missionaries in the past to bring gospels to China. Now is the time for Chinese churches to rise up to win nations for the Lord."

Google.cn and Google.com published the sections like "Social & Community", "Business & Administration", "Belinda Liu's Spiritual World", and among others of WBTI's website at 9:37 a.m. in the morning on November 6, 2006. Just type your name, the title of a report or an article, your concerned, the name of an organization, an event, or a reporter;(like "Chairperson Elaine Chao", "Belinda M. Liu", "Miss Prudy Yu", "Miss Orchid Soh", "Miss Susan Dai", "Tong Liu wbti", and among others) on the searching box of Google.cn and Google.com please, and what can you find the good things that Google and WBTI have for you.

For many many Chinese around the world, Yahoo.cn's performance is marvelous! Washington Business and Technology Institute's website has been continuously published by it about every week.

You're on Yahoo.cn, if you're on Washington Business and Technology Institute's website at communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Just type your name, the title of a report or an article, your concerned, the name of an organization, an event, or a reporter; (like "Chairperson Elaine Chao", "Belinda M. Liu ", "Belinda Liu's Spiritual World", "Miss Frances Liu", "Miss Rebecca Pang", "Miss Angie Qian", "Miss Ying-min Huang", or "Miss Sandy Pei",) you will find it in the the first line of the first page on Yahoo.cn.

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.

"Then the angel showed me the river of water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of
life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations." It is a pleasure of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to encourage and recognize those outstanding individuals, groups, or programs which enrich the lives of many in our community. Wish River of Life Christian Church have a good future with its cross-cultural emphasize and international perspective!

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distinguished Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, Cheryl Moss is an outstanding District Court (Family) Judge of Nevada, Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada, and Tiffany Chang is a pen name of the Editor-in-chief of the website of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. 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 5, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valorie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Belinda M. Liu' on the Yahoo.cn," (November 6, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.

Tong Liu and Gerry Liu: cross-cultural and Community
service are our distinctions
By Michael Douglas, Cheryl Moss, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

***** "Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***** No man can be rich without himself enriching others. ---Andrew Carnegie
***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor *1

The following is the interview by Tiffany Chang toTong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life ChristianChurch (ROLCC) and Gerry Liu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ROLCC from Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

Q: By comparing to other Chinese Churches, what you think are the uniqueness of River of Life Christian Church?
Tong: One of the significant unique characters is our emphasis on cross-cultural. We have Chinese services and English service. We serve people from all nations. An innovation of ours is the
endeavor to strengthen the united efforts of all the local churches. We're interested to do the righteous work jointly with many other churches locally. Why we have such a mission? It is because we sincerely love our God and people.

Gerry: In the first place, we have the nice plan from our God. We expect to put our efforts to make River of Life Christian Church a mega church. How? I think the most
important thing is to have our Church fueled with both human and financial resources. In the second place, we endeavored to build our services as a
bridge of the mutual cooperation and development between English and Chinese cultures. In the third place, we're launching our mission of integrity with the mainstream through local governments.

Q. What are your current plans for River of Life Christian Church?
Tong: Our main mission for our current plans will be the endeavor of community service. The significance of community service to our people, land, and country has
been recognized by many leaders in each and every field of professionalism all around the United States . It's our pleasure to put community service as a priority in our current mission. To function it effectively, we have our cell groups as the frontiers. The whole thing is initiated by our love for God.

Gerry: The 2006 theme of this Church is "Arise & shine - Prepare the way of the Lord". Our next year's theme will be "Lightening of the Country". In the coming ten years, we'll endeavor to build love all around our surroundings. We have 105 cell groups and 14 zones. The grass roots of our people are numerous and sincere. Through the cooperation with the local governments, we're expecting to extend our love to the whole country.

Q. Can you tell us a little about the development of your educational leadership program?
Tong: We have a two-year program educational
curriculum for people who are interested in having advanced study in ministries. A program with extensive subjects has been designed for our on the job training. It's on a monthly training basis. The evening classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday.

Gerry: Our elegant plan, which will be launched for next year, is the Pastoral Leadership Program School . We'll plan it as a comprehensive study on pastoral
leadership for our future leaders in ministries.

Q. In order to develop the Church's international perspectives, what are your plans and endeavor?
Tong: On the first place, we have done many of our short term missions very successfully. We'll continue our effort to do them better. It's quite fruitful in each
and every of our missionary trips. We have gone to many different places and saw their needs. We have shared with their burdens through our brotherly love. In the second place, we'll continue our planning and
implementation of our diversified ministry
conferences. We'll share God's love and experience the growth of our faith through our future comprehensive conferences. In the third place, we plan to emphasize
the development of the ministry faith pledge.

Gerry: My findings on the building of an international perspective for our Church are: (1) In this 21 century, an international perspective for an organization is vital to its existence and development. (2) We need to put more effort in recruiting rich human and financial
resources.

Q. What's your expectation on the functions of the search engine leaders to the River of Life Christian Church ?
Tong: It's our pleasure that the search engine leaders have contributed a great deal to our websites. Google did very well. We hope they can put our "Devotion Hotline" on the internet for the mass public. A cooperation and development between ROLCC and WBTI through the functions of search engine leaders such as Google.cn, Yahoo.cn, AOl.com will bring with a bright future for many individuals locally, nationally, and
internationally.*2

Gerry: (1) We have good websites. In order to be more successful for our websites, we need also to be favored by the search engine leaders. (2) To win their publications of our information every week is a good accomplishment. I'm glad WBTI and ROLCC deserve the honor.*3

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as the Honorary Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technolgy Institute (WBTI)," pointed out the Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court William Maupin at the Celebration Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com" at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on October 10, 2002. The Party was held by WBTI to celebrate 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). "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."

