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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada proclaims june 11 as day in honor and remembrance
of late president ronald reagan
By Office of the Governor*1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670
gov. guinn proclaims june 11 as day in honor and remembrance
of late president ronald reagan

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn has proclaimed June 11 a day in honor and remembrance of President Ronald Reagan, who died on June 5 at age 93.*2

In his proclamation for President Reagan, Gov. Guinn stated that Nevadans "will be ever grateful for Ronald Reagan's strong leadership and his contributions to our state, including his signing of a pact as Governor of California, joining forces with Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt in creating the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency which secured the future of beautiful Lake Tahoe."

Gov. Guinn also stated that the Reagan presidency helped lift "Americans to a higher esteem in the eyes of all nations" and that President Reagan was a man "committed to restoring accountability and common sense to government with his unprecedented economic strategies and his legendary optimism."

June 11 has been declared a national day of mourning to observe President Reagan's death.

Click here to view the proclamation in its entirety.

To view a photo gallery of President Reagan's visits to Nevada over the years, go to the State of Nevada's web site.*3

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

----------------------------------------------------
References

*1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'Press Release - June 10, 2004 - gov. guinn proclaims june 11 as day in honor and remembrance of late president ronald reagan,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (June 10, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

--------------------------------
Governor Kenny Guinn's statement on passing of President Ronald Reagan
By the Office of Governor*1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

gov. guinn statement on passing of president reagan

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn released the following statement today regarding the passing of President Ronald Reagan:*2

"Nevada lost a dear friend and the nation lost a role model. As a young man, the future President's name appeared on a Las Vegas Strip marquee. In the White House, his closest confidant on Capitol Hill was Nevada¡¦s Paul Laxalt, a relationship forged when they were neighboring Governors.

"President Reagan was a strong leader whose policies strengthened the nation's economy and ended the Cold War. As President, Mr. Reagan gained the confidence of the country through bold leadership. First Lady Dema Guinn and I extend our deepest sympathies to First Lady Nancy Reagan and the rest of the Reagan family."*3

Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505

------------------------------
Referencs

*1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'Press Release - June 5, 2004 - GOV. GUINN STATEMENT ON PASSING OF PRESIDENT REAGAN,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (June 5, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*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.

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District Judge Mark Denton points out also --- A good dinner party with Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management in Las Vegas!
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

Why our District Judge Mark Denton has enjoyed his humble character in this world with his authority and power? It's only because of his great accomplishments of professionalism, integrity, and dignity!

Dr. Tony Lei received a letter from District Judge Mark Denton soon after the first edition of this feature article was published. The letter written by him was sent to Dr. Lei by mail from his Department XIII of the Eight Judicial District Court on May 18, 2004.

"Dear Dr. Lei, Thank you so much for including me in last Friday's dinner recognition for Dean Livingstone. It was great to see you and to meet the Dean and the other Pepperdine alumni. (It's also good to meet Ms. Helen Hsueh and Mr. Robert Song.) Please give my say to your lovely wife. Sincerely," wrote District Judge Mark Denton. Mark Denton is also one of the two Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

In winning friendship, Dr. Tony Lei used to remind us the following good words from the Bible:

"A word aptly spoken is like apple of gold in settings of silver." --- Proverbs 25 : 11 of the Bible
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12 : 10 of the Bible
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend spring from his earnest counsel." --- Proverbs 27 : 9 of the Bible

Welcome! Welcome our Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management to Las Vegas!

Dear friends, let's share the following golden words of wisdom with our faculty members please:

"A (woman or a) man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23 of the Bible
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
"With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." --- Luke 6 : 31 of the Bible
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Judge Natalie L. Tyrrell of Nevada

Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, invited several selected and achieved alumni to dinner with her at the Pietro's Gourmet Restaurant of Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 14, 2004.

"Dear Dr. Tony Lei: This message will confirm your attendance for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. If you have arranged with me to bring a guest, your guest (Judge Mark Denton, District Judge of Nevada) is confirmed as well. Thank you and enjoy the dinner. Sincerely," wrote Pamela Bellew, Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations.

The presented individuals as guests were Dr. Tony Lei, Mr. Hector Mon, Dr. Wanda M. Costen, Mr. David Donovan, Mr. Douglas W. Hensley, Mr. Michael Jabara, and Judge Mark Denton.

Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei received MBA with straight A from Pepperdine University in 1969. He received his Doctor of Education degree in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University in 1990. He was an Assoiciate Professor of Information Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsin University and a Fellow of Management for Dean Dr. Donald R. Sime of the School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University.

Ms. Helen Hsueh and Mr. Robert Song were invited by Dr. Tony Lei as our representative and photographer for the Chinese multimedia. Helen Hsueh is the President of Las Vegas Chinese Daily News, while Robert Song is the President of Pan-America Legal Services Company. "It's good to have more people joining us as friends of our Pepperdine family," said Dean Livingstone at the Dinner Party.

"It was a pleasure having you join us at our dinner. Thanks to for sending the pictures. They are great," wrote Dr. Livingstone to Robert Song, who sent out the pictures to all participants soon after the Dinner.

Pepperdine University is a very famous university. Its main campus at Malibu, California is the leading beauty of noted universities in the world.

"Pepperdine University has earned a reputation for its responsiveness to career-oriented professionals," said Dr. David Davenport, former President of the University.2* The Graziadio School of Business and Management has enjoined one of the highest reputation for Pepperdine University.*3 To educate executives and managers with innovative knowledge and modern technology is a core competency of the Graziadio School . "Indeed, this year has marked a number of significant benchmarks for the Graziadio School. This fall we welcomed the largest class of full-time M.B.A. students in our school's history," said Dr. Linda Livingstone. "In a time when many business schools have been challeged by decreasing student enrollment, this drasmatic increase --- up more than 305 from last year --- was both a testment to the quality of our curriculum as well as the hard work of our committed staff and faculty. This year's class boasts an average GMAT score of 636 and includes students from more than a dozen countries." *4

A distiguished group of professors is offering speeches and seminars to business owners and executives. Please join Dean Linda A. Livingstone for a special series on executive leadership hosted by the Graziadio School of Business and Management. You may learn what some of today's leading business authors have to say about effectively communicating vision and strategy, building and maintaining a company's reputation, leading an organization to greater success, and much more.

"One of the Graziadio School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*5

"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Graziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for more than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*6

Pepperdine Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California.*7

Recently, the Los Angeles Business Journal ranked and reported that Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management was named "the pacesetter" in MBA education in Los Angeles County. The School retained top ranking ahead of USC's Marshall School of Business and The Anderson School at UCLA which placed second and third respectively.

As the market share leader in California, graduates of MBA annually from Graziadio School are more than any other school in the state. It is the sixth largest AACSB-accredited school in the United States. The success of this school should be credited to its fruitful efforts to delivering practical, results-oriented education that addresses the needs of working professionals and executives.

Dr. Livingstone received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. She assured her responsibilities as the Dean of the School on June 1, 2002.

Dr. Livingstone brought an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China. She expressed a keen interest in building additional bridges between Pepperdine MBA curriculum and the corporate world based on her prior experience in developing semester-long consulting projects with major companies for MBA students.

"Our Graziadio School is an outstanding business school with a national reputation. It is one of only a few schools across the country that has the potential to build a national and international reputation across all of its programs customized for executives, full-time, and fully employed students. And it is probably the only school with a faith-based mission committed to developing values-centered leaders that can accomplish this goal," said Dr. Livingstone.

At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*8

Coordinated with the faculty members recently, Dr. Tony Lei has designed educational programs of the CPM and MBA/PKE with Dr. Keong Leong; the CMPA and MPA/SME with Dr. Lee Bernick; and the CEH with Dr. William Thompson for the GSBPA of WBTI.

"It's a great market in China for our MBA programs with WBTI's Graduate School of Business and Public Administration," talked Dean Livingstone with Dr. Tony Lei, who sat next to her during the Dinner Party at the Tropicana on May 14, 2004 in Las Vegas. "I'd like Dr. Terry Young go together with your Graduate School for the launching of our MBA programs. Dr. Young is in charge of the international management programs for our Graziadio School of Business and Management," she continued.

