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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, 5 Jan 2005 13:40:00 -0800
From: "Office of the Governor" [governor@gov.state.nv.us]

It is our pleasure to post immediately the following Press Release which was received by Dr. Tony Lei a few minutes ago from the Office of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

Media advisory

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn will hold a media briefing regarding a major budget announcement at 10 a.m. on Thursday in his Las Vegas office.

WHAT: Gov. Guinn to hold media briefing regarding a major budget announcement.

WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, January 6.

WHERE: Governor’s Las Vegas office, Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 East Washington, Suite 5100, Las Vegas.

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

Ms. Nancy Diaz and Miss Liane Lee, Regional Representatives of U. S. Senator Harry Reid, were on the same table with Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei in the Event and Dinner Party at the Habor Palace Seafood Restaurant on December 15, 2004. Nancy Diaz told Dr. Tony Lei that she would arranged the dates for Senator Harry Reid to attend the convention and celebretion held by the European and Asian countries with WBTI in the coming year.

Individuals and organizations who are interested in participating this Council may contact Miss Yin Yan at (702) 372-8516; Miss Agnas Chan at (702) 497-3716; Miss Gloria Wong at (702) 734-3700, or Miss Yi Li at (702) 636-1238.

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including Nevada District Judge Valorie Vega and Sheriff Bill Young of Southern Nevada, Miss Nancy Oesterle has been promoted from Assistant Fellow to Associate Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 23, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Friday, December 24, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"It's a great venue for me to endeavor my effort and interest to education and community service. Through the cooperation and development among business, academic institue, and government, we're expecting to promote the quality of living conditions for all our residents and visitors of Nevada," said Nancy Oesterle after she was being promoted.

Miss Nancy Oesterle is a judge. She holds the Department 6 Justice of the Peace position.

Judge Nancy Oesterle was appointed to the Las Vegas Justice Court Bench in December of 1990 and became the first female ever appointed in its 89 year history. She has been re-elected to that position twice and has been Chief Judge of Las Vegas Justice Court twice. Judge Oesterle served eight (8) years on the Nevada Judges Association board and was president in 1995. For the past six years she has been the Chairman of the Education Committee for the Nevada Judges Association and she is an active member of the Legislative Committee, speaking frequently in Carson City on bills that affect the Nevada Judges Association. She is a member of the Nevada Supreme Court Judicial Assessment Commission and chair of the Criminal Justice Task Force Sub-committee. She is co-chair of the Nevada Supreme Court Community Relations Committee and a member of the Nevada Supreme Court Mandatory Sentencing Commission. The Nevada Judges Association honored Judge Oesterle with the Distinguished Judge of the Year Award in 1994.

Judge Oesterle moved to Las Vegas 27 years ago from South Miami, Florida. She attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1978 and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice graduating with High Distinction. She then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego and received her Juris Doctor Degree in 1981. Upon graduating from law school, Judge Oesterle was employed by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office as a trial attorney in the criminal division for almost 10 years. During that time period she served six years on the Clark County Bar Association Board and in 1990 was President of Clark County Bar Association. In 1993 the Clark County Bar Association presented her with the Distinguished Presidential Service Award for her service to the Bar and that same year she was honored by the Chamber of Commerce with the Women of Achievement award for the legal category. In December, 2000, Judge Oesterle was named by the Clark County Law Foundation as the first ever Ambassador of the Year Award for her continued community service.

Judge Oesterle believes strongly in the importance of educating the public in all aspects regarding the law. She is the creator, producer and co-host of a weekly TV show, Law For The Layman, which has been airing in Clark County for the past thirteen (13) years. She also volunteers her time to a program she initiated entitled Keys to the Courthouse in which she visits elementary schools on a weekly basis and brings the elementary class to her courtroom to educate them regarding the criminal justice process. She has been the organizer of the Doctor v. Lawyer volleyball tournaments and softball games for charity for the past fourteen (14) years. But her real claim to fame was being a UNLV cheerleader throughout her years at UNLV.