"We need many kinds of people in God's kindom. Some are to seize the enemy's camps; some are to hold the fields; some are to provide for the needs; and some are to produce behind the scene. Nevertheless, we are standing together to work for God's kingdom. Therefore, I want to thank everyone who faithfully support the mission work last year. Because of your support, we are able to support 34 mission organizations/missionaries and establish 43 daughter churches in the world. There are 700 people gathering together in difference locations worshiping the Lord every week. We are thankful and give God all the glory," pointed out Rev. Tong Liu at ROLCC on November 5, 2006. "This year is the 200 Anniversary when missionary Morrison entered China. We will pray for the mssion work in China. God uses many western missionaries in the past to bring gospels to China. Now is the time for Chinese churches to rise up to win nations for the Lord."

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.

"Then the angel showed me the river of water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of
life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations." It is a pleasure of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to encourage and recognize those outstanding individuals, groups, or programs which enrich the lives of many in our community. Wish River of Life Christian Church have a good future with its cross-
cultural emphasize and international perspective!

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distinguished Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, Cheryl Moss is an outstanding District Court (Family) Judge of Nevada, Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada, and Tiffany Chang is a pen name of the Editor-in-chief of the website of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. 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 5, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valorie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Belinda M. Liu' on the Yahoo.cn," (November 6, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.

Support for an energy independent future
By Dina Titus

We welcome the support of the Green Party and all who look forward to an energy independent Nevada.

With less than 48 hours until Nevadans head to the polls, I know that you are working hard to spread our message of change, and ensure the voter turnout that will make a difference on Tuesday. While I am continuing to meet as many voters as possible to talk about the issues at stake, I wanted to take a moment to share an exciting development. This morning I spoke with Green Party gubernatorial nominee Craig Bergland, who is asking his supporters � and all who care about our energy independent future � to join him in supporting my candidacy.

As you know, the development of renewable energy technologies, capitalizing on the state抯 abundant solar, wind and geothermal resources, is a key element of my plan for Nevada. As governor, I will hold a renewable energy summit within my first 100 days in office, bringing together scientists and private sector businesses to develop a real plan for our alternative energy future.

Bergland wrote in an email to members of the Green Party: 揝ince Ms. Titus is the only major candidate promising a task force on renewable energy within 100 days, and our other major candidate seems to favor more and bigger coal power plants, it is important that we all help elect the one candidate who most closely matches our Green philosophy. That of course is Dina Titus.�

搮 a Washington Insider (Gibbons) becoming our governor may well spell the end of alternative energy in Nevada,� he states. 揟herefore I especially urge you conservative voters who have recently written me� to also vote for the person who is best capable of putting us on the good path to true security, sustainability and self-reliance.�

I believe that together we can make Nevada a national leader in renewable energy � by supporting research and by bringing in businesses with the ability to manufacture renewable technologies. I pledge to all who believe in energy independence that as governor I will carry your commitment forward to a real plan � and real action � for Nevada抯 future.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work as we head toward victory on Tuesday!

Respectfully,

Dina Titus, Nevada State Senate Minority Leader

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About the author

Senator Dina Titus has dedicated her entire professional life to education. She has taught American and Nevada government at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for nearly 30 years. She has represented the people of Senate District 7 in the Nevada Legislature since 1988, serving as the Democratic Minority Leader since 1992. Dina Titus earned her Bachelor抯 degree from the College of William and Mary, her Master抯 degree from the University of Georgia and her PhD from Florida State University. A noted non-fiction writer, she is the author of Bombs in the Backyard: Atomic Testing and American Politics (University of Nevada Press, Revised Edition 2001) and Battle Born: Federal-State Relations in Nevada During the Twentieth Century (Kendall-Hunt, 1989). She has been named UNLV抯 Teacher of the Year and received the President抯 Medal for Service to Higher Education. State Senator Dina Titus of Nevada is Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School Businee and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

A Special message from Jim Gibbons
By James A. Gibbons

My Fellow Nevadans:

I want to thank you for standing by my side and believing in me as my family and I have faced some of the ugliest, most shameful personal attacks ever seen in Nevada. My family and I will never forget your support, your words of encouragement and your efforts to help counter the false and misleading political attacks against me.

We are now in the final stretch of this campaign. Early voting ends tomorrow, and together, we will work tirelessly through the weekend and on into Election Day to win this race. Our opponents and special interests backing her have believed all along that they could outwork us. They believed that they could tear us down and tire us out. Together, we will prove them wrong and show that this election is not just important to me, but it is critical for the future of our great state.

Immediately after winning the primary election, I surprised the political pundits by agreeing to an unprecedented four general election debates. We promised to debate twice in Las Vegas, once in Reno and for the first time in recent history, we debated in Elko. Our campaign went in to those debates willing and ready to take on my opponent in spirited discussions about the issues important to you and all Nevadans.

Without question, we won each and every debate. Why? Because we are right on the issues of taxes, education, affordable health care, growth and infrastructure. And, I have the record to prove where I stand. In the debates, we refused to follow my opponent into the gutter of nonstop, angry political attacks. We kept the discussion to the future of Nevada, and the issues that will shape our state for years to come. I have always maintained the highest level of respect for Nevada抯 fair-minded voters. They can see through the spin and the attacks, and take a candidate for their word, their experiences and their ability to lead.

In recent weeks, we saw how desperate my opponent has become � having gained no ground after the debates. Along with her trial lawyer friends and contributors, as well as union bosses and liberal special interest groups, she has presented Nevada voters with the nastiest personal smear campaign that this state has ever seen. She attacked my wife. She attacked my character. She put lies on television about allegations made against me that have been proven to be false. Thankfully, Nevada抯 voters � Republicans, Democrats and Independents � have seen through the smear, and they are rejecting her angry personal attacks.

