Step It Up Again
Nobel Peace Prize! The enhancement of Al Gore's international visibility and popularity through the leading search engines on Internet has been assisted by the publication of WBTI's Forum
By Al Gore*1

Dear Tony,

The power of a single individual to create change has always inspired me. Earlier this year, my friend Bill McKibben decided he was going to establish a day of action to fight the climate crisis.*2

Out of his idea, ?Step It Up 2007? was born, and on April 14th tens of thousands of people, including thousands of members of AlGore.com, joined together at 1,400 rallies to raise their voices and demand that Congress cut carbon 80% by 2050.

?Step It Up 2: Who's A Leader? will take place this Saturday. You can find a rally in your area by visiting:

http://events.stepitup2007.org

"Step It Up 2" is going to be an incredible event. Already, 59 Members of Congress and 7 Presidential candidates have signed up to attend rallies around the country.

Participating is so easy: just click the link above and find a Step It Up event in your area. With hundreds scheduled in all 50 states, there is probably a rally near your home.

After you RSVP, use Step It Up's online tool to invite your member of Congress, both your Senators, and all of the presidential candidates. We need to convince as many of our elected leaders as possible to attend these events so they can witness first-hand the huge movement demanding action to solve the climate crisis.

Just the act of inviting your member of Congress will help demonstrate the incredible support for our cause.

Sign up to attend a Step It Up Rally by visiting:

http://events.stepitup2007.org

People like Bill McKibben and events like Step It Up are helping us build the political will necessary to end the climate crisis. It is vital you participate in any way you can -- November 3rd is going to be an incredible day.*3

Thank you,

Al Gore

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References

*1. About former U. S. Vice President Al Gore: Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Jr. was the 45th Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001, serving with Bill Clinton. He is is an American politician, teacher, businessman, and environmentalist. Gore had served in the United States House of Representatives (1977-85) and the United States Senate (1985-93) representing Tennessee. He was the Democratic nominee for President in the 2000 election. Gore is president of the American television channel Current TV, chairman of Generation Investment Management, a director on the board of Apple Inc., and an unofficial advisor to Google's senior management. He lectures widely on the topic of global warming. In April 2007, Gore was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The recent article that published by WBTI on October 13, 2007 for him was entitled "Al Gore, former U. S. Vice President, won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ---The article by Al Gore that published at WBTI's website has been shown on Internet by the leading search engines remarkably!"
*2. Gore, Al. 'Step It Up Again,' "An e-mail from former U. S. Vice President Al Gore to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) {Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:52 -0400}," (November 1, 2007), U. S. A.: A???re@algore.com.
*3. Ibid. The above sub-title was a reference from the 'Editor's note'.

You - the alumni and friends of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology - are Pepperdine!
I am inviting you to share information about ...
By Dr. Margaret J. Weber

Dear Alumni and Friends of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology,

"How is Pepperdine?" This is the question faculty, staff, students and I have been answering since a major fire broke out in Malibu Canyon adjacent to the main campus last Sunday. On Monday, President Andrew Benton sent an email message to all University alumni providing information about how the Malibu Canyon Fire affected the main campus, faculty and staff.*1

The fires that have ravaged CA are not as much in the news today as they were a week ago, but they are very much on my mind; so I am writing to ask the, "How is Pepperdine?" question in a different way. You - the alumni and friends of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology - are Pepperdine. On behalf of the entire community, I am inviting you to share information about how the fires in CA are affecting you (Respond electronically to gsepalum@pepperdine.edu )

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On 9/11/01 Queen Elizabeth II of England ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at Buckingham Palace, and the French newspaper LeMonde famously proclaimed, "We are all Americans today."

The current faculty, staff and student body of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology feel a similar solidarity with our alumni as together we face the challenges created by these fires of October, 2007.

With prayers for your safety and thanksgiving for your courage and service, *2

Margaret J. Weber
Dean

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About Dean Dr. Margaret J. Weber:
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*1. Weber, Margaret J. 'A Letter from Dean Weber dated October 31, 2007,' "An e-mail from GSEP Office of the Dean to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei [Thu, 1 Nov 2007 15:22:24 -0400 (EDT)]," (November 1, 2007), Los Angeles, California: GSEP of Pepperdine University.
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Rally with President Bill Clinton
Join him for this exciting event! RSVP Now!
By Rory Reid*1, Nevadans from Hillary

Ready to Lead in the West Rally with President Bill Clinton *2

When
Monday, November 5, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Where
Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy
1201 West Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
General Area:

Description
EVENT TIME HAS CHANGED TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 at 5:30pm All past RSVPs are still valid. RSVP is for planning purposes only. No ticket or written confirmation is needed for entry. Join President Bill Clinton for this exciting event! RSVP Now!