In January 2000, Dr. Tony Lei and Dr. William Thompson established the Public Administration Institution (PAI) for WBTI. It has Dr. Thompson as its Fellow and Director; and Nevada State Senator and Professor of UNLV Dina Titus, Justice of the Supreme Court Nancy Becker, Former Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, and Dr. Achie Chang as its Fellows; and District Judges Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Michelle Leavitt, Jennifer Togliatti, and Jessie Walsh as its Associate Fellows.

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

Miss Jennilee Phan is the hit winner of visitors number at one hundred thousandth (#100,000th) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) website at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti on December 18, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A..

Miss Jennilee Phan is a Leader of the Phan Tasticteam of the Centry 21 (Advantage Gold). PHANtastic = SOLD. His brother Mr. Jim Phan plays also an important role at the Team. One of their executive staff Ms. Pauline Lam can speak many languages. They have a very good website: www.PHANtasticteam.com. You may call Jennilee at (702)596-7666 or Jim at (702)596-9333.*2

Jennilee is not just successful in her real estate business but also enthusiastic in community involvement. On September 15, 2004, she contributed $500.00 to help realize the Event and Dinner Party of the Thai Performing Art Appreciation Day 2004.*3

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References

*1. GSBPA is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Adminstration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Las Vegas Chinese Daily News. 'PHANtasticteam,' "A search about PHANtasticteam on LVCND," (December 17, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: . Las Vegas Chinese Daily News.
*3. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Vegas nicer with cultural art by Asian American communities,' "A search on Google.com about the section 'Business & Administration' of WBTI," (December 18, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.

Without any opponent, Dr. Tony Lei won the election.

Delegate Nomination for South Shores Community Association

I wish to serve as a delegate because: I (Dr. Tony Lei) will offer my endeavor, knowledge, and ability to carry out the duties for the rights and benefits of the homeowners and residents here in our community. I'll work to motivate both the good production and human relations on the work performance of our Association and the Management Company which we, the homeowners, are paying service fees to support.

Qualifications I feel will benefit the community: Delegates who are good in managemt knowledge and experience will do better with the Home Association Company to promote the work performance for the rights and benefits of our homeowners. Many years as an Associate Professor and a Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chung Hsing University and Pepperdine University, I may use my knowledge to serve our community. Many institutions such as Nevadan U. S. Representative Shelley Berkley of the Congress, Assistant District Attorney Office of Clark County, Constable's Office of Las Vegas Township, Raleigh, Hunt, McGarry & Drizin. P.C., among others invited me as the Senior Advisor. I may use my experience to work for our homeowners and residents. I received my M.B.A. and Ed.D. in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, but my knowledge and experience will be also important for me to service our community together with my sincere and humble personal traits.

Other information I wish to share: "Dr. Tony Lei has worked for our community in Southern Nevada more than eleven years based on his belief that 'By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let our heroes be the great servants who have given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candle fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-increasing circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and evision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy.' We need such a people like him to work for our community," said a District Judge (incumbent with two terms) of our Family Court. I love the atmosphere here, I love the environment here, and especially I love the people here in our community. We should expect both of our Association and Management Company put effort to help our community be of our homeowners, by our homeowners , and for our homeowners. It's a good thing by working for you at the same time working for our families also because both of us are homeowners.*(*This information has brought to you also by Las Vegas Review-Journal 's lasvegas.com through the Section of "Business & Administration" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti)

The Asian American Group held an Event and Dinner Party on Wednesday, December 15, 2004
at 7:00 p. m. - 9:30 p. m. at the Harbor Palace Restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The KEYNOTE SPEAKER was Lynette Boggs McDonald, Clark County Commissioner of Nevada. Guests of Honor (Speakers) invited were: 1.Justice Michael Douglas Justice of Supreme Court. 2. Tom Collins County Commissioner (Elect).

Commissioner Lynette McDonald spoke for a big plan of the Dragon City Hotel & Resort and the Dragon City Tower. The large constructions will be built by Andrew Lai and Susan Keygiell near China Town, Las Vegas

Winners of 2004 Nevada election invited were: (1)Judge Karen Benett Harron, (2)Judge Bill Voy, (3)Judge Ken Cory, (4)Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, (5)Dr. Joe Heck, and (6)Judge (elect) Sandra Pomrenze.

