Happy birthday, Governor Kenny Guinn!
By Tiffany Chang

Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn's birthday will be on August 24, 2006. This will be his 70th big birthday. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) pays a special tribute to him and wishes him

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Governor Guinn believes in families.

It is our pleasure to post the biography (personal) of Governor Kenny Guinn:

Kenny C. Guinn, 69, was first elected Governor of Nevada in 1998. He was re-elected in 2002, capturing 68% of the vote, one of the widest margins of victory in a gubernatorial race in the state’s history. By Nevada law, he is term-limited and will leave office in January 2007.*1

Born in Arkansas, Guinn and his family moved to the small Central Valley community of Exeter, California at an early age. The son of migrant farm workers, Guinn was encouraged and prompted by his parents to get a good education. Helped along by many encouraging teachers and coaches, Guinn took this advice to heart and worked to prepare himself for the possibility of attending college.

Another thing he took to heart in high school was his wife of now 49 years, Dema. Kenny and Dema began dating in high school, got married while he was in college, and have been together ever since.

While attending Exeter High School, Guinn excelled at several sports: football, basketball, track, and swimming. He was good enough in the decathlon—a test of ten various track events—that he made it to the California AAU Championships his junior year. The young man he lost to, Rafer Johnson, went on to win the Gold Medal in the decathlon in the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Although he enjoyed all sports, football was his love and Guinn also realized it was his best ticket to earn a college scholarship. In his senior year, a scout from the University of Southern California (USC) attended a game to check out the young running back. That day, Guinn ran for 280 yards and scored five touchdowns. USC soon came calling and offered Guinn a scholarship to the prestigious university.

His parents’ dream would soon be fulfilled; their son, Kenny, would be the first in their family to attend college.

After being told by legendary USC football coach Jess Hill that he would have to focus on football and give up basketball, Guinn decided to transfer back home to Fresno City College and later to Fresno State University, where he was named senior back of the year in 1958.

Guinn earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University. He later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University.

Upon graduation and after four years of teaching in high school, the family Guinn—Kenny, Dema and their first son, Jeff—moved to Las Vegas where Guinn went from central office administration to Clark County School District Superintendent in just five years. During that time, the couple’s second son, Steve, was born.

In 1978, Guinn began applying his management skills in the private sector as Administrative Vice President for Nevada Savings and Loan, which later became PriMerit Bank. Once again, he quickly advanced through the management ranks and, in 1987, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors.

His success did not go unnoticed in the business community. In 1988, Southwest Gas Corporation made Guinn an offer he couldn’t refuse: President of the giant company. His involvement with the Southwest Gas culminated with him being named Chairman of the Board in 1993.

Education had played a prominent role in Guinn’s life, providing him opportunities and opening doors that he had never imagined as a young boy growing up poor. So when the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) sought his assistance in righting the university, Guinn accepted the position. However, he refused to take the salary, except for one dollar; the rest was donated to UNLV’s scholarship program and other activities. Guinn instituted administrative and policy changes that helped the university regain its momentum as an ever-expanding urban college.

The Governor and First Lady continue to volunteer their time and effort on behalf of countless organization, commissions, and charities, something that has always played an important role in their professional lives.

The Guinns reside in Carson City at the Governor’s Mansion and have another home in Las Vegas. They are in the process of building a second home in northern Nevada. Besides their sons, the Guinns have two daughters-in-law and six grandchildren.*2

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References

*1. State of Nevada. 'A biography of Governor Kenny C. Guinn,' "A search of 'Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada' on the Google.com," (August 22, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

2006 Governor's Points of Light Awards
By Dr. Kenny C. Guinn*1

Please click on the icon below to read about the nomination process for the 2006 Governor's Points of Light Awards.

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

Kenny Guinn, 69, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

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

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

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

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STATE COMMISSION CALLS FOR GOVERNOR'S POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD NOMINATIONS
posted by janice on 08/08/06

State Commission Calls For Governor's Points of Light Award Nominations

FALLON, Nev. - The Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, Inc. (NCNCS) has announced that nominations for the annual Governor's Points of Light Award will be accepted through August 31, 2006.

The Governor's Points of Light Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their dedication, commitment, and determination in promoting and supporting volunteerism throughout the state. In addition to receiving recognition from Governor Kenny Guinn and the state of Nevada, the NCNCS honors each recipient with a donation to the charity of their choice.

"Nevada is fortunate to have an abundance of citizens of every age and background who give selfleesly of their time and talent to improve our communities. It is with great pride that we recognize these ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things," said Governor Guinn.

The five categories include: Individual, North; Individual, South;Individual, Rural; Non-Profit Agency/Service Organization; and Corporation/Business. Three finalists and one recipient in each category will be honored at an awards dinner held November 2 in Las Vegas.

To nominate a person, organization or business complete and submit a 2006 Governor's Points of Light Award application. Applications are available at americorpsnevada.org or by calling the NCNCS in Fallon at 888-338-9759.

Any individual, organization, group, or businesses actively engaged in voluntary service within Nevada may be nominated. Previous Governor's Points of Light Award recipients, Commissioners and Commission staff are not eligible. Individuals who receive a stipend or salary for their service are not eligible. Nominees are considered based upon their accomplishment, ability to meet a critical need, innovation or unique solution, the mobilization of other volunteers, and hands-on sustainability of the service.

NCNCS administers 8 AmeriCorps programs and promotes volunteerism statewide. Since 1998, over 1100 AmeriCorps members have served throughout Nevada, recruiting more than 14,000 volunteers who provided over 98,000 hours of service. For more information, call 888-338-9759 or visit http://www.americorpsnevada.org/.

082106-1187 "Business & Administration" ( PPAA20) of WBTI website, Monday, 8:37 a. m., August 21, 2006, #Second printing of the First Edition on April 26, 2006

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Vice Presidents. Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Dr. John Z. Wang, Acting Director of Asian Marketing Institution. U. S. District Court Judge Brain Sandoval, Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI's e-mail address: tojulei@yahoo.com

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James Gibbons will be Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI if he is elected Governor of Nevada
By Michael Douglas, Jessie Walsh, Lynette McDonald, Valerie Weber, Cheryl Moss, Bill Young, and Tiffany Chang

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

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

The organization of Washington Business and Technology Institute is elegant with distnguished intellectuals of integrity, credibility, and professionalism. Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Vice Presidents. Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Dr. John Z. Wang, Acting Director of Asian Marketing Institution. U. S. District Court Judge Brain Sandoval, Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activivities in the community." *7

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References

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

The sky is beautiful on the River of Life!
By Tiffany Chang

***** Let God love you through others and
let God love others through you. ---D. M. Herbert
***** What we are is God's gift to us.
What we become is our gift to God. ---anon.
***** A consciousness of God release the greatest power of all. ---Science of Mind

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In Revelation 22:1-3 of the Bible, it stated that "Then the angel showed me the river of water of life, as clear as crystal, flwing 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's a pleasure meeting you on this Sunday afternoon again at the River of Life Christian Church. I greatly enjoy our conversation. I'm happy to hear that you had attended the Evangelism Class that I'm teaching on Sunday mornings. The WBTI's website is valuable for its infomative and knowledgeable articles and reports. Thank you for your kind commands and your interest in having me contribute to the information on the WBTI's website," said Kevin Gordon, Esq., in the Fellowship of English Service on August 20, 2006.

John was back home at 3:57 p.m. in the afternoon on August 19, 2006 from the Church Mission to Togo, Africa.

"Everything is fine, we are ready to leave Paris to san francisco. See you soon," wrote John in his latest e-mail during the Mission trip to Togo. [Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:53:02 -0700]

Praise God! It's important to receive a thoughtful response soon after last article was updated. The following is an e-mail from Miss Esther Huang to us on August 18, 2006:
[[[Thank you Dr. Lei for updating us on the Togo mission trip!
As John stated "Glory be to God" they have completed their mission work with success. Although initially there were some hindrance during departure, but we serve an awesome God who make the impossible possible, who turns what was meant for bad into good.
Can’t wait to hear details about Togo mission trip when the team arrives home!
See you and Mrs. Lei at church!]]]

Here is the most recent news of the Church Mission to Togo from John [Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:02:59 -0700 (PDT)]:
"We have completed our mission work here with much success, all praises to God! We are flying back tomorrow night, and I have much to share with you. Thank you for your faithful prayers. Please also pass this email to Mike, I know he and his church is praying for us."

This Sunday on Auust 20, 2006, the Sermon was delivered by Rev. Tong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church. The theme was on "The blessing of breakthrough." The Worship was directed by Pastor Doris Lin.

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

Twenty-five centuries ago, Lao-tse, a Chinese sage, offered this profound insight;
"The reason why rivers and seas receives the homage of a hundred mountain streams is that they keep below them. Thus they are able to reign over all the mountain streams. So the sage, wishing to be above men, putteth himself below them; wishing to be before them, he putteth himself behind them. Thus, though his place be above men, they do not feel his weight; though his place be before them, they do not count it an injury."
So it is with humankind. Those who wish to yield the greatest influence will unselfishly position themselves below others, so as to serve them better.
Bruce Barton told a parable two seas in Palestine that expounds on the wisdom of Lao-tse. One sea is flesh. Fish live in it. Trees and bushes grow near it. Children splash and paly in it. The river Jordan flows into this sea with sparkling water from the hills. People build their homes near it. Every kind of life is happier because it is there. The same river Jordan flows south into another sea. Here there are no fish, no green things, no children playing, no homes a building. Stale air hangs above its waters, and neither man nor beast will drink of it. What makes the difference between these neighbor seas? Not the Jordan River. It empties the same good water into both. Nor is the soil or the countryside.
The differnece is that the Sea of Galilee receives water but does not keep it. For every drop that flows in, another drop flows out. The giving and receiving go on in equal measure. The other sea hoards its income. Every drop it gets it keeps. The Sea of Galilee lives and lives. The other sea gives nothing. It is called the Dead Sea.
There are also two kinds of people in this world---those Dead Sea people who take without giving back, and the givers who remain fresh and vibrant by freely sharing of themselves.*1

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. On Sunday, August 20, 2006, we had Rev. Tong Liu, Rev. Hing-Chai Cheng, Mr. Henry Hu, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), 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, 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, Yee Tuck Yong, Miss Merry Xiao, Ms. Tao Long, Mr. and Mrs. John Perrott, Mr. Roland On, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!

"The Gospel of Jesus Christ; How to Become a Christian" and "How to Receive Jesus Christ as Your Savior and Thus Become a Christian" written by Kevin P. Gordon, Esq., were posted in this section on August 8-9, 2006. "I will leave for Togo, Africa tomorrow afternoon for a mission trip" written by John K. Lei and Jennifer Kung was also posted the next day.

Brothers and Sisters from the English Service responded with applauses:

"Dear Dr. and Mrs. Lei, Sorry for replying late. It was very nice meeting you on last Sunday afternoon at church. I appreciate your and John’s contributions to the Coffee/Tea Fellowship of English service. Thank you for your loving heart to each brother and sister. I will continue praying for John's mission trip at Togo. I'm sure the more he preaches the Gospel the more he will receive from God; with your support and love, this trip will be more meaningful and joyful to John," wrote Merry Xiao on August 17, 2006. "Thank you for introducing me Kevin's articles. Actually I'm attending his Evangelism class on Sunday school. These articles are good notes for me . He is a great teacher for this class. His teachings are not only from the Bible and books but also from his experiences and testimonies in preaching the Gospel. I was impressed by his knowledge about the Bible and his passion on proclaiming the Gospel. May many people will be blessed by God through you. See you this Sunday."

"Dear Dr. Lei, It was very nice talking with you on Sunday at River of Life Christian Church. Thank you for your and your wife for providing food for the reception after the church service. I have attached the final versions of the two papers that I have written. They are both on the topic of how someone can receive Jesus Christ as their Savior and thus become a Christian. One is a two page version and one is a longer eight page version. Thank you for all of your help," wrote Kevin Gordon, Esq. After the articles were posted, he wrote again that "Thank you for posting my articles on the WBTI's website."

"Thanks. Here is the power point for last Sunday sermon. God bless you," wrote Pastor Hing-Chai Cheng.

"Thank you for passing this web. I've never known that Kevin has posted our church article in the web (The two articles were written by Kevin for WBTI's website). Yes, it is very nice to have you and auntie in this fellowship. And, your serving heart," wrote Miss Mariany Lee. "I'll pray for John trip to Togo. He would be a blessing and he would receive blessings, as well. Please let me know, if you or auntie needs assistance or help."

"Thank you for informing me that you have updated an article on the WBTI website. As John stated, with the list we will be able to pray specifically for our church's mission team to Togo. ... God will continue to bless John and those that he loves richly because of his faithfulness. ... I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts regarding the articles I have read on the WBTI's website. Give me sometime time to reflect on what I have read… I will send you 'a few words'," wrote Miss Esther Huang.

"Thank you for inviting all of us yesterday. We enjoyed and had a very good time. If you or Mrs. Lei need any help while John is in mission trip, please feel free to call me at 408-368-????. Thanks again, Love in Christ," wrote Miss Vivian Chao.

As reminded by Judy for the English Service, Miss Christine Tsai wrote, "I will try to make it if possible. Thanks to Judy. Have a nice weekend! ... We do pary for John's mission trip in Africa. They will have a safe and peace trip there."

"Thank you for the information that you sent to me. I would like to write something to supporting our brothers and sister in the media, but my english writing is very bad. So let me learn more first than I would write in the media. Thanks God that you and Mrs. Lei joining our church and have participation in the serving God. May God bless all your family," wrote Miss Tine Lo.

"I know John has gone to Togo with our pastor. We all pray for them a effective and significant journey in Africa. We
trust God will bless Togo people," wrote Mr. Victor Luo.

In an earlier day, Miss Frances Chang wrote us that "I appreciate for your patience, finally I've got it today! It seems a lot of information on that, I gotta take time to check it out later, anyway I extremely thanks you again!"

"Thanks for asking about us. ... Cathy has also been busy with some year-end accounting at Cisco but that just ended last week. ... We will still come by to visit ROLCC every so often," wrote Mr. Tony Tsai. The famly includes Mr. Anothny Tsai, Mrs. Cathy Tsai, and Miss Christina (Ping) Tsai.

"Thanks a lot for your message. The WBTI website is very nice. It contains a huge amount of information. Great! I am so sorry for being late to reply your email. Sorry for that. Again, thanks a lot," wrote an e-mail from Ms. Lynn Ling Yang to us.

After taking a look at the WBTI's website, Ms. Savina Kao wrote to us that "It is great to get to know you and your wife on Sunday. Now I know why John becomes such an outstanding young man. :) It's also wonderful to know that your organization has been serving the community and our country. I hope we will get a chance to chat again on Sundays."

