Former Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada expressed that 'he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers.' He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. Kenny emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.

A magazine puts Las Vegas first on the outdoor activities thatmake city top adventure town. "National Geographic Adventure, in its September issue, names Las Vegas the nation's No. 1 adventure town in which to live and play. This year, a National Geographic Adventure editorial board wanted to find a city that was affordable and close to outdoor activities. Dan Koeppel said the editors picked Las Vegas for the cover story after a brainstorming session," reported Reporter Beth Walton early in the morning on August 27, 2007.*2

"The freelance travel and adventure writer has written about Las Vegas a lot in his career and said it is the one city he never gets bored covering. ... A visitor profile study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that 48 percent of visitors from foreign countries in 2006 explored the area's recreational and scenic attractions, including Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon." *2'

The Nevada Commissionon on Economic Development reminds us nicely that, "Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. There is still time to register for the Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. It is an opportunity to showcase your business and network with more than a 1,000 prospects. For more information, call the Northern Nevada Development Authority at (775) 883-4413 or visit www.nvbustechexpo.com." *3

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The Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 was in good implementing, Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [國際城市企業協進會] called Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院] in the morning on August 25, 2007 from Taipei. "The registered attendants are amazing! We've them more than double in number of the original planning. We got to close the registration three days befoe the deadline now," Charlyne said excitedly. [*The original planning was about 100 people. On August 27 (Taipei time), the attendants were more than 300.]

On August 28, 2007 (Las Vegas time in the early morning on August 27), the money.chinatimes.com of 工商時報 had Reporter 姚舜 reported that, "博弈，不是拉斯維加斯金光閃閃的唯一利器。應美國內華達州駐華辦事處邀請來台參加博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇的「博弈教父」史都華．曼指出，發展觀光娛樂產業必須有整體規劃概念，並找出區隔差異，才能立於市場不敗，史都華．曼並強調，拉斯維加斯從沙漠變成金鑽，憑藉的不只是博弈，美食h、高 柗颉⒄褂[、運動競技等各項目創造出完整的「體驗經濟」系統，才是拉斯維加斯每年吸引遊客前往的主因。" *4

"「博弈教父」DR. STAURT MANN今 (27)日來台演講， DR. STAURT MANN表示，台灣如果要經 I博弈產業以單一地點或是城市較好，並且要能創造「體驗」給觀光客，需輔以完善的交通基礎建設規劃。DR. STAURT MANN 強調，台灣碛胸S富的觀光資源，不一定要從事博弈產業才能帶來觀光客," reported 陳美玲, who is a Reporter of ?嗑W. *5

The planning and implementing of Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 were contributing to the cooperation and development on tourism of Nevada and Taiwan. It had responded to the ideal that, "Our missions open doors for Nevada's No. 1 industry with influential Asian businesses and officials and give us an opportunity to 'sell' our attractions and draw more visitors from Asia to our state" by Nevada抯 Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki. In the silver state, Brian is Chairman of the Commission on Economic Development (NCED) and Chairman of the Commission on Tourism (NCOT). He is also Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [華盛頓工商技术研究院].*6

According to the news from Taipei, the Summit would be held by Representative Office in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, NCED, Chinese Cultural University, and Asia Management Research Center on August 27, 2007 in Taipei.

"The Asia recent economic prosperity and Industry paradigm shift makes each countries speed up tourism development and promotion, even open the policy of Gaming as the leading wagon to attract more tourists. UNLV is the worldwide No 1 university in Hotel, Gaming, beverage, Exhibition. I was invited by Nevada State office on economics development to Taiwan. Hopefully, I can share our specialties and successful experience and contribute to Taiwan's current planning on doubles up tourism policy," said Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of UNLV College of Hotel Administration.*7

As to the question on what is the Key success Factors to well developing the gaming & entertainment industry, Dr. Mann pointed out that, "I would suggest as following categories: Funding -- Since the Investment amount is huge, you need visionary investors who knows this market. As a matter of fact, there are over 33 Billions US$ international Gaming funding from Las Vegas top 4 gaming groups and Europe, Arabic, 璭tc. invested in Asia. They show highly interest in Taiwan's market. Know How -- UNLV is the world no 1 experienced and knowledgeable on Casino Management. It is us who created the miracle of Las Vegas, other categories such as Gaming, Master-planned development of integrated resort Casio, exhibition & Conference, Government Tax.. each represents an important factor and specialties which is very important directly contribute to business success. I am very happy that now we cooperate with Chinese Cultural University to provide the courses and certificate to incubating knowledge people to catch up Asia coming tide. Proven track record -- Nevada-Based Company help establishing Asia recent resort & Gaming market booming like Singapore, Macau, Xuhai ..etc. The ongoing project are Dubai, Japan (Okinawa). Authority Content -- The lottery program been successful in Taiwan, there will be Sports lottery coming in next year. It is much more complicated and exciting gaming, but you need well established and authority Sports books professionals system on sports bet, NBA、NFL、Horses, tennis, etc. Technology for future -- New Technology gadget make our daily life much more easier and fun, Multi-channel, Multi platform technology, turn-key B2B, cooperate with 3rd parties include: Mobile operators, on-line gaming operators, Casio loyalty services. I will describe much more detailed in the coming TGES 2007 which will be held in 27/aug/2007 Monday. I will be very happy to meet you in that conference. Thank you." *8

Dr. Stuart H. Mann delivered a keynote speech to the Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 in Taipei. He is one of the Directors of ICBC.