SPECIAL GUESTS invited were: (1)Judge Michael Cherry; (2)Judge Dianne Steel; (3)Mr. Thom Reilly, Clark County Manager; (4)Justice Stephen George; (5)Mr. Bobby Gronauer, Constable of Las Vegas; (6)Elizabeth Quillan, Dep. AG; (7)Mr. Steven Goode - Manager, Clark County Health Dept.; and (8) District Judge Jackie Glass.

Hosts were: (1)David Amesburry - General Counsel, CANDO; (2)Raj Chanderraj - MD Founder, Friends Of India; (3)Benson Lee - President, Chinese American Citizen
Alliance; (4)Steven Kwon - Past President & Founder, Asian American Chamber Of Commerce;
(5)Dollly DeLeon - Editor In Chief, US Asian Chronicle; (6)R D Prabhu - MD Chair CANDO;
and (7)Rita Vaswani - Chair India-Las Vegas Tourism Council.

Important officials and organizational leaders being honored were: Mr. Steve Wolfson, Las Vegas Councilman; Ms. Nadia Jurani, Commissioner of Nevada Equal Rights Commission; Ms. President of Las Vegas Japanese Association; Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Ms. Nancy Diaz and Miss Liane Lee, Regional Representatives of U. S. Senator Harry Reid; Miss Jasmine Guo, President of Las Vegas Taiwanese Association; among others.

The Chinese people were the largest participanting group to attend the Event and Dinner Party including many organizational leaders and newspapers executives: Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei, Attorney Benson Lee, Miss Liane Lee, Ms. Sue Phelps, Mr. Xiaosheng Huang, Ms. Jasmine Guo, Dr. David Lee, Miss Yi Li, Miss Yin Yan, Mr. Edward Lu, Miss Judi Rock, Mr. Anthony Lu, Mr. Ching Chang, Ms. Mindy Gao, Miss Audrey Cheng, Ms. Jianhong Yang, Mr. Robert Song, Miss Sophie Ideker, Mr. David Lai, Miss Iris Zhang, among others.

CHAIR OF THE EVENING was Mr. Andrew Lai (Wynn Investments).

GUESTS invited were about 225. ATTIRE for the party was Buisness. RSVP was scheduled as in the following: People called Mr. Mike Vaswani at 242-9004 before 12.00 noon, Monday, December 13, 2004. Some people sent email to mikevaswani@aol.com for reservation also.

During the event and party, a small choir from Valley View high school was brought by Commissioner Lynette McDonald. They presented several songs for season greetings. Their presentation was applauded. Donations from the tables were collected at about $500.00 for them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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vice chairmen harry reid
vice chairmen of advisory board john ensign
executive director shelley berkley
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ccdapcc
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tunghai university
Tunghai University Alumni Association
Nevada examiner
Kairos Communication Service
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president of event dr raj chanderraz
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media advisor william yuen
financial advisor teresa woo
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Leading Chinese Literature World
Singapore Association of Nevada
Hawaii Chinese Writers' Association
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associate fellow Anthony Del Vecchio
associate fellow bert brown
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senior advisor stewart bell
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Monday, November 29, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Politicians ponder future races

Mayoral challenge considered in North Las Vegas
By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon delivers his State of the City Address in the conference center at Texas Station in January 2002. The two-term Republican mayor plans to run for re-election in 2005. He says he has not heard any grumblings about serious opposition.
REVIEW-JOURNAL FILE PHOTO

Hispanic Democratic activist Andres Ramirez has announced his intention to challenge two-term Republican North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon in the 2005 municipal elections.
Photo by Jeff Scheid.

Shari Buck watches Nov. 2 election returns with her father, Jim Avance, at a Texas Station ballroom. Buck, who lost her bid for a county commission seat, is being encouraged to challenge North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon in 2005.
Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/REVIEW-JOURNAL

Stephanie Smith
North Las Vegas councilwoman planning 2009 mayoral run

With the holiday season upon us, many politicians are thinking of good cheer, but also about which races they might run for in the future.

Nowhere is that more prevalent than in North Las Vegas, where one city council member is mulling a run against Mayor Mike Montandon in the spring and another is already announcing for the race six years hence.