"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23 of the Bible

***** Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm. ---Tom Peters

The Coffee/Tea Fellowship this Sunday (and every week in August) was highlightened by the "to serve and to give heartily" of Lei's family: John helped promote the Sevice and Fellowship. Judy coocked the whole things of the "Chau Mien" (chau noddles) and prepared the salad. Tony has inspired the the spirit and value of the English Service and Fellowship of River of Life Christian Church through publications locally, natioally, and internationally.

Miss Vivian Chao joined Judy in preparing for the food of the Coffee/Tea Fellowship. She prepared the fruits and cakes.

As a sincere believer of God, we found that we can even live as in the heaven in this World at the present. Whether people is living in the Heaven or in the Hell is up to his or her selection. With sincere love, you are likely to live in the Heaven. With cruel hate, you are likely live in the Hell. To fight and destroy each others for property and fame is where the place called Hell. To cooperate with each others to promote our quality of life will be the place where we people may make it as a Heaven.*2

Therfore, the Heaven is where the place full of love while the Hell is where the place full of hate. It is all depending on your heart to see whether you are in the Heaven or in the Hell. By using this standard, you may measure the quality or depth of yours in the Heaven or your in the Hell.

Accordng to the oriental (not Asian) ways of life, people would suspect the one who always find out and praise the good characters and accomplishment of others. In the many thousand years of the past, it was one of the factor that hurt the encouragement for innovation and science development for the Asian people and countries.

After a full applause by the audience at his speech, a professor automatically spoke his mind: "The people who enthusiastically give a hand to others, will certainly one day get a lot of more applauses!"

Everytime when he was encouraged and praised by an individual, Dr. Tony Lei used to remind: "The one who knows how to praise other people, is the one herself or himself having certainly lots of more goodness which are worth for us to praise for!" *3

With honor as the Assistant Democratic Leader (now the Democratic Leader) of U. S. Senate, Senator Harry Reid wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei on January 11, 2001 from his office in Washington, D. C.: "The holiday season is a time for remembering the good things that have happened during the year, for reflecting on the many blessings of our lives, and for renewing the bonds of love and friendship that make our lives special." *4

The famous political leader from Nevada continued his literary and intimate writing that, "This year has been eventful for the Reid family. Our first child, Lana, and our three grandchildren live in the Washington area. Roary and three more of our grandchildren live in Las Vegas. Leif is in Reno with two more grandchildren and have just told us another is on the way.

Josh just passed the bar, is living in Reno and also has announced our new daughter-in-law is expecting. Finally, our youngest, Key, lives in the Washington DC area with our newest grandchild. So, as you can see, we have the pleasure of grandchildren in each of our frequent stops, Las Vegas, Reno and Washington." *5

The Bible says: "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" (Matthew 6:26) Take what the Senator said to Dr. Tony Lei in his letter that, "On behalf of Landra and our family, I want to thank you thinking of us during this holiday season. Each holiday greeting reminds us that we are truly fortunate to have so many friends and loved ones with whom to share this special time." And if a humble individual like Dr. Lei may be treated so friendly by our Senator Reid, obviously everyone of us in Nevada would be taken care by his extended kindness. And this be our mode: "In God is our trust!"

His love to his family and his friends revealled his dignified and humane spirit through his words in the letter. For a great and powerful person like him to have such a beautiful and kind heart is really the glory of God. "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves," says the Bible. (Romans 12:9-10) At the end of the letter, the famous U.S. Senator said that, "The Reid family has been richly blessed and we look forward to the years ahead. I hope that the season brings happiness and good fortune to you and your loved ones. With warmest regards." *6

[[[Listen to Sunday Service:
(08.20.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; The blessing of breakthrough
Worship Pastor Doris Lin )
08.13.06 Sermon Rev. Hing Chai Cheng; Where is your perfume?
Worship Henry Hu
08.06.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Principles of Spiritual feeding
Worship Pastor Doris Lin
07.30.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Faith and Deed
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.23.06 Sermon Rev. Hing Chai Cheng; God's Changing Agent
Worship Henry Hu
07.16.06 Sermon Rev. Victor Quon; When Christians Think They Care
Worship Pastor Doris Lin
07.09.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Ways to Release God's Power
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.02.06 Sermon Rev. Mike Connell; Release The Power Of Heaven
Worship Pastor James Wang
---By River of Life Christian Church]]]

"Welcome to River of Life Christian Church! We are glad to have you here to worship God with us. As you walk into the church, youmight have noticed that we value the time of worship. What is worship? According to the scripture, 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 you(r) heart, heal your soul and speak to you," wrote Rev. Tong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church, Santa Clara, California.*7

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
--- Galatians 5:22 of the Bible

To a friend's house the road is never long. Let's share together with some of the golden words about firendship from the Bible:*8
***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. ---Romans 12:10
***** Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. ---Proverbs 27:9
***** Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. ---John 15:13-15
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. ---Proverbs 22-11*9

"Sometimes, you will be moved in tears but don't feel embarrassed because God is working in 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," pointed out Senior Paster Tong Liu.*10

U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and taught his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to America to seek the American dream. Even though not all of them can realize their American dream, eventually they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions to our country.*11

As a born-again Christian, people have been inspired by his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just his wealthy and handsome appearance now. On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was very frustrated with his first taste of political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. However, he believes God and has surrendered his fate to God. John's faith in God helped him to overcome his frustration and disappointment and enabled him to continue to strive to succeed. The Bible says "...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:6-7)". If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a different door for those who are eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. As all Christians acknowledge - with God, anything is possible.*12

"What should you do if you don't know the songs? The best way is to close your eyes and listen and use the lyrics to pray in your heart. Do not just be an observe. If you feel tired from long standing, you may also sit down because the key is not about standing or sitting but is to come before the Lord and receive help. You must engage in the worship and never be on observer! God is pleased when we worship wholeheartedly. Let us do so to please Him," concluded Rev. Tong Liu in his message.*13

For many years, we taught people successfully to make money through the modern knowledge of organization and management in business. For the years to go, we will continue to encourage our friends to love the God, and to love our people, professionalism, community, and country.*14

"Incentives (of love) brings us with encouragement. Encouragement brings us with good work performance. In the 5:19 on Ecclesiastes of the Bible, it stated that 'When God gives any man (or woman) wealth and possessions, and enable him (or her) to enjoy them, to accept his (or her) lot and be happy in his (or her) work---this is a gift of God,'" said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*15

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*16

We believe the spiritual significance of "To serve and to give heartily". The English Service of River of Life Christian Church is blessing!*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!" said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*18

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*2. Moss, Cheryl; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'A positive thinking --- With love we'll be like in the heaven,' (2002) "Neveada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Moss, , Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To a friend's house the road is never long,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (August 18, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Liu, Tong. 'Welcome by Reverend Tong ,' "The 'Praise Worship' of River of Life Christian Church," (August 20, 2006), San Clara, California: ROLCC.
*8. LVRJ. ' WBTI's section --Business & Administration,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Reviewjournal.com," (August 15, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Liu. Ibid.
*11. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign (U. S. Senator): a born-again Christian,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*12. Ibid.
*13. Liu. Ibid.
*14. PAI of WBTI. 'To envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (August 16, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*15. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Dr. Tony Lei' on the Google.com," (August 18, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*16. 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," (August 19, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*17. Google. 'God bless the English Service of River of Life Christian Church!' "A search of 'River of Life Christian Church' on the Google.cn," (August 20, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*18. WBTI. 'Message from the President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for the 2002 New Year,' "The section of 'Message from the President' of the WBTI website," (January 1, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The Home Page of WBTI's website was shown as following at 1:17 p.m. on August 18, 2006:

Welcome to WBTI Website!

United we stand. In God we trust.

Happy Month of August!!!

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By Tiffany Chang

To honor God in all we do.
To help people develop.
To pursue excellence.
You grow profitably.

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Here is the most recent news of the Church Mission to Togo from John [Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:02:59 -0700 (PDT)]:
"We have completed our mission work here with much success, all praises to God! We are flying back tomorrow night, and I have much to share with you. Thank you for your faithful prayers. Please also pass this email to Mike, I know he and his church is praying for us."

This Sunday on Auust 13, 2006, the Sermon was delivered by Rev. Hing Chai Cheng, Associate Pastor of River of Life Christian Church. The theme was on "To love is to give." The Worship was directed by Mr. Henry Hu.

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

Twenty-five centuries ago, Lao-tse, a Chinese sage, offered this profound insight;
"The reason why rivers and seas receives the homage of a hundred mountain streams is that they keep below them. Thus they are able to reign over all the mountain streams. So the sage, wishing to be above men, putteth himself below them; wishing to be before them, he putteth himself behind them. Thus, though his place be above men, they do not feel his weight; though his place be before them, they do not count it an injury."
So it is with humankind. Those who wish to yield the greatest influence will unselfishly position themselves below others, so as to serve them better.
Bruce Barton told a parable two seas in Palestine that expounds on the wisdom of Lao-tse. One sea is flesh. Fish live in it. Trees and bushes grow near it. Children splash and paly in it. The river Jordan flows into this sea with sparkling water from the hills. People build their homes near it. Every kind of life is happier because it is there. The same river Jordan flows south into another sea. Here there are no fish, no green things, no children playing, no homes a building. Stale air hangs above its waters, and neither man nor beast will drink of it. What makes the difference between these neighbor seas? Not the Jordan River. It empties the same good water into both. Nor is the soil or the countryside.
The differnece is that the Sea of Galilee receives water but does not keep it. For every drop that flows in, another drop flows out. The giving and receiving go on in equal measure. The other sea hoards its income. Every drop it gets it keeps. The Sea of Galilee lives and lives. The other sea gives nothing. It is called the Dead Sea.
There are also two kinds of people in this world---those Dead Sea people who take without giving back, and the givers who remain fresh and vibrant by freely sharing of themselves.*1

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. On Sunday, August 13, 2006, we had Rev. Hing-Chai Cheng, Mr. Henry Hu, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), 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, 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, Yee Tuck Yong, Miss Merry Xiao, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!

"The Gospel of Jesus Christ; How to Become a Christian" and "How to Receive Jesus Christ as Your Savior and Thus Become a Christian" written by Kevin P. Gordon, Esq., were posted in this section on August 8-9, 2006. "I will leave for Togo, Africa tomorrow afternoon for a mission trip" written by John K. Lei and Jennifer Kung was also posted the next day.

Brothers and Sisters from the English Service responded with applauses:

"Dear Dr. and Mrs. Lei, Sorry for replying late. It was very nice meeting you on last Sunday afternoon at church. I appreciate your and John’s contributions to the Coffee/Tea Fellowship of English service. Thank you for your loving heart to each brother and sister. I will continue praying for John's mission trip at Togo. I'm sure the more he preaches the Gospel the more he will receive from God; with your support and love, this trip will be more meaningful and joyful to John," wrote Merry Xiao on August 17, 2006. "Thank you for introducing me Kevin's articles. Actually I'm attending his Evangelism class on Sunday school. These articles are good notes for me . He is a great teacher for this class. His teachings are not only from the Bible and books but also from his experiences and testimonies in preaching the Gospel. I was impressed by his knowledge about the Bible and his passion on proclaiming the Gospel. May many people will be blessed by God through you. See you this Sunday."

"Dear Dr. Lei, It was very nice talking with you on Sunday at River of Life Christian Church. Thank you for your and your wife for providing food for the reception after the church service. I have attached the final versions of the two papers that I have written. They are both on the topic of how someone can receive Jesus Christ as their Savior and thus become a Christian. One is a two page version and one is a longer eight page version. Thank you for all of your help," wrote Kevin Gordon, Esq. After the articles were posted, he wrote again that "Thank you for posting my articles on the WBTI's website."

"Thanks. Here is the power point for last Sunday sermon. God bless you," wrote Pastor Hing-Chai Cheng.

"Thank you for passing this web. I've never known that Kevin has posted our church article in the web (The two articles were written by Kevin for WBTI's website). Yes, it is very nice to have you and auntie in this fellowship. And, your serving heart," wrote Miss Mariany Lee. "I'll pray for John trip to Togo. He would be a blessing and he would receive blessings, as well. Please let me know, if you or auntie needs assistance or help. -Mariany."

"Thank you for informing me that you have updated an article on the WBTI website. As John stated, with the list we will be able to pray specifically for our church's mission team to Togo. ... God will continue to bless John and those that he loves richly because of his faithfulness. ... I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts regarding the articles I have read on the WBTI's website. Give me sometime time to reflect on what I have read… I will send you 'a few words'," wrote Miss Esther Huang.

"Thank you for inviting all of us yesterday. We enjoyed and had a very good time. If you or Mrs. Lei need any help while John is in mission trip, please feel free to call me at 408-368-????. Thanks again, Love in Christ," wrote Miss Vivian Chao.

As reminded by Judy for the English Service, Miss Christine Tsai wrote, "I will try to make it if possible. Thanks to Judy. Have a nice weekend! ... We do pary for John's mission trip in Africa. They will have a safe and peace trip there."

"Thank you for the information that you sent to me. I would like to write something to supporting our brothers and sister in the media, but my english writing is very bad. So let me learn more first than I would write in the media. Thanks God that you and Mrs. Lei joining our church and have participation in the serving God. May God bless all your family," wrote Miss Tine Lo.

"I know John has gone to Togo with our pastor. We all pray for them a effective and significant journey in Africa. We
trust God will bless Togo people," wrote Mr. Victor Luo.

In an earlier day, Miss Frances Chang wrote us that "I appreciate for your patience, finally I've got it today! It seems a lot of information on that, I gotta take time to check it out later, anyway I extremely thanks you again!"

"Thanks for asking about us. ... Cathy has also been busy with some year-end accounting at Cisco but that just ended last week. ... We will still come by to visit ROLCC every so often," wrote Mr. Tony Tsai. The famly includes Mr. Anothny Tsai, Mrs. Cathy Tsai, and Miss Christina (Ping) Tsai.

"Thanks a lot for your message. The WBTI website is very nice. It contains a huge amount of information. Great! I am so sorry for being late to reply your email. Sorry for that. Again, thanks a lot," wrote an e-mail from Ms. Lynn Ling Yang to us.

After taking a look at the WBTI's website, Ms. Savina Kao wrote to us that "It is great to get to know you and your wife on Sunday. Now I know why John becomes such an outstanding young man. :) It's also wonderful to know that your organization has been serving the community and our country. I hope we will get a chance to chat again on Sundays."