The momentum is clearly back on our side. Now, all we need to do is carry it into Election Day so that we can finish this campaign right where we started - in front. Through your continued efforts and hard work, I am confident that we will celebrate together on Tuesday night, November 7th.

Finally, Dawn wants me to pass along her heartfelt gratitude for all your generosity and support. Not just your support for the campaign, but your personal support to our family. That means more to us than we can ever express in words. We will remain forever grateful.

Sincerely,

Jim Gibbons

PS � Please don抰 forget to get your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers to vote on Election Day, November 7th.

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About the author

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. U. S. Congressman James Gibbons is Executive Advisor of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

Certainly, in righteousness we will be established
By Jennifer Kung

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor *1

"It is perfect! Thank you for your help and support, Dr. Lei!" wrote Elizabeth Halverson, Esq. to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on November 2, 2006 from Las Vegas, Nevada. The e-mail was sent to WBTI soon aftr Halverson was informed by it the draft of an article for her.*2

"We appreciate WBTI's website very much for its international perspective and rich information," said Dr. Peter C. C. Wang through the phone from Pebble, California to President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI at the night on October 30, 2006. Dr. Peter Wang is the Chairman of Wang Center Inc. and a Regent of Pacific Lutheran University. "My endeavor now is to advance the plan of Poverty Alleviation through education at Tsinghua University in Beijing , China. Thanks to the effective performance of your website through the internet searching leaders for us to be acklowledged by many Chinese all around the world." *3

"Thanks for your good work on the website. May God be glorified through WBTI! Belinda has a deep burden for Israel, it is wonderful that she leads a team every year to visit Israel. The teams brought prayer requests of ROLCC brothers and sisters on slips of papers and inserted them into the Wailing Wall and interceded for us. I am praying for Belinda and this year's Israel team. For several years I've thought about joining Belinda's team to Israel, I plan to do so next year! One spelling correction: the first quote by Miss Yin-Min Huang should say Internet instead of Iternet," wrote Mr. John Lei to WBTI in the evening on October 30, 2006.

"It's amazing for the Internet Technology to advance our websites," pointed out Miss Ying-min Huang on October 29, 2006 after viewing the 'Belinda Liu's Spiritual World' of WBTI's website and Double-Portion Ministries's website. "I'm pleased to take the responsibility of the vedio capture for Belinda Liu's Sunday School. She loves our God and ourselves very much. By sharing God's words and bless, I'd like to perform this task better and better."

"Dear Dr. Lei, Thank you so much for sharing your website with me. The website is very interesting and amazing," wrote Miss Angie Qian. "I reviewed a couple of your links, and they are filled with very helpful resources and interesting topics. May God continue blessing your website with His wisdom and words! Sincerely, Angie." *4

A Cell Group meeting was held in the Friday night on October 27, 2006. Acting Leader Bin Zhou and his wife Tiffany Zhi prepared the service. Care Leader Li-fu Chang preached. Kelly Chen is the Leader for a long time. As her father is in serious sickness, she has asked Bin and Tiffany to take care of the Cell Group. We pray to God for Kelly's father. Bin is expecting for good activities because he experienced the number of attendants were great with social events. Sisters and brothers attended the Meeting included: Li-fu Chang, Kelly Chen, Bin Zhou, Tiffany Zhi, Julie Tai, Jenny Liu and Simon Lee (couple), Jenny Guo, Wei Song, Junyun, Sarah, Judy Lei, Tony Lei, and among others.

"... The list of our group members contains more than 100 people. However, around 10 to 20 people participate in Friday meetings routinely," wrote Mr. Bin Zhou to WBTI on October 30, 2006.*5

"I read the articles of last week on WBTI's website. The section 'Belinda Liu's Spiritual World' is marching on nicely! How wonderful was that I received a telephone call of response from a reader in Hangzhou, China," said Mrs. Belinda M. Liu enthusiastically to President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and his wife Judy at River of Life Christian Church in the morning on October 22, 2006.

"Hi Brother Tony: It is a wonderful day, a day that the Lord has made. Thank you for interviewing me, it was an honor to share what the Lord has spoken to me through Belinda's Sunday school teaching. Here is my prayer for Belinda's Israel trip. Rebecca," wrote Miss Rebecca Pang to WBTI. "'Dear Heavenly Father: Thank you for having Belinda with us, thank you for putting a love for Your children Israel in her heart. As she and her team leaves for Israel please be with them. Send Your angels to guard their travel safety. Speak to each and everyone of the team, let them hear Your thunderous voice so that their lives can be changed through this journey. Walk among us while they walk in Your Holy Land. Lord, I ask that you bless my brothers and sisters while they go and bless Your children. May Sar Shalom (the Prince of Peace) be with them. I pray in Jesus' name, A-men.' Thank you very much, Rebecca." *6

"Shalom! Tony & Judy: 我將本週的講義附上, 感謝神透過網站能幫助許多人, 最近我接到兩通由中國打來的電話, 都表明從網站上能學習到神的話語, 使屬靈的生命被供應. 我?了非常受激勵, 願神的智慧與謀略充滿我們, 能使網站常有更新與創意, 使更多人樂意上網找到生命追尋的方向, 邁向生命成長之路, 發出神榮美之光. Belinda," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) at 23:24 on October 23, 2006.

In the above e-mail, "I'm sending you this week's Sunday School prinout," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to WBTI. "Thanks to God for helping many people though the Internet. Recently, I received two phone calls from China. They all showed us that they could learn God's words from our websites and be supplied with faithful lives. I was very impressed after litstened to them. Wish God's wisdom and strategy in full of us to make our websites rewewed and innovated, to make more people willingly to pursue their direction of lives on our webstes, and to make them marching on their road of lives in lightening the glorious light of God."