Councilwoman Shari Buck, who spent much of this year in a failed bid for the county commission, has been asked to take on the two-term incumbent in 2005.

"I haven't told them yes, but I haven't told them no," Buck said of her supporters. "I'm going to enjoy the holidays and spend some time with my family. I don't know whether I'd be willing to run again so quickly."

Buck, a Republican, lost to Democrat Tom Collins in the commission race. Like that election, she wouldn't stand to lose anything, save for the race itself, if she enters. Her council seat is not up for two more years.

Councilwoman Stephanie Smith, who also has a failed county commission bid in her past, said she is planning to run for mayor, "not this springtime, but in four years."

Smith said she will run for re-election in the spring before launching a bid for mayor when Montandon is term-limited from seeking a fourth term.

"I think Mike has done a good job," she said.

Smith lost in the Democratic primary to Commissioner Mary Kincaid-Chauncey in 2000 after being courted to run for the seat by Erin Kenny, a central figure in the political corruption probe that has ensnared several former politicians.

Hizzoner apparently believes he can stay where he's at for another four years. He said he hadn't heard any grumblings about serious opposition.

"The only name I've heard is (Andres) Ramirez," Montandon said.

Ramirez, a former staffer for U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, spent this election year registering voters for the nonpartisan Voices for Working Families. A Democratic activist, Ramirez also has focused efforts on Hispanic voters and grooming Hispanic candidates.

He announced recently he would be challenging the Republican mayor.

"As the mayor, I believe it's your duty to take a leadership position," Ramirez said.

He criticizes Montandon for "failing to fund police at the right level" and "for failing to establish a community health care center."

Ramirez, who is vice chairman of the city's Visioning 2025 committee, said he believes he can raise $250,000 for the race and effectively target the city's 60,000 registered voters.

Montandon, who will get plenty of help next year from ally and Councilman Robert Eliason, shrugged Ramirez aside.

"I can handle this," he said.

Las Vegas council races

Spring also brings the return of the real politicking in Las Vegas.

If Councilwoman Janet Moncrief faces a recall election early next year, there will be four council seats up for grabs in 2005.

Councilmen Steve Wolfson, Larry Brown and Michael Mack all must stand for election. The primary is in April and the general election is in June.

Forces are lining up for the races, with Mack believed to be the most vulnerable to a serious opponent.

Recruitment for that opponent is ongoing while others are working to freeze Mack's fund raising and give a credible challenger a chance in what have become expensive municipal races.

Mack has been subject to several ethical allegations this term, but has a strong ally in Mayor Oscar Goodman and is friends with political consultant Billy Rogers, a proven force in local races. Rogers' firm is concentrating, for now, on the Moncrief recall.

Wolfson, who won a frenzied special election this year to replace Lynette Boggs McDonald, will have the power of incumbency behind him next year.

Gabriel Lither, who finished second in that special election, said he is still evaluating Wolfson's council record to determine if he will run.

Third-place finisher Ric Truesdell also is considering a bid against Wolfson.

There hasn't been a whisper of an opponent yet against Brown, who won his re-election in 2000 when nobody filed to run against him.

GOP vice chairman

The Clark County GOP has selected party soldier John Hambrick to be vice chairman.

Hambrick, who made an unsuccessful bid to be party chair against Steve Wark in the past, is now poised to seek the top job again if Chairman Brian Scroggins steps down as expected in July.

Contact political reporter Erin Neff
at 387-2906 or ENeff@reviewjournal.com.

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judge Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer, Miss Yin Yan has been appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on November 20, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"It's terrific! I can't imagine that I could be recommeded by District Judge Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constabnle Bobby Gronauer as one of the Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission. I'd like to devote myself to it with all my knowledge and effort beside my regular work. We're lucky to have such a team work with both scientific management and human relations to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada through the effective communication and cooperation between the officials of the District Attorney and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the people of Nevada," said Yin Yan at the time when she was informed by WBTI about the appointment.

Yin Yan received an M.B.A. from University of Pheonix in 2002. She had a B.S. degree in Finance and Statistics from Hu Nan University, China in 1994. In 2000, she received a B.S. degree from Arizona State University. Yin is now the Vice President of America Taiyu International, LLC.