"The Nevada Commission on Tourism believes it is vital to establish a presence in Taiwan in order to represent our tourism destinations to this emerging world travel market. Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has a working population of four million, with a youthful, technologically oriented work force. There is tremendous potential for building tourism among this sector," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada.*9

"we are seeking new horizons for the economy of Nevada. Building mutally beneficial relationships with Taiwan, and other foreign countries, will create the demand for direct, regularly scheduled flights. Our work will help Nevada establish contacts for lucrative business and convention visitors from around the world that will form the foundation for a new pillar in the Nevada economy." *10

The International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [國際城市企業協進會] of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院] strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set its main goal on "Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism among international cities."

Lorraine Hunt has been Honorary Chairperson of ICBC [國際城市企I協進會] since 1998. To win over her experience and caliber on tourism, she has also been invited by Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as a Commissioner of NCOT soon after he took office early this year.

"It's really a challenge to me! Lots of my job are related to have a function on the basis of international perspective. Through this professional and practical venue, I'll put all my effort and talent to implement the missions for the promotion of the economic and trade cooperation and development among cities of Nevada, China, Taiwan, Macau, and other Pacific & Asian countries," said Miss Charlyne Chen (陳思庭), Chairperson of the ICBC (國際城市企業協進會) of WBTI (華盛頓工商技术研究院). Accomplishment is proved to be a journey with united and harmonious efforts. The ingenuity and ability from its Vice Presidents Attorney Xiaosheng Huang and Miss Yin Yan are important. Charlyne is also the Trade Representative in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

The following are a few of the many news reports in Chinese about the coming 'Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007' in Taipei:

　"本次論壇活動由美國內華達州駐華辦事處、中國文化大學推廣教育部、亞洲管理經典研究中心共同主辦，會中將邀請世界頂級的博弈產業學術聖殿----美國內華達州大學拉斯維加斯分校博奕暨酒店管理院長Dr. Staurt Mann博士，暢談為拉斯維加斯、澳門、新加坡等國際觀光博弈事業的實務規劃經驗與國際發展趨勢。此外也將邀請國內相關的產官學專家，共同研討台灣博弈娛樂事業的未來發展與提升競 幜χ?" edited 沈子涵 of the website newspaper of Central Daily News.*11

On the Sina.com, Reporter 陳蓉 reported that, "第一屆台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇將於二十七日在行政院公務人力發展中心舉行。" *12

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭22日指出, 內華達州駐華辦事處將安排MGM、Harras、Sands、與Wynn等四大跨國博弈集團的專業經理人來臺，提供拉斯韋加斯獨到的賭場經 I技術，帶動台灣博弈產業的商機。據《工商時蟆穲蟮溃愃纪ブ赋?...," reported 星島環球網 on August 22, 2007.*13

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭昨日指出...," reported 姚舜 on the Chinatimes.com.*14

"As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn (now Jim Gibbons) who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada and now Commissioner of Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT).

The 2007 Nevada Governor's Conference on Tourism will be an annual significant event for the interest of many people, businesses, and countries. It will be held on December 12-14 this year in Las Vegas. In the General Assembly, we shall have Jim Gibbons, Governor, State of Nevada; Introduction by: Commissioner Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono; Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada; and the topic on Growth: Challenges and Opportunities. WBTI has assisted to publicize the conference for many years. Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院].

"With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber who is one of the Advisors of the Board. The sky is beautiful in this silver state.*15 Nevada is the spring fountain of world business in entertainment, gaming, convention, and tourism!

"We now have a unique opportunity and challenge--to take the nearly 143 years of growth and progress that has created the Nevada of today, and set a course for the future. All of us must share a common vision of one Nevada ?which can only become a reality if we agree upon what promises that vision entails," wrote Nevada Governor James A. Gibbons.*16

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*6. Paradise Democratic Club. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony T. Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (March 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Harry Reid awarded Outstanding Demaocrat of the Decade,' (2000), "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
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[[[ Good news! The Asia Gaming & Hospitality Institute was opened in Taipei on September 28, 2007. Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration of UNLV, introduced its programs of student entrances and certified courses on the news conference. "Businesses concerned in Taiwan have been highly inspired to be empowered by the system of gaming and hospitality from Nevada, U. S. A. to meet the rising manpower needs of this industry in Asian countries," pointed out Miss Charlyne Chen, International Trade Representative in Taiwan of the NCED of Nevada, and the Representative of UNLV in the Great China Area. ]]]

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***** "Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself." ---Alexander Graham Bell quotes (Scottish born American Inventor and Educator, best known for the invention of the telephone in 1876. 1847-1922)

"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas, District Judges Mark R. Denton and Jessie E. Walsh, former Assistant Vice-secretary of U. S. Department of Education Dr. Archie H. Chang, District Court Judge Cheryl B. Moss, Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen has been appointed Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the Asian Marketing Institution (AMI) and Advisor of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 31, 2007." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on September 4, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Dear Dr. Lei, My trip to Korea was wonderful. I love Korea very much, it is a great place. The inviation sounds good to me. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you," wrote Miss Francis Allen in an e-mail to WBTI from her desk of Nevada Assembly in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1 "At this era of the cooperation and development of Nevada's tourism and gaming with hopeful Asia for mutual business prosperity, it's my honor to be trusted and appointed by Dr. Tony Lei with these important and challenging responsibilities," said Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen happily at the time when she was informed by WBTI with the honoring.