"It's our honor to learn from Mrs. Belinda M. Liu of the spcial section 'Belinda Liu's Spiritual World' by WBTI thorugh the search leaders internationally," said Miss Rebecca Pang to WBTI on October 22, 2006 in Santa Clara, California. "I like Mrs. Belinda Liu's Sunday School. Her knowlegeable contents of the Bible have often convinced us with her living examples. She gave us practical reasons to believe. It's my pleasure to apply those teachings from her to my daily life." *7

"Dear Dr. Lei, Thanks for your prompt action," responded from Ms. Becky Ung (吴雷洛美) to the prompt update of the special sections on the WBTI's website in the evening on October 20, 2006 from San Marino, California. Becky is former President and Member of the School Board for Unified School District of San Morino, California. She is now the Chairperson of E. Q. Research Committee (EQRC) of WBTI.*8

"Dear Dr. Lei, What a marvelous surprise! Washington Business and Technology Institute has a comprehensive website which consists of politics, business, culture, education and much more. I am astonished to see its updated volume of information through all works of lives. All of these are made possible by the leadership of Dr. Lei's dedication and hard work. Dr. Lei is inspiring our younger generation to be more devoted to our community and society; to be more responsible for our action; to be more caring to people around us. To me and to many viewers of WBTI around the world, Dr. Lei is a super leader who leads us to be informed and upright professionals. Thank you, Dr. Lei and God bless you! Sincerely," wrote Miss Yi Li, Marketing Manager of FiberTel, Inc.*9

"How wondeful! I hit a good visitor's number of the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) website for Bobby G. Beside its knownledgeable and richful information, the creative design with beautiful and colorful paintings are really impressive. I was also inspired by WBTI's many years of contribution in academic research, community service, and humane spirit. Sincerely," wrote Ms. Marian Replogle, Executive Assistant of Las Vegas Township Constable Bobby Gronauer's Office in an e-mail to Washington Business and Technology Institute.*10

"Shalom!: Tony & Judy: 上週我家的網路一直有問題發不出去, 因此延遲了, 我現將文字檔的五和六附上, 或許可以加上若要上網收看請按 www.double-portion.net 在裝備課程的>主日學>民數記. Belinda," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Washington Business and Technology Institute in the morning on October 15, 2006.*11

Mrs. Belinda M. Liu's current (till October 22, 2006) Sunday School booklet (printouts) was published at the second flier from the bottom (page 2) of this Section.

"Brilliant! I found my own name and my Section's name ('Belinda Liu wbti' and 'Belinda Liu's Spiritual World') in the first line of their first page on Google.com, Google.cn, Aol.com, and among others! Since my computer was in a small operating difficulty, I'll e-mail you with an attachment of this week's Sunday School printout as soon as possible," said Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei in the morning on October 8, 2006 at the Sunday School of River Life Christian Church.

The Sunday School held by Mrs. Belinda M. Liu on October 22, 2006 was impressive. It was its seventh week. The subject was on the advanced part in the chapter of "Numbers" of the Bible.*12 We had many sisters and brothers including Miss Ying-Min Huang, Mr. Yang Shao, Mrs. Judy Lei, Miss Vanessa Li, Mr. John Lei, Miss Angel Lo, Miss Annie Shen, Mr. Jingmin Leng, Miss Lanfang Hsu, Miss Julie Tai, Miss Rebecca Pang, Mrs. Gary Hsu, Miss Elaine Hsu, Dr. Tony Lei, and among others (names in random).

"Thank you for sharing your pictures of your missions trip to Africa. We are so happy looking those wonderful faces of African people,their smiles shows the great joy that they have in the Lord. Truly, God's love is for everybody and that every tribes and every nations will praise the name of the Lord. We rejoice and greatly encourage of God's wonderful works in Africa. We are going to show this picture to our brethren here in Cambodia to let them know we are one big family in the Lord all over the world. Thanks and God Bless. Leofe," forwarded to Washington Business and Technology Institute by John Lei from the e-mail of Leofe, a missionary supported by Seattle's Bread of Life Christian Church. The Missionary is in Cambodia, Asia.

"Shalom! Tony & Judy: 我在星期一早上就收到此專欄已上網頁的好消息, 很驚? WBTI 的迅速作業, 我也將此專欄印出, 與我的同工們分享, 我們都很興奮, 此專欄真是應證了神的作為超出所求所想的. 也謝謝你們給我機會與你們一起有份於神國度的擴展! Belinda," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu early in the morning today to Washington Business and Technology Institute.*13

In her speech to the Women Conference in the morning on September 22, 2006, Mrs. Belinda M. Liu dilivered an amazing testimony. "Two weeks ago in my Sunday School, I met with an elder and wise man (Dr. Tony Lei). He told me that WBTI (Washington Business and Technology Institute) was interested in opening a special section for me which would emphasize the educational and spiritual value. As I read his business card, praise Lord! he's the President. I was quite excited and scared. I was worry not being able to answer him appoximately. I told him that I had no formal education from a bible college. As you know I've been eager to enhance my teaching in Bible with a special website for many years. Now, an angel has been sent from God for me. Just this Monday (9/18/06), I clicked on the Section ('Belinda Liu's Spiritual World' at
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) and I found a wonderful performance of my many years accomplishments with nice pictures has been implemented. Hallelujah! (The daily website is established and supported by the largest English newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal). Through the publication of searching leaders every week, the potential visitors from Internet are more than a million." *14

With sicerely love to God, nothing is impossible!

The Women Conference was held in Septmber 21-23, 2006 at River of Life Christian Church in Santa Clara, California. Mrs. Belinda M. Liu was one of the most important three Speakers. Thank you for your prayers for the Women Conference starting the way that Spirit God would move in meetings and would use every speaker to release His messages to transform the lives of those who come.