"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23 of the Bible

***** Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm. ---Tom Peters

The Coffee/Tea Fellowship this Sunday (and every week in August) was highlightened by the "to serve and to give heartily" of Lei's family: John helped promote the Sevice and Fellowship. Judy coocked the whole things of the "Chau Mien" (chau noddles) and prepared the salad. Tony has inspired the the spirit and value of the English Service and Fellowship of River of Life Christian Church through publications locally, natioally, and internationally.

Miss Vivian Chao joined Judy in preparing for the food of the Coffee/Tea Fellowship. She prepared the fruits and cakes.

As a sincere believer of God, we found that we can even live as in the heaven in this World at the present. Whether people is living in the Heaven or in the Hell is up to his or her selection. With sincere love, you are likely to live in the Heaven. With cruel hate, you are likely live in the Hell. To fight and destroy each others for property and fame is where the place called Hell. To cooperate with each others to promote our quality of life will be the place where we people may make it as a Heaven.*2

Therfore, the Heaven is where the place full of love while the Hell is where the place full of hate. It is all depending on your heart to see whether you are in the Heaven or in the Hell. By using this standard, you may measure the quality or depth of yours in the Heaven or your in the Hell.

Accordng to the oriental (not Asian) ways of life, people would suspect the one who always find out and praise the good characters and accomplishment of others. In the many thousand years of the past, it was one of the factor that hurt the encouragement for innovation and science development for the Asian people and countries.

After a full applause by the audience at his speech, a professor automatically spoke his mind: "The people who enthusiastically give a hand to others, will certainly one day get a lot of more applauses!"

Everytime when he was encouraged and praised by an individual, Dr. Tony Lei used to remind: "The one who knows how to praise other people, is the one herself or himself having certainly lots of more goodness which are worth for us to praise for!" *3

With honor as the Assistant Democratic Leader (now the Democratic Leader) of U. S. Senate, Senator Harry Reid wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei on January 11, 2001 from his office in Washington, D. C.: "The holiday season is a time for remembering the good things that have happened during the year, for reflecting on the many blessings of our lives, and for renewing the bonds of love and friendship that make our lives special." *4

The famous political leader from Nevada continued his literary and intimate writing that, "This year has been eventful for the Reid family. Our first child, Lana, and our three grandchildren live in the Washington area. Roary and three more of our grandchildren live in Las Vegas. Leif is in Reno with two more grandchildren and have just told us another is on the way.

Josh just passed the bar, is living in Reno and also has announced our new daughter-in-law is expecting. Finally, our youngest, Key, lives in the Washington DC area with our newest grandchild. So, as you can see, we have the pleasure of grandchildren in each of our frequent stops, Las Vegas, Reno and Washington." *5

The Bible says: "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" (Matthew 6:26) Take what the Senator said to Dr. Tony Lei in his letter that, "On behalf of Landra and our family, I want to thank you thinking of us during this holiday season. Each holiday greeting reminds us that we are truly fortunate to have so many friends and loved ones with whom to share this special time." And if a humble individual like Dr. Lei may be treated so friendly by our Senator Reid, obviously everyone of us in Nevada would be taken care by his extended kindness. And this be our mode: "In God is our trust!"

His love to his family and his friends revealled his dignified and humane spirit through his words in the letter. For a great and powerful person like him to have such a beautiful and kind heart is really the glory of God. "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves," says the Bible. (Romans 12:9-10) At the end of the letter, the famous U.S. Senator said that, "The Reid family has been richly blessed and we look forward to the years ahead. I hope that the season brings happiness and good fortune to you and your loved ones. With warmest regards." *6

[[[Listen to Sunday Service:
(08.13.06 Sermon Rev. Hing Chai Cheng; ???
Worship Henry Hu)
08.06.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Principles of Spiritual feeding
Worship Pastor Doris Lin
07.30.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Faith and Deed
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.23.06 Sermon Rev. Hing Chai Cheng; God's Changing Agent
Worship Henry Hu
07.16.06 Sermon Rev. Victor Quon; When Christians Think They Care
Worship Pastor Doris Lin
07.09.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Ways to Release God's Power
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.02.06 Sermon Rev. Mike Connell; Release The Power Of Heaven
Worship Pastor James Wang
---By River of Life Christian Church]]]

"We have healing ministry after Holy Communion every month. Why do we want to do that? It's because we see clearly in the bible that Jesus's ministry always involves preaching the kingdom of God and healing the sick. Even on the night of His betrayal, He was still healing the ear of the soldier arresting Him. Besides, He also sent out the disciples two by two and commanded them to do two things: to preach and to heal the sick. When addressing the great commission given by the Lord, Mathew put his emphasis on preaching the gospel and Mark put it on healing the sick. So, we cansee, the church today must minister in preaching as well as healing," wrote Rev. Tong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church, Santa Clara, California.*7

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
--- Galatians 5:22 of the Bible

To a friend's house the road is never long. Let's share together with some of the golden words about firendship from the Bible:*8
***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. ---Romans 12:10
***** Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. ---Proverbs 27:9
***** Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. ---John 15:13-15
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. ---Proverbs 22-11*9

"Having healing prayer ministry does not mean that we want to replace the healing through doctors or medications. We believe God has grace for medical healing and prayer healing. To the believers, this means we have double grace and blessing. We should not neglect healing through prayer," pointed out Senior Paster Tong Liu.*10

U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and taught his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to America to seek the American dream. Even though not all of them can realize their American dream, eventually they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions to our country.*11

As a born-again Christian, people have been inspired by his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just his wealthy and handsome appearance now. On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was very frustrated with his first taste of political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. However, he believes God and has surrendered his fate to God. John's faith in God helped him to overcome his frustration and disappointment and enabled him to continue to strive to succeed. The Bible says "...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:6-7)". If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a different door for those who are eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. As all Christians acknowledge - with God, anything is possible.*12

"Why do we have to do it in the public? Why can't we just pray in our own close? This is a faith lesson. It takes faith for the sick to come to the altar. It also takes faith for the prayer team to lay hands on you and proclaim healing. Faith is the essential element for healing prayer. Therefore, we must prepare ourselves for the healing ministry so it will bring God's glory. I believe God not only calls our church to worship but also to be a church of prayer. Let us learn the lesson together humility," concluded Rev. Tong Liu in his message.*13

For many years, we taught people successfully to make money through the modern knowledge of organization and management in business. For the years to go, we will continue to encourage our friends to love the God, and to love our people, professionalism, community, and country.*14

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*15

In Revelation 22:1-3 of the Bible, it stated that "Then the angel showed me the river of water of life, as clear as crystal, flwing 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."

We believe the spiritual significance of "To serve and to give heartily". The English Service of River of Life Christian Church is blessing!*16

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!" said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*17

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*2. Moss, Cheryl; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'A positive thinking --- With love we'll be like in the heaven,' (2002) "Neveada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Moss, , Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To a friend's house the road is never long,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (August 14, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Liu, Tong. 'Welcome by Reverend Tong ,' "The 'Praise Worship' of River of Life Christian Church," (August 13, 2006), San Clara, California: ROLCC.
*8. LVRJ. ' WBTI's section --Business & Administration,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Reviewjournal.com," (August 12, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Liu. Ibid.
*11. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign (U. S. Senator): a born-again Christian,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*12. Ibid.
*13. Liu. Ibid.
*14. PAI of WBTI. 'To envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (August 10, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*15. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessei; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,'A search of '' on the Google.cn,' (August 11, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*16. Google. 'God bless the English Service of River of Life Christian Church!' "A search of 'River of Life Christian Church' on the Google.cn," (August 13, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*17. WBTI. 'Message from the President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for the 2002 New Year,' "The section of 'Message from the President' of the WBTI website," (January 1, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.

How valuable is the spiritual significance of "To serve and to give heartily"!
By Tiffany Chang

To honor God in all we do.
To help people develop.
To pursue excellence.
You grow profitably.

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This Sunday on Auust 13, 2006, the Sermon was delivered by Rev. Hing Chai Cheng, Associate Pastor of River of Life Christian Church. The theme was on "To love is to give." The Worship was directed by Mr. Henry Hu.

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

Twenty-five centuries ago, Lao-tse, a Chinese sage, offered this profound insight;
"The reason why rivers and seas receives the homage of a hundred mountain streams is that they keep below them. Thus they are able to reign over all the mountain streams. So the sage, wishing to be above men, putteth himself below them; wishing to be before them, he putteth himself behind them. Thus, though his place be above men, they do not feel his weight; though his place be before them, they do not count it an injury."
So it is with humankind. Those who wish to yield the greatest influence will unselfishly position themselves below others, so as to serve them better.
Bruce Barton told a parable two seas in Palestine that expounds on the wisdom of Lao-tse. One sea is flesh. Fish live in it. Trees and bushes grow near it. Children splash and paly in it. The river Jordan flows into this sea with sparkling water from the hills. People build their homes near it. Every kind of life is happier because it is there. The same river Jordan flows south into another sea. Here there are no fish, no green things, no children playing, no homes a building. Stale air hangs above its waters, and neither man nor beast will drink of it. What makes the difference between these neighbor seas? Not the Jordan River. It empties the same good water into both. Nor is the soil or the countryside.
The differnece is that the Sea of Galilee receives water but does not keep it. For every drop that flows in, another drop flows out. The giving and receiving go on in equal measure. The other sea hoards its income. Every drop it gets it keeps. The Sea of Galilee lives and lives. The other sea gives nothing. It is called the Dead Sea.
There are also two kinds of people in this world---those Dead Sea people who take without giving back, and the givers who remain fresh and vibrant by freely sharing of themselves.*1

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. On Sunday, August 13, 2006, we had Rev. Hing-Chai Cheng, Mr. Henry Hu, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), 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, 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, Yee Tuck Yong, Miss Merry Xiao, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!

"The Gospel of Jesus Christ; How to Become a Christian" and "How to Receive Jesus Christ as Your Savior and Thus Become a Christian" written by Kevin P. Gordon, Esq., were posted in this section on August 8-9, 2006. "I will leave for Togo, Africa tomorrow afternoon for a mission trip" written by John K. Lei and Jennifer Kung was also posted the next day.

Brothers and Sisters from the English Service responded with applauses:

"Dear Dr. Lei, It was very nice talking with you on Sunday at River of Life Christian Church. Thank you for your and your wife for providing food for the reception after the church service. I have attached the final versions of the two papers that I have written. They are both on the topic of how someone can receive Jesus Christ as their Savior and thus become a Christian. One is a two page version and one is a longer eight page version. Thank you for all of your help," wrote Kevin Gordon, Esq. After the articles were posted, he wrote again that "Thank you for posting my articles on the WBTI's website."

"Thank you for passing this web. I've never known that Kevin has posted our church article in the web (The two articles were written by Kevin for WBTI's website). Yes, it is very nice to have you and auntie in this fellowship. And, your serving heart. I'll pray for John trip to Togo. He would be a blessing and he would receive blessings, as well. Please let me know, if you or auntie needs assistance or help. -Mariany," wrote Miss Mariany Lee.

"Thank you for informing me that you have updated an article on the WBTI website. As John stated, with the list we will be able to pray specifically for our church's mission team to Togo. ... God will continue to bless John and those that he loves richly because of his faithfulness. ... I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts regarding the articles I have read on the WBTI's website. Give me sometime time to reflect on what I have read… I will send you 'a few words'," wrote Miss Esther Huang.

"Thank you for inviting all of us yesterday. We enjoyed and had a very good time. If you or Mrs. Lei need any help while John is in mission trip, please feel free to call me at 408-368-????. Thanks again, Love in Christ," wrote Miss Vivian Chao.

As reminded by Judy for the English Service, Miss Christine Tsai wrote, "I will try to make it if possible. Thanks to Judy. Have a nice weekend! ... We do pary for John's mission trip in Africa. They will have a safe and peace trip there," wrote Miss Christine Tsai.

"Thanks for asking about us. ... Cathy has also been busy with some year-end accounting at Cisco but that just ended last week. ... We will still come by to visit ROLCC every so often," wrote Mr. Tony Tsai. The famly includes Mr. Anothny Tsai, Mrs. Cathy Tsai, and Miss Christina (Ping) Tsai.

The Coffee/Tea Fellowship this Sunday (and every week in August) was highlightened by the "to serve and to give heartily" of Lei's family: John helped promote the Sevice and Fellowship. Judy coocked the whole things of the "Chau Mien" (chau noddles) and prepared the salad. Tony has inspired the the spirit and value of the English Service and Fellowship of River of Life Christian Church through publications locally, natioally, and internationally.

Miss Vivian Chao joined Judy in preparing for the food of the Coffee/Tea Fellowship. She prepared the fruits and cakes.

As a sincere believer of God, we found that we can even live as in the heaven in this World at the present. Whether people is living in the Heaven or in the Hell is up to his or her selection. With sincere love, you are likely to live in the Heaven. With cruel hate, you are likely live in the Hell. To fight and destroy each others for property and fame is where the place called Hell. To cooperate with each others to promote our quality of life will be the place where we people may make it as a Heaven.*2

Therfore, the Heaven is where the place full of love while the Hell is where the place full of hate. It is all depending on your heart to see whether you are in the Heaven or in the Hell. By using this standard, you may measure the quality or depth of yours in the Heaven or your in the Hell.

Accordng to the oriental (not Asian) ways of life, people would suspect the one who always find out and praise the good characters and accomplishment of others. In the many thousand years of the past, it was one of the factor that hurt the encouragement for innovation and science development for the Asian people and countries.

After a full applause by the audience at his speech, a professor automatically spoke his mind: "The people who enthusiastically give a hand to others, will certainly one day get a lot of more applauses!"

Everytime when he was encouraged and praised by an individual, Dr. Tony Lei used to remind: "The one who knows how to praise other people, is the one herself or himself having certainly lots of more goodness which are worth for us to praise for!" *3

With honor as the Assistant Democratic Leader (now the Democratic Leader) of U. S. Senate, Senator Harry Reid wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei on January 11, 2001 from his office in Washington, D. C.: "The holiday season is a time for remembering the good things that have happened during the year, for reflecting on the many blessings of our lives, and for renewing the bonds of love and friendship that make our lives special." *4

The famous political leader from Nevada continued his literary and intimate writing that, "This year has been eventful for the Reid family. Our first child, Lana, and our three grandchildren live in the Washington area. Roary and three more of our grandchildren live in Las Vegas. Leif is in Reno with two more grandchildren and have just told us another is on the way.