--------------------------------
References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Pepperdine University. 'Message from President David Davenport,' "1988-89 CATOLOG -- Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University," (1988), Malibu, California: Pepperdine
University.
*3. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from President Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," (2003), Malibu, California: The Graziadio Graduate of Business and Management, Pepperdine University.
*4. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University,( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*5. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Grazidio Business Connection," Vol.1, No.1, (2003), Malibu, California: The Graziadio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University,
*6. The Graziadio School of Pepperdine University. 'Graziadio Alumni Events,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 1, 2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by reviewjournal.com," (October 31, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Ibid.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*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.

--------------------------------------
A good dinner party with Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management in Las Vegas!
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

Welcome! Welcome our Dean Dr. Linda Livinstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management to Las Vegas!

Dear friends, let's share the following golden words of wisdom with our faculty members please:

"A (woman or a) man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23 of the Bible
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
"With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." --- Luke 6 : 31 of the Bible
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Judge Natalie L. Tyrrell of Nevada

Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, invited several selected and achieved alumni to dinner with her at the Pietro's Gourmet Restaurant of Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 14, 2004.

"Dear Dr. Tony Lei: This message will confirm your attendance for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. If you have arranged with me to bring a guest, your guest (Judge Mark Denton, District Judge of Nevada) is confirmed as well. Thank you and enjoy the dinner. Sincerely," wrote Pamela Bellew, Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations.

The presented individuals as guests were Dr. Tony Lei, Mr. Hector Mon, Dr. Wanda M. Costen, Mr. David Donovan, Mr. Douglas W. Hensley, Mr. Michael Jabara, and Judge Mark Denton.

Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei received MBA with straight A from Pepperdine University in 1969. He received his Doctor of Education degree in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University in 1990. He was an Assoiciate Professor of Information Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsin University and a Fellow of Management for Dean Dr. Donald R. Sime of the School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University.

Ms. Helen Hsueh and Mr. Robert Song were invited by Dr. Tony Lei as our representative and photographer for the Chinese multimedia. Helen Hsueh is the President of Las Vegas Chinese Daily News, while Robert Song is the President of Pan-America Legal Services Company. "It's good to have more people joining us as friends of our Pepperdine family," said Dean Livingstone at the Dinner Party.

"It was a pleasure having you join us at our dinner. Thanks to for sending the pictures. They are great," wrote Dr. Livingstone to Robert Song, who sent out the pictures to all participants soon after the Dinner.

Pepperdine University is a very famous university. Its main campus at Malibu, California is the leading beauty of noted universities in the world.

"Pepperdine University has earned a reputation for its responsiveness to career-oriented professionals," said Dr. David Davenport, former President of the University.2* The Graziadio School of Business and Management has enjoined one of the highest reputation for Pepperdine University.*3 To educate executives and managers with innovative knowledge and modern technology is a core competency of the Graziadio School . "Indeed, this year has marked a number of significant benchmarks for the Graziadio School. This fall we welcomed the largest class of full-time M.B.A. students in our school's history," said Dr. Linda Livingstone. "In a time when many business schools have been challeged by decreasing student enrollment, this drasmatic increase --- up more than 305 from last year --- was both a testment to the quality of our curriculum as well as the hard work of our committed staff and faculty. This year's class boasts an average GMAT score of 636 and includes students from more than a dozen countries." *4

A distiguished group of professors is offering speeches and seminars to business owners and executives. Please join Dean Linda A. Livingstone for a special series on executive leadership hosted by the Graziadio School of Business and Management. You may learn what some of today's leading business authors have to say about effectively communicating vision and strategy, building and maintaining a company's reputation, leading an organization to greater success, and much more.

"One of the Graziadio School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*5

"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Graziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for more than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*6

Pepperdine Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California.*7

Recently, the Los Angeles Business Journal ranked and reported that Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management was named "the pacesetter" in MBA education in Los Angeles County. The School retained top ranking ahead of USC's Marshall School of Business and The Anderson School at UCLA which placed second and third respectively.

As the market share leader in California, graduates of MBA annually from Graziadio School are more than any other school in the state. It is the sixth largest AACSB-accredited school in the United States. The success of this school should be credited to its fruitful efforts to delivering practical, results-oriented education that addresses the needs of working professionals and executives.

Dr. Livingstone received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. She assured her responsibilities as the Dean of the School on June 1, 2002.

Dr. Livingstone brought an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China. She expressed a keen interest in building additional bridges between Pepperdine MBA curriculum and the corporate world based on her prior experience in developing semester-long consulting projects with major companies for MBA students.

"Our Graziadio School is an outstanding business school with a national reputation. It is one of only a few schools across the country that has the potential to build a national and international reputation across all of its programs customized for executives, full-time, and fully employed students. And it is probably the only school with a faith-based mission committed to developing values-centered leaders that can accomplish this goal," said Dr. Livingstone.

At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*8

Coordinated with the faculty members recently, Dr. Tony Lei has designed educational programs of the CPM and MBA/PKE with Dr. Keong Leong; the CMPA and MPA/SME with Dr. Lee Bernick; and the CEH with Dr. William Thompson for the GSBPA of WBTI.

"It's a great market in China for our MBA programs with WBTI's Graduate School of Business and Public Administration," talked Dean Livingstone with Dr. Tony Lei, who sat next to her during the Dinner Party at the Tropicana on May 14, 2004 in Las Vegas. "I'd like Dr. Terry Young go together with your Graduate School for the launching of our MBA programs. Dr. Young is in charge of the international management programs for our Graziadio School of Business and Management," she continued.

--------------------------------
References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Pepperdine University. 'Message from President David Davenport,' "1988-89 CATOLOG -- Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University," (1988), Malibu, California: Pepperdine
University.
*3. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from President Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," (2003), Malibu, California: The Graziadio Graduate of Business and Management, Pepperdine University.
*4. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University,( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*5. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Graziadio Business Connection," Vol.1, No.1, (2003), Malibu, California: The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University,
*6. The Graziadio School of Pepperdine University. 'Graziadio Alumni Events,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 1, 2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by reviewjournal.com," (October 31, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Ibid.

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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

-----------------------------
Dance and Romance ---
the romantic ballet 'Giselle'
By Ken White and LVRJ*1

The Cuture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) would like people enjoy some romantic ballet in classics. It's good to post the following news of arts here in Las Vegas:

Friday, May 14, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dance and Romance
Nevada Ballet Theatre presents the romantic ballet 'Giselle' this weekend

By KEN WHITE
REVIEW-JOURNAL

***Natalia Chapourskaya performs the title role in Nevada Ballet Theatre's season-finale production of "Giselle."

Nevada Ballet Theatre's production of the classic romantic ballet "Giselle," first performed by the company in 2001, returns this weekend to the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.*2

As in 2001, Natalia Chapourskaya dances the title role while Kyu Dong Kwak is the male lead, Albrecht.

To date, Chapourskaya has danced the "Giselle" lead in only two productions, the first time seven years ago while a prima ballerina with the St. Petersburg Company in Russia, and the Nevada Ballet Theatre.

This will be Kwak's second full-length production of "Giselle" -- he had only danced the second act while with the Universal Ballet in South Korea before dancing Albrecht three years ago with the local ballet company.

Featuring the original libretto by Theophile Gautier and librettist Vernoy de Saint-Georges on a theme by Heinrich Heine, with music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by Nevada Ballet Theatre artistic director Bruce Steivel, "Giselle" is based on choreography by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa.

The ballet had its world premiere more than 160 years ago at the Theatre de l'Academie Royale de Musique in Paris, with an original cast consisting of Carlotta Grisi as Giselle and Lucien Petipa as Albrecht.

"Giselle" was created for Grisi because Gautier was in love with more than just her dancing ability.

The original production was such a success that a style of hat and a type of fabric were named after it.

In the story, Albrecht is a prince who dons a disguise as a commoner and seeks the love of a peasant girl, Giselle, against a rival suitor, Hillarion. Eventually, Albrecht is exposed for what he is, Giselle finds out he is promised to another woman, and she goes mad, collapses and dies.

The second act takes place in a woodland inhabited by the Wilis, girls who have been jilted and died before being wed. Any mortal who enters is doomed to die.

Albrecht does so, and the Wilis attempt to dance him to death, but Giselle rescues him.