By the Legislative Biography -- 73rd (2005) Session, FRANCIS O. ALLEN is a Republican Assemblywoman in District No. 4 of the Clark County Assembly, Nevada. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her education included Galena High School; University of Nevada, Reno, B.A. Miss Francis Allen's hobbies/special interests are reading, hiking, and fishing.*2

The Branch stated that, (1) Francis' Legislative Service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2005梠ne special and one regular session. (2) Affiliations: University of Nevada, Reno, Alumni Association; Korean-American Women抯 Association of Las Vegas; National PTA; Board Member, Nevada Republican Network; Clark County Republican Party Central Committee; Member, National Rifle Association; Member, Nevada Senior Coalition.

"Dear Dr. Lei, Thank you both," wrote Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.*2' "As the Regional Marketing Administrator of Korea of the AMI and an Advisor of the ICBC, I'll utilize my best efforts and wisdom to help promote membership, professionalism, and universality of WBTI with local Asian American positivities, improve Korean and Nevadan tourism and gaming relations, and enhance WBTI's missions for the benifits of Nevada and Asian countries."

Warren G. Bennis quotes that, "Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them." Francis is young and elegent. Her talent as a MC by wearing the colorful Korean clothes on the stage for a conference and dinner party in 2006 Las Vegas was an outstanding performance.

Under high-ranking officials' advice and with the efforts of its Chairperson Charlyne Chen and Vice Chairpersons Xiaosheng Huang $ Yin Yan, the Directors of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) at the present time are: Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of the City of Shanghai, China, Honorable Jim Gibson, Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Honorable Feng Wei Lai, former County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan, Honorable Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China, and the Honorable Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China, CEO of United Commercial Bank, notably among others. The success of initiating and implementing of the Entertaiment and Gaming Summit 2007 in Taipei on August 27, 2007 by Miss Charlyne Chen, UNLV, and Chinese Cultural University was remarkeble!

"Macau and Singapore had attracted international funds and applied international casino management systems to develop their gambling and entertainment. The four premier casino-hotels in Las Vegas have decided to invest some US$33 billion in Asia (Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand) to expand their gambling and entertainment operations in this part of the world." In the section of 'Business & Administration' on August 28, 2007, it noted that: The most quick news in Chinese from Taipei about Dean Dr. Stuart H. Mann of UNLV is in "Nevada of U. S. A., International Cities Business Council, and Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007!" at the section of 'International Cities Business Council' early in the morning on August 28, 2007.*3

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and political elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*4

Dr. John Z. Wang is the Acting Director of AMI. Dr. Bill Thompson is more than happy to support John with faculty member resources from PAI. "As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," said Dr. William Thompson.*5 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.*6

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*6 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways." *7

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

"Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has endeavored to academic research, community service, and humane spirit since its establishment in January 8, 1996. Under the spiritual leaderhip of its Chairperson, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, WBTI has encouraged, designed, and implemented many outstanding events and projects for the enrichment of the lives of Nevada's visitors and residents. Through its honors to distinguished individuals of the country, WBTI has helped promote a vision and practice for Nevada to be a better place for residence and business," said former Nevada Assemblywoman and now Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani.*9

All, from the greast to humblest, must work
together in harmony and devotion. We can
make no advances with only solo work.
Unless the solooists and the members of the
chorus are ready to work together in
harmony, there can be no symphony.
---Jackson Wilcox

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***** Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours. ---Les Brown

Asia has been American businessmen's new heaven in the recent years. Nevada is the first one to open American door for tourism and gaming in Macau, Taipei, ... The following are some of the most recent stories:

"　亚洲各国近年来莫不摩拳擦掌准备开放博弈产业；学者廖肇弘表示，亚洲除了新加坡开放赌场经营外，预估日本也可能明年开放赌场业，在东京、琉球等各开放一家赌场，澳门未来也要增加九个赌场，泰国也打算结合SPA 及博弈推出新的度假村等，主要是产业商机很大，并可带动其他产业。," reported Reporter 谢志岳.*22

"首届台湾博弈娱乐观光产业论坛27日在台北举行。岛内外的许多博弈业者与会，看好博弈事业制造的观光商机。 据台湾东森新闻报道，岛内博弈概念股大厂泰伟和鈊象电子，都派代表出席。乡林董事长赖正镒、远雄董事长赵藤雄，也特地抽空与会。 拥有两座休闲饭店的台湾远雄董事长赵藤雄及涵碧楼的董事长赖正镒，对博奕这个领域，同样有很大的发展规划," reported the Chinanews.com.*21

"With the crash of a champagne bottle against a gondola, Macau's Venetian casino opened Tuesday, dwarfing anything in Las Vegas and big enough, its operators say, to shift the magnetic north of the gambling world to this small city in southern China. American billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, inaugurated the $2.4 billion Venetian Macau on Cotai. Casinos like the Wynn and Adelson's Sands have led this small city in southern China past the Strip as the world's most lucrative gambling center. Las Vegas Sands claims that The Venetian Macau -- twice the size of the Las Vegas original -- is the largest building in Asia and the second largest in the world. Adelson also plans to open more hotels under brands such as Four Seasons, Sheraton and St. Regis. In all, his Las Vegas Sands Corp., which also runs the Sands Macau on the Macau peninsula, plans to invest up to $12 billion and build 20,000 hotel rooms on the Cotai Strip by 2010," reported Sylvia Hui of the Associated Press.*20