Josh just passed the bar, is living in Reno and also has announced our new daughter-in-law is expecting. Finally, our youngest, Key, lives in the Washington DC area with our newest grandchild. So, as you can see, we have the pleasure of grandchildren in each of our frequent stops, Las Vegas, Reno and Washington." *5

The Bible says: "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" (Matthew 6:26) Take what the Senator said to Dr. Tony Lei in his letter that, "On behalf of Landra and our family, I want to thank you thinking of us during this holiday season. Each holiday greeting reminds us that we are truly fortunate to have so many friends and loved ones with whom to share this special time." And if a humble individual like Dr. Lei may be treated so friendly by our Senator Reid, obviously everyone of us in Nevada would be taken care by his extended kindness. And this be our mode: "In God is our trust!"

His love to his family and his friends revealled his dignified and humane spirit through his words in the letter. For a great and powerful person like him to have such a beautiful and kind heart is really the glory of God. "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil, cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves," says the Bible. (Romans 12:9-10) At the end of the letter, the famous U.S. Senator said that, "The Reid family has been richly blessed and we look forward to the years ahead. I hope that the season brings happiness and good fortune to you and your loved ones. With warmest regards." *6

[[[Listen to Sunday Service:
(08.13.06 Sermon Rev. Hing Chai Cheng; ???
Worship Henry Hu)
08.06.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Principles of Spiritual feeding
Worship Pastor Doris Lin
07.30.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Faith and Deed
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.23.06 Sermon Rev. Hing Chai Cheng; God's Changing Agent
Worship Henry Hu
07.16.06 Sermon Rev. Victor Quon; When Christians Think They Care
Worship Pastor Doris Lin
07.09.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Ways to Release God's Power
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.02.06 Sermon Rev. Mike Connell; Release The Power Of Heaven
Worship Pastor James Wang
---By River of Life Christian Church]]]

"We have healing ministry after Holy Communion every month. Why do we want to do that? It's because we see clearly in the bible that Jesus's ministry always involves preaching the kingdom of God and healing the sick. Even on the night of His betrayal, He was still healing the ear of the soldier arresting Him. Besides, He also sent out the disciples two by two and commanded them to do two things: to preach and to heal the sick. When addressing the great commission given by the Lord, Mathew put his emphasis on preaching the gospel and Mark put it on healing the sick. So, we cansee, the church today must minister in preaching as well as healing," wrote Rev. Tong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church, Santa Clara, California.*7

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
--- Galatians 5:22 of the Bible

To a friend's house the road is never long. Let's share together with some of the golden words about firendship from the Bible:*8
***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. ---Romans 12:10
***** Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. ---Proverbs 27:9
***** Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. ---John 15:13-15
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. ---Proverbs 22-11*9

"Having healing prayer ministry does not mean that we want to replace the healing through doctors or medications. We believe God has grace for medical healing and prayer healing. To the believers, this means we have double grace and blessing. We should not neglect healing through prayer," pointed out Senior Paster Tong Liu.*10

U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and taught his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to America to seek the American dream. Even though not all of them can realize their American dream, eventually they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions to our country.*11

As a born-again Christian, people have been inspired by his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just his wealthy and handsome appearance now. On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was very frustrated with his first taste of political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. However, he believes God and has surrendered his fate to God. John's faith in God helped him to overcome his frustration and disappointment and enabled him to continue to strive to succeed. The Bible says "...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:6-7)". If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a different door for those who are eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. As all Christians acknowledge - with God, anything is possible.*12

"Why do we have to do it in the public? Why can't we just pray in our own close? This is a faith lesson. It takes faith for the sick to come to the altar. It also takes faith for the prayer team to lay hands on you and proclaim healing. Faith is the essential element for healing prayer. Therefore, we must prepare ourselves for the healing ministry so it will bring God's glory. I believe God not only calls our church to worship but also to be a church of prayer. Let us learn the lesson together humility," concluded Rev. Tong Liu in his message.*13

For many years, we taught people successfully to make money through the modern knowledge of organization and management in business. For the years to go, we will continue to encourage our friends to love the God, and to love our people, professionalism, community, and country.*14

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*15

In Revelation 22:1-3 of the Bible, it stated that "Then the angel showed me the river of water of life, as clear as crystal, flwing 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."

We believe the spiritual significance of "To serve and to give heartily". The English Service of River of Life Christian Church is blessing!*16

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!" said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*17

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*2. Moss, Cheryl; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'A positive thinking --- With love we'll be like in the heaven,' (2002) "Neveada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Moss, , Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To a friend's house the road is never long,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (August 14, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Liu, Tong. 'Welcome by Reverend Tong ,' "The 'Praise Worship' of River of Life Christian Church," (August 13, 2006), San Clara, California: ROLCC.
*8. LVRJ. ' WBTI's section --Business & Administration,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Reviewjournal.com," (August 12, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Liu. Ibid.
*11. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign (U. S. Senator): a born-again Christian,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*12. Ibid.
*13. Liu. Ibid.
*14. PAI of WBTI. 'To envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (August 10, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*15. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessei; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,'A search of '' on the Google.cn,' (August 11, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*16. Google. 'God bless the English Service of River of Life Christian Church!' "A search of 'River of Life Christian Church' on the Google.cn," (August 13, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*17. WBTI. 'Message from the President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for the 2002 New Year,' "The section of 'Message from the President' of the WBTI website," (January 1, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wins full funding for SOUTHERN NEVADA VA MEDICAL CENTER
By Michael L. Douglas, Berkley for Congress, Robert A. Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley won approval from the House Veterans Affairs Committee for $406 million needed to construct Southern Nevada's first VA medical complex, which is scheduled to break ground in late 2006. "This is a win for Nevada veterans and will help ensure that we receive the full $406 million needed to build the Valley's first VA hospital, outpatient clinic and long-term care facility.*1

It is our pleasure to post the following information of "About Shelley Berkley":

A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada

Shelley Berkley has shown a lifetime of commitment to serving the needs of southern Nevada's families. From her high school days as a volunteer at a local hospital, through her terms as a Nevada State Assemblywoman and member of Nevada’s University and Community College System Board of Regents, and now as a member of the United States House of Representatives, Shelley Berkley has been a passionate advocate for southern Nevada’s working families.*2

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

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

Shelley is also committed to improving our health care. From her first days in Congress, she has been a vocal advocate for creating a voluntary prescription drug benefit under Medicare. She also supports passing an enforceable Patients’ Bill of Rights and extending affordable health insurance to every American family. She is the author of pending legislation that will reduce red tape for doctors treating Medicare patients and will improve health care access for seniors.

Shelley has introduced legislation to spur development of technological solutions to the enormous threat caused by nuclear waste across this country. Her breakthrough proposal would make the transportation of over 100,000 shipments of deadly nuclear waste across the U.S. to Nevada to unnecessary. Shelley is a champion of alternative energy development. She supports policies to spur expansion of wind, solar, geothermal, bio fuels and other renewable resources so the United States can become independent of foreign oil and phase out radioactive waste producing nuclear power plants.

Since the Congresswoman has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades, she 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 attended John C. Fremont Jr. High School and Valley High School. She became the first person in her family to go to college, graduating from UNLV with honors in 1972. 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, Shelley returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley began serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in January, 1999. 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.

Previous Public Offices

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 subsequently served two terms. 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.

Serving in the Nevada State Assembly from 1982 through 1984, Shelley championed consumer protection for car buyers and mobile home owners, fought for tougher drunk driving laws, and founded the Senior Law Project.

Accomplishment in Industry

Shelley Berkley has held key positions in the private sector during a career that spans nearly a quarter of a century:

Former Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs, Sands Hotel.

Former Chair, Board of the Nevada Hotel and Motel Association.

Past member, Board of Trustees of Sunrise-Columbia Hospital (an unpaid position).

Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp.

Former Deputy Director, Nevada State Commerce Department.

Member, County, State and National Bar Association.
Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association.

Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism.

Personal

Shelley Berkley is the proud mother of two sons; Sam, who recently returned from studying in Israel and will be attending UNLV in the Fall of 2005, and Max, a recent graduate of University of Arizona. In March of 1999, she married Dr. Lawrence Lehrner a practicing Nephrologist in Las Vegas who has two children of his own; David, putting his graduate degree from Indiana University to use at MGM Mirage, and Stephanie, a Family Practice physician. In her limited leisure time, Congresswoman Berkley enjoys historical fiction and entertaining guests with her gourmet cooking.

Congressional Committee Assignments

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Subcommittee on Ground and Oversight
• Subcommittee on Aviation

Committee on Veterans Affairs
• Subcommittee on Health

Committee on International Relations
• Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia
• Subcommittee on Europe & Emerging Threats

Congressional Caucus Assignments

Gaming Caucus- Co-Chair
Task Force on Education
Task Force on Health Care
Task Force on the Economy
Task Force on Renewable Energy
Task Force on National Guard & Reserve
Task Force on Homeland Security
The Congressional Task Force Against Anti-Semitism*3

On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley*4 wrote President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute 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." *5

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,*6 elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Tung-tien 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's reviewjournal.com through the section of "LAF6" {now in "Social & Community (LAF6)"} 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.*7

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).*8

For more details about U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, please have your Assistant or yourself click on the sections of "Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman " (in the 14th small line of Home Page), "Social & Community", "Business & Administration" at

http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

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References

*1. Berkley for Congress. 'BERKLEY WINS FULL FUNDING ...,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' on the Google.cn," (August 11, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*2. Google. 'A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' on the Google.com," (August 12, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ms. Shelley Berkley is the U. S. Congresswoman of Nevada District 1.
*5. Berkley, Shelley. ' "A mail from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (January 14, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*6. Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 'A profile of Shelley Berkley,' "A search of 'Congresswoman Shelley Berkley' on the Google.com," (January 19, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

I will leave for Togo, Africa tomorrow afternoon for a mission trip
By John K. Lei*1 and Jennifer Kung

***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. --- Romans 12:10
***** Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. --- Proverbs 27:9
***** Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. --- John 15:13-15
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. --- Proverbs 22-11

Hi,

See the attached email for details, your prayers are
appreciated :)*2

In Christ,
John

Dear brothers & sisters,

Time goes by so fast, it's hard to believe I will leave for Togo, Africa tomorrow afternoon for a mission trip (will be back next Saturday). Thanks to Jonathan, Tracy, Nicole, Tine, and Christine for praying for my trip last night after the prayer meeting at church.*3

I have been asked by some people to provide the trip schedule so all of you can know what to pray for on a daily basis, so here is a quick summary:

Friday (8/11) leave SFO at 4:20pm
Saturday (8/12) arrive at Lome, Togo at 5:35pm (~20 hours), attend service at daughter church
Sunday (8/13) Sunday service and visit the well our church supported to build
Monday (8/14) Visit potential new building that will combine 2 daughter churches in the city (Lome)
Tues (8/15) travel to villages to share the Gospel with Every Home for Christ
Wed (8/16) continue travel to villages to share Gospel with Every Home for Christ
Thur (8/17) continue travel to villages to share Gospel with Every Home for Christ
Friday (8/18) Wrap up & leave Lome, Togo at 10:30pm
Saturday (8/19) Arrive in SFO 12:30pm

I will be in charge to taking photos for the team.

God bless you all at this Friday's and next Friday cell group meetings! Keep up the fire for God :)

Blessings,

John

***** John will leave for Togo on August 12, 2006 (update: 10:10 a.m. 8/11/06).

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References

*1. Mr. John K. Lei is a Director of five of the Board of River of Life Christian Church.
*2. Lei, John K. 'I will leave for Togo, Africa tomorrow afternoon for a mission trip,' "An e-mail from Mr. John Lei to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (August 10, 2006), San Jose, California: Mission1th2_8.
*3. Ibid.

EQ for business success
GSBPA of WBTI

***** "Management is nothing more tnan moivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca

In the initiative period of the business administration program at the National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan, "Human Relations" has been an important course of the curriculums of its Department and Graduate School of Business Administration. "It is important for a manager to own the philosophy of management of 'The reaching of peak management achievement through successful work performance both on good production and human relations,'" pointed out Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei on his text book entitled "Modern Business Management" *1 in 1973. Dr. Tony Lei taught a three units course "Human Relations" at the Graduate School.

The current popularlity of the "EQ for success" has been a critical emphasis and development of the importance of human relations in business.

We are pleased to quote the following feature article*2:

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Increase Your Potential and EQ for Success
By Natalie Tyrrell*3 and Tiffany Chang

"It's been said there are three kinds of people: (1) Those who watch things happen. (2) Those who make things happen. (3) Those who wonder what happened? Don't be part of the third catergory of clueless people who wonder around aimlessly. It is not enough to breathe a sigh and figure that your learning days areover. Here you are in this world, this world that is undeniable the way it is. You can do nothing to change what happended in the past, yet you can do everything to vastly improve what lies in the future. You have the ability to build, to create, to improve yourself and your future. You can MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. Remember you have immense potential. Your future is vast and awesome. If you keep learning and improving, your destiny will bring you long term happiness, enrichment, success, love and much more. As the martial art student realized, his reward of the black belt represented the beginning - the start of a never-ending journey of discipline, work and the pursuit of an ever-higher standard. 'What is the true meaning of the diploma you are about to receive?' This is your Commencement Day. And it is only fitting to say to you, as we salute you for your accomplishment, that, truly, this is only the beginning," delivered the Commencement Speech at SMHS 2002 recently by Becky Ung, President of the School Board for San Marino Unified School District, California.

Becky is a national and international famous Speaker in California, United States; Taipei, Taiwan; and Beijing, Shanghai, Amoy, China. She has published a numerious Vidio Tapes, feature articles, and books. Her recent famous book named "What you Wish is What you Get" was published by Songan Publishing Inc. in 2001 at Taipei, Taiwan. The next one of hers, "E. Q. Unlimited," will be published by Franklin Publications at Taipei in the fall of 2002. She is an expert of E. Q. (Emotional Intelligence). Becky has been honored as an Assistant Fellow of the Culture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*4

"I am delighted by this honor. Thank you for the appointment. I think this is the biggest title that I have ever held!" Becky sent an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, on May 19, 2002.

"Besides what I'm already doing in my teaching goal, I'd like to continue to introduce and integrate the best of American culture and social into Chinese churches and families to help them in the assimilation process. People have to pursue, accept, and embrace all kinds of opportunities and challenges that lives have to offer. I encourage them to utilize their potential to the fullest extent. I believe awareness is a pre-requisite to a happy and successful life. I'll do my best to serve the Lord and follow His will. I'll also devote my time, talents, and resources to help others and make a difference in their lives," she spoke to the public.