The ballet wraps up with a dose of irony when Giselle dies again with Albrecht looking on.

It's a very physical role, Chapourskaya said of Giselle. "You must be calm but very light."

Kwak likes it for its drama. "I love a story ballet, you can really get into it. We both enjoy it very much. You don't just pretend, you get into the ballet. It's one of the most famous pure, classical ballets."*3
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PREVIEW
what: Nevada Ballet Theatre's "Giselle"
when: 8 p.m. today; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday; 1, 4:30 p.m. Sunday
where: Judy Bayley Theatre, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway

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References

*1. Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. White, Ken. 'Dance and Romance --- the romantic ballet 'Giselle',' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 14, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.

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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Welcome Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management to Las Vegas!
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

Welcome! Welcome our Dean Dr. Lida Livinstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management to Las Vegas!

Dear friends, let's share the following golden words of wisdom with our faculty members please:

"A (woman or a) man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23 of the Bible
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Judge Natalie L. Tyrrell of Nevada

It's our pleasure to post the following good news for all the alumni of Pepperdine University in Las Vegas area:

This message will confirm your attendance for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management on:*2

Friday, May 14, 2004
6:00 pm
Pietro's Gourmet Restaurant
The Tropicana Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

If you have arranged with me to bring a guest, your guest (Judge Mark Denton, Distrct Judge of Nevada) is confirmed as well. Please contact me should you have any questions.

Thank you and enjoy the dinner.

Sincerely,

Pamela Bellew
Pamela J. Bellew
Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations
The Graziadio School of Business & Management
Pepperdine University*3

ph (310) 568 - 5731, fax (310) 568 - 2398
Pamela.Bellew@pepperdine.edu

West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
6100 Center Drive, Suite 309
Los Angeles, CA 90045-1590

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References

*1. GSBPA is the initial of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Bellew, Pamela. 'Message to confirm your attendance for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone,' "An e-mail from Director Pamela Bellew of Pepperdine University to Dr. Tony Lei," (May 13, 2004), West Los Angeles, California: Pepperdine University.
*3. Ibid.

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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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It's good to have a tour of Nevada's Mammovan
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

"A tour of Nevada's Mammovan, operated by Nevada Health Centers, will be given during a Governor's First Ladies meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 12 at Caesars Palace. First Ladies from nine states are meeting in Las Vegas this week, participating in a National Governor's Association seminar," announced the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on its website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) sposored by Las Vegas-Review Journal soon after it received the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn on May 11, 2004.

In greetings with the event, the firsr lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn, invited Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei, to take picture with her and the other first ladies of the eight states of United States of America.

For the time preference, Helen Hsueh, Publisher of Las Vegas Chinese Daily News, was invited by the School to present the publicity in Chinese media.

¡¤ What: National Governor's Association First Ladies Tour of Nevada's Mammovan.
¡¤ Where: Caesars Palace, bus access off Frank Sinatra Drive on west side of hotel.
¡¤ When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 12.
¡¤ Contact: Judy Brusa*2

"Early detection of breast cancer saves lives! MAMMOGRAMS EVERY WOMAN OVER AGE 40
NEEDS A MAMMOGRAM....EVERY YEAR! Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada! Please Call Toll Free
(877) 581-6266 For Information And Appointments,"said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.

"Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) was founded in 1977 as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). NVHC also operates the Mammovan for Nevada. The Mammovan is a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas of our state to provide clinical breast
exams,Mammograms, among others, " he continued.

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References

*1. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A tour of Nevada's Mammovan; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 11, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 11, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guin.
*3. Office of the Governor. 'A tour of Nevada's Mammovan,' "PPAA18 OF WBTI," (May 12, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI's website at reviewjournal.com.

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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute
By GSBPA of WBTI

"It's significant. The integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will certainly help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), I'm sure with its excellent faculty members and Advirory Board, WBTI will also have fund supports from individuals, businesses, and governments for its valuable educational and academic programs," said Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party held by WBTI at Lillies Langtrys Restaurant in Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 11, 2004 in Las Vegas.*1

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Reference
*1. Saitta, Nancy. "A writing document with my signature on the literature by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (May 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: 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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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A tour of Nevada's Mammovan
By Office of the Governor*1

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is pleased to post the fllowing Press Release soon after we received its e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn on May 11, 2004:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin and John Trent
775-684-5670

Media ADVISORY

CARSON CITY - A tour of Nevada's Mammovan, operated by Nevada Health Centers, will be given during a Governor's First Ladies meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 12 at Caesars Palace. First Ladies from nine states are meeting in Las Vegas this week, participating in a National Governor's Association seminar.*2

¡¤ What: National Governor's Association First Ladies Tour of Nevada's Mammovan.

¡¤ Where: Caesars Palace, bus access off Frank Sinatra Drive on west side of hotel.

¡¤ When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 12.

¡¤ Contact: Judy Brusa*3, 775-721-1067 or Las Vegas Governor's office, 702-486-2500.

¡¤ Mammovan website: http://www.nvrhc.org/mamabout.htm
Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505
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Early detection of breast cancer saves lives!

MAMMOGRAMS
EVERY WOMAN OVER AGE 40
NEEDS A MAMMOGRAM....
EVERY YEAR!

Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada!*4
Please Call Toll Free
(877) 581-6266
For Information And Appointments

Overview:
Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) was founded in 1977 as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and currently has 15 clinical sites throughout Nevada. Wendover Community Health Center, located in Elko County, opened its doors to serve the community with quality health care in 1999.

In addition NVHC also operates the Mammovan for Nevada. The Mammovan is a mobile mammography van that travels to underserved areas of our state to provide clinical breast exams, mammograms and Pap smears to women who are uninsured and probably would not seek out these services on their own. The Mammovan, which began operating in 2000, was made possible through a grant secured by Senator (then Congressman) John Ensign. The First Lady of Nevada, Dema Guinn is a spokeswoman for our project and from time to time travels with the Mammovan to encourage women in the neighborhoods we visit to get their mammograms.

Target Population-- Not having insurance is a barrier for many women to get a mammogram but it is clear it is not the only barrier. Our community out-reach efforts help break down some of the barriers that have more to do with lack of education, cultural belief systems and language difficulties than cost. Four employees who work with the Mammovan program speak fluent Spanish. Our health education efforts extend to agencies that help support the Mammovan by encouraging their clientele to make appointments for our services and by providing the Mammovan with a place to park. These agencies include but are not limited to Family Resource Centers, Hispanic Services, State and County Health Departments, Tribal Health Centers, Corporations, Senior Centers, Churches, and Community Centers. The advantage of the Mammovan is we can go to where the women are. We try to do most of our advertising in the neighborhoods where we will be providing services and take a sister-to-sister approach in encouraging women to make appointments for their mammograms, breast exams and Pap smears.

Services Provided-- The Mammovan provides clinical breast exams, Pap smears, mammograms and breast health education to women in need.

Staffing-- The Mammovan Project employs a Mammography Technologist, Physician Assistant, Medical Assistant, Receptionist, Scheduler, Community Out-Reach Coordinator, Driver and an Operations Manager. Our entire team is passionate about women's health care and we are proud of the fact that the Mammovan is the only place in Nevada where women can go to receive all their women's health screening services in one visit. Our lead radiology group is West Valley Imaging that has offices in both Las Vegas and Reno. Every patient who has a mammogram is informed of her results and tracked until breast cancer can be ruled out or diagnosed. Our Physician Assistant ensures that women who need follow-up services such as ultrasound, magnification views and/or biopsies receive them.

Federal Designation-- Serves HPSA areas.

Special Populations/Health Issues:
In keeping with the mission of NVHC, the Mammovan seeks to serve the underserved population, targeting women age 40 and over. The Mammovan also provides services for women under 40, who are physician referred or who present with a problem. Our intention is similar to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (who is one of our supporters) "to capture and increase the number of asymptomatic individuals undergoing screening mammography for the early detection of breast cancer."*5

Funding:
State of Nevada
Dema Guinn - First Lady of Nevada
Susan Komen
Shahen Foundation
United Way
Women's Health Connection
Nevada Bell

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References

*1. *1. Office of Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A tour of Nevada's Mammovan; A Message From Governor Kenny C. Guinn - May 11, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (May 11, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guin.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Nevada Health Centers. 'Mammograms are available in your neighborhood with the Mammovan for Nevada!' "reviewjournal.com," (May 11, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*5. Ibid.