"Shalom Tony & Judy: 謝謝你那麼鼓勵的話語, 使我心中這兩年來,想要透過網站, 來擴展神國的負擔, 再次被挑旺起來, 這些日子,我真是感到神以厚恩待我, 從小我就是一個很平凡也簡單的人, 也無高深的學歷, 只是有一個做師母的小小心願, 很渴望能服事神, 沒想到這 子真的孕育成長, 能有份於神國的擴張. 我上了WBTI的網頁, 真是太豐富了, 一下子還看不完呢! 這兩週在忙於姐妹特會的籌備事誼, 等過了特會後, 我可是要再細細的閱覽此網站. 我先將我的一點心聲附上, 不知合適與否? 請告知, 我可再有一些預備. 非常謝謝你的讚賞與快速的聯繫, 希望下次我的動作也能快些, 能向你看齊. 也附上兩本我的書(主日學時), 請指正! 其實我更欽佩你們, 培育雷高這麼棒的兒子, 是神國的精兵, 也是教會不可少的又忠心又良善的好同工, 使我們蒙福! 願神賜福你們手中的工作盡都榮美! 劉梅蕾師母," wrote Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI and his wife Judy. Praise God!*15

You are on Google! The searching leaders published our last Sunday's feature article. Just type your name (like "Mrs Belinda M Liu", "Belinda Liu's Spiritual World", "Miss Prudy Yu", "劉梅蕾師母 wbti", "Tong Liu wbti", or "Miss Sandy Pei wbti") to the searching box of Google.cn, Google.com, Aol.com, and among others, and you will find it starting from the first line of their first page. Hallelujah!

***** Knowing how to live one's life with Jesus is a great art; and knowing how to hold him fast is the peak of wisdom. ---Thomas A. Kempis (1380-1471)

[[[The skills of human relations are important!]]]:
"Only 15 percent of a businessperson's success could be attributed to job knowledge and technical skills. An essential element but a small overall contribution. It showed that 85 percent of one's success would be determined by what they call 'ability to deal with people' and 'attitude'," showed the Carnegie Foundation study once. Sensitvity to the needs and desires of others people ultimately leads to success. Sir James Barrie told us that, "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves."

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

***** "Remember that a man's name, to him, the sweetest and most important sound in any language." ---Dale Carnegie
***** He does good to himself/herself who does good to his friend. ---Erasmus
***** Man/woman lives more by affirmation than by bread. ---Victor Hugo
***** "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar." ---Jim shea
***** "You can handle people more successfully by enlisting their feelings than by convncing their reason." ---Paul P. Parker

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

Dougls MacArthur is well known, but few know that he was not only a great general but was also very adept at human relations. He had an aide write a report of every visiting dignitary's background and interest. Yhe next time the dignitary returned, Macarthur was able to make the visitor feel important and flattered by all that he remembered about him.

"Politeness is the hallmark of the gentle-man and the gentle-woman. No characteristic will so help one to advance, whether in business or society, as politeness. Competition is so keen today, there is so much standardized merchandise, there are so many places where one's wants can be supplied, that the success or failure of a business can depend on the ability to please customers or clients. Courtesy--another name for politeness--costs nothing, but can gain much both foe an individual and for an organization." ---B. C. Forbes*2

The six most important words in the English language are:
"I admit I made a mistake."
The five most important words: "You did a great job."
The four most important words" "What is your opinion?"
The three most important words:'If you please."
The two most important words: "Thank you."
The single most important word: "We."
The least most impotant word: "I."

President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute reminds us that it is valuabe to take time to make the other person feel important, no matter how busy we are.*16

This Sunday October 22, 2006, the Sermon was delivered by Rev. Victor Quon, Pastor of River of Life Christian Church. The subject was "Prepare for Opposition." As the river that flows from the Holy Place, and the beauty of holiness brings worship anew. The 2006 theme is "Arise & Shine - Prepare the Way of the Lord." The Worship was directed by Pastor Doris Lin. MC was Rev. David Whitney.

"Our Englsh Service is now advanced with the development of Cell groups. We've two groups now. As I've more than 20 individuals in my group, we'll develop it into two groups. Therefore, we'll soon have three groups," said Pastor Doris Lin.

Highly blessed by God, the English Service of River of Life Christian Church was growing. The specific charater of the event has been highlighted by the Coffee/Tea Fellowship. During the past several Sundays in 2006, we had Rev. Tong Liu, Rev. Hing-Chai Cheng, Rev. Victor Quon, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), Mr. Henry Hu, Mr. John Lei, Mrs. Jessica Wong, Mr. Walter Wong, Mr. Patrick Nolan, Ms. Lynn Ling Yang, Miss Vivian Chao, Miss Frances Chang, Miss Mariany Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Anothny Tsai, Ms. Cathy Tsai, Miss Christina (Ping) Tsai, Mr. Victor Luo, Miss Tine Lo, Mr. Gino Ko, Miss Angel Ku, Miss Prudy Yu, Miss Orchid Soh, Mr. Meung Kim, Miss Esther Huang, Miss Vera Suherman, Miss Nicole Ying, Miss Emily Ho, Miss Heidi Hsu, Mr. Arthur Quach, Mr. Yee Tuck Yong, Miss Merry Xiao, Ms. Tao Long, Mr. and Mrs. John Perrott, Mr. Roland On, Mrs. Jennie Quon, Ms. Cindy Chien, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wu, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Komashko, Ms. Anna Wen, Ms. Abby Komashko, Miss Christine Tsai, Mr. and Mrs. David Whitney, Ms. Merreyl Whitney, Ms. Jenny Long, Ms. Cindy Barnes, Ms. Elaine Tran, Miss Sandy Pei, Ms. Jocelyn Huang, Ms. Miao Chun, Miss Susan Dai, Miss Julie Tai, Mr. John Lee, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!