"As an Assistant Fellow of the Culture Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute, it's my precious opportunity to realize my potential of entrepreneuship to work with all these outstanding faculty members of WBTI under the encouragement and spiritual leadeship of Elaine Chao who has been honored as the Chairperson of this Institute," said Becky Ung.*5

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References

*1. Lei, Tung-tien. "Modern Business Management," (1973), Taipei, Taiwan: Darling Co.
*2. Tyrrell, Natalie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Increase your potential and EQ for success,' "Nevada Examiner," (2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Google. Natalie Tyrrell is a North Las Vegas Judge of the Clark County Justice Court. 'A profile of Natalie Tyrrell,' "A search of 'Natalie Tyrrell esq' on the Google.cn," (August 9, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*4. Tyrrell and Chang. Ibid.
*5. Ibid

080906-1021 [Second Edition at 11:37 a.m. in the morning on August 9, 2006.]

The Gospel of Jesus Christ; How to Become a Christian
By Kevin P. Gordon

There are two key questions that I want to ask everyone. The first is, ¡°Have you come to the place in your spiritual life where you know for certain that if you were to die today you would go to heaven?¡± The second question is, ¡°Suppose you were to die today and stand before God and He were to say to you ¡®Why should I let you into My heaven?¡¯ What would you say?¡± How you answer these two questions will determine whether you will spend eternity in heaven with Jesus Christ, or separated from God for ever being punished in hell.

If you don¡¯t know for certain you are going to heaven, then you are not a Christian. The Bible says that, ¡°I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.¡± I John 5:13. Jesus said, ¡°Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.¡± John 17:3. There is nothing we can do to earn or deserve heaven. Heaven is a free gift. It is a free gift that is received by faith alone in Jesus Christ¡¯s finished work of dying on the cross. If your answer to the second question of why God should let you into heaven is anything other than trust and faith alone in Jesus Christ¡¯s death on the cross and belief in Christ¡¯s resurrection from the dead as definitive proof that He paid for your sins on the cross, then you are not a Christian. The words faith, trust, and believe all mean the same thing in the Bible. They are synonymous. We cannot add anything to Jesus¡¯ death on the cross. He paid for our sins in full with His shed blood.

Being water baptized, going to church, joining a church, reading the Bible, taking communion, being nice to people, or anything else that someone can do will not, and can not, get them to heaven, nor does doing these things make someone a Christian. In and of themselves, and done in their proper time, and with the proper understanding, these are good and wonderful things. But doing these things will not make someone a Christian, and not doing these things will not make someone not a Christian. What makes, or causes, a person to become a Christian, and thus to go to heaven when they die, is trusting in Jesus Christ¡¯s death on the cross as the payment for their sins, and in nothing else. The Bible says that we become a Christian by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. This is the only way to become a Christian. The Bible says that, ¡°This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.¡± Romans 3:22-24. ¡°¡­know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ.¡± Galatians 2:16. ¡°All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.¡± Isaiah 64:6. Only Christ¡¯s righteousness is acceptable to God as payment for our sins. As humans sinners we need God¡¯s grace and mercy. All people are sinners. We are sinners by commission, that is, by what we do, but we are also sinners by omission, that is, by what we don¡¯t do. ¡°Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.¡± James 4:17. Every human being has broken all of God¡¯s commandments. Sin is anything that violates God¡¯s law or commandments or anything that displeases God in any way. Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.¡¯ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.¡± Matthew 5:27-28.

Because God must punish sin, we all deserve to go to hell. God is just. It says in the Bible, that God, ¡°...will by no means clear the guilty.¡± Exodus 34:7. But God is also a God of love. The Bible says that ¡°God is love.¡± I John 4:8. So there was a problem. God loves people and doesn¡¯t want to send them to hell, but He is also just, and must punish sin. But no problem is too difficult for God to solve. God had a solution in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ. God was willing to accept a perfect sacrifice that willingly would choose to give His life as payment for the sins of all human beings. That includes all sins past, present, and future. But this sacrifice must not have ever committed any sin, by either commission, or omission, nor could He have been conceived in sin.

However, the Bible tells us that when the first two human beings that God created, Adam and Eve, disobeyed God and sinned, that every human being that was born after that was born with an evil and wicked sin nature. Jesus met all of God¡¯s requirements to be the acceptable sacrifice for payment of the sins of all human beings. He was perfect and sinless. Only Jesus, who was, and is, God in the flesh or human form, could meet God¡¯s requirements for a sinless and perfect sacrifice. Faith in Jesus is the only way to heaven. There is no other way that God has provided. ¡°For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men¡­¡± I Timothy 2:5-6. Jesus said, ¡°¡­I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.¡± John 14:6. Jesus is the infinite God Man. He is one-hundred percent man and one-hundred percent God. He had to be human to pay for human¡¯s sins, but He also had to be God, because only God could be born sinless and live a perfect life. The Bible tells us that there is only one God. It says ¡±Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.¡± Deuteronomy 6:4. But He exists in three persons that are all co-equal and exist as God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. This is known as the Trinity, three persons, but one God.

Jesus, being God in human flesh, while at the same time being God¡¯s one and only Son, was the only sacrifice that God would accept. In order to be accepted by God as the perfect sacrifice for human sins He had to be born without inheriting human sin from a human father, i.e., He could not have been conceived with a sin nature. This could only be done if Jesus Christ was born of a virgin. This is exactly what happened. The Bible says that the angel Gabriel told Mary, his mother, ¡±The angel answered, ¡®The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.¡¯¡± Luke 1:35. Jesus was born without an inherent sin nature and He lived a perfect life. He is the only human to ever do so. The Bible says speaking of Jesus that, ¡°God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.¡± 2 Corinthians 5:21. Jesus willingly gave His life as a sacrifice. Jesus said, ¡°The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life¡ªonly to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father." John 10:17-18.

While Jesus was nailed on the cross he cried out ¡°It is finished.¡± The Greek word used in the Bible for what Jesus said is Tetelestai. This word has been found on papyri commercial documents found in Egypt printed across an item that had been paid in full. So when Jesus declared on the cross ¡°It is finished¡± or ¡°Tetelestai,¡± He was declaring that He had paid the penalty for the sins of all human beings in full with His death on the cross that God had required. The debt for our sins that we owed has been paid by Jesus Christ. But even though the sins of all humans, past, present, and future, have been paid for by Christ¡¯s death on the cross, not everyone receives forgiveness of their sins and goes to heaven when they die. It is only those who ask for forgiveness of their sins and receive it by faith that become Christians and receive forgiveness. Although becoming a Christian is a gift that Jesus paid for with His death on the cross, like any gift, it can be rejected. Jesus said "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.¡± Matthew 12:30.

We receive Christ as our Savior by faith. The Bible says that before we can receive Christ as our Savior we must repent of our sins. The Greek word for repent actually means to have a change of mind. So before someone can become a Christian they must change their mind about some things. This entails admitting that your sins are a violation of God¡¯s laws and your being truly sorry that you have disobeyed and displeased God. It also means to change your mind from trusting in your own good works, and admit that you can never be good enough to save yourself, and thus place your trust in Christ¡¯s death on the cross alone for your salvation, by faith. A person receives Jesus Christ by faith alone which is expressed in a prayer to God known as the sinner¡¯s prayer. This is because it is the prayer that everyone who becomes a Christian must pray by faith. No one is born a Christian. All humans are born as unbelieving non-Christians headed for hell if they die before receiving Christ as their Savior. At some point in their life each person must make a personnel decision for themselves to place their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior if they want to become a Christian. The Bible states that, ¡°That if you confess with your mouth, ¡®Jesus is Lord,¡¯ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.¡± Romans 10:9-10. Prayer is simply talk with God. When a person receives Christ as their Savior the Bible calls this the ¡°new birth.¡± This new birth is a spiritual new birth. The person who becomes a Christian is forgiven of their sins and is what the Bible calls ¡°born again¡± spiritually and the Holy Spirit instantly comes to live in their spirit at the moment they trust in Christ. Jesus said, ¡°¡­I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.¡± John 3:3. The Bible says that, ¡°Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God¡¯s wrath remains on them.¡± John 3:36.

The following is a suggested prayer to pray if you would like to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and thus become a Christian. Say the prayer out loud to God. Remember, you must not only pray, but truly mean the words, to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and thus become a Christian. If you say this prayer to God and really mean it, then all of your sins will be forgiven and you will be guaranteed that you will go to heaven when you die.

¡°Dear God,

I am sorry for my sins. I repent of my sins. I admit and confess that I can never be good enough to earn my way to heaven or to pay for my own sins. I know that I deserve to be punished for my sins by having you send me to hell forever when I die. But I don¡¯t want to go to hell, I want to go to heaven. Please forgive me of all of my sins. I know that I do not deserve your forgiveness. But I ask that you forgive me of my sins because I am placing my trust in Jesus Christ¡¯s death on the cross alone, by faith, as payment in full for all of my sins, those that are past, present, and future. I know that Jesus paid for them all with His blood that was shed or spilled on the cross. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ is your one and only Son. For you said in the Bible that, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.¡± John 3:16. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ is God in human flesh and form and that He is Lord, and that you God, raised Him from the dead after three days, just as He said you would, as proof that Jesus really did pay for my sins and is your one and only Son. You said in the Bible, ¡°That if you confess with your mouth, ¡®Jesus is Lord,¡¯ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.¡± Romans 10:9. I confess Jesus is Lord and I believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead. I receive Jesus as my Lord, as my God, and as my Savior by faith alone. I am now saved. I am now born again. I thank you God that my sins are forgiven because of my faith and trust in Jesus Christ¡¯s death on the cross alone as the payment for my sins. I am trusting in Christ alone, and not in anything else. I thank you God that I have your guarantee and assurance that I am going to heaven when I die. You said in the Bible, ¡°I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.¡± I John 5:13. And that, ¡°Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.¡± John 17:3. Thank you God that I am now a Christian. You are now my heavenly Father and I am you child. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.¡±

Thank you for taking the time to read this article. I can be contacted at the following e-mail address: kevin_grdn@yahoo.com

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About the author

Kevin P. Gordon, Esq., has been a Contract Attorney: March, 2004 ¨C Present. He received his Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois: LL.M. in Taxation, May, 2003; Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri: Juris Doctor, May, 2001. With Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma: B.S., Accounting, Dec., 1990, he was Outstanding College Students of America.

Meet Steve Martin, new State Controller of Nevada
By Valerie Weber and Tiffany Chang

***** "Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington

"I would like to thank all of those who have sent their congratulations on my appointment by the Governor to be the Nevada State Controller. The circumstances of my appointment are unfortunate, but I will work to ensure that your trust in me in not misplaced," wrote Steve Martin, CPA, CFE, CVA, to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*1 "As a CPA and CFE, I look forward to contributing to improving the office of State Controller. Also, please change my e-mail to smartinc@hughes.net. This will enable me to maintain the many valuable contacts." *2

"Governor Kenny Guinn today appointed Steve Martin, 58, to fill the remaining term of office of State Controller Kathy Augustine, following her untimely death on July 11, 2006. Martin will officially be sworn into office in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 13, at 1:15 PM, in the Governor’s Office located in the Grant Sawyer Building," stated by Office of the Governor in its press release on Nevada GOVERNOR Kenny Guinn APPOINTS STEVE MARTIN STATE CONTROLLER.

"We mourn the passing of Kathy Augustine and send our condolences to her family, but it is important that we ensure that the Controller’s office is legally able to fulfill its duties, including issuing checks and other matters related to the agency," Gov. Guinn said. "Therefore, it was vital to appoint a person with the qualifications and background to complete the duties of State Controller as quickly as possible. As a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters Degree in Accounting, Steve Martin certainly meets those standards." *3

On his appointment, Martin said, "I am grateful and appreciative of Gov. Guinn’s support and confidence in my ability to uphold the duties of State Controller. One of my first responsibilities will be to meet with the staff of the Controller’s office and hopefully provide a level of comfort about the transition period following the tragic death of Kathy Augustine."*4

"A U.S. Marine Corp veteran who attained the rank of major, Martin currently owns a successful Certified Public Accounting business that specializes in financial and fraud audits for businesses, as well as tax and business consulting. Previously, he was President and Chief Financial Officer for a Houston, Texas international import company, and is a former Adjunct Professor of Accounting at the Community College of Southern Nevada," pointed out Office of the Governor.

Martin completed a Bachelors Degree from George Washington University while in the Marine Corps, and later earned a Masters Degree in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University. After receiving his Masters Degree and becoming a CPA, he participated in fraud investigations conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"According to the Nevada Constitution, Article 17, Section 22, in the case of the death of a constitutional officer, the governor appoints a qualified individual to complete the term until the next election," concluded Office of the Governor in the press release*5

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References

*1. Martin, Steve. 'I look forward to contributing to improving the office of State Controller,' "An e-mail from Nevada Controller Steve Martin to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (August 6, 2006), Carson City, Nevada: Office of the State Controller.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Office of the Governor. 'Nevada GOVERNOR Kenny Guinn APPOINTS STEVE MARTIN STATE CONTROLLER,' "A serach of 'Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada' on the Google.com," (August 5, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Google. 'STEVE MARTIN was appointed STATE CONTROLLER by Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn,' "A search of 'Business - WBTI' on on the Google.cn," (August 7, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.

"We all need to smile every once in a while"
Sent from Miss Meiyang Chang through Ms. Lillian Tsai

Ever Wonder!
***Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
***Why are they called apartment when they are all stuck together?
***Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
***Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
***Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
***If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
***Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
***If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
***Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"?

__Are you kidding? From Ms. Y.S. Lei {Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} ("We all need to smile every once in a while") IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.

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Quatations for everybody to take a break on holiday
By Meiyang Chang and Lillian Tsai

In case you need futher proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
***On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. (and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
***On a bag of Fritos: ...You could be a winner! No purchase necessary.
***On packing for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body." (but wouldn't this save me more time?)
***On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drownsiness." (and... I'm taking this because???)
***On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only." (as opposed to ...what?)
***On a Japense food processor: "Not to be used for the other use." (now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
***On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: maybe, uh...fly Delta?)
Now that you've smiled at least once, its your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (may even a chuckle)...in other words send it to everyone. We all need to smile every once in a while.