The following e-mail*20 was prepared by Yin Yan to WBTI on November 23, 2004:

Dear Dr. Lei,

Tom Peters said that, "Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm." It's my honor to be named as one of the Assistant President of CCDAPCC. To have a great deal of enthusiam with my effort, knowledge, and experience will be my devotion to this significant organization for our community in Southern Nevada. I'm enthusiastic to work with such a team of professionals with special status and expertise
for community service and humane spirit under the leadership of our Chairmen David Roger and Bill Young.

In the near future, I will concentrate my effort to recruit some number of the membership of this Commission.

Best regards,

Yin Yan
Vice President,
America Taiyu Investment, LLC.

The following e-mail*21 was sent by Yin Yan to WBTI on November 24, 2004:

Tony,

Sorry that I couldn't get back to you earlier. Guess it's too late for
me to
write anything now. But I truly appreciated that you could offer me
such an
important position at this organization, and felt honorable be a member
of
this winning team. Please feel free to let me know if you need my help
in
the future events. I will be happy to work with you and your team to
serve
our community whenever needed.

Best Wishes,
Yin Yan

Enriching our community service and humane spirit process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this Commission. CCDAPCC is really a chain of dedicated individuals who joined to research, serve, support and to give. We take great pride of our people, including our outstanding faculty and executives. We're sincere servers to improve the quality of life of all our Nevadans. Power in politics should have a direction that the power based on knowledge is the power of righteousness. It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to many high-ranking officials of Nevada who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.

It is our pleasure to post the following feature article:

083104-3257 PPAA18 *****8:17 a. m., Tuesday, August 31, 2004, Second Section
Cheryl Moss is the hit winner of visitor number at seventy six thousand six hundred and sixty sixth (#76,666th) of WBTI website [Now at #93,568th in the morning on November 24, 2004.]
By GSBPA of WBTI*19

--- Cheryl Moss wrote:
Dear Dr. Lei, How nice is it for me to be the great and lucky number of visitor on WBTI's website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) at #76,666th! [Now at #93,568th in the morning on November 24, 2004.]

The significant value of this website has been the encouragement and development of the community service and humane spirit. It helps promote the quality of life for all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada.

I delivered a speech on Problem Gambling and Family Court in UNLV this month. I was the first District Judge to speak on the topic. It has been my honor to have such a good community service experience as the Secretary General of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*18

Sincerely,

Cheryl Moss
District Judge
of the Family Court
(August 30, 2004)
---------------------------------
Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community in Nevada*1
By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang ............
...........................

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judge Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer, Miss Yi Li has been appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on November 15, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Our Vice President Kathy Augustine may have no extra time to take care of the Commission in the coming few months. I'm honor to be named as an Assistant President of CCDACC. I'm challenged to take the acting responsibility temporarily for the Vice President," said Yi Li at the time when she was informed by WBTI about the appointment.

Yi Li received her M. B. A. degree from National University, San Diego, California in 2000. She had B. A. degree in English Literature in June 1995 from Central China Normal University, Wuhai, Hubei, China. She is now the Marketing Manager of FiberTel Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The following e-mail*20 was sent by Yi Li to WBTI at 8:17 p. m., on November 15, 2004:

WBTI,

At first, I’d like to express my most sincere gratitude to District
Judge
Cheryl Moss and Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer’s recommendation,
and Dr.
Lei’s trust and faith in me. I highly value this opportunity to serve
at
CCDAPCC of WBTI, especially to serve the people at Las Vegas. Community
service and humane spirit have always been the core focus of our
organization, WBTI, I will devote all my efforts to carry them forward.
Quality life is every human being looking for, it can only be achieved
by
adding our own care and love back to our society to make this world a
remarkable place to live.

Sincerely,

Yi Li
Marketing Manager
FiberTel, Inc.

The following e-mail*21 was sent by District Judge of Nevada Cheryl Moss to WBTI at 9:54 p. m. on November 15, 2004:

Dear Dr. Lei:

Thank you for forwarding the article to me. It is very important to
recognize persons who have great talents such as Yi Li, who can give
significant contributions to WBTI.

