Reid, Ensign Legislation For Nye County Higher Education Campus*1
Friday, September 24, 2004

Washington, D.C. ¨C Working to expand the opportunities of higher education to the residents of Nye County, Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign introduced legislation that would make land available for the construction of a college campus.

The Nye County Higher Education Campus Conveyance Act would convey 280 acres of federal land from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the University and Community College System of Nevada for a new college campus. The Community College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State College and the Nye County School District would share the facilities.

¡°Southern Nevada is one of the fastest growing regions of the country and growth has poured over from Clark County into Nye County,¡± said Reid. ¡°Nye County does not have a single institution of higher learning to serve its more than 33,000 residents. A college campus will become an exceptional asset not only to the citizens of Nye County, but to all Nevadans and ultimately to the nation as a whole.¡±

¡°The accelerated progress of Nevada¡¯s higher education system has benefited southern Nevada,¡± said Ensign. ¡°The college campus in Nye will give residents an accessible, unique learning opportunity that will open new doors. This is a great success for the citizens of Nye County.¡±

The BLM has identified the site for disposal. Congressman Jim Gibbons (R-NV) is working on similar legislation in the House of Representatives.

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Reference

*1. Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid. 'Reid, Ensign Legislation For Nye County Higher Education Campus,' "A search for the accomplishment of U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign from google.com," U. S. A.: Google.com.

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Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
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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)
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*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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Wish you a very Happy Father's Day!
By PAI of WBTI*1

We are pleased to post the following happy father's day e-mail and trophy from John Lei and Mike Lei to Dr. Tony Lei:

Dear Dad,

I wish you a very Happy Father's Day!!!*2

Thank you so much for all of your sacrifices for Mom, Mike and Me over these many years. God really blessed us with a wonderful Dad!

On this special day, I want to honor you for your academic accomplishments, community services, books you authored, public honorary positions, WBTI Presidency, WBTI website, and most of all, your love for God and for our family.

I remember the many times you encouraged me for school and work, which contributed to my academic and career successes. You also worked so hard to provide for our family. Thank you!

I pray that God will bless you with abundant success this coming year and with good health. May you continue to seek and serve our Lord with all of your heart and mind. Celebrate this special day with joy!*3

Your Loving Son,

John

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Lei, John. 'I wish you a very Happy Father's Day!!!' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from John Lei," (June 16, 2004), Las Gatos, California.
*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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God Speaks Through Hollywood Films
By John Lei***

The audience sat motionless and speechless for a ten-minute eternity at the end of Mel Gibson's recent film, "The Passion of The Christ". As part of the audience, I was also deeply moved and breathless until the final word of the credits disappeared from the big screen. Even though I have been a Christian for nearly 9 years, "The Passion" impacted me greatly as I witnessed for the first time detailed images of Jesus Christ's sufferings during the last hours of His life on earth leading up to His brutal Crucifixion.

I could not hold back my tears as I watched Roman soldiers violently beat Jesus and nailed Him on the Cross. What I have read in the Bible numerous times vividly came to life in front of my eyes. The Bible explained that "God demonstrated His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8) and Jesus Christ is "the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world" (I John 2:2).

"The Passion of The Christ" shocked all critics with an astonishing box office receipt of $369 million to date and still counting. It is already the No. 7 movie of all time (domestic), surpassing all time favorites such as "Jurassic Park", "Forrest Gump" and "The Lion King". Truly, God is speaking to the world through this film in gigantic fashion.

Many Hollywood stars have started to make their faith public, following Mel Gibson's lead. Denzel Washington, Magic Johnson and Angela Basset attend the 5,000 seat West Angeles Church of God in Christ. Jessica Simpson, also a Christian, said, "My faith is every single inch of who I am".

Although many people feel "The Passion" is too violent, Mel Gibson disagrees, "I'm telling the story as the Bible tells it. The Gospel is a complete script, and that's what we're filming¡­ I'm trying to make it as authentic as I possibly can." Indeed, Jesus Himself prophesied to His twelve disciples while they were going to Jerusalem, "Everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock Him, insult Him, spit on Him, flog Him, and kill Him. On the third day He will rise again" (Luke 18:31-33).

Even before "The Passion", Biblical messages hit the theatres through films such as Veggie Tales' "Jonah", "The Prince of Egypt", and "Left Behind" movies, which were adapted from the best selling book series. Kirk Cameron, once an atheist who starred in "Growing Pains", is now a born again Christian and plays the lead character role in the "Left Behind" movies, which have earned an estimated $100 million. The "Left Behind" book series have sold over 62 million copies, outselling Stephen King, John Grisham, and all other pop novelists. The books tell of the finals days when Jesus is to return to earth to defeat the anti-Christ and to redeem His faithful people.

If you have not seen "The Passion", "Jonah", "The Prince of Egypt", or "Left Behind", hurry down to your local theatres or Blockbuster this weekend and see why these films have impacted the lives of millions. "My hope is that anyone who goes in and can manage to stay through ["The Passion"] and suffer through with it - that they're changed when they leave," said Mel Gibson.

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References:

1. Newsweek. May 24, 2004. Page 47.
2. People. April 5, 2004. Page 98.
3. Experience The Passion of Jesus. Lee Strobel & Garry Poole. Pgs. 34, 65

***About the Writer

John Lei currently works at Fairchild Semiconductor
(San Jose, CA) as a Controller. He is also a licensed
CPA in California. John attends and serves at the
River of Life Christian Church in San Jose. Email:
mission1th2_8@yahoo.com

Friday, November 03, 2006

Great Harvest in San Jose!

57. I witnessed a great harvest in San Jose during the 3 day Greg Laurie's Crusade. There were more than 3,000 people receiving Jesus Christ for the first time during the weekend. Praise God! May each one of the new Christians find a good Bible-teaching church nearby and live a new life of faith, hope and love :)

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Monday, August 28, 2006

Huge Christian Event Oct 13-15 in San Jose HP Pavillion, including music from top artists

56. Come and join Greg Laurie's Crusade Oct 13-15 at San Jose HP Pavillion, with music by top Christian Artists such as Newsboys and Kutless. See the link below for detailed information and event schedule:

http://www.harvest.org/crusades/2006/sanjose/

See you there!

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." - 1 Peter 1:3-5

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Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Miracle Healings, Salvation, and Messages of Truth
55. River of Life Christian Church (Santa Clara, CA) just celebrated the completion of the 21 Day Healing Evangelistic Crusade. The worship, messages, and photos for each of the 21 days can be found online at:

http://www.rolcc.us/21days/

Enjoy!

"Surely the Lord has done great things." - Joel 2:21

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Monday, May 08, 2006

Feeling Downcast? Find Comfort in God
54. Psalm 42 from the Bible:

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, "Where is your God?"

These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and 6 my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar.

Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.

By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me — a prayer to the God of my life.

I say to God my Rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?"

My bones suffer mortal agony as my foes taunt me, saying to me all day long, "Where is your God?"

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

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Wednesday, April 05, 2006

The Love of God is Above All!
53.
This is great!

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

and

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+1! 2+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But,

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

AND, look how far the love of God will take you

L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D

12+15+22+5+15+6! +7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will
get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

AMEN