Host
Hillary for President Events *3

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References

*1. About Chairman Rory Reid:
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*2. Reid, Rory. 'Rally with President Bill Clinton,' "An e-mail from Chairman Rory Reid to WBTI [Thu, 1 Nov 2007 13:19:27 -0400 (EDT)]," (November 1, 2007),
*3. Ibid.

On this day in 1864, Nevada became the 36th state to enter the union. The phrase �Battle Born� is emblazoned on our flag to reflect the state�s entry on the Union side during the Civil War. Today, we find ourselves in the midst of another battle as we fight to prevent Nevada from becoming the nation�s nuclear dumping ground.*2

This morning, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to investigate the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. I attended the hearing and spoke before the committee, calling into question the integrity of the licensing process, which is rigged against the State of Nevada. The information that has come out of the hearing this morning shines a bright spotlight on the problems associated with this dangerous plan to transport more than 77,000 tons of nuclear waste across the country to Nevada.

Despite the Government Accountability Office exhaustive reports on quality assurance failures regarding research done at the site, the Department of Energy plans to file a license application next year. Now that the license application process is upon us and we ready for what many believe will be the final battle against this dump, Nevadans are again left shaking their heads in dismay as the federal government attempts to stack the deck against the Silver State. Instead of sticking to the commitment that Yucca Mountain would proceed only if it would actually protect public health, EPA has cast sound science aside in favor of politics in the myopic pursuit of Yucca Mountain.

And so today, Nevada Day, I am writing to let you know that as our fight against Yucca Mountain continues, I will continue to leverage my leadership position in the Senate to ensure the dump is never built. And to those who think they can turn Nevada into our nation�s nuclear dumping ground, they need only look at those two words written on our state flag to know that we will not back down. We are only 8 months away from the Department of Energy�s deadline to submit the license application for review by the NRC. I am anxious for this final battle to be over so that we can move on to resolving the underlying problem of what to do with our country�s nuclear waste.*3

Sincerely,

Harry Reid

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References

*1. About U. S. Senator Harry Reid: U. S. Senator Harry M. Reid is the Majority Leader (the Democratic Leader) in the U. S. Senate. He is a man who commands the respect of colleagues from both parties, and a powerful advocate for Nevada��s middle-class families.
But he still lives in Searchlight �� and he is still guided by the lessons and values he learned there.
The Las Vegas Sun newspaper summarized Reid��s story by saying that he ���has gone from underdog to Senate��s top dog.��?Parade Magazine, the nation��s largest weekly magazine, identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington with ���integrity and guts.��?
Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, ���We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.��?
And former GOP Leader Trent Lott said, ���Harry Reid is out there finding a solution. I enjoy working with him very much.��?
He was elected to the Senate in 1986, and re-elected in 1992, 1998 and 2004. He has served as the chairman or senior Democratic member on several important committees and subcommittees.
Reid is a tireless worker, and it isn��t unusual for him to be the first Senator of either party to arrive at the Capitol in the morning and the last to go home at night.
U. S. Senator Harry Reid has been honored as a Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since May 31, 2003.
*2. Reid, Harry. 'Reid Report - Happy Nevada Day (at 103107),' "An e-mail of Senator Harry Reid from U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's Office to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (October 31, 2007), Washington, D. C.: Senator Harry Reid's Office.
*3. Ibid.

***** "Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort." ---Paul J. Meyer

To serve is a practical learning and an enjoyment on the road to follow. To assit serving a respectable leader is a way to enrich our lives through the process of learning and acquiring knowledge. "One, who acquires knowledge and then pass it on to others, gets all his wishes fulfilled and achieves success, happiness and prosperity in his life," pointed out Atharva Veda.

It is our pleasure to post the following NEWSLETTER for our bright leader, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley:

Dear judy,

OCTOBER 2007 Newsletter

SHELLEY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF UNLV

Shelley joined University of Nevada , Las Vegas students, alumni, and staff in celebrating 50 years of the University. A former student body president, Shelley participated in several special events including the Alumni Homecoming Dinner, the Homecoming parade, and sponsoring the UNLV Alumni Tailgate.

ALWAYS WORKING FOR YOU

BERKLEY STATEMENT ON UNITED STATES SENATE YUCCA MOUNTAIN HEARING

"Congresswoman Shelley Berkley released the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing. The hearing included testimony in opposition to President Bush�s Yucca Mountain plan from Nevada �s two U.S. Senators and State Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto," posted the NEWSLETTER, which was published on October 31, 2007.

"Nevada �s long running opposition to becoming the nation�s nuclear waste dump was made clear today by Senators Reid and Ensign and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto. I join with them and the majority of Nevadans in saying no to President Bush�s reckless campaign to force open Yucca Mountain."