Sincerely,

Judge Moss (District Judge)

It is our pleasure to post the following feature article:

083104-3257 PPAA18 *****8:17 a. m., Tuesday, August 31, 2004, Second Section
Cheryl Moss is the hit winner of visitor number at seventy six thousand six hundred and sixty sixth (#76,666th) of WBTI website [Now at #91,128th in the morning on November 16, 2004.]
By GSBPA of WBTI*19

--- Cheryl Moss wrote:
Dear Dr. Lei, How nice is it for me to be the great and lucky number of visitor on WBTI's website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) at #76,666th! [Now at #91,128th in the morning on November 16, 2004.]

The significant value of this website has been the encouragement and development of the community service and humane spirit. It helps promote the quality of life for all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada.

I delivered a speech on Problem Gambling and Family Court in UNLV this month. I was the first District Judge to speak on the topic. It has been my honor to have such a good community service experience as the Secretary General of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*18

Sincerely,

Cheryl Moss
District Judge
of the Family Court
(August 30, 2004)
---------------------------------
Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community in Nevada*1
By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang ....................
..................................

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

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

Now, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County, on this occasion, October 26, 2004, in celebration and recognition of his distingueshed professionalism and outstanding accomplishments, do hereby recognize and honor
Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

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

The above Proclamation was signed by Board of County Commissioners of Clark County Chairman Chip Maxfield, Vice-Chair Myrna Williams, Commissioners Bruce L. Woodbury, Marry Kincaid-Chauncey, Yvonne Atkinson Gate, Lynette Boggs Mcdonald, and Rory Reid. It was attested by County Clerk Shirley B. Parraguirre.

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

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including District Judge Jessie Walsh and Clak County Sheriff Bill Young, Ms. Lynette Boggs McDonald has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on October 21, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Friday, October 22, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"It's my great pleasure to accept the task, responsibility, and practice," said Lynette McDonald at the time when she was informed by President of WBTI Dr. Tony Lei for the appointment. "With the capacity on adjunct basis, it's good for me to develop my entrepreneurial spirit by utilizing both my advanced education in public adminstration and practical experience in managerial responsibilities at UNLV."

A self-described "Army brat," Boggs McDonald spent her childhood on American Army bases in Germany and Italy, and has lived in Las Vegas for the last 13 years. She is a business graduate of the University of Notre Dame, attended the University of Oregon Graduate School of Journalism and received a Master's of Public Administration degree from UNLV.*2

From 1994 to 1997 Lynette served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Las Vegas. She was the first woman to lead a city council ward in the history of the city of Las Vegas, receiving 70 percent of the vote in Ward 2 during the 2001 election. In April of 2004 she was appointed by Governor Guinn to serve as County Commissioner in District F. Having served over the past decade in local government makes her uniquely prepared to deal with the challenges facing her district and our community.

As our County Commissioner, Lynette is working with community stakeholders to update neighborhood master plans so that responsible and predictable land-use decisions can be made. She negotiated a land exchange with the BLM and a local developer to preserve Red Rock Canyon. When a developer failed to keep his commitment to donate land for a new school, she blocked his building permits until he made good on that promise. Lynette will continue fighting to ensure developers live up to their agreements with Clark County residents, especially on the issue of identifying sites for schools, fire stations, police substations and parks.*3

Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald was appointed by President Bush to serve on a national commission related to international study programs.

Boggs McDonald, a Republican appointed to the County Commission in March, said she is "honored and humbled" to be one of four people chosen by Bush for the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program.*4

The commission will launch the new program, which is designed to expose Americans to international cultures, governments and economic systems, and which will probably work with the U.S. State Department.

"To encourage the cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasizes the value of humane and administrative orientation. The creed of this School is both on the spirit of educational excellence and academic entrepreneurship. We're forecasting the smoth and efficient growth of this School together with the growth of the tourism industry and the economy of Nevada after the 911 and SARS," Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of GSBPA, who is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV, said at the Summer 2003 Symposium and Dinner Party. It was held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*5

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

*1. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Nelson, Sara. 'Accomplishments of Commissioner Lenette McDonald,' "An E-mail from Sara Nelson to WBTI," (October 21, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office Room of Nelson to McDonald.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Neff, Erin. 'Bush names Boggs McDonald to national commission ---New program aims to expose Americans to other cultures,' "A search of October 2, 2004 about WBTI website," (October 21, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Sunday, October 10, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

State on candidates' watch list
Bush, Kerry, Nader to visit this week
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RENO -- President Bush, Sen. John Kerry and their surrogates will be tripping over themselves this week as they try to pick up swing votes in the battleground state of Nevada.