__Are you kidding? From Ms. Y.S. Lei {Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.

The Sea of Galilee people are the givers who remain fresh and vibrant by freely sharing of themselves
By Tiffany Chang

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
He will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.
---Jeremiah 17:7-8 of the Bible

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

Twenty-five centuries ago, Lao-tse, a Chinese sage, offered this profound insight;
"The reason why rivers and seas receives the homage of a hundred mountain streams is that they keep below them. Thus they are able to reign over all the mountain streams. So the sage, wishing to be above men, putteth himself below them; wishing to be before them, he putteth himself behind them. Thus, though his place be above men, they do not feel his weight; though his place be before them, they do not count it an injury."
So it is with humankind. Those who wish to yield the greatest influence will unselfishly position themselves below others, so as to serve them better.
Bruce Barton told a parable two seas in Palestine that expounds on the wisdom of Lao-tse. One sea is flesh. Fish live in it. Trees and bushes grow near it. Children splash and paly in it. The river Jordan flows into this sea with sparkling water from the hills. People build their homes near it. Every kind of life is happier because it is there. The same river Jordan flows south into another sea. Here there are no fish, no green things, no children playing, no homes a building. Stale air hangs above its waters, and neither man nor beast will drink of it. What makes the difference between these neighbor seas? Not the Jordan River. It empties the same good water into both. Nor is the soil or the countryside.
The differnece is that the Sea of Galilee receives water but does not keep it. For every drop that flows in, another drop flows out. The giving and receiving go on in equal measure. The other sea hoards its income. Every drop it gets it keeps. The Sea of Galilee lives and lives. The other sea gives nothing. It is called the Dead Sea.
There are also two kinds of people in this world---those Dead Sea people who take without giving back, and the givers who remain fresh and vibrant by freely sharing of themselves.

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. On Sunday, August 6, 2006, we had Rev. Tong Liu, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), 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, 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, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!

Some of the missing individuals from the Service for about two or three weeks have been coordinated through the e-mail. "Thanks for asking about us. ... Cathy has also been busy with some year-end accounting at Cisco but that just ended last week. ... We will still come by to visit ROLCC every so often," wrote Mr. Tony Tsai. The famly includes Mr. Anothny Tsai, Mrs. Cathy Tsai, and Miss Christina (Ping) Tsai. Christine Tsai is another lady used to favor the English Service and Coffee/Tea Fellowship. In her e-mail to us showed that she was busy but needed motivation.

The Coffee/Tea Fellowship this Sunday (and every week in August) was highlightened by the "to serve and to give heartily" of Lei's family: John helped promote the Sevice and Fellowship. Judy coocked the whole things of the "Chau Mien" (chau noddles) and prepared the salad. Tony has inspired the the spirit and value of the English Service and Fellowship of River of Life Christian Church through publications locally, natioally, and internationally.

Miss Vivian Chao joined Judy in preparing for the food of the Coffee/Tea Fellowship. She prepared the fruits and cakes.

[[[Listen to Sunday Service:
(08.06.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; ?????
Worship Pastor Doris Lin?)
07.30.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Faith and Deed
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.23.06 Sermon Rev. Hing Chai Cheng; God's Changing Agent
Worship Henry Hu
07.16.06 Sermon Rev. Victor Quon; When Christians Think They Care
Worship Pastor Doris Lin
07.09.06 Sermon Rev. Tong Liu; Ways to Release God's Power
Worship Pastor James Wang
07.02.06 Sermon Rev. Mike Connell; Release The Power Of Heaven
Worship Pastor James Wang
---By River of Life Christian Church]]]

"Welcome to River of Life Christian Church! We are glad to have you here to worship God with us," wrote Rev. Tong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church, Santa Clara, California.*2

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
--- Galatians 5:22 of the Bible

***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. ---Romans 12:10
***** Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. ---Proverbs 27:9
***** Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. ---John 15:13-15
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. ---Proverbs 22-11*3

"After 21 Days Healing Crusade, we will have a break and time of recuperation in August. This month, we can share what God has done in our lives, give thanks to the Lord and encourage one another in the cell groups. The more we share about God grace, the more grace we will have to share. the more God's grace we share, the more thanksgiving we will give," pointed out Senior Paster Tong Liu.*4

U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and taught his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to America to seek the American dream. Even though not all of them can realize their American dream, eventually they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions to our country.*5

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

"In October, we will have a joined Harvest Crusade in San Jose with feature speaker, Rev. Greg Laurie from Southern California. Greg Laurie is a powerful evangelist raised up by God for every city proceeding Billy Graham. In the spirit of church unity, our church decides to join together with other local churches to participate in this crusade. There will be a prayer meeting for the crusade this afternoon from 5 pm - 6 pm in Church On the Hill. We encourage everyone to attend so that we can pray together in uinty for God's work in Silicon Valley," concluded Rev. Tong Liu in his message.*7

For many years, we taught people successfully to make money through the modern knowledge of organization and management in business. For the years to go, we will continue to encourage our friends to love the God, and to love our people, professionalism, community, and country.*8

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*9

In Revelation 22:1-3 of the Bible, it stated that "Then the angel showed me the river of water of life, as clear as crystal, flwing 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."

We believe the spiritual significance of "To serve and to give heartily". The English Service of River of Life Christian Church is blessing!*10

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*2. Liu, Tong. 'Welcome by Reverend Tong ,' "The 'Praise Worship' of River of Life Christian Church," (August 6, 2006), San Clara, California: ROLCC.
*3. LVRJ. ' WBTI's section --Business & Administration,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Reviewjournal.com," (August 3, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*4. Liu. Ibid.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign (U. S. Senator): a born-again Christian,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Liu. Ibid.
*8. PAI of WBTI. 'To envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (August 4, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*9. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessei; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,'A search of '' on the Google.cn,' (August 4, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*10. Google. 'God bless the English Service of River of Life Christian Church!' "A search of 'River of Life Christian Church' on the Google.cn," (August 6, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.

Congratulating UNLV on the opening of their first international campus
By Dr. Ng Eng Hen and Jennifer Kung

"[[[I am in Singapore with the new president Dr. Ashely of UNLV and Dean with 12 faculties, we have a great time in Singapore, I am here to learn the Singapore model,Mr. Roger's assistant Francisco is here in Shgapore too, I think UNLV tour and hotel management will do good in Greater China. Dean -Dr. Mann of hotel management will visit Taiwan on 8/4.I am arranging he meet with mayor Ma , Vice president and EETV news interview for 30 mines , It should be a good publicity for UNLV , plan to visit Shanghai and Beijing with Dean and President in Nov.
Best Regards.
Charlyne]]]," wrote Miss Charlyne Chen to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*1

Miss Charlyne Chen is Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council of WBTI. We have inspired some activities of the associations in Las Vegas being national and international.*2

The following is a SPEECH BY DR NG ENG HEN, MINISTER FOR MANPOWER AND SECOND MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, AT THE GRAND OPENING OF UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS’ FIRST INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS, ON 2 AUGUST 2006, 11.00AM, AT NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING LEVEL 10:

Your Excellency Patricia L Herbold, US Ambassador to Singapore
Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, Dean, University of Nevada Las Vegas – Singapore Campus
UNLV Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It gives me great pleasure to join you this morning for the opening ceremony. We are delighted that UNLV has chosen to site its first overseas campus in Singapore. This campus will further develop our goal to be a Global Schoolhouse. Through the UNLV, Singaporeans and others in this region can acquire specialised qualifications to advance their careers in the Tourism sector.*3

Singapore the Global Schoolhouse

The Global Schoolhouse Initiative started in 2002 is succeeding. Through Economic Development Board’s efforts, 16 leading foreign universities are located here. 70,000 international students currently study in these institutions. EDB is confident that we are on track to attract 150,000 international students by 2015. This will increase the education sector's contribution to 5% of Singapore's GDP.
But these leading foreign Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) like UNLV generate other significant spin-offs apart from their economic contributions. Talent and new concepts follow Capital and will accelerate our development, to help us do things better. We remember how MNCs who invested in Singapore in the 70s shortened our learning curve in manufacturing industries. Similarly these IHLs bring in with them their pedagogical culture, their staff and students that will introduce new ideas and perspectives to add vibrancy to Singapore as a Global City.*4

International students will augment our talent base and will find it easy to join the many leading local companies or some 7,000 MNCs in Singapore. When they go home, these students can become ambassadors for Singapore to spread and enhance our reputation as a knowledge and economic node of Asia.

Our strategy to build a broad range of top IHLs is taking shape. Today, Singapore has internationally recognised course offerings ranging from digital animation, arts and fashion, culinary arts, to luxury brand management and hospitality. Some world-class specialised institutions here include the Johns Hopkins' Peabody Institute and DigiPen Institute of Technology. Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute, America’s first conservatory of music, had collaborated with National University of Singapore (NUS) to establish the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. The DigiPen Institute of Technology, which is the first school in the world to offer a specialised programme in videogames and ranks as the top video game university in Electronic Gaming Monthly, will be coming to Singapore next year.

UNLV Singapore will add to this menu of choices for students. They will offer the Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration programme from September 2006 and the Executive Masters in Hospitality Administration programme from November 2006 - the first time such courses are made available in Singapore.

Singapore the Tourism Hub

UNLV’s presence here is opportune as tourism in this region is growing fast. In Singapore alone, visitor arrivals for the first half of the year increased by over 500,000, or close to 12% compared to the same period last year. Analysts project that we will be a leading venue for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE), having hosted some of the high signature events, like the 117th International Olympics Committee (IOC) session and the International Textile and Machinery Association (ITMA) Asia Exhibition last year. Next month, we will be hosting the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group with 16,000 delegates.

We also have a strong pipeline of Tourism investments, such as the two Integrated Resorts; hotel developments such as The Amara Sentosa, St. Regis, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel, and F&B outlets such as St James Power Station and Dempsey Global Village.

These developments have not been lost on Singaporeans who have responded with strong interests in careers in the hospitality sector. The Government will collaborate with partners like the UNLV to help train and prepare locals to make the most of employment opportunities. Besides the Bachelor and Executive Masters programmes, an Advanced Certificate course in MICE will also be developed by the UNLV with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). These certificates will be widely accepted by industry players as they are aligned to WDA’s Tourism Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system and done in collaboration with the Singapore Association of Conference and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS). The programme aims to train 100 MICE executives over two years.

Conclusion

I understand that UNLV has also been collaborating with our Polytechnics, the Tourism Academy@Sentosa and The Singapore International Hotel and Tourism College (SHATEC). With these collaborations and tie-ups, UNLV has strategically positioned itself to be a key provider of higher education in hospitality. These developments and initiatives speak well of the management of UNLV and also signal their serious intent to grow its base and reach out to the broader base of students in the region. I congratulate Dr Andy Nazarechuk for having started very well. They are well placed to succeed.
Let me conclude by congratulating UNLV on the opening of their first international campus. I also wish them success in all their endeavours and fruitful partnerships with our local institutions.*5

Thank you.

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References

*1. Chen, Charlyne. 'We have a great time in Singapore,' "An e-mail from Miss Charlyne Chen to WBTI," (August 3, 2006), Singapore.
2. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign,' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Chen. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

Las Vegas nicer with cultural arts by Asian American communities
By Stewart Bell, Jessie Walsh, and Tiffany Chang

Dear Jennilee, Good morning! Thank you very much for your nice Dim Sum party to us in the Harbor Palace Restaurant on September 10, 2004. Many thanks to your generous donation to this Event and Party of the Thai Perfoming Arts Appreiation Day 2004! We had first Henry on the stage to reprent you receiving a salute with the other three high-ranking officilas. After an hour we had him on the stage to reprent you in giving your check ($500.00) and letter to the President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas Sapatra Chemprachum! Many applauses hightlinghted the grand hall. Congragulations! You did a significant contribution to our Asian American community. We are all in proud of you as our adotped daughter and especially of your accomplishment!

Sincerely,

Tony & Judy

--- JennileeP@aol.com wrote:

> Dearest Judy & Tony,
>
> It was super to see you again too. You're always
> wonderful and always nice
> to me. I'll be leaving for Hawaii this coming
> Wednesday morning at 10AM and
> will be back Monday morning. My sister and I will
> see you again when I get
> back. For sure I'll e-mail you the pictures from
> Hawaii. Well, take care and I
> hope things are great for you.
>
> Respectfully.
>
> Jennilee Phan
> The PHANtastic Team
>
The City of Las Vegas and Thai Cultural Arts Association (TCAALV) presented Thai Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2003 at Charleston Heights Arts Center on September 16, 2003.*1 It was co-sponsored by City of Las Vegas, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), Kids for a Better Society, Asian Leaders, among others. "WBTI website" has functioned as media-sponsor of this dinner and party for many years.

Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas on the occasion of the 9th anniversary saluted three awardees with awards from U. S. Senator harry Reid and U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley: Dr. Tony Lei, Mr. Tim Wong, and Mr. Raymond Lam.

"Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Mrs. Sapatra Chemprachum, President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas
request the honor of your presence
as Guests of Honor
at the Event and Dinner Party for
Thai Performing Arts-Appreciation Day 2004
present by City of Las Vegas and TCAALV, co-sponsored
by City of Las Vegas, WBTI, KBS, Asian Leaders, among others
on Wednesday, the Fifteenth of September, 2004
in the Charleston Height Arts Center
800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, Nevada
from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.," stated on the invitation card to U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt in this year of 2004.*2

Advancing to its 11th year, Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas has held the Performing Arts very successfully every year. During the Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2002, Dr. Tony Lei was very pleased to welcome so many government officials, community leaders, business owners, among others. High-ranking government officials who participated the party included: Lorraine Hunt, Kathy Augustine, Erin Kenny, Bill Maupin, Stewart Bell, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jennifer Elliotts, Valorie Adair, Dianne Steel, Lisa Brown, Cheryl Moss, Anthony Del Vecchio, Natalie Tyrrell, Mike Davidson, David Roger, David Wall, Bobby Gronauer, Herb Brown, among others. Dr. Lei believed that all of us share a sense of cooperation for the supporting of cultural richness. He pointed out that the Performing Arts Appreciation Day was a significant milestone of the contribution for the mutual cooperation of cultural and social service between American and Asian communities.

Lt. Governor Hunt was introduced by Dr. Lei to the public to deliver her greeting speech to all the audiences and participants. Acting YMT Suthida Yalprachum was promoted by the Chair/President of TCAA-LV Sapatra Chemprachum as Young Miss Thailand LV-2002.

The enthusianstic attendances were overwhelming including important officials, leaders, and media executives; Brian Sandoval, John Hunt, Nancy Wong, Tim Wong, Nancy Diaz, Kathie Ambrosio, Judy Ray, Gerri Schroder, Francis Allen, Mike Malone, Geny Del Rosario, Teresa Woo, Richard Dennison, Mike Vaswani, Patty Blakeman, Aldo Aguirre, Aurora Maskall, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hwang, among others.

Full with enthusianstic attendances in the Hall of the Arts Center, all of them enjoyed a big night out with many elected officials and appointed officers through the atmosphere of elegant and classic dance and music from Thailand.