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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Las Vegas, Clark County, and Nevada
By CI of WBTI*1

It's our pleasure to serve for the publicity of the events and activities on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by the Asian Community in Las Vegas and Clark County on the month of May in 2004.*2

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events that highlight Asian and Pacific cultures in celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the month of May. We invite you to participate with us in this month-long celebration as a member of the Las Vegas community.*3

Our Asian Pacific American Culture Fair and Food Festival will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 11am-4pm at the Sahara West Library. Over 2000 people are expected to attend this event.*4

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, we are pleased to post a concerned report on the Events from this largest newspaper in Nevada as in the following;

Friday, May 07, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Embracing Culture*5

Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
REVIEW-JOURNAL

*****"Taiwan: Touch Your Heart," a touring photo exhibit, reveals the culture and beauty of Taiwan during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)
*****Paintings by Jupiter Nagatsuka are on display at the Sahara West Library Grotto.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)
*****A fashion and dance show is part of the festivities.(For the photo, please check it with LVRJ.)

A Culture Fair and Food Festival this weekend at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., helps celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a series of events sponsored by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library.

Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will feature crafts, food and entertainment.

Admission to all events is free.

Other activities include:

***Megumi, bilingual storyteller, narrates Japanese folk tales she remembered as a child, and real-life stories from the Japanese internment camps in World War II: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.; 1 p.m. Tuesday, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave.; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; 3 p.m. Wednesday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive; and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

***Martial Arts Festival, with students from local martial arts schools demonstrating various styles of martial arts, 7 p.m. May 14, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

***Achieve balance and harmony through feng shui with local resident and feng shui master Lin Huang, plus tips on good health, fulfilling relationships and lasting prosperity, 6:30 p.m. May 18, West Charleston Library.

Plus, feng shui expert and local resident Peter Lung will lecture on "How to Feng Shui Your House," 7 p.m. May 26, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

***Fashion and dance show presented by local groups, 2 p.m. May 22, Clark County Library.

***Asian Cinefest with feature-length, shorts, animation and documentary films, 2 p.m. May 15, Clark County Library, including "I Am Driving in My Car/I Am Walking Up the Hill," "Lost," "Butterfly," "Chocolate," "Saigon USA," "Mahjong to the Grave," and "A Place Where There Are Moths."

Other films, showing at 2 p.m. May 16, West Charleston Library, include "American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawaii," "Cooleyville," "Killavator," "Double Exposure," "Friday" and "Carnal Noise."

***"Something Strong Within," a video about the Japanese internment camps in the United States during World War II, starts with a reception at 6 p.m. May 17, with the video at 7 p.m., in the Whitney Library.

***Children's programs include "Kawi Pawi Po (rock, paper, scissors)," a Korean folk tale for 6 and older, 4 p.m. Thursday, Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway; 4 p.m. Thursday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 4 p.m. May 19, Rainbow Library; 4 p.m. May 20, West Las Vegas Library; and 7 p.m. May 20, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave.

Origami: 4 p.m. Tuesday and May 18 and May 25, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.

Puppet show: Asian tales presented by the Library District's Web On Wheels (WOW) Team, 3 p.m. Monday, Mount Charleston Library, 1252 Aspen Ave.; 11 a.m. May 15, Moapa Valley Library, 350 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.; and 3 p.m. May 25, Indian Springs Library, 715 Gretta Lane.

***Gallery exhibits include "Taiwan -- Touch Your Heart," a touring exhibit featuring an award-winning collection of photographs showcasing the culture and scenic beauty of Taiwan, through May 23 at the Sunrise Library and West Charleston Library; and through May 25 at the Las Vegas Library.

Also "The Happiness," artist Jupiter Nagatsuka's paintings reminiscent of the Asian landscape, through May 31, Sahara West Library (during library hours.)
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***This Week's NEON
*****PREVIEW
what: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month*6
when: Throughout May
where: Various library locations
tickets: Free (734-7323)

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References

*1. CI of WBTI is the initials of Culture Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Segura, Kristine J.; and CI of WBTI. 'Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (April 6, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Segura, Kristine J.; and CI of WBTI. 'Response from Kristine for our article to help publicize the events of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (April 12, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Ibid.
*5. LVRJ. 'Fair and food festival starts Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,' "Las Vega Review-Journal," (May 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*6. Ibid.

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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Business seminar and dinner party for community service
By Tiffany Chang

A plan will well be realized with bright advisors and a group of enthusiastic friends.
The supports and participations from both the sponsors and multimedia play an important role to the successful implementation of this Business Seminar and Dinner Party for our community. United we stand! "Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises," said Demosthenes. Wish everybody shares with us the fruitful spirit of our cooperation and friendship together! (For more details, please have your Assistant or yourself click on the Sections of "Business, Community, and Social World", "LAF5", & "PPAA18" at:

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

The following is the most recent information about the advancement of our project from Mr. Robert Song;

Dear Friends,

Our Free Seminar & Dinner will be on 05/06/2004 (Thur).*1

[Please refer to attachments & click it to
enlarge it for better view.](For the details, please call Robert of the number at the bottom of this e-mail.)

Time: 5:00pm, to start the vedio program & social.
5:30pm, to start the Investment & Stocks speech
(Robert).
6:00pm, to start the financial speech (Agnas &
Chelsea).
7:00pm, to start the FREE dinner.
8:30pm, The end.

RSVP please, I need to arrange a table for you.

So far, we got 13 sponsors for our seminar, it is very
appreciated to their support. We will do our best to
develope their business in the future also. They are:

1. Mr. Denny Chen, $100, Owner of Motel 8 & Mr. Deli
Mart.

2. Ms. Jennilee Phan, $100, RE Marketing Specialist of
C-21 Advantage Gold.

3. Dr. Tony Lei, $100+ value gifts, President of
Washington Business & Technology Institute.

4. Dr. Raymond Yin, $50, Authour of 3 books. I will
sell his books on 05/06/04 @ Chow's Cuisine. Special
$12 Each.

5.Mr. Randy Yuan, $50, Owner of Service+ Insurance,
LLL.(Auto, Home owners, & commercial).

6. Dr. Jason Nguyen & Dr. John Cao, 40 Chinese Tuina
Massage Gift Certificates ($45 each, Total $1800
value), Spring Mountain Pain Center.---> We will give
away these 40 certifcates during the seminar.

7. Mr. Edgar Balagtas, $50, Broker / owner of REALTY
BROKERS.

8. Ms. Jasmine (Shiow- Mei Guo), $50, President of
Vegas Milky Way Inc.

9. Mr. Michael Chang, $50, President of Law offices of
F. Hoffman.

10. Ms. Angie (Zheng Mou) Mabley, $50, President of
Yong Sheng Treading Co.

11. Sophie Idecker, $??, Realtor of Venture RE Co.

12. Ms. Chiu Lucero, $40, General Manager of ETea
International. (She will sell ETea in Chow's Cuisine
that day, you will get a new taste of her tea).

13. Mr. Bing Wang, $??, Owner of ABC Auto Repair.

If you would like to be our sponsors. It is very
appreciated. Please contact ROBERT SONG ASAP. We will
put your Name & Company on our fliers & we will
introduce YOU & Your Business during FREE DINNER of
the seminar.

You may give short speech for your business also
during Dinner. Please arrange the time with ROBERT
SONG, we need to control the time also.

Thanks to all of your support, thanks to life!

Keep in touch! See you there!

Best wishes,
Robert (Song)

=====
Robert Song
O: 702-889-0678
C: 702-769-5517
F: 702-889-0678
E: afsong@yahoo.com

The following information in Chinese about this seminar and dinner was sent to us by Miss Chelsea Yuan:

Hi, Tony

As per our phone conversation, I am emailing you the flyer of the seminer. I don't have updated English version due to new added sponsor. Agnas is in charge of it.