"Yucca Mountain represents a danger not only to Nevadans, but to 50 million Americans living along nuclear waste transportation routes. The price tag for this colossal failure is approaching $80 billion and Yucca Mountain is decades behind schedule. Active earthquake faults run under the Yucca Mountain site and the risk of volcanic activity is well known." *3

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References

*1. About U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley: Shelley Berkley was first elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. She won the election continuously every two years. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.
She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.
U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.
Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.
This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada�s successes.
On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei that, "Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."
Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a practical 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 T. Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It is brought to you now by Las Vegas Review-Journal's Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com on the section of "LAF5" {now continues in "Social & Community (LAF6)"} at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest.
Shelley's popularlity is arising from her effective production for public service and good personal traits by nature and sincerity.
Shelley Berkley is also a Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Berkley, Shelley. 'Shelley Berkley at Work,' "An e-mail from Berkley for Congress to WBTI[Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:55:55 -0700]," (October 31, 2007), Washington, D.C.: Desk of Berkley for Congress.
*3. Ibid.

Fall is heating up
I would love to see you there!
By Dr. Dina Titus

Dear Tony,

A busy October is behind us and the pace will quicken in November. Here are a few highlights.

First, I have appointed Dr. Mary Guinan, Dean of the UNLV 's School of Public Health, to the Nevada Academy of Health. ...
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I've also appointed University Regent Steve Sisolak to the P-16 Advisory Council. ......

On other fronts, I have the honor to lead a panel discussion in November hosted by UNLV�s Black Mountain Institute with support from City Life Magazine and the Harrah's Foundation. The symposium is titled "The (Failed?) State of American Politics : An Election-Year Assessment." Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown and the New Yorker's Ryan Lizza and George Packer will round out the panel. The event is at 7 p.m. on November 14th at UNLV�s Beam Music Center Recital Hall. Admission is free, and I would love to see you there!

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About the Author

Dr. Dina Titus [Alice Costandina (Dina) Titus], a native of Georgia, was educated at William and Mary, University of Georgia and received her Ph. D. from Florida State University. She currently teaches Political Science at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. She is a Nevada State Senator from District 7 in Clark County. In 1999 she was the Nevada Arts Advocate of the Year. Her most recent publication is Bombs in the Backyard: Atomic Testing and American Politics. The title of Dr. Titus Convocation lecture, the Mushroom Cloud as an American Symbol, attests to the extensive knowledge she has concerning America nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site and the impact it has had on that region. Dr. Dina Titus is now Nevada Senate Minority Leader and also a famous Professor of Administrative Strategies in the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

Dear Tony:

I have received many calls from Pepperdine University alumni inquiring about the well-being of our campus in the wake of the devastating fires that struck Southern California. I am grateful to be able to share with you that all of our campuses in Los Angeles and Orange counties are safe and secure.*1

Property damage at our Malibu campus was limited to a portion of a pool shack near ...
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In recent days I have heard inspiring accounts of Pepperdine people who have volunteered their homes, their time, and their labor to help others. We have seen everyday heroes working quietly, selflessly among us -- which is, in truth, precisely what we have come to expect from this marvelous University community, committed to strengthening lives for purpose, service, and leadership.

In closing, I would ask that you take a moment to write or e-mail me about those heroes -- especially those connected to Pepperdine University -- whom you have witnessed in action. I would enjoy the opportunity to hear your stories and share them with others.*2

Sincerely,

Andrew K. Benton
President

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About Pepperdine University President Dr. Andrew K. Benton:

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*1. Benton, Andrew K. 'California Fires and the Pepperdine Community,' "An e-mail from Pepperdine University President Dr. Andrew K. Benton to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (October 30, 2007), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
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[Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:16:13 -0400 (EDT)]
From: "Hillary Clinton"

RE: Birthday message from judy*1
I am so proud to have you with me making a difference for our country!
By Hillary Rodham Clinton

At 1:42 p.m. on 102907:
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Dear judy,

You know, I've spent a lot of birthdays with good friends and my wonderful family, but this is the first time I've received birthday wishes from more than 100,000 friends!

This birthday was a special one, and not just because I turned 60. This year, I didn't just celebrate turning one year older. I celebrated having so many people working with me toward the real change that you and I know our country so desperately needs.

Whether I'm out on the campaign trail talking to someone struggling to make ends meet or back in Washington working to expand health care for children, I never forget why I am in this race. I am so proud to have you with me making a difference for our country.

Thank you so much for your message and for all you do for our campaign. You really made this birthday wonderful.

Sincerely,

(Autograph)
Hillary Rodham Clinton

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About U. S. Senator Hillary R. Clinton:

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