"在燦爛的焰火和藝人張惠妹以及陶歌聲的配合下，全亞洲最大的賭場威尼斯人酒店今晚七點多在澳門正式開幕。耗資二十四億美元建築的賭場酒店一開門，就湧進數千名在門外等候多時的賭客。澳門賭王何鴻燊在開幕後不久也到場道賀。 澳門行政長官何厚鏵以及美國威尼斯人集團主席艾德森等人，在月全蝕的晚上，為這家全球第二最大建築物的賭場主持開幕儀式。 艾德森日前在一次專門為台灣媒體召開的記者會上說，這個星期他將派遣一個工作團到台灣考察，與當地相關業者商討合作事項。他非常重視台灣市場。 顯然是為了吸引更多台灣遊客，從下周開始，威尼斯人酒店仿照美國賭城作風，邀請台灣和香港歌星張信哲和李妏等人演出," reported 記者鄭漢良 in Macau on August 28, 2007.*19

{{{ [Quick news from Las Vegas!] "8月22日賭城大道上一日兩大驚喜，先是要建一座五億元的小巨蛋運動中心，接著是杜拜世界加注50億元給大道上米高梅─金殿的「城中城」計畫。 新挹注的資金，代表賭業將再聘請數萬名員工，賭城民眾不怕找不到工作；地產界也很高興，新工作機會代表許多房屋將被迅速消化，賭城房產早日脫離泥淖；從經濟角度來看，代表全球巨大資金看好賭城賭I前景，積極建設投資賭城。 阿拉伯聯合大公國近年在杜拜創造的成果有目共賭，典型以重金找到全世界最優秀人才共同發展出的面貌，現在這個集團，選擇拉斯維加斯，打造他們賭業的理想藍圖。 賭城最大的利多在於這些巨額投資，陸續在湧入，「美國杜拜城」新面貌，未來五年至十年會出現在拉斯維加斯。 賭業是當今非常賺錢的行業已成不 幨聦崳咕S加斯更是全球賭業競 幾畲髴饒觯少�業帶動的相關行業與日俱增，世界級城市理想有望實現," reported World Journal 記者馮鳴台. Reporter Mindy Gao (馮鳴台) 在拉斯維加斯報導於8月28日Los Angeles的世界日報. }}}*18

* Nevada is the seventh largest state in size.
* The nation's largest silver deposit, the Comstock Lode, was found in Nevada in 1859.
* Nevada is the driest state in the nation with an average annual rainfall of seven inches.
* Nevada has the only complete skeleton of an Ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile measuring 55 feet.
* Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the U.S. and third in the world behind South Africa and Australia.
* Gambling was reinstated in the State in 1931.
* Hoover Dam is the largest public works project ever undertaken in the U.S. and has a greater structural volume than the largest Egyptian pyramid.
* Nevada is the gambling and entertainment capital of the U.S.
* Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than any other place on earth.
* Nevada means "snowcapped" in Spanish.
* Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state. *1

Former Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada expressed that 'he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers.' He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. Kenny emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.

A magazine puts Las Vegas first on the outdoor activities thatmake city top adventure town. "National Geographic Adventure, in its September issue, names Las Vegas the nation's No. 1 adventure town in which to live and play. This year, a National Geographic Adventure editorial board wanted to find a city that was affordable and close to outdoor activities. Dan Koeppel said the editors picked Las Vegas for the cover story after a brainstorming session," reported Reporter Beth Walton early in the morning on August 27, 2007.*2

"The freelance travel and adventure writer has written about Las Vegas a lot in his career and said it is the one city he never gets bored covering. ... A visitor profile study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau showed that 48 percent of visitors from foreign countries in 2006 explored the area's recreational and scenic attractions, including Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon." *2'

The Nevada Commissionon on Economic Development reminds us nicely that, "Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. There is still time to register for the Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. It is an opportunity to showcase your business and network with more than a 1,000 prospects. For more information, call the Northern Nevada Development Authority at (775) 883-4413 or visit www.nvbustechexpo.com." *3

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The Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 was in good implementing, Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [國際城市企業協進會] called Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院] in the morning on August 25, 2007 from Taipei. "The registered attendants are amazing! We've them more than double in number of the original planning. We got to close the registration three days befoe the deadline now," Charlyne said excitedly. [*The original planning was about 100 people. On August 27 (Taipei time), the attendants were more than 300.]

On August 28, 2007 (Las Vegas time in the early morning on August 27), the money.chinatimes.com of 工商時報 had Reporter 姚舜 reported that, "博弈，不是拉斯維加斯金光閃閃的唯一利器。應美國內華達州駐華辦事處邀請來台參加博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇的「博弈教父」史都華．曼指出，發展觀光娛樂產業必須有整體規劃概念，並找出區隔差異，才能立於市場不敗，史都華．曼並強調，拉斯維加斯從沙漠變成金鑽，憑藉的不只是博弈，美食、會議、高 柗颉⒄褂[、運動競技等各項目創造出完整的「體驗經濟」系統，才是拉斯維加斯每年吸引遊客前往的主因。" *4