I appreciate your help.*2

Chelsea Yuan
Office: 702-566-2048
Cell: 702-810-8069
http://www.life-healthins.com
Appoitment Address: 6376 W Spring Mountain Rd, Suite #7
Las Vegas, NV 89146. (Between Jones Blvd and Torrey Pines Dr)

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After the second times we did a feature article for this Event and Party, we received the second e-mail right away from the Kenote Speaker Miss Agnas Chan:

Hi Dr Lei,

I would like to express my many thanks for all of your support for this
coming event. Robert and I were appreciated by having you to introduce
Ms. Phan as one of our sponsor. We are going to do the best. Thank
you.*3

Agnas Chan

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 "Bible"

"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness,"said Bertrand Russell. We initiate and sponsor program by program. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is happy to share the value of this golden words of wisdom with all our friends and participants.

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References

*1. Song, Robert, "An e-mail to WBTI from Mr. Robert Song," (May 3, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Pan-American Legal Services Company.
*2. Yuan, Chaoxia 'Chelsea'. "An e-mail to WBTI from Miss Chelsea Yuan," (May 3, 2004), Las Vegas Nevada: United Business Sources Inc.
*3. Chan, Agnas. "An e-mail to WBTI from Miss Agnas Chan," (April 24, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: United Business Sources Inc.

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'Laws of Attraction' is way too sweet and way too predictable

By Carol Cling

Through the courtesy of Las Vegas Review-Journal, the following is a complete post from "This Week's NEON" of the newspaper. It is appeared today on its reviewjournal.com:

Friday, April 30, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

MOVIE REVIEW: Sugar Shock

'Laws of Attraction' is way too sweet and way too predictable

By CAROL CLING
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Rival divorce attorneys Audrey Woods (Julianne Moore) and Daniel Rafferty (Pierce Brosnan) square off in 'Laws of Attraction."

When you're in a bubbly mood, there's nothing worse than flat champagne. (Or stale ginger ale, for that matter.)

Yet that's the overall impact -- or, more precisely, lack of impact -- "Laws of Attraction" makes.

It works hard to whip up a frothy, opposites-attract romance between two battling divorce lawyers we know are fated to be mated.

Not because there's any inherent chemistry or attraction between them, but that's what the script says, so that's what the movie does.

And is it ever frustrating to watch.

It's painful to see dramatic powerhouse Julianne Moore, one of the best actresses around (catch "Far From Heaven" or "The Hours" for proof), struggle to create something, anything, out of nothing.

It's even more painful to witness Moore fidget and fuss trying to drum up some comic chemistry with leading man Pierce Brosnan, who may be a dramatic lightweight but seems far more at home in the movie's fairy tale world.

Ms. Moore, we have two words for you: lighten up.

Unfortunately, director Peter Howitt ("Johnny English," "Sliding Doors") stole those two words for himself. Even more unfortunately, he seems to confuse lightness with lack of substance.

But it's not all his fault. After all, if it ain't on the page, it definitely ain't on the soundstage. And "Laws of Attraction" definitely ain't on the page.

The screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna ("Three to Tango") and "Steel Magnolias" playwright Robert Harling ("Soapdish," "The First Wives Club") quickly sets up its predictable premise: the ongoing war of words between uptight, upstanding Audrey Woods (Moore) and raffish Daniel Rafferty (Brosnan), who's never met a dirty trick he didn't like, in or out of the courtroom.

Quicker than you can say "Objection, your honor," Daniel's pursuing Audrey from bar to barroom, with Audrey protesting (a bit too loudly) all the way. And then a few drinks with, and a few winks from, Daniel warm her up -- until she sobers up, that is.

Their professional approach-avoidance tango reaches a climax when they find themselves on opposite sides of a tabloid-worthy divorce case pitting brainless rock star Thorne Jamison ("Underworld's" suitably screaming Michael Sheen) against his fashion designer wife Serena ("A Mighty Wind's" Parker Posey, more pouty than perky this time out).

The couple's legal wrangling centers on who gets custody of their ancient Irish castle where -- you guessed it -- Daniel and Audrey travel to interview the castle staff. Separately, of course, until each discovers that the magic of Ireland (not to mention the magic of Irish whiskey) can turn romantic fancies into realities.

Reluctant romance, of course, has been a comedic staple for centuries. And if you need a reminder of how effective -- and how effervescent -- it can be, may I refer you to the works of William Shakespeare? Or, perhaps, Woody Allen?

If only screenwriters McKenna and Harling had bothered to steal from the best all the way through. Instead, they start off with a classic (Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin's 1949 script for "Adam's Rib," which starred Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn as squabbling attorney spouses) and go downhill from there, borrowing bits and pieces from so many movies that "Laws of Attraction" tastes like overcooked leftovers from multiple meals.

Indeed, they're so busy tossing tidbits into the plot pot they forget to add the most crucial ingredient: motivation, which might explain why the central characters do the myriad lunatic things they do. Yes, to paraphrase the great Martha and the Vandellas, love makes you do foolish things. But there's a difference between depicting foolish things and explaining them -- a difference "Laws of Attraction" clearly doesn't understand.

Director Howitt tries to distract us with some tired slapstick, but the frenetic pacing only serves to highlight the movie's curiously choppy quality.

And so does the Cuisinart-style editing. Somewhere, lying on the cutting-room floor, there may be scenes that explain why the movie's characters do the things they do and feel the way they feel. But you'd never know it from watching "Laws of Attraction."

Most of the fun the movie generates -- and we use the term "fun" loosely -- comes from its supporting characters, who don't have to do any heavy lifting to keep the story's gears grinding.

That enables Frances Fisher to score some genuine zingers as Audrey's mother, a serial divorcee as flighty as Audrey is focused. "Saturday Night Live" veteran Nora Dunn also has some fun with her role as a stern Judge Judy stand-in.

Both Moore and Brosnan prove effortlessly easy on the eyes, of course. But neither turns out to be easy on the brain -- or, even more crucially, the heart.

All too often, their relationship resembles the gooey, chewy Sno Balls for which they share an inexplicable predilection. (Maybe Brosnan got addicted to them while filming "The Mirror Has Two Faces" with Barbra Streisand, whose character ingested mass quantities of them.)

In short, it's puffy, tooth-numbingly sweet -- and full of empty calories.

Just like "Laws of Attraction" itself.

*****This Week's NEON

REVIEW
movie: "Laws of Attraction"
running time: 90 minutes
rating: PG-13; sexual situations, profanity
verdict: C
now playing: Cinedome, Colonnade, Neonopolis, Orleans, Rainbow, Rancho, Sam's Town, Showcase, Sunset, Texas, Village Square

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References

*1. Cling, Carol. '"Laws of Attraction" is way too sweet and way too predictable,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (May 4, 2004), Las Vega, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.

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Culture Affair

Fifth annual Asian Art Now exhibition features art, events and entertainment*1

By KEN WHITE
REVIEW-JOURNAL

***G. S. Kabir's "Rejection of Earth" is one of the works featured in Asian Art Now: 2004 at the Las Vegas Art museum.

***"60th Birthday Series" by Kamol Tassananchalee is a mixed media work with acrylic on handmade paper.

***The exhibit shows a wide range of work, including "Woman at the Bazaar" by Kenji Tajima.

The Las Vegas Art Museum presents its fifth annual Asian Art Now exhibition of contemporary art with a variety of events and entertainment.

Today, from 6 to 9 p.m., a fund-raiser reception and exhibition preview will be at the museum. Attendees are expected to include Honorary Consul General of Japan in Las Vegas, Wayne Tanaka, plus artists and representatives of the Asian Cultural Exchange Association from Japan.

Food and beverages will be provided by Roy's, Panda Express, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, DeLuca Liquor & Wine, Nevada Beverage Company and Lee's Discount Liquors.*2

Entertainment will include a traditional Chinese lion dance performed by the Lohan School of Shao-lin; taiko drumming performed by Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko ("kaminari" is Japanese for thunder); modern koto performance by Shose Yanagimachi and students; Kahiko, an ancient Hula and Hawaiian chant blessing; and demonstrations by members of the Asian Cultural Exchange of chado (tea ceremony), ikebana (flower design) and bokki (calligraphy).

Admission is ... per person. (Please call for information.)