The food of the Coffee/Tea Fellowship was prepared by Miss Mariany Lee last week. The Salad and fruits were prepared by Miss Prudy Yu.

"We're going to innovate. We'll have something new early in the coming year. Potentially, we'll recruit some more Caucasian ministers for our Sermon. Certaily, the development of our cell groups is very important," chatted Miss Meriany Lee in the Coffee/Tea Fellowship.

It is our pleasure to post the address of River of Life Christian Church's website:

rolcc.net

"As you walk into the church, you might have noticed that we value the time of worship. What is worship? According to the scriptures, it means to come before God's throne. First, you must surrender yourself before the Lord, lay down your burdens and the things that you love to boast about, and solely look at the Lord. Next, you must open your heart before the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to work in you. Let Him soften your heart, heal your soul and speak to you. Sometimes, you might have some sensation in your body such as heat or electricity flowing through you. Do not be afraid because it means He is with you. These are the manifestation of God's presence," wroted Rev. Tong Liu.*17

Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 of the "Bible"

"Our knowledge, wisdom, and professionalism are all achieved by our sincere love to God!" pointed out President Dr. Tony T. Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

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.*18

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References

*1. Doan, Eleanor. (1968), "Sourcebook For Speakers," Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House.
*2. Halverson, Elizabeth. 'It is perfect!' "An e-mail from Elizabeth Halverson, Esq. to WBTI," (November 2, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: HalversonLawFirm.
*3. Wang, Peter C. C. 'A Strategic Plan for Education in China,' "A search of 'Dr. Peter C. C. Wang' on the Yahoo.cn," (November 3, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.
*4. Qian, Angie. 'The WBTI's website is very interesting and amazing,' "An e-mail from Miss Angie Qian to WBTI," (October 25, 2006), Santa Clara, California: Miss Angie Qian's Residence.
*5. Zhou, Bin. 'Hope to see you again this Friday,' "An e-mail from Mr. Bin Zhou to WBTI," (October 30, 2006), San Jose, California: Mr. Bin Zhou's Residence.
*6. Pang, Rebecca. 'Thank you for interviewing me,' "An e-mail from Miss Rebecca Pang to WBTI," (October 24, 2006), San Jose, California: Miss Rebecca Pang's Residence.
*7. 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 2, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*8. Ung, Becky. 'Thanks for your prompt action,' "An e-mail from Ms. Becky Ung to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (October 20, 2006), San Marino, California: Best Formulations.
*9. Douglas. Ibid.
*10. 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 Google.cn," (November 1, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*11. Liu, Belinda M. '我現將文字檔的五和六附上; (雲彩日間遮蓋，晚上如火照明 10/1st/06),' "An e-mail from Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (October 15, 2006), Santa Clara, Califonia: Double-Portion Ministries.
*12. Liu, Belinda M. 'Numbers,' "A printout of Mrs. Belinda M. Liu on 'Numbers of the Bible'," (October 29, 2006), Santa Clara, Califonia: ROLCC.
*13. Liu, Belinda M. '就收到此專欄已上網頁的好消息,' "An e-mail from Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (September 24, 2006), Santa Clara, Califonia: Double-Portion Ministries.
*14. Kung, Jennifer. 'Mrs. Belinda Liu dilivered a wonderful speech today!' "Section of 'Belinda Liu's Spiritual World' on the WBTI website," (November 2, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of LVRJ.
*15. Liu, Belinda M. '我上了WBTI的網頁, 真是太豐富了,' "An e-mail from Mrs. Belinda M. Liu to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (September 17, 2006), Santa Clara, Califonia: Senior Pastor Liu's Residence.
*16. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "The Speaker's Source Book," (1988), Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
*17. Liu, Tong. 'Welcome by Reverend Tong,' "The 'Praise Worship' of River of Life Christian Church," (October 29, 2006), San Clara, California: ROLCC.
*18. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valorie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor' on the Aol.com," (November 3, 2006), U. S. A.: Aol.com.

Nevada STATE EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR EFFICIENCY AND COST-SAVING SUGGESTIONS
By Office of the Governor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced today (11/01/06) that a ceremony recognizing the recipients of the Governor抯 Award for Achievement of Excellence in State Service for 2006 will be held on Friday, November 3, 2006, at The Station Grille in Carson City. The recipients will be honored for submitting recommendations to improve government efficiency, reduce demands on state staff, or to lower program or operational costs. The awards will be presented by Linda Law, Chair of Nevada抯 Merit Award Board. Other members of the board include LeeAnn Easton, Terri Jacob, and Tracy Walters.*

揑 am pleased to recognize the contributions of the recipients of the Governor抯 Award for Achievement of Excellence in making state government more accountable and effective in serving the citizens of Nevada,� Gov. Guinn said.*2

State employees to be honored on November 3rd include Robert Drake, who works for the Nevada Department of Corrections, and Mark Theriault and Michon Dimit, both of whom are employed by the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation抯 Employment Security Division. Mr. Drake was awarded $500 for a maintenance suggestion at Nevada State Prison that avoided a shortage of beds during construction and saved the state more than $15 million in project costs. Mr. Theriault was awarded $400 for the development of a database that resulted in labor savings and more than $40,000 in collection cost savings for his division. Ms. Dimit received $200 for a recommendation to streamline the interactive voice response system related to weekly claims filing, which will reduce printing, photocopying, and computer use costs on an on-going basis.

Nevada抯 Merit Award Board welcomes submissions of ideas for improving state government from all state employees. Information on the Governor抯 Award for Achievement of Excellence in State Service can be found at http://dop.nv.gov, and by then clicking on the Merit Award Board tab.*3

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References

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

Kenny Guinn, 70, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

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

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 50 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

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

*2. Office of the Governor. 'STATE EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR EFFICIENCY AND COST-SAVING SUGGESTIONS,' "An E-mail from Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (November 1, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Governor Kenny Guinn's Office.
*3. Ibid.