"「博弈教父」DR. STAURT MANN今 (27)日來台演講， DR. STAURT MANN表示，台灣如果要經 I博弈產業以單一地點或是城市較好，並且要能創造「體驗」給觀光客，需輔以完善的交通基礎建設規劃。DR. STAURT MANN 強調，台灣碛胸S富的觀光資源，不一定要從事博弈產業才能帶來觀光客," reported 陳美玲, who is a Reporter of ?亨網. *5

The planning and implementing of Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 were contributing to the cooperation and development on tourism of Nevada and Taiwan. It had responded to the ideal that, "Our missions open doors for Nevada's No. 1 industry with influential Asian businesses and officials and give us an opportunity to 'sell' our attractions and draw more visitors from Asia to our state" by Nevada抯 Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki. In the silver state, Brian is Chairman of the Commission on Economic Development (NCED) and Chairman of the Commission on Tourism (NCOT). He is also Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [華盛頓工商技术研究院].*6

According to the news from Taipei, the Summit would be held by Representative Office in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, NCED, Chinese Cultural University, and Asia Management Research Center on August 27, 2007 in Taipei.

"The Asia recent economic prosperity and Industry paradigm shift makes each countries speed up tourism development and promotion, even open the policy of Gaming as the leading wagon to attract more tourists. UNLV is the worldwide No 1 university in Hotel, Gaming, beverage, Exhibition. I was invited by Nevada State office on economics development to Taiwan. Hopefully, I can share our specialties and successful experience and contribute to Taiwan's current planning on doubles up tourism policy," said Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of UNLV College of Hotel Administration.*7

As to the question on what is the Key success Factors to well developing the gaming & entertainment industry, Dr. Mann pointed out that, "I would suggest as following categories: Funding -- Since the Investment amount is huge, you need visionary investors who knows this market. As a matter of fact, there are over 33 Billions US$ international Gaming funding from Las Vegas top 4 gaming groups and Europe, Arabic, 璭tc. invested in Asia. They show highly interest in Taiwan's market. Know How -- UNLV is the world no 1 experienced and knowledgeable on Casino Management. It is us who created the miracle of Las Vegas, other categories such as Gaming, Master-planned development of integrated resort Casio, exhibition & Conference, Government Tax.. each represents an important factor and specialties which is very important directly contribute to business success. I am very happy that now we cooperate with Chinese Cultural University to provide the courses and certificate to incubating knowledge people to catch up Asia coming tide. Proven track record -- Nevada-Based Company help establishing Asia recent resort & Gaming market booming like Singapore, Macau, Xuhai ..etc. The ongoing project are Dubai, Japan (Okinawa). Authority Content -- The lottery program been successful in Taiwan, there will be Sports lottery coming in next year. It is much more complicated and exciting gaming, but you need well established and authority Sports books professionals system on sports bet, NBA、NFL、Horses, tennis, etc. Technology for future -- New Technology gadget make our daily life much more easier and fun, Multi-channel, Multi platform technology, turn-key B2B, cooperate with 3rd parties include: Mobile operators, on-line gaming operators, Casio loyalty services. I will describe much more detailed in the coming TGES 2007 which will be held in 27/aug/2007 Monday. I will be very happy to meet you in that conference. Thank you." *8

Dr. Stuart H. Mann delivered a keynote speech to the Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 in Taipei. He is one of the Directors of ICBC.

"The Nevada Commission on Tourism believes it is vital to establish a presence in Taiwan in order to represent our tourism destinations to this emerging world travel market. Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has a working population of four million, with a youthful, technologically oriented work force. There is tremendous potential for building tourism among this sector," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada.*9

"we are seeking new horizons for the economy of Nevada. Building mutally beneficial relationships with Taiwan, and other foreign countries, will create the demand for direct, regularly scheduled flights. Our work will help Nevada establish contacts for lucrative business and convention visitors from around the world that will form the foundation for a new pillar in the Nevada economy." *10

The International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [國際城市企業協進會] of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院] strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set its main goal on "Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism among international cities."

Lorraine Hunt has been Honorary Chairperson of ICBC [國際城市企業協進會] since 1998. To win over her experience and caliber on tourism, she has also been invited by Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as a Commissioner of NCOT soon after he took office early this year.

"It's really a challenge to me! Lots of my job are related to have a function on the basis of international perspective. Through this professional and practical venue, I'll put all my effort and talent to implement the missions for the promotion of the economic and trade cooperation and development among cities of Nevada, China, Taiwan, Macau, and other Pacific & Asian countries," said Miss Charlyne Chen (陳思庭), Chairperson of the ICBC (國際城市企業協進會) of WBTI (華盛頓工商技术研究院). Accomplishment is proved to be a journey with united and harmonious efforts. The ingenuity and ability from its Vice Presidents Attorney Xiaosheng Huang and Miss Yin Yan are important. Charlyne is also the Trade Representative in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

The following are a few of the many news reports in Chinese about the coming 'Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007' in Taipei:

　"本次論壇活動由美國內華達州駐華辦事處、中國文化大學推廣教育部、亞洲管理經典研究中心共同主辦，會中將邀請世界頂級的博弈產業學術聖殿----美國內華達州大學拉斯維加斯分校博奕暨酒店管理院長Dr. Staurt Mann博士，暢談為拉斯維加斯、澳門、新加坡等國際觀光博弈事業的實務規劃經驗與國際發展趨勢。此外也將邀請國內相關的產官學專家，共同研討台灣博弈娛樂事業的未來發展與提升競 幜χ?" edited 沈子涵 of the website newspaper of Central Daily News.*11

On the Sina.com, Reporter 陳蓉 reported that, "第一屆台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇將於二十七日在行政院公務人力發展中心舉行。" *12

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭22日指出, 內華達州駐華辦事處將安排MGM、Harras、Sands、與Wynn等四大跨國博弈集團的專業經理人來臺，提供拉斯韋加斯獨到的賭場經 I技術，帶動台灣博弈產業的商機。據《工商時報》報道，陳思庭指出 ...," reported 星島環球網 on August 22, 2007.*13

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭昨日指出...," reported 姚舜 on the Chinatimes.com.*14

"As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn (now Jim Gibbons) who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada and now Commissioner of Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT).