On Saturday, a special opening for members of the Las Vegas Art Museum will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

And on Sunday it's Asian Pacific American Community Day at the museum from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Among the more than 14 artists on display this year are Kamol Tassananchalee, Hirofumi Ohkuma, Letsu Sugiyama, G.S. Kabir, Koichi Terai and Kenji Tajima.

They work in an array of different media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, printmaking, fiber, ceramics, sculpture, digital images and mixed.

One of the exhibit's best-known artists, Tassananchalee, born in Bangkok, Thailand, earned an MFA in 1977 at the Otis Art Institute of Los Angeles and currently lives in West Hollywood.

Founder of the Thai Art Council in Pasadena and the Thai Art Center in Los Angeles, Tassananchalee has exhibited in Asia and the United States.

"To me, art is a universal," Tassananchalee has said. "Concepts, and ideas are infinite. Therefore, I feel comfortable incorporating ordinary things around me into my artwork. A good foundation with deep cultural roots has, without limiting me unduly, provided me with the security and strength to pursue my creativity."

Tassananchalee said the themes in his work "are developed from my life experience, which is a balance between two hemispheres of the globe. With the stable mind of the Thai artist, I am on my own journey, combining East and West together in my work. Since I have been on this path for a long time, I have discovered that the basis for creating quality art is rooted in an artist living a candid and honest lifestyle. The goal is to express the values of mankind in works of art that will endure forever. The pursuit is both a continuing challenge and its own reward."*3

Organized by the Asian Cultural Exchange Association of Japan, the exhibit is designed to promote international understanding and cultural exchange.

Admission is .... children 12 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

what: Asian Art Now: 2004
when: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays (through June 20)
where: Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
tickets: Please ask for information. (360-8000)

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References

*1. White, Ken. 'Fifth annual Asian Art Now exhibition features art, events and entertainment,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (April 29, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Ibid.

Good to attend the Thai trditional dancing show today
By Robert Song and PAI*1

To: (Originally to:) "Reporter Audrey Cheng" , "Counselor Catherine de Nitto" , "Reporter Mindy Gao" , "Broker Jean Gatchalian" , "AssemblyW. Chris Giunchigliani" , "President Helen Hsueh"*2 , "G. Manager Chiu Lucero" , "RE. Specialist Jennilee Phan" , "CPA/Broker Judith Sullivan" , "Agent Iris Zhang"
CC: "President Supatra Chemprachum" , "Atty. Xin Wang"

Dear Friends,

I still have ONE FREE nice seat left (And no sooner said than done, "Ms. Lucky" was the first one to hit the "honorable prize" right!) for the Thai Show on
04/27/2004 @ 7pm. According to the "Robert's Rules of the Prize," she will win the honor to be seated next to Dr. Tony Lei.*3

(Please call me ASAP to get it. First call, First
service. --- It was already won by "Ms. Lucky".)

(Please refer to attachments FYI.)

*****
President S. Chemprachum:

Please issue a letter to fax to Attorney Xin Wang for
received & thanked his $40 donation. His fax # is
868-8249.

Thanks & best wishes,

Robert (Song)

*****
Dear Supatra,

Please issue two tickets directly to Dr. Tony Lei as
we talked yesterday. I hope he still can get VIP
seats. ("Thank you very much. We've already received the two tickets by your mail to us." --- From Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei.)

Please issue a letter to Atty. Xin Wang for the $40 I
forwarded to you. That way he will know you got his
money. Tkanks! His fax # is 868-8248.

How about one left seat, how can get it?

Thanks & best wishes,

Robert (Song)

*****
Dear friends,

1. Attached (to my package) with a invitation letter from President S.
Chemprachum to us (26 seats) FYI.

2.President Supatra is very kindly to assigned us to
the good seats as attached. So far our group donated
to her Asso. total $340 as:

1) Ms. Jennilee Phan, $100, R. E. Specialist of C-21.
2) Ms. Jeannie Way, $100, Director of Properties of
America.
3) Mr. Denny Chen, $100, Owner of Motel 8. RE
investor.
4) Atty. Xin Wang, $40, Owner of Xin Wang Law office.
5) Mr. Robert Song, 13 Vochurs about Taiwan. Pan-Am
Legal Services.

3. Dinner with 26 actors & friends. After the show
@9pm on 04/27/2004. We may meet @ TIPPS THAI CUISINE.
(Please read attachment FYI.)

Enjoy the show, you will meet some Thai, NV, & LV VIPs
there.

Best wishes,

Robert (Song)

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Robert Song
O: 702-889-0678
C: 702-769-5517
F: 702-889-0678
E: afsong@yahoo.com

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Reference

*1. Robert Song is the President of Pan-American Legal Services Company. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Helen Hsueh is the Publisher of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News".
*3. Song, Robert. "An e-mail to WBTI from Mr. Robert Song," (April 20, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Pan-American Legal Services Company.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*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.

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Response from Kristine for our article to help publicize the events of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
By Kristine J. Segura; and CI of WBTI*1

Thanks very much to Kristine's input for the editing of this feature article which we post on April 5, 2004:

> Tony,
>
> These are two separate events at two different
> locations:*2
>
> Martial Arts Festival
> Friday, May 14 7:00pm
> Rainbow Library
>
> Fashion/Dance Show
> Saturday, May 22 2:00pm
> Clark County Library
>
> Thank you
> Kristine
>
>
> ________________________________
>
It's our pleasure to listen to Kristine for the publicity of the following events on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by the Asian Community in Las Vegas and Clark County:

*****Greetings!

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events that highlight Asian and Pacific cultures in celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the month of May. We invite you to participate with us in this month-long celebration as a member of the Las Vegas community. Your organization can participate in the following ways:*3

Our Asian Pacific American Culture Fair and Food Festival will be held on
Saturday, May 8th from 11am-4pm at the Sahara West Library. Over 2000 people are expected to attend this event. Confirm your space or participation by completing the attached Culture Fair Application and return it to me by April 1, 2004(Please confirm with Kristine to see if there is an extended date.). We encourage you to feature traditional costumes, foods, crafts, and entertainment.

Attending the special events scheduled during the month of May at the
local public libraries throughout the valley. We are also looking for participants for:

Martial Arts Festival
Rainbow Library
Friday, May 14
7:00pm

Fashion/Dance Show
Clark County Library
Saturday, May 22
2:00pm

Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and these events to your community, family, friends, and associates. We look forward to an enjoyable month of activities as we work together to entertain, inform and celebrate the diversity of our community in Las Vegas.*4

Sincerely,

Kristine J. Segura
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Clark County Library
1401 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 507-3421/Voicemail: (702) 507-4340
Fax: (702) 507-3482
E-mail: segurak@lvccld.org*5

"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.*6

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References

*1. Ms. Kristine J. Segura is a Reference Librarian of the Clark County Library.
CI is the initials of Culture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Techonology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Segura, Kristine J.. "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from Librarian Kristine Segura," (April 12, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library.
*3. Segura, Kristine J.. 'Greetings! Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by Las Vegas-Clark County Library District,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the Office of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District," (April 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Nevada Examiner," (June 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

***Newsbrief ***** Friday, April 9, 2004 ***** # Second Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. 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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*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.

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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2004
By GSBPA*1

To enhange this feature article, we are glad to have the most recent news about medicare in Nevada of the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on April 8, 2004. The whole stetement was shown at the bottom of this article after the words of inspiration by U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."

On Monday, April 12, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her next Senior Advisory committee meeting. The location of the meeting is at the new Leiburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

"We plan on discussing the fllowing items: 1. the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. 2. Social security benefits (including privatization). 3. Notch baby legislation. and 4. Government pension offset." *2

"Please contemplate those issue that are most important to you and feel free to contact Jan Churchill at 220-9823 if you have anything you wish to place on the agenda. Jan will also accept your RSVP. Your input as a value member of this committee is very important to me. I look forward to seeing you on the 12th," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The letter was sent to him in Las Vegas as an Official Document by her from Washington, D. C. on March 29, 2004.*3

About the Author, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, of the above letter:*4

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

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

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

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

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

This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada’s successes. A representative sampling of her record of service includes:

Past President, Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System affiliate, KLVX Channel 10; Former Board Member and Secretary, UNLV Alumni Association; Nevada Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission; Founder and President, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys; among others.