You can view on my website
By Elizabeth Halverson

October 31, 2006

To all my Friends:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your help and support while I have been campaigning for District Court Judge. I could not have made it through the primary election and into the general election without all of you.*1

We are now exactly one week from Election Day. Early voting will continue at all of the local shopping malls as well as at other daily locations until Friday, November 3rd. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th. I hope that if you have not already voted that you will go to the polls and do so.

I need your vote as the polls show that this race is extremely close. Every vote is going to count. I would greatly appreciate it if each of you would e-mail your friends and ask them to vote for me for Judge in Dept. 23. As an update, in addition to the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, I have also received the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters of Nevada, the Urban Chamber of Commerce, the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Nevada Concerned Citizens, the Asian American Group and the Las Vegas Review-Journal as well as other endorsements that you can view on my website at www.Halverson4Judge.com. You can also view my television commercial at the same site. It is a positive ad which will make you smile.

Please vote in this election as it will decide Nevada's future for the next four years. Again, thank you for your help, your friendship and your consideration.

Very Truly Yours,

Elizabeth Halverson

Elizabeth Halverson
Candidate, District Court Judge, Dept. 23 *2

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References

*1. Halverson, Elizabeth. 'Thank you,' "An e-mail from Ms. Elizabeth Halverson to WBTI," (November 1, 2006), Las Vegas: HalversonLawFirm.
*2. Ibid.

As Governor, Mike O'Callaghan left a legacy as one of the most popular figures in our state history of Nevada, U. S. A. ---
A true American patriot and hero who fought for the poor and the disenfranchised
By Tiffany Chang

Lined with political and judicial dignitaries on the Thursday's funeral services for Mike O'Callaghan at March 11, 2004, but there's no doubt the former Governor of Nevada O'Callaghan would have been elated to know that a hard-luck veteran like Norm had taken time to bid him farewell. Before the start of the service, Norm came into the crowded Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on crutches and took a seat.

"Norm was homeless when he first met O'Callaghan in the late 1980s. Now 79 years old, the World War II veteran never forgot his encounter on the street with the generous and caring former Nevada governor. Although O'Callaghan had been a war hero and hugely popular politician, he was known to the needy in Southern Nevada as one of a handful of nearly anonymous volunteers who, rain or shine, poured coffee and handed out doughnuts," wrote John Smith at his column.*1

"While U.S. Sen. Harry Reid led a heart-felt lineup of eulogists who included each of O'Callaghan's grown children, the church also held hundreds of others who'd also been touched by the bear-sized Irishman with the big grin and seemingly boundless capacity for caring. Homeless advocate linda Lera-Randle El sat beside Norm and couldn't help smiling at the thought the funeral had drawn such a broad spectrum of humanity to say goodbye to the people's governor." *2

Tom Daschle, Senae Democratic Leader, remembers O'Callaghan at the Senate in Washington, D. C.. One day after thousands of Nevadans paid their respects to former Gov. Mike O扖allaghan in Las Vegas, Daschle praised O'Callaghan on the Senate floor Friday. Daschle called Mike O'Callaghan "a true American Patriot and Hero --- who 揻fought for the poor and the disenfranchised....each and every day of his life." *3

"Pepperdine University affirms
........
That truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, should be pursued relentlessly in every discipline
.........
That knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service." *4

Mike O'Callaghan, former Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. died February 6, 2004 at age 74. "To the end Las Vegas Sun Chairman Mike O'Callaghan's desk was awash in a sea of paperwork that covered every square inch od space." *5

"Teacher, boxer, Korean War hero, newspaperman, humanitarian and the most popular governor in state history: Nevadans remembered Mike O'Callaghan." *6

"Whether it was on the battlefield, in the boxing ring or in the political arena, anyone who tangled with Mike O'Callaghan never came away unscathed. He was a born fighter, the caliber of charater worthy of the pen of jack London and Earnest Heimingway." *7

"It's difficult to think of Nevada --- or the Las Vegas Sun --- without Mike O'Callaghan, but we are comforted by the knowledge that his spirit of giving and compassion will live on through the many thousands of lives he touched.' *8

"It goes well beyond what O'Callaghan did as a two-term governor --- proving incomparable help for seniors and consumers, increasing rights and representations for minorities and moving the state's educational system forward. O'Callaghan slowed down not a bit after his public life ended, traveling the world to advocate and fight for people, from Misito Indians in Nicaragua to the citizens of Israel." *9

"His door was always open. 'Gov. Mike' O'Callaghan welcome any reporter -- current, past, prospective -- into his office. ... When your door is alwas open, the world comes in. And Gov. Mike never turned it away." *10

"Former Governor Mike O'Callaghan, who passed away Friday morning, has been an inspiration to me since I was 15 years old." *8 "Mike was my teacher in school, but didn't just teach me things out of a book -- he also taught me how to finght, and how to stand up for what I believe. I will miss him, and Nevada will miss him," pointed out U. S. Senator Harry Reid at his Whip Round Up.*11

"I'm around people who think they're important. Here was a man who was important, and he always treated you with warmth and dignity and never pulled rank," said Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.*13

"Mike always directed his efforts toward the people who needed help. His reward was knowing that he did the right thing," said Brian Greenspun, Las Vegas Sun editor and President.*14

"As governor, he wasn't afraid of the media. Nor was he afraid to speak his mind," wrote Jane Ann Morrison.*15

"That's who Mike O'Callaghan was. He knew people by name, by who they were and by what made them tick. He never cared much for what they did or how successful they were, only that they were good parents or good children. And he didn't judge. He just understood." * 16