The 2007 Nevada Governor's Conference on Tourism will be an annual significant event for the interest of many people, businesses, and countries. It will be held on December 12-14 this year in Las Vegas. In the General Assembly, we shall have Jim Gibbons, Governor, State of Nevada; Introduction by: Commissioner Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono; Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada; and the topic on Growth: Challenges and Opportunities. WBTI has assisted to publicize the conference for many years. Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) [華盛頓工商技术研究院].

"With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber who is one of the Advisors of the Board. The sky is beautiful in this silver state.*15 Nevada is the spring fountain of world business in entertainment, gaming, convention, and tourism!

"We now have a unique opportunity and challenge--to take the nearly 143 years of growth and progress that has created the Nevada of today, and set a course for the future. All of us must share a common vision of one Nevada ?which can only become a reality if we agree upon what promises that vision entails," wrote Nevada Governor James A. Gibbons.*16

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*23. 唐家興. '澳門旅遊市場發燒 賭場酒店、年度精彩盛事輪番登場添魅力,' "A search of 'touring news in Chinese on Yahoo!news.tw from the 旅遊經編輯部 of Travelrich.com.tw (旅遊經)' by the leading search engines on Internet," (October 9, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*1. Allen, Francis. 'The invitation sounds good to me,' "An e-mail from Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI," (August 31, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Desk of Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.
*2. Nevada Legislature. 'Biography of Francis O. Allen,' "A profile of Nevada Assembly - the people's Branch of Government," (September 3, 2007), Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Assembly's website.
*2'. Allen, Francis. 'Thank you both,' "An e-mail to WBTI by Assemblywoman Francis Allen," (September 6, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Desk of Nevada Assemblywoman Francis Allen.
*3. Mann, Stuart. 'Nevada of U. S. A., International Cities Business Council, and Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007! ---美國內華達州, 國際城市企業協進會, 與第一屆台灣博奕娛樂觀光產業論壇! By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang,' "a search of 'Dean Dr. Stuart Mann of UNLV' on the Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com," (September 3, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*4. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'To our community and society with love -- the faith of PAI,' "Nevada Examiner," (September 28, 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*5. Ibid.
*6. 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.
*7. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,' "A search of 'Business - WBTI' on the Aol.com," (August 18, 2006), U. S. A.: Aol.com.
*9. Douglas, Michael L.; Denton, Mark R.; Vega, Valoria J.; Gronauer, Robert A.; Moss, Cheryl B.; and Chang, Chang. 'President Dr. Tony Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani Assistant Fellow and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of WBTI,' "A search of 'President Dr. Tony Lei appoints Chris Giunchigliani Assistant Fellow and Chairperson ...' on the leading search engines," (July 17, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*10. Chang, Tiffany. 'A theme of the event and dinner party to pay a special tribute to the Supreme Court Justice Nancy Becker
---Growing Value of the Fellowship of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Google.cn," (August 21, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*11. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; Chang, Tiffany. 'Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada, and International Cities Business Council!
第一屆台灣博奕娛樂觀光產業論壇, 美國拉斯維加斯, 內華達州, 與國際城市企業協進會!' "An article on the section of 'Social & Community' at WBTI website," (September 3, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*22. 谢志岳. '亚洲各国竞相发展博弈产业 商机多收益高,' "A search of '首届台湾博弈娱乐论坛' on the Google.cn," (August 30, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Cdnews.com.tw.
*21. Chinanews.com. '首届台湾博弈娱乐论坛开讲博弈概念股岛内发烧,' 　"A search of '首届台湾博弈娱乐论坛' on the Google.cn," (August 30, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*20. Hui, Sylvia. 'Casino opens with a flourish ---LV Sands inaugurates new resort in Macau,' "A report by Sylvia Hui of the Associated Press posted on the Las Vegas Review-Journal," (August 29, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*19. 鄭漢良. '亞洲最大 澳門威尼斯人開賭,' "A search of 中時 news about 澳門威尼斯人 on the Google.com," (August 30, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*18. 馮鳴台 (Mindy Goa). '利多連連 賭城不愁沒工作,' "A report by World Journal 記者馮鳴台在拉斯維加斯報導," (August 28, 2007), Los Angeles, California: Worldjournal.com.
*17. 工商時報. '博弈教父開講 大老闆擠破頭' by 姚舜,' "A search of the economic and finacial news from www.chinatimes.com on the Internet," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: China Times.
*1. CI of WBTI. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Honorable Harry Reid and interesting facts about Nevada, U. S. A.,' "An article in the section of 'Harry Reid, U. S. Senator' on the WBTI's website," (April 30, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*2. Walton, Beth. 'Magazine puts Las Vegas first ---Outdoor activities make city top adventure town,' "News on Reviewjournal.com," (August 27, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2'. Ibid.
*3. Nevada Commission on Economic Development. 'Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007,' "A profile of NCED of Nevada," (August 28, 2007), Carson City, Nevada: NCED.
*4. 姚舜. '拉斯維加斯吸金 沙漠變金鑽 賭不是唯一利器,' "A report on Las Vegas and development by 工商時報," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Money.chinatimes.com.
*5. 陳美玲. '博弈教父STAURT：台灣博弈產業須單點、差異化創造體驗,' "A financial and economic report of ?亨網 by 記者陳美玲," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: ?亨網 (from Forum.news.yam.com).
*6. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'International Cities Business Council (國際城市企業協進會) for tourism and economic development,' "A search of Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Bill Maupin, Governor James A. Gibbons of Nevada, and U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on the leading search engines," (August 17, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Chen, Charlyne. 'Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007,' "An e-mail from Miss Charlyne Chen to WBTI (華盛頓工商技术研究院)," (August 16, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Representative Office in Taiwan for Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Business wbti' on the Ask.com," (August 18, 2007), U. S. A.: Ask.com.
*10. Ibid.
*11. 沈子涵. '第一屆台灣博奕娛樂觀光產業論壇　他山之石,' "A profile of the website newspaper of Central Daily News," (August 21, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Cdnews.com.tw.
*12. 星島環球網. "台灣學拉斯維加斯建娛樂之都 博彩基金流入," (August 22, 2007), Singapore: Singtaonet.com.
*13. 陳蓉. '台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇 27日登場,' "A report by 中央社記者陳蓉 to 中央社,"
(August 22, 2007), U. S. A.: Sina.com.
*14. 姚舜. "博彩基金進軍台灣," (August 22, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Chinatimes.com.
*15. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid invite our friends to attend a Champagne Reception honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Welcome! U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, ...' on the AOL.com," (August 21, 2007), U. S. A.: AOL.com.
*16. Gibbons, James A. 'Governor Jim Gibbons?Inaugural Address January 2, 2007 on WBTI's website,' "A search of 'By James A. Gibbons wbti' on the leading search engines," (July 17, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.