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; Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp; Former Deputy Director, Nevada State; Commerce Department; Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association; Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism; among others.

Shelley Berkley has been recognized for her community service and commitment. Of the many awards she has received, some of the most notable are:

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce "Woman of Achievement"; Las Vegas Business and Professional Woman "Woman of the Year";
Clark County Mother of the Year, 1994; Las Vegas Review Journal's Outstanding Women in Clark County; UNLV Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; among others.

Shelley and husband Dr. Larry Lehrner now reside in Northwest Las Vegas. Shelley's son Max studies at the University of Arizona, while son Sam attends Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. Dr. Lehrner's son David attends classes at Indiana University, while daughter Stephanie is enrolled in the medical school at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, CA.*5

It's our pleasure to post the following literature by the Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at its website:*6

BERKLEY VOTES TO PROTECT MEDICARE AGAINST PRIVATIZATION

Southern Nevada Seniors Could Face Thousands in Out-of-pocket expenses, Annual Premiums of $1,950.

(November 22, 2003 -- Washington, D.C.) U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted against Republican-sponsored prescription drug legislation (H.R.1) that would open the door to Medicare privatization, force seniors to pay thousands of dollars in premiums and prescription drug costs and drive millions of older Americans into HMOs

"This plan promises more to HMO's and drug companies than it does to seniors faced with rising drug costs," said Congresswoman Berkley.

"I support a prescription drug plan under Medicare, but not one that showers billions of dollars on insurance companies while leaving seniors to face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs," Berkley said, noting that the bill gives $17 billion to PPOs and HMOs to lure seniors away from traditional Medicare. "The real goal of the Republican prescription drug plan is to open the door to the privatization of Medicare, a program that has protected America's seniors for decades."

Berkley was one of 215 Representatives opposing the bill. A late-night vote on the legislation scheduled to last 15 minutes was held open for three hours by Republican leaders desperate to overcome an initial 216-218 loss.

"Republican leaders struggled for three hours to get this bill passed anyway they could and I can only imagine that deals that were cut and the arms that were twisted," said Berkley

Berkley also criticized provisions in the bill that would block re-importation of drugs from other countries at lower prices and prevent Medicare from negotiating better deals with drug makers to lower drug prices for seniors.

"Republicans bowed to drug industry pressure and are out to prevent Medicare from using the buying power of 40 million Americans to negotiate better prices. If the VA can bargain for better prices on medicine for our veterans, why are Republicans blocking Medicare's ability to use the same bargaining chip?," Berkley said.

The legislation also creates a gap in coverage, where seniors are left to pay 100% of their own prescription drug costs.

"Some Las Vegas seniors will pay $4,000 out of their first $5,000 in drug costs under this plan -- that is not what I call comprehensive prescription drug coverage," said Berkley, describing the cost of the benefit to a senior earning more than $13,000 per year.

Berkley also noted that a so-called "premium support" provision in the plan could leave Nevada seniors with some of the nation's highest annual premiums.

"Under the GOP's prescription drug plan, seniors living in Clark County could be paying almost $2000 a year in Medicare premiums, while seniors in other parts of the U.S. would pay less than $700," she said.

The premium support provisions in H.R.1 call for the selection of six demonstration projects nationwide. Las Vegas is one of the sites under consideration for this trial. A recent analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that the premium support system would result in dramatic disparities in premiums for traditional Medicare within states and regions, and across the country. For instance, a senior in Clark County would pay $1,950 annually in premiums, while a senior in Davidson County, North Carolina would pay $675 annually.

Finally, the plan would erode retiree coverage for almost three million seniors, including 15,000 Nevadans, who have good drug coverage now through retiree health plans. The GOP plan discriminates against seniors with retiree health coverage by excluding such coverage from counting toward spending for the catastrophic benefit.*7

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

Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life. She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It has been brought to you by Las Vegas Review-Journal through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. *9

At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. Her emphasis is enhancing the 2004 mission of WBTI:
(1). To encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs. (2). To launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.*10 We are pleased to welcome her good wishes to all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me." *11

The following is the whole statement of the Press Release that we received from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids

CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn announced today that the Nevada State Health Division¡¦s Bureau of Community Health has received continuation grant funding of $6.4 million for the Ryan White Title II program.*13
The grant allows the State of Nevada to provide significant funding throughout the state for drug assistance to individuals infected with HIV/AIDS who meet eligibility criteria. The program, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), will help Nevada provide medical care, support services and prescription drugs.

"I am proud to say that currently, the Nevada ADAP continues to serve clients without a waiting list," Gov. Guinn said. "Because of this important funding, no client goes without their HIV medication."

The funding supplements more than $4.4 million that Las Vegas received in an earlier grant. The grant to Nevada is part of a $1.03 billion award shared among all states and U.S. territories from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

In addition to medical care, the grant enables participants to receive direct services, such as case management and outreach activities. These services are provided in a variety of environments, including correctional settings, local health districts and community providers.

For more information about the Ryan White Title II program or the ADAP program, contact Christine Lovass-Nagy, Bureau of Community Health, 775-684-4229.*14

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Berkley, Shelley. "A letter to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley," (March 29, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Google. ' U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Biography,' "google.com. Google!" (April 2004), U. S. A.: Google!
*5. Ibid.
*6. Yahoo. 'Shelley Berkley's literature on Medicare,' "yahoo.com., Yahoo!" (March 2004), U. S. A.: Yahoo!
*7. Ibid.
*8. Berkley, Shelley. "A post card to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 23, 2004), Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
*9. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*10. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas.
*11. Berkley, Shelley. Ibid.
*12. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*13. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (April 8, 2004), Carson city, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*14. Ibid.

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 R. Denton and Valorie J. 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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*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.

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U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on April 12, 2004
By GSBPA*1

To enhange this feature article, we are glad to have the most recent news about medicare in Nevada of the Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn on April 8, 2004. The whole stetement was shown at the bottom of this article after the words of inspiration by U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."

On Monday, April 12, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will hold her next Senior Advisory committee meeting. The location of the meeting is at the new Leiburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

"We plan on discussing the fllowing items: 1. the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. 2. Social security benefits (including privatization). 3. Notch baby legislation. and 4. Government pension offset." *2

"Please contemplate those issue that are most important to you and feel free to contact Jan Churchill at 220-9823 if you have anything you wish to place on the agenda. Jan will also accept your RSVP. Your input as a value member of this committee is very important to me. I look forward to seeing you on the 12th," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The letter was sent to him in Las Vegas as an Official Document by her from Washington, D. C. on March 29, 2004.*3

About the Author, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, of the above letter:*4

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

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

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

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

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

This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada’s successes. A representative sampling of her record of service includes:

Past President, Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System affiliate, KLVX Channel 10; Former Board Member and Secretary, UNLV Alumni Association; Nevada Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission; Founder and President, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys; among others.

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; Former In-House counsel for Southwest Gas Corp; Former Deputy Director, Nevada State; Commerce Department; Former National Director of the American Hotel-Motel Association; Served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism; among others.

Shelley Berkley has been recognized for her community service and commitment. Of the many awards she has received, some of the most notable are:

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce "Woman of Achievement"; Las Vegas Business and Professional Woman "Woman of the Year";
Clark County Mother of the Year, 1994; Las Vegas Review Journal's Outstanding Women in Clark County; UNLV Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; among others.

Shelley and husband Dr. Larry Lehrner now reside in Northwest Las Vegas. Shelley's son Max studies at the University of Arizona, while son Sam attends Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. Dr. Lehrner's son David attends classes at Indiana University, while daughter Stephanie is enrolled in the medical school at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, CA.*5

It's our pleasure to post the following literature by the Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley at its website:*6

BERKLEY VOTES TO PROTECT MEDICARE AGAINST PRIVATIZATION

Southern Nevada Seniors Could Face Thousands in Out-of-pocket expenses, Annual Premiums of $1,950.

(November 22, 2003 -- Washington, D.C.) U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted against Republican-sponsored prescription drug legislation (H.R.1) that would open the door to Medicare privatization, force seniors to pay thousands of dollars in premiums and prescription drug costs and drive millions of older Americans into HMOs

"This plan promises more to HMO's and drug companies than it does to seniors faced with rising drug costs," said Congresswoman Berkley.