""I'LL NEVER understand how life can be so unfair at times -- why we have to lose people we love, people who mean so much o us.... How could you not love a man who gave so much of himself to so many people and asked for nothing inreturn?" *17

"Berkley was a college student in 1972.... Mike told me...Not knowing the young woman at all, Weinberger handed Berkley a chek. 'To tell you the impact that made in my life, there's no way I could ever repay Mike O'Callaghan for that,' said U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley." *18

Mike O'Callaghan was born in September 10. 1929. His education included: (1) B. S., M. Ed. D., University of Idaho, 1956. (2) Post-grade work, Georgetown University, Claremont Graduate School in Economics, Colorado State and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (3) University of Idaho Hall of Fame, St. Martin's College, Martin of Tours Model, six honorary doctorates.*19

A selection of awards and honors for Mike included; (1) Bronze Star with V for valor. (2) Silver star. (3) Nevada Judges Association Award, 1989. (4) First Place 1994 International Communications Service Award by the Republic of China. (5) David L. Simon Bridge Builder for Peace Award, presented by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, 2004.*20 (6) Memorial Fellow of Public Administration, honored by the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 7, 2004.

"We're deeply sorry that we lost a hero of righteousness for our Asian American friends in Nevada. This brings to my mind the urgency of our times in this Silver State. We note the vanishing of many heroes that built the world of Nevada since the last few years. We recognize that the best way to honor those who have gone before us is to rise up and find the greatness in our own lives, the strength of charater, the vision and courage, the determination and selflessness to address the challenges that still lay before us," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, on March 7, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"I knew that I had a friend and could speak freely with him. Mike O'Callaghan set a standard in this office that i have always worked to maintain. I lost a friend and a role model," said Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A.*21

The following is the most recent post by us for the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*22

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2004

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

GOV. GUINN STATEMENT ON GOV. MIKE O'CALLAGHAN

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

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

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

"On behalf of the people of Nevada, Dema and I send our deepest condolences to the former First Lady, Carolyn, their children and grandchildren." *23

U. S. Senator Harry Reid served as the former Governor of Nevada Mike O'Callaghan's Lieutenant Governor. On March 11, 2004, Harry addressed a crowd of 2,000 at the memorial service for O'Callaghan.

He told the crowd that Mike was a close friend and trusted adviser for decades. "If you were doing your best, it was good enough for Mike. If you were right and fighting for it, Mike was by your side,' Harry told the crowd with tears in his eyes. "What more could someone ask for in a father figure than Mike O'Callaghan?" *24

We have the the "Whip Round Up" post here soon after we received the E-mail and Fax of it from the Office of Senator Harry Reid in Washington, D. C. this afternoon on March 12, 2004: *25

"Reid for Nevada"

Reid Works to Reduce Youth Suicide

*Senator Harry Reid introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent youth suicide. The bill would provide grants to develop early intervention and prevention programs in communities. Nevada has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation.

American Legion Honors Reid

*Recognizing his hard work on behalf of veterans, especially his fight to end the ban on concurrent receipt of retirement pay and disability benefits, the American Legion named Senator Reid one of its 揢"Unsung Heroes" of the 108th Congress.

Working with Nevadans

*Nevada members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars visited with Senator Reid.

*In Washington D.C. for their annual conference, representatives from the Nevada League of Cities met with Senator Reid to discuss issues affecting communities across the Silver State.

Reid To Hold Hearing On Yucca Mountain Silica Exposure

*Senator Reid will be working in Nevada next week during the Senate recess. He will meet with senior citizens, PTA members, African American leaders and other groups, and will hold a hearing to investigate the exposure of workers at Yucca Mountain to toxic silica dust.

Senator Reid meets with members of Nevada VFW chapters, who discussed plans for a new Veterans Affairs hospital in Las Vegas, full funding for veterans health care, and the possibility of a new clinic for veterans in Elko.

"Week in Review"

Senate Approves Budget Resolution -
After a long day Thursday, the Senate early Friday morning approved a $2.4 trillion budget resolution for FY 2005 that would increase homeland security and military spending. The Republican majority defeated a series of Democratic amendments that would have added funding for veterans health care, law enforcement and education, by rolling back a portion of the tax cuts for people who make over $1 million a year and closing corporate tax loopholes.

Democrats did succeed in adding a 損ay as you go?amendment to the budget, requiring that any future tax cuts be offset by reduced spending or other sources of revenue. Exceptions could be made only with a 60-vote majority. House Republican leaders have threatened to kill the 損ay as you go?measure, however.

Tax Bill Tackles Outsourcing- A corporate tax bill
Support Builds for Drug Reimportation -
A move to allow reimportation of prescription drugs from Canada gained support last week. Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) said he can no longer justify voting against reimportation when prescriptions in Canada cost roughly half their price in the United States. And Mark McClellan, whom President Bush has nominated to head the Medicare program, promised to work with Senate leaders on the issue. Senator Reid has voted to allow the safe reimportation of drugs.

Daschle Remembers O'Callaghan -
One day after thousands of Nevadans paid their respects to former Gov. Mike O扖allaghan in Las Vegas, Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle praised O扖allaghan on the Senate floor Friday. Daschle called O'Callaghan 揳 true American Patriot and Hero --- who 揻ought for the poor and the disenfranchised --- each and every day of his life."

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will not be in session next week.

The Senate will convene Monday, March 22, at 12:00 noon, and resume consideration of the Foreign Sales Corporations (FSC/ETI) bill. No roll call votes will occur on Monday.

The next roll call vote will occur on Tuesday, March 23.

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

"Reid's Words"

"I am astounded that the Republican majority in the Senate is more worried about the bank accounts of multi-millionaires than the health of our nation抯 veterans. I hope they will reconsider their refusal to roll back a portion of the tax cut for people who make over $1 million a year, so we can give our veterans the health care they need."

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

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References

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