All, from the greast to humblest, must work
together in harmony and devotion. We can
make no advances with only solo work.
Unless the solooists and the members of the
chorus are ready to work together in
harmony, there can be no symphony.

---Jackson Wilcox

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***** Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours. ---Les Brown

[[[ (Quick news!) The following is the most quick report in Chinese by Reporter 姚舜 from Taipei: "為爭取產值破兆元的龐大博弈商機，昨(廿七)日由美國內華達州駐華辦事處主辦的首屆「台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇」吸引了三百多人參加，除金門縣、雲林縣、澎湖縣、苗栗縣及台中市等有意爭取設立觀光賭場的地方縣市政府「組團」參加之外，與會成員更涵蓋觀光業、娛樂業、遊戲機台業、電子業、電信業、會計業、法律業等，顯見各行各業、產官學研，對博弈產業均抱有高度興趣，並希望藉取經學習，提早準備。 昨天的論壇，不少與會者都是衝著美國內華達州大學拉斯維加斯分校博弈暨酒店管理學院院長史都華．曼(Dr.Staurt Mann)的演講而來。內華達州大學拉斯維加斯分校博弈暨酒店管理學院是博弈產業學術殿堂，更是博弈人才搖籃，全球半數以上博弈專業經理人是該校畢業生。除學者身份外，史都華．曼也是MGM、Harras、Sands、與Wynn等四大跨國博弈集團的高級顧問，有「博弈教父」之稱，與會者希望藉「大師開講」的機會，為自己找到日後在博弈產業中的位置," reported 姚舜.*17 ]]]

Some of the collection about Nevada by the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid in the Senate at Washington D. C. are charaterized by the following items:

* Nevada is the seventh largest state in size.
* The nation's largest silver deposit, the Comstock Lode, was found in Nevada in 1859.
* Nevada is the driest state in the nation with an average annual rainfall of seven inches.
* Nevada has the only complete skeleton of an Ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile measuring 55 feet.
* Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the U.S. and third in the world behind South Africa and Australia.
* Gambling was reinstated in the State in 1931.
* Hoover Dam is the largest public works project ever undertaken in the U.S. and has a greater structural volume than the largest Egyptian pyramid.
* Nevada is the gambling and entertainment capital of the U.S.
* Las Vegas has more hotel rooms than any other place on earth.
* Nevada means "snowcapped" in Spanish.
* Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state. *1

Former Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada expressed that 'he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers.' He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. Kenny emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.

A magazine puts Las Vegas first on the outdoor activities thatmake city top adventure town. "National Geographic Adventure, in its September issue, names Las Vegas the nation's No. 1 adventure town in which to live and play. This year, a National Geographic Adventure editorial board wanted to find a city that was affordable and close to outdoor activities. Koeppel said the editors picked Las Vegas for the cover story after a brainstorming session," reported Reporter Beth Walton early in the morning on August 27, 2007.*2

The Nevada Commissionon on Economic Development reminds us nicely that, "Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. There is still time to register for the Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007. It is an opportunity to showcase your business and network with more than a 1,000 prospects. For more information, call the Northern Nevada Development Authority at (775) 883-4413 or visit www.nvbustechexpo.com." *3

The Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 was in good implementing, Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) [國際城市企業協進會] called Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) in the morning on August 25, 2007 from Taipei. "The registered attendants are amazing! We'd them more than double in number of the original planning. We got to close the registration three days befoe the deadline now," Charlyne said excitedly. [*The original planning was about 100 people. On August 27 (Taipei time), the attendants were more than 300.]