"I support a prescription drug plan under Medicare, but not one that showers billions of dollars on insurance companies while leaving seniors to face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs," Berkley said, noting that the bill gives $17 billion to PPOs and HMOs to lure seniors away from traditional Medicare. "The real goal of the Republican prescription drug plan is to open the door to the privatization of Medicare, a program that has protected America's seniors for decades."

Berkley was one of 215 Representatives opposing the bill. A late-night vote on the legislation scheduled to last 15 minutes was held open for three hours by Republican leaders desperate to overcome an initial 216-218 loss.

"Republican leaders struggled for three hours to get this bill passed anyway they could and I can only imagine that deals that were cut and the arms that were twisted," said Berkley

Berkley also criticized provisions in the bill that would block re-importation of drugs from other countries at lower prices and prevent Medicare from negotiating better deals with drug makers to lower drug prices for seniors.

"Republicans bowed to drug industry pressure and are out to prevent Medicare from using the buying power of 40 million Americans to negotiate better prices. If the VA can bargain for better prices on medicine for our veterans, why are Republicans blocking Medicare's ability to use the same bargaining chip?," Berkley said.

The legislation also creates a gap in coverage, where seniors are left to pay 100% of their own prescription drug costs.

"Some Las Vegas seniors will pay $4,000 out of their first $5,000 in drug costs under this plan -- that is not what I call comprehensive prescription drug coverage," said Berkley, describing the cost of the benefit to a senior earning more than $13,000 per year.

Berkley also noted that a so-called "premium support" provision in the plan could leave Nevada seniors with some of the nation's highest annual premiums.

"Under the GOP's prescription drug plan, seniors living in Clark County could be paying almost $2000 a year in Medicare premiums, while seniors in other parts of the U.S. would pay less than $700," she said.

The premium support provisions in H.R.1 call for the selection of six demonstration projects nationwide. Las Vegas is one of the sites under consideration for this trial. A recent analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that the premium support system would result in dramatic disparities in premiums for traditional Medicare within states and regions, and across the country. For instance, a senior in Clark County would pay $1,950 annually in premiums, while a senior in Davidson County, North Carolina would pay $675 annually.

Finally, the plan would erode retiree coverage for almost three million seniors, including 15,000 Nevadans, who have good drug coverage now through retiree health plans. The GOP plan discriminates against seniors with retiree health coverage by excluding such coverage from counting toward spending for the catastrophic benefit.*7

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

Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life. She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It has been brought to you by Las Vegas Review-Journal through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. *9

At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. Her emphasis is enhancing the 2004 mission of WBTI:
(1). To encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs. (2). To launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.*10 We are pleased to welcome her good wishes to all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me." *11

The following is the whole statement of the Press Release that we received from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids

CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn announced today that the Nevada State Health Division's Bureau of Community Health has received continuation grant funding of $6.4 million for the Ryan White Title II program.*13

The grant allows the State of Nevada to provide significant funding throughout the state for drug assistance to individuals infected with HIV/AIDS who meet eligibility criteria. The program, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), will help Nevada provide medical care, support services and prescription drugs.

"I am proud to say that currently, the Nevada ADAP continues to serve clients without a waiting list," Gov. Guinn said. "Because of this important funding, no client goes without their HIV medication."

The funding supplements more than $4.4 million that Las Vegas received in an earlier grant. The grant to Nevada is part of a $1.03 billion award shared among all states and U.S. territories from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

In addition to medical care, the grant enables participants to receive direct services, such as case management and outreach activities. These services are provided in a variety of environments, including correctional settings, local health districts and community providers.

For more information about the Ryan White Title II program or the ADAP program, contact Christine Lovass-Nagy, Bureau of Community Health, 775-684-4229.*14

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Berkley, Shelley. "A letter to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley," (March 29, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Google. ' U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Biography,' "google.com. Google!" (April 2004), U. S. A.: Google!
*5. Ibid.
*6. Yahoo. 'Shelley Berkley's literature on Medicare,' "yahoo.com., Yahoo!" (March 2004), U. S. A.: Yahoo!
*7. Ibid.
*8. Berkley, Shelley. "A post card to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 23, 2004), Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
*9. GSBPA of WBTI. 'Congratulations! For U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "LAF3, Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*10. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas.
*11. Berkley, Shelley. Ibid.
*12. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*13. Office of the Governor. 'GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES state receives $6.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT for people living with hiv/aids,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn," (April 8, 2004), Carson city, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*14. Ibid.

*Newsbrief ***** Saturday, April 10, 2004 ***** # Pre-printing of the Third Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. 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
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 Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*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.

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Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas held "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception Party
By Velorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

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

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

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was established early in 2003. Drs. E. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed as Deans of the School by WBTI on March 11, 2003. "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration adn social responsibility of business management . Throuugh academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina is a Senator of Nevada Senate and Adjunct Professor of Political Science of UNLV.*1

In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees in the states of Asia and Nevada, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach at an honorary or adjunct capacity.*2

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

Barbara E. Buckley was born in November 23, 1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her B. A. with honors from University of Nevada, Las Vega. Her education has enhanced with University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.*3

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

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

Barbara has the following personal and professional achievements: Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.*4

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

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

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

"We are proud to serve as co-chairs for the Paradise Democratic Club's "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2003 Champagne Reception honoring our dear friend Assembly Leader Barbara Buckley.*5

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

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

To invite all their friends sincerely, the above letter was written by Harry Reid, U. S. Senator; Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman; Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Mayor; Dina Titus, State Senate Majority leader; and "Mr. Speaker" Richard Perkins, Speaker, Nevada Assembly.*6

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS
"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"
HONORING The Majority Leader of the Nevada Assembly Barbara Buckley as "THE OUT STANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2003 and
Debbie Trudell, Joe Bifano and Lois and Bert Mack as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2003. With a Special Recognition Award to Justin Gilbert*7

The following is a part of the article written, for Senator Harry Reid's being awarded "Outstanding Democrat of the Decade," by Tiffany Chang.*8

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

The heightlight of the Event was the presentation of the Outstanding Democrat of the Decade Award to U.S. Senator Harry Reid by the President of PDCLV, John Ponticello. U. S. Senator Reid graduated from Utah State University in 1961. He received Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. On April 10, 1998, he was honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*9

This School, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, is proud to have Harry's acceptance as its Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies on May 31, 2003 at the Tea Party by many and most of the community and association leaders of the Asian American Community of Nevada (most of them in Las Vegas).*10

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

The co-sponsors included Sierra Health Services Inc.; Poggemeyer Design Group; Shelley Berkley; Sprint; Internatioal Game Technology; Nevada Power; Barbara Buckley; Southwest Gas Corp.; Culinary Workers Union; Mandalay Bay Resorts; Station Casino; Caesars Entertainment; Police Protective Association; Frank Nemec & Jennifer Togliatti; Carpenters Union; Washington Business and Technology Institute, Dr. Tony Lei, President; among others.*11

A speciality of the Program was the complimentary -- Photo taking with Barbara Buckley during cocktail hour 7-7:30.*12 The Chinese publicity for the Event and Party was featured by the presence and presentation from Raymond Lam of "Next Weekly", Helen Hsueh of "Las Vegas Chinese Daily News", and Mindy Gao of "World Journal (Chinese Daily News)". Dr. Tony Lei extended his appreciation for WBTI to Attorney Benson Lee, Esq. for the lawyer's generosity in buying one table for ten guests of our Chinese participants the third time of this annually big event and party.

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

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References

*1. Walsh, Jessie; Malone, Teresa; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To promote our quality of life through the cooperation and development of tourism and business,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (October 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Sechrest, Thomas; Thomas, Michael; and Estes, Nolan. (1995) "Leadership for Creating Educational Changes; Integrating the Power of Technology. Volume 1 of the Proceedings of Twelfth International Conference on Technology and Education," Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin.
*3. Google. 'Barbara Buckley," "An online of google.com at Google!" (March 27, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Paradise Democratic Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*11. Ponticello, John. "Commenmorative Journal of PDCLA," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Demoratic Club of Las Vegas.
*12. Ibid.