The 11th Appreciation Day this year would feature: Thai food Dinner-Buffet; No-host beer-wine bar; Thai classical and folk dances performed by the local Thai and American performers; Presentation of Awards, Winner of the Lady in Thai Costume, 3 Door prizes, Learning of Thai folk Dance, and the Social Dance with Super D. J. Mariah until Midnight.

Dr. Lei has innovated and encouraged good idea for program and event to improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada. United we stand, not just for our Asian Community only but for all our people and nation as a whole. Asian Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada by American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that the Asian communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society.*3

U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign had been invited to attend the Event and Party as the Guests of Honor. Kathie Ambrosio reprented U. S. Senator John Ensign to offer Washington Business and Technology Institute and Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas the Senatorial Recognition Awards. Nancy Diaz represented Senator Harry Reid.

Special Guests by Washington Business and Technology Institute to present including U. S. Senator John Ensign(represented by Kathie Ambrosio), Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglass, Distrct (Family Court) Judge Cheryl Moss, Las Vegas Township Constable Bobby G. Gronauer, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, District Judge Mark Denton (represented by Agnas Chan), District Judge Valorie Vega (reprented by Gloria Wong), business executives, among others.

All the traditional arts dancing perfomances were wondeful. Two M. C. Jheri Psmyth and D. J. Mariah were outstanding. We are pleased to know that all our attendants and participants enjoyed a beautiful night!

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References

*1. Bell Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Copy from WBTI web about the Thai Performing Art-Appreciation Day -- 2002, on September 17, 2002,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: TCAALV.
*2. Reviewjournal. 'Business & Administration section of WBTI website,' "A search of information about WBTI on Google.com," (September 7, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Bell Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with cultural arts by Asian American communities,' "A search of information about WBTI on google.com," (September 8, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

The biggest credit of Washington Business and Technology Institute is its people
By Valorie Vega, Michael Douglas, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang

***** A thing of beauty is a joy forever. ---John Keats
***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being--to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis

At the dawn of this new era, the emphasis has shifted from the physical and mechanical labor required by the Industrial Revolution to the mental labor needed to sustain the new Information Revoluation. In an organization, the people and minds have become the most precious assets for its development, innovation, and prosperity.

Since the beginning in the fall of 1937, Pepperdine University has experienced remarkable progress and achievement the realm of higher education. The faculty of the University seek to instill not only a will to achieve excellence, but also a spirit of philanthrophy and servanhood. Designed nicely, the Malibu campus of Pepperdine has frequently been described as the most beautiful one in the world. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was created as an inspirational medium for academic research and community service under the affirmation and creed of Pepperdine University.*1

"Our greatest credit at Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is our people -- not facades or fountains, not landsacapes or lakescapes, but people -- faculty, advisory members, administration, and a host of friends," says President Dr. Tony Lei. "On the publications of WBTI through multimedia, locally, nationally, and internationally, we have featured many of our own: U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; Governor of Nevada Kenny Guinn; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley; Dr. Andrew Benton; Dr. Charles Runnels; Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chief Federal Judge Lloyd Geroge; Attorney General Brian Sandoval (now U. S. Federal Judge); (former Chief Justice) Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin; Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Nancy Becker; Nevada Senator and UNLV Professor of Political Science Dina Titus; former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge Stewart Bell; District Judges Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Nancy Saitta, Michelle Leavitt, Jessie Walsh, Jennifer Togliatti, and Jackie Glass; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong; Mayor Oscar Goodman, Clark County Commissioner and Chairman Rory Reid; Mayor Michael Montandon, Sheriff of Southern Nevada Bill Young, Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Michael Douglas, Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu, Dr. Feng-wei Lai, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Dr. William N. Thompson; among others (the names are written at random)." *2

"Enriching our research and community service process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this academic institute. WBTI is really a chain of dedicated individuals who joined to research, serve, support, and to give. We take great pride of our people, including our outstanding faculty. They are some of the best in the world. We are sincere servers to help improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada," expresses heartily Dr. Tony Lei.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.

"I want to thank you for my recent appointment as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution by Washington Business and Technology Institute. It is certainly an honor to be acknowledged by you for my commitment to serving this community. I look forward to expanding my public service by working with you and the Institute to continue to better our community. Your dedication is a wonderful example of what others should strive to accomplish," wrote LVSCP Attorney Natalie Tyrrell to Dr. Tony Lei from her Office. "I want to share with you my favoriate quote. It is by the great Winston Churchill. It exemplifies the driving force by which I start out each day. He said: 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Thank you for this honor and the wonderful dinner celebration." Natalie is now a Justice of the Peace of the Clark County Justice Court.

Community participation is an asset for enhancing public service. True leadership comes from knowing when one needs to depend on other's knowledge. Leaders are individuals who help people understand their motivations for doing things. They set the direction and understand why the direction is important. Dr. Tony Lei believes that in education leadership is a call to help others. He has the quality that inspires people to do what needs to be done and to feel good about doing it. Balanced with his outstanding academic expertise, he is a servant of God for community service, sincere and humble but not weak.*3

By loving, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let us fan the flame of service in ever-increasing circles. With this, we can envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy. District Judge of the Family Court Cheryl Moss said that, "I've remained dedicated to serving the community, and I've been inspired by the leadership, wisdom, and guidance of WBTI's Prsident Dr. Tony Lei. I recognized that Dr. Tony Lei's accomplishments have demonstrated that taking part in the community with ones kindness and selfless service can contribute excellence as well as make a difference in the society."

One of the important accomplishment of Dr. Tony Lei as a famous Professor of Management is the research and findings on computer education, institutional management, and the art of leading of his three notable books entitled "Information Management", "Business Management", and " Management Behavior". "A good leader should acquire the ability of and execute the following seven management functions: 1. Planning: to plan important task project of this unit; 2. Organizing; to master the organoizational system of this unit; 3. Staffing: to recruit the appropriate staff members; 4. Directing: to direct the people on the staff of this unit; 5. Coodinating: to coordinate the benefits and conflicts of this unit in order to attain sound cooperation; 6. Representing: to reprent this unit in order to coordinate outside concerns and relationships; 7. Budgeting: to establish and control the budget of this unit; 8. Systematizing: to use management information system throuh computers and multimedia for our modern business," says Dr. Tony Lei.

"There are three models of leadership that a good leader, especially the leader of an association, may emphasize: A. Creative Leadership: The leader takes the most importance of holding the great principles to develop the future endeavor of this unit. (1) Sense of Mission -- to make the members not work as a job but high degree of the "concept of value"; (2) Foresightness -- to develop the future blueprint for this unit; (3) Teamwork Spirit -- to motivate the cooperation and success of the whole group; (4) Orientation by Objectives -- to encourage all the members unit put full effort on its clear and definite objectives," continues Dr. Tony Lei.

"B. Humanity Leadership: the leader emphasizes the importance of his or her relationship with the abordinates. He or she motivates their work morality and spirit. Therefore, he or she should understand, emphasize, and hold of humanity in order to promote everyone's potentiality to endeavor for this unit. The key points are: 1. Trust; 2. Delegation of authority; 3. The Second Chance Theory (to pardon your subordinate);
4. Encouragement; 5. Help and Care; 6. Support and Assistance; 7. Training and Education.

"C. Democratic Leadership: The leader respects humanity and allows individual development to make his or her group members cooperate and work by division of labor with self-motion and self-revelation. Its specialties are:

1. The leader endeavors to win followers by himself or herself with good personality and emphasizes knowledge and experience as the foundation of leading. 2. Subordinates have a full opportunity to participate decisionmaking and to suggest good idea. 3. The leader puts attention to the benefit of the subordinates, understand their needs, focuses the importance of the people. 4. The leader gives only some direction on the work planning, and leave the details of the work processing to the subordinates. 5. The leader has full opportunity to participate in employees activities, and they get along with each other very well. 6. The communication between the leader and subordinates is fully in good condition, and they enjoy fruitful accomplishment with good understanding. 7. The division of labor is decided by the group and the subordinates have the right selecting their work accompanists with the direction and coordination of their leader by their side. 8. The leader evaluates the performance of his or her subordinates objectively and renders fair judgement in giving prize or punishment."

"In practically, the effectiveness of the above leadership can be attained by its flexible application in accordance with the right time, place, matter, people, and objective situation, " Dr. Tony Lei points out.*4

"In righteousness you will be established."*5 "In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, entreneurship, and innovation; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'," says Dr. Tony Lei.

"Thank you for my recent appointment as an Associate Fellow of Public Administration and Chairperson of the Community Relations Study Committee of the Washington Business and Technology Institute. It is truly an honor to be a part of this organization, as it plays an important role in identifying, researching, and addressing the issues facing our community. Your leadership and dedication to the community are to be commended, and I look forward to working with you and the Institute in this new capacity. Thank you again for affording me this opportunity," wrote Councilwoman Lynette McDonald from her Office of the Las Vegas City Council to Dr. Tony Lei.

WBTI has reported continuously the accomplishment and advancement of the members of its faculty and advisory board through publications and multimedia across Las Vegas, Nevada, California, New York, Hawaii, Washington D. C., China, Philippine, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. One of its the most important educational technology is the WBTI website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti brought to you by "Las Vegas Review-journal" and "Reviewjournal.com". The presentation and publication by WBTI through multimedia in the recent twelve years have highly increased the value and status of their positions of the academic institute.

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and general elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*6

"As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help Improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," Said Dr. William Thompson.*7 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.

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

"As you know, I've begun to learn and practise leading skills through my college life. I'm deeply impressed by the valuable practicality and theoreticality of the leading skills proclaimed and inspired by Washington Business and Technology Institute. During my three victories of the past elections since he moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Dr. Tony Lei have been one of my great supporter with his outstanding knowledge and wisdom," said U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.

"Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu have received Greeting Letters from U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gobbons and Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter. She was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on May 11, 2005." The announcement was made on Thursday, July 14, 2005, by Dr. John Wang, Spokesperson for WBTI in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*8

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign in his Greetings Letter to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA).*9

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons in his Greetings to TBAA.*10

"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."

On September 23, 2002, District Attorney Stewart Bell wrote President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei that "Dear Dr. Lei, I am honor and prviledged to accept your appointment as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of the Clark County Distrct Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of the Washington Business and Technology Institute. I look forward to meeting on October 7th." *2 [The two original letters that signed by Stewart from his Office were shown on the Section of "Photos & Pictures" at May 1, 2006.]

"It's my great pleasure to be nominated by WBTI as its Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC," said District Attorney Stewart Bell at the Dinner Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Las Vegas Review-Journal". "The significance of the creed of a County deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, goodness, and beauty in order to maintain it as a place of the people, by the people, and for the people. It's my honor to join the Commission." The Dinner Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Bell as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on October 7, 2002.

"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 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.*11

"It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activivities in the community," wrote Dr. Kenny C. Guinn, Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*12

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References

*1. Kung, Jennifer. 'Let's Make Efforts for the Prosperity of Our City,' "El Heraldo de Las Vegas," September 3, 1999.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI's greatest asset is its people,' "Nevada Examiner," July 28, 2000.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'Community Participation Is An Asset for Enhancing Public Service,' "WBTI Newsbrief," July 27, 2000.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI's greatest asset is its people,' "Nevada Examiner," August 11, 2000.
*5. Isaiah 54:14, "Bible".
*6. Walsh, Jessie, Moss, Cheryl, and Chang, Tiffany. 'To our community and society with love -- the faith of PAI,' "Nevada Examiner," September 28, 2001.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.cn," ( July 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*9. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign,' on the Google.com," (July 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*10. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'U. S. Congressman James Bibbons,' on the Google.cn," (July 31, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*11. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable.' "WBTI Newsbrief," June 6, 2003.
*12. Guinn, Kenny C. 'A letter from Dr. Kenny C. Guinn to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei,'"A search of 'Dr. Kenny C. Guinn' on the Google.com," (August 1, 2006), Mountain view, California: Google.com.

073106-1187 "Business & Administration" ( PPAA20) of WBTI website, Saturday, 9:58 a. m., Monday, July 31, 2006, #Second printing of the Second Edition on August 6, 2005

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

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

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

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

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*4

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

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

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*5

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted also a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*6

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

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

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA.

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

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*8

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
2. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*5. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*6. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*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," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

Then the angel showed me the River of the water of Life
By Tiffany Chang

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
He will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.
---Jeremiah 17:7-8 of the Bible

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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. On Sunday, July 30, 2006, we had Rev. Tong Liu, Rev. Hing Chai Cheng, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), Mr. John Lei, Mrs. Jessica Wong, Mr. Walter Wong, Ms. Lynn Ling Yang, Miss Vivian Chao, Miss Frances Chang, Miss Mariany Lee, Miss Tine Lo, Mr. Gino Ko, Miss Angel Ku, Miss Prudy Yu, Miss Orchid Soh, Mr. Meung Kim, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!

"Praise God! We have successful finished 21 Days Healing Crusade. When I looked back the services for the 21 Days, I saw the commitment and sacrifices made by brothers and sisters. I was very touched. Not one zone missed the responsibilities and every team worked together wholeheartly like an army. Everyone look his/her position and fulfilled the duty. I want to thank everyone who participated in the event. We were able to see God's great works because of your services," wrote Rev. Tong Liu, Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church, Santa Clara, California.*1

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
--- Galatians 5:22 of the Bible

***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. ---Romans 12:10
***** Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. ---Proverbs 27:9
***** Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. ---John 15:13-15
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. ---Proverbs 22-11*2

"During the Sunday service today, we will commission Pastor Bryon and his wife to pastor our daughter church in Houston. Pastor Bryon and his wife served in our church for the past four years. Many brothers and sisters are blessed by their lives. Therefore, we are going to collect a special love offering for them. May God continue to lead their path," pointed out Senior Paster Tong Liu.*3

U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and taught his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to America to seek the American dream. Even though not all of them can realize their American dream, eventually they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions to our country.*4

As a born-again Christian, people have been inspired by his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just his wealthy and handsome appearance now. On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was very frustrated with his first taste of political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. However, he believes God and has surrendered his fate to God. John's faith in God helped him to overcome his frustration and disappointment and enabled him to continue to strive to succeed. The Bible says "...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:6-7)". If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a different door for those who are eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. As all Christians acknowledge - with God, anything is possible.*5

"Cell groups will resme in August. I want to encourage all the cell leaders not to postpone any cell meeting. If you don't start the meeting right away, it will continue the delay for another month. This will impact the operation of all cell groups in Semptember. Also I ask every cell member to pray for your cell group so that the Spirit of God can re-engergize the cell. In this new season, let's come together to experience new grace from God," concluded Rev. Tong Liu in his message.*6

For many years, we taught people successfully to make money through the modern knowledge of organization and management in business. For the years to go, we will continue to encourage our friends to love the God, and to love our people, professionalism, community, and country.*7

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

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References

*1. Liu, Tong. 'Welcome by Reverend Tong ,' "The 'Praise Worship' of River of Life Christian Church," (July 30, 2006), San Clara, California: ROLCC.
*2. LVRJ. ' WBTI's section --Business & Administration,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Reviewjournal.com," (July 28, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*3. Liu. Ibid.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign (U. S. Senator): a born-again Christian,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Liu. Ibid.
*7. PAI of WBTI. 'To envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (July 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessei; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,'A search of 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' on the Google.cn,' (July 30, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.

Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada
By Michael Douglas, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, and PAI of WBTI*1

"Dr. Tony Lei, my long time good friend, is the President of Washington Business and Technology Institute and Senior Advisor of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Dr. Tony Lei, an outstanding resident of Clark County for more than 12 years, has given freely of his time, energy, knowledge, and talents, working on projects and events that contribute to the quality of life in Nevada and has dedicated himself to public service and humane spirit to not only the Asian Community but to all citizens in Clark County and Nevada. It is an honor and privilege of the Board of County Commissioners to recognize those extraordinary individuals, groups, or programs which enrich the lives of many in our community. On behalf of our Commission, I'm presnting him with our Proclamation on this occasion, April 24, 2005, in celebration and recognition of his distinguished professionalism and outstanding accomplishments. We do hereby recognize and honor Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D. and urge all citizens to join us wishing him a successful and bright future," announced Commissioner Lynette McDonald soon after her significant kenote speech at an Asian American Event and Dinner Party. The Event and Dinner Party was held by Asian Ameirican Republic Coaliton of Nevada - CLark County on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*2

The Proclamation stated that, "WHEREAS, Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D., a famous resident of Clark County for more than 12 years, has served the community through a variety of venues including: President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Senior Advisor for Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Office of Clark County District Attorney, Constable’s Office of Las Vegas Township; and Raleigh, Hunt, McGarry & Drizin. P.C.; Director of South Shores Community Association; Honorary President of Great Wall College and Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College; Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada; Contributing Editor and Columnist of "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com - WBTI website"; Chairman of Media and Publicity Committee of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-CC; and

"WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Lei received an M.B.A. in 1969 and a Doctorate of Education in Institutional Management in 1990 from Pepperdine University. He had been an Associate Professor of Information Management and a Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University and Pepperdine University from 1985 to 1991 and 1991 to 1996, respectively." *3

"NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County, on this occasion, April 24, 2005, in celebration and recognition of his distinguished professionalism and outstanding accomplishments, do hereby recognize and honor

Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

and urge all citizens to join us wishing him a successful and bright future."

The Proclamation was signed by RORY REID, CHAIRMAN; MYRNA WILLIAMS, Vice Chair; YVONNE ATKINSON GATES, Commissioner; BRUCE L. WOODBURY, Commissioner; LYNETTE BOGGS MCDONALD, Commissioner; CHIP MAXFIELD, Commissioner; TOM COLLINS, Commisioner; and attested by SHIRLEY B. PARRAGUERRE, County Clerk, Clark County Commission, Nevada.

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a famous Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Jessie Walsh is an achieved District Judge of Nevada, while Valerie Weber is a known Assemblywoman of Nevada. PAI is the initial of Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Dr. Tony Lei' on the Google.com," (July 30, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.

Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall for Family Court Judge
By Jennifer Kung

***** "The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." ---Jonas Salk, MD
***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor

The following information have been received from Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

The Committee to Elect Maria "Aurora" Maskall for Family Court Judge, Dept. "M" invites you to a Campaign Fund-raiser!*1

Date: August 3, 2006
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Willy's American Saloon, 2202 Paradise Avenue

Donations Are Greatly Appreciated!

Make your checks payable to:
Committee to Elect Maria Maskall Judge
www.mariamaskall4judge.com

R.S.V.P. to JoAnn Almquist: 270-4555*2

(Paid for by the Committee To Elect Maria Maskall Judge)

[[[MARIA MASKALL for
Family Court Judge, Dept. "M"
Families deserve a fair, strong
judge with a compassionate heart]]]

Maria owns a good website. Its address is www.mariamaskall4judge.com.
The following are some of its information post here through the courtesy of Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall:

"There could hardly be a higher governmental interest than a
State's interest in the quality of its judiciary."

-The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart*3

You are entitled to receive fast and effective resolutions to restore your peace of mind to your family law situation. Having practiced law in Las Vegas for the past nine years, MARIA MASKALL has experience in all areas of family law; including divorce law, complex divorce litigation, child custody and visitation, relocation, child support and spousal support proceedings, juvenile court proceedings, child abuse and neglect, paternity, domestic violence, termination of parental rights, and interstate as well as international child abduction and custody matters.

Possessing a keen understanding of the complexities of the divorce process and the intricacies of the Nevada court system, MARIA MASKALL's litigation and trial experience makes her an excellent choice for your next Family Court Judge!*4

Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall's bar memberships are: State Bar of Nevada; United States District Court of Nevada; State Bar of New York; District of Columbia; and United States Supreme Court.
Her professional memberships are:
Nevada State Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; and District of Columbia Bar Association.*5

Maria has contibuted to the following community services:
* Volunteer on the Clark County Legal Services' Pro Bono Project
Committee, which assists individuals who could not otherwise afford legal
representation in all areas of family law

* Volunteer for the Children's Attorney Project, which provides legal
representation for abused and neglected children who are in foster care or
are wards of the State

* Member of the Pro Bono Foundation, assisting in the creation of legal
forms for use by the public in court proceedings

* Panel Member of the Southern Nevada State Bar Disciplinary
Committee, which conducts hearings and renders decisions on complaints
from individuals requesting reprimand of attorneys for unethical behavior

* Mentor for the UNLV Boyd School of Law mentorship program, mentoring
law students through representation of individuals in family court
proceedings

"Good Morning, Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lei, I am honored that you would send more of my literature and publish an article about me," wrote Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall.*6

Maria's Judicial Philosophy is stated at her website vividly as in the following:

Maintain unquestionable integrity and a strong internal moral compass

Keep an open mind and an unwavering judicial temperament

Follow the laws and court procedures of the State of Nevada

Render concise, thoughtful decisions, based upon the facts and law pertaining to the case

Move cases fairly, but efficiently, through the Family Court system

Be prepared for each case that comes before the court

Treat each person who appears in the court with compassion and dignity

Assist in making the Court system more accessible to private individuals*7

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References

*1.Committee To Elect Maria Maskall Judge. "An e-mail from Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall to WBTI," (July 26, 2006), Las Vegas, California: CTEMMJ.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Maskall, Maria "Aurora". 'A profile of Maskall,' "An e-mail from Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall to Dr. Tony Lei," (July 26, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Maria Maskall's Office.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Maskall, Maria "Aurora". 'I am honored that ...,' "An e-mail from Miss Maria "Aurora" Maskall to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (July 27, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Maria Maskall's Office.
*7. Maskall's website. 'Judicial Philosophy,' "Maria "Aurora" Maskall's website," (July 29, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada.

Linda Shyr was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI
By Archie Chang, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including Dr. Archie Chang and Nevada District Judge Cheryl Moss, Ms. Linda Shyr has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on January 10, 2005," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

"I'm inspired by the many years of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's endeavor and contribution to social and benevolent works. I'd quite understand that working with these professionals and intellectuals in Public Administration Institution will bring me growth with my development in business. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been directed to good work performance in community service and humane spirit under the spiritual leadership of its Chairperson Elaine Chao," said Miss Linda Shyr at the dinner party held by WBTI at the Lillie Langtry's Restaurant in Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel , Las Vegas on January 11, 2005. She was invited to dinner and informed by Dr. Tony Lei about her appointment.

Linda Shyr, esq., earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California at Irvine and her Juris Doctor degree at the University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Law.*2

She believes that an attorney should act with integrity and a conscience and hopes that her presence in the Asian communities will assist those looking for truth, reliability and professionalism in representation. She carries this hope also to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she has set up an office with Mr. Phil Abramowitz of Korenberg, Abramowitz & Feldun, the largest immigration law firm in the Los Angeles area, to provide honest representation and service to the Las Vegas community.*3

Linda is a native Taiwanese. She was born in Tainan, Taiwan. At the age of 7, she came to the United States of America with her parents. Ms. Shyr is an immigrant and was raised in the southern California area. She is a Christian. She speaks Chinese, Taiwanese, and English.*4

"It is indeed an honor for me to become a Fellow of PAI. This position will undoubtedly provide me with new avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated. I look forward to working together with Dr. Tony Lei in these endeavors," said District Judge of Nevada, U. S. A. Valorie Vega.*5

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References

*1. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. (2003), 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Art of Las Vegas.
*2. Shyr, Linda. 'A resume of Linda Shyr,' "An e-mail from Ms. LInda Shyr to WBTI," (January 5, 2005), Los Angeles, California: Korenberg, Abramowitz & Feldun.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Moss, Cheryl; Gronauer, Bobby; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Yi Li has been appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission of WBTI,' "A search of 'Brian Sanderval, esq' on the Google.cn," (July 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.

Kevin Gordon: I was very impressed with the WBTI's website
By Jennifer Kung

***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. --- Romans 12:10
***** "The secret of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. --- Proverbs 22-11*1

"Dear Dr. Lei, It was a pleasure meeting you on Sunday afternoon at the River of Life Christian Church. I greatly enjoyed our conversation. I was happy to hear that you had attended the Evangelism Class that I am teaching on Sunday mornings. Thank you for your kind comments and your interest in having me contribute to the information on the WBTI website," wrote Kevin Gordon, Esq., to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on July 25, 2006.*2

The e-mail was sent by Kevin to Dr. Tony Lei next day after they met at the Coffee/Tea Fellowship of English Service of River of Life Christian Church on Sunday, July 23, 2006.

The English Service of River of Life Christian Church has been highly blessed by God. It continues to grow. The specific charater of the event has been highlighted by the Coffee/Tea Fellowship. On Sunday, July 23, 2006, we had Rev. Hing Chai Cheng, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), Mr. John Lei, Mrs. Jessica Wong, Mr. Walter Wong, Ms. Lynn Ling Yang, Miss Vivian Chao, Miss Frances Chang, Miss Tine Lo, Mr. Gino Ko, Miss Angel Ku, Mr. Jung-fong Kang, Miss Prudy Yu, Miss Orchid Soh, Mr. Meung Kim, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!*3

"My great desire is to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed and I am always interested in finding new ways to accomplish this mission. I have attached my CV - Resume as an MS Word document. If you would like more information regarding myself that I have not included please let me know and I will supplement it accordingly. Please let me know what you are seeking from me, i.e., for me to write an article on Christian Evangelism, Apologetics, etc.," he continued.

Kevin P. Gordon has the following accoplishment in education: Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois: LL.M. in Taxation, May, 2003; Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri: Juris Doctor, May, 2001. With Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma: B.S., Accounting, Dec., 1990, he was Outstanding College Students of America.*4

"I spent some time browsing the WBTI website. I was very impressed with the website and with your background and with your many accomplishments. I found it very interesting that you have written so extensively on management and innovation as I am currently working on an invention. I will be attempting to begin a business that will hopefully provide a new technology which is a significant innovation and which may help to greatly advance several industries," Kevin Gordon, Esq., pointed out.

WBTI's website has been presented to you thorugh the courtesy of the Comunitylink of Las Vegas Review-journal and Reviewjournal.com for many years. The address is http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
It is a daily publication. The number of visitors of the WBTI's website has exceeded 103,647.

Kevin was awarded Law School’s "International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award." He was the Winner – School Client Counseling Competition - Second Place - Midwest Regional Competition.

Kevin has the follwing work experiences:

(1). Contract Attorney: March, 2004 – Present:

Securities Law: Fifteen percent: Currently working on class action securities law case against a large Fortune 500 company. Performing extensive research of security law issues and proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in order to determine if financial statements are fairly represented for SEC registered company. Researched securities law issues related to SEC Act of 1934, Section 10(b) and Rule 10(b) (5) violations.

Anti-trust Law: Thirty-five percent: Worked as part of large Corporate Management Discovery Team on Compuware Corp. v. IBM Corp. anti-trust case. Performed document review and coding of documents regarding complex anti-trust issues. Performed document review and coding of documents regarding second request by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding a proposed large merger.

Reinsurance Law: Forty-five: Performed document review regarding large and complex reinsurance cases involving chemical pollution and asbestos claims. Performed research regarding reinsurance law and cases. Summarized depositions, prepared relevant documents for use in depositions, and gave recommendations as to witnesses to depose. Managed outside document vendor.

Arbitration: Five percent: Performed legal research and document review in large arbitration case. Prepared documents for attorneys for depositions and second chaired deposition.

(2). Associate, Tax Services, TICE: Aug., 2001-Aug., 2002: PricewaterhouseCoopers, San Jose, California. Performed research and consultation on tax, securities, merger and acquisition issues, and preparation of memos. Prepared corporate and partnership tax returns. Nominated as outstanding participant at national training. Received spot bonus award.

(3). Law Clerk, Summer: 2000: Al W. Johnson, Attorney at Law, Clayton, Missouri. Reviewed legal briefs, wrote interrogatories and requests for production, researched various legal issues and wrote legal memoranda.

(4). Owner and Operator: 1992-1998: Tropical Décor, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded company by developing a business plan to present to potential investors and then arranging for the financing. Expanded company operations before selling.*5

"Although my current profession is as an attorney, one of my passions is entrepreneurship. I desire to see technology and innovations leveraged in order to use resources more wisely and efficiently in order to help the most people. Everything I do I want to be for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Once again, thank you for your time and interest.
Best Regards,
Kevin," Attorney Kevin Gordon concluded.*6

Kevin's interests are Web Site Design; Spanish; Mandarin; Economics; History; and Running.

He is now an Active California Bar Member: # 220807; Bar Exams Passed: NY, NJ, IL and MI.*7

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References

*1. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Gordon, Kevin. 'Everything I do I want to be for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ,' "An e-mail from Kevin Gordon, Esq. to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI," (July 25, 2006), San Jose, California: Kevin Gordon's Office.
*3. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful, happy, and prosperous community,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (July 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Law Office of Gordon. 'A profile of Gordon,' "A vita from Kevin Gordon to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (July 25, 2006), San Jose, California: Kevin Gordon's Office.
*5. Law Office of Gordon. Ibid.
*6. Gordon. Ibid.
*7. Law Office of Gordon. Ibid.