Bush plans to attend rallies Thursday in Reno and Las Vegas, the White House announced. He already has visited Reno once and Las Vegas twice this year.

Kerry is scheduled to address an AARP convention the same day in Las Vegas, his fifth stop there this year, spokesman Sean Smith said.

Independent candidate Ralph Nader also plans to get in the act by speaking Wednesday at UNLV, his second campaign stop in Las Vegas this year.

National polls show the presidential race tightening to a dead heat, forcing both Bush and Kerry to focus on 20 states in which neither holds an advantage. Recent polls of Nevada voters show the race about even for the state's five electoral votes.

In 2000, Bush narrowly carried the state, 49.5 percent to 46 percent. Bush visited Nevada once that year; Al Gore twice.

"There's no doubt there's never been this attention shown to Nevada by the presidential candidates in its 140-year history," state Archivist Guy Rocha said. "They're sending in family, friends, all the big guns and big names."

The Bush campaign plans to send retired Gen. Tommy Franks to Reno and Las Vegas today, presidential nephew George P. Bush to Las Vegas on Tuesday and first lady Laura Bush to Lake Tahoe on Thursday.

It will be the first lady's third trip to Nevada in two weeks and fifth of the year. Vice President Dick Cheney has made six visits to Nevada this year.

The president's two upcoming Nevada rallies reflect the campaign's determination to carry the state on Nov. 2, Bush spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt said.

"Nevada is a battleground state, a state that we expect will be closely contested," Schmitt said. "President Bush looks forward to bringing his optimistic agenda directly to voters in Las Vegas and Reno."

On Saturday, the Kerry campaign sent Kerry stepson Andre Heinz to Reno, and Kerry's brother, Cam, and former President Franklin Roosevelt's granddaughter, Anne Roosevelt, to Las Vegas.

Kerry's daughter, Alex, plans to visit Las Vegas today.

Vice presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, have visited Nevada once each.

"Nevada is ground zero in the presidential election," Smith said. "Both sides know that the race is a dead heat and are doing everything they can to gain an extra advantage."

Kerry also plans to make his first visit to Reno sometime before the election, Smith said.

Reno has a Republican voter registration edge; Democrats hold the lead in Las Vegas. Statewide, registration is about evenly divided among Democrats and Republicans.

"We certainly don't concede Northern Nevada to Bush-Cheney," Smith said. "There's a reason they're sending surrogates up there. The race is tight up there."

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:35:37 -0700
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

MEDIA ADVISORY

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday in his Sawyer Building office in Las Vegas to discuss the Nevada Commission on Ethics ruling regarding Controller Kathy Augustine.

¡¤ WHAT: News conference to discuss ethics violations of Nevada State Controller.

¡¤ WHEN: 9 a.m., Thursday.

¡¤ WHERE: Las Vegas, Sawyer Building, Governor¡¯s Office. 555 East Washington, Suite 5100.

<<9-29augustine.doc>>

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 14, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $13 million IN grant funding for public health preparedness

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that the Nevada State Health Division has been awarded funding to continue a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the Health Division¡¦s Public Health Preparedness Program in the amount of $8,820,391. Additionally, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has also awarded funding to continue a grant in the amount of $4,174,253. The total amount of funding awarded is $12,994,644.

¡§We are pleased to receive these federal funds in support of strengthening our public health preparedness program,¡¨ Guinn said. ¡§The state of Nevada is better prepared now than ever before to handle public health emergencies. However, there is still work to be done. During this coming year, Nevada¡¦s preparedness abilities and resources, at the county and state level, will continue to be strengthened.¡¨

The continued grant award funds include $790,000 earmarked for the Cities Readiness Initiative. This initiative ensures that major cities in the United States, which include Las Vegas, receive funding to enhance preparedness efforts. Additionally, $665,746 in CDC grant award funds has been designated to increase the capacity of the state¡¦s Public Health Laboratory.

For more information, please contact Annie Uccelli, Public Health Preparedness, Public Information Officer, 775-684-3209.
###

Office of the Governor Media contact:
101 North Carson Street Annie Uccelli
Carson City, NV 89701 Public Health Preparedness
Fax: 775-684-7198 Phone: 775-684-3209

Marian Replogle wrote:
> Hello Dr Lei:
>
> Yes, I will be attending your upcoming function and so will Bobby G. He just said he would be there too.
Thank you so much for the invitation. See you and Judy on the Wednesday, September 15th.
> >>> Tony Lei 9/9/2004 10:50:54 AM >>>
> 090904-2168
> "Post through PAI....." (See our letter to you on 8/25/04 at "Social & Community" please.)
> http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
>
> Dear friends, Based on the following invitation card, you are welcomed to attend this Event and Dinner Party. As friends of Washington Business and Technology Institute, we reserve 37 complimentary
> tickets for you by RSVP:
>
Dear Mr. Bobby Gronauer,
Constable
Office of Las Veaga Township
>
> Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of
> Washington
> Business and Technology Institute
> (WBTI) and Mrs. Sapatra Chemprachum,
> President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las
> Vegas request the honor of
> your presence
as a Special Guest
> at the Event and Dinner Party for Thai Performing Arts-Appreciation Day 2004 present by City of Las Vegas and TCAALV,
co-sponsored by City of Las Vegas, WBTI, KBS, Asian Leaders, among others
> on Wednesday, the Fifteenth of September, 2004 in the Charleston Height Arts Center
> 800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, Nevada
> from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
>
> Please RSVP to (702)255-9058
> (702)369-5439 or E-mail: tojulei@yahoo.com
>
> RSVP: Seating is limited. Confirmation required for seating. Please call TCAALV for requirement of attendance (complimentary) at (702)369-5439 or Judy at 255-9058* on or before 12
> noon, Saturday, September 11, 2004

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

Dear friends, Based on the following invitation card, you are welcomed to attend this Event and Dinner Party. As friends of Washington Business and Technology Institute, we reserve 37 complimentary tickets for you by RSVP:

Dear U. S. Senators Honorable Harry Reid & John Ensign and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Mrs. Sapatra Chemprachum, President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas
request the honor of your presence
as Guests of Honor
at the Event and Dinner Party for
Thai Performing Arts-Appreciation Day 2004
present by City of Las Vegas and TCAALV, co-sponsored
by City of Las Vegas, WBTI, KBS, Asian Leaders, among others
on Wednesday, the Fifteenth of September, 2004
in the Charleston Height Arts Center
800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, Nevada
from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to (702)255-9058 (702)369-5439 or E-mail: tojulei@yahoo.com

RSVP: Seating is limited. Confirmation required for seating. Please call TCAALV for requirement of attendance (complimentary) at (702)369-5439 or Judy at 255-9058* on or before 12 noon, Saturday, September 11, 2004
P.S.: Featured with Traditional Thai Dancing Shows, Fashion Show, and Door Prizes from Thailand.
*For the details, please have your
Assistant or yourself click on
the section "Business & Administration"(9/07/04) at:
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

"'Hero,' Jet Li's acclaimed martial-arts epic, vanquished giant snakes, serial killers and a gang of superbabies to debut as the top weekend film with $17.8 million. 'Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid,' a sequel to 1997's monster-serpent flick, opened in second place with $13.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday," reported by David Germain,
AP Movie Writer.*1

"The weekend's other new movies debuted weakly. The serial-killer tale 'Suspect Zero,' starring Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley and Carrie-Anne Moss, came in at No. 10 with $3.4 million. 'Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2,' a follow-up to the 1999 kid flick, finished at No. 11 with $3.3 million," continued David.*2

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

*1. Germain, David. 'Jet Li's 'Hero' Tops Box Office in Debut,' "'Neon,' Las Vegas Review-Journal, (August 29, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.