On August 28, 2007 (Las Vegas time in the early morning on August 27), the money.chinatimes.com of 工商時報 had Reporter 姚舜 reported that, "博弈，不是拉斯維加斯金光閃閃的唯一利器。應美國內華達州駐華辦事處邀請來台參加博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇的「博弈教父」史都華．曼指出，發展觀光娛樂產業必須有整體規劃概念，並找出區隔差異，才能立於市場不敗，史都華．曼並強調，拉斯維加斯從沙漠變成金鑽，憑藉的不只是博弈，美食、會議、高爾夫、展覽、運動競技等各項目創造出完整的「體驗經濟」系統，才是拉斯維加斯每年吸引遊客前往的主因。" *4

"「博弈教父」DR. STAURT MANN今 (27)日來台演講， DR. STAURT MANN表示，台灣如果要經營博弈產業以單一地點或是城市較好，並且要能創造「體驗」給觀光客，需輔以完善的交通基礎建設規劃。DR. STAURT MANN 強調，台灣碛胸S富的觀光資源，不一定要從事博弈產業才能帶來觀光客," reported 陳美玲, who is a Reporter of 鉅亨網. *5

The planning and implementing of Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 were contributing to the cooperation and development on tourism of Nevada and Taiwan. It had responded to the ideal that, "Our missions open doors for Nevada's No. 1 industry with influential Asian businesses and officials and give us an opportunity to 'sell' our attractions and draw more visitors from Asia to our state" by Nevada抯 Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki. In the silver state, Brian is Chairman of the Commission on Economic Development (NCED) and Chairman of the Commission on Tourism (NCOT). He is also Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Cities Business Council (ICBC).*6

According to the news from Taipei, the Summit would be held by Representative Office in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, NCED, Chinese Cultural University, and Asia Management Research Center on August 27, 2007 in Taipei.

"The Asia recent economic prosperity and Industry paradigm shift makes each countries speed up tourism development and promotion, even open the policy of Gaming as the leading wagon to attract more tourists. UNLV is the worldwide No 1 university in Hotel, Gaming, beverage, Exhibition. I was invited by Nevada State office on economics development to Taiwan. Hopefully, I can share our specialties and successful experience and contribute to Taiwan's current planning on doubles up tourism policy," said Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of UNLV College of Hotel Administration.*7

As to the question on what is the Key success Factors to well developing the gaming & entertainment industry, Dr. Mann pointed out that, "I would suggest as following categories: Funding -- Since the Investment amount is huge, you need visionary investors who knows this market. As a matter of fact, there are over 33 Billions US$ international Gaming funding from Las Vegas top 4 gaming groups and Europe, Arabic, 璭tc. invested in Asia. They show highly interest in Taiwan's market. Know How -- UNLV is the world no 1 experienced and knowledgeable on Casino Management. It is us who created the miracle of Las Vegas, other categories such as Gaming, Master-planned development of integrated resort Casio, exhibition & Conference, Government Tax.. each represents an important factor and specialties which is very important directly contribute to business success. I am very happy that now we cooperate with Chinese Cultural University to provide the courses and certificate to incubating knowledge people to catch up Asia coming tide. Proven track record -- Nevada-Based Company help establishing Asia recent resort & Gaming market booming like Singapore, Macau, Xuhai ..etc. The ongoing project are Dubai, Japan (Okinawa). Authority Content -- The lottery program been successful in Taiwan, there will be Sports lottery coming in next year. It is much more complicated and exciting gaming, but you need well established and authority Sports books professionals system on sports bet, NBA、NFL、Horses, tennis, etc. Technology for future -- New Technology gadget make our daily life much more easier and fun, Multi-channel, Multi platform technology, turn-key B2B, cooperate with 3rd parties include: Mobile operators, on-line gaming operators, Casio loyalty services. I will describe much more detailed in the coming TGES 2007 which will be held in 27/aug/2007 Monday. I will be very happy to meet you in that conference. Thank you." *8

Dr. Stuart H. Mann delivered a keynote speech to the Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 in Taipei. He is one of the Directors of ICBC.

"The Nevada Commission on Tourism believes it is vital to establish a presence in Taiwan in order to represent our tourism destinations to this emerging world travel market. Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has a working population of four million, with a youthful, technologically oriented work force. There is tremendous potential for building tourism among this sector," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada.*9

"we are seeking new horizons for the economy of Nevada. Building mutally beneficial relationships with Taiwan, and other foreign countries, will create the demand for direct, regularly scheduled flights. Our work will help Nevada establish contacts for lucrative business and convention visitors from around the world that will form the foundation for a new pillar in the Nevada economy." *10

The International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set its main goal on "Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism among international cities."

Lorraine Hunt has been Honorary Chairperson of ICBC since 1998. To win over her experience and caliber on tourism, she has also been invited by Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as a Commissioner of NCOT soon after he took office early this year.

"It's really a challenge to me! Lots of my job are related to have a function on the basis of international perspective. Through this professional and practical venue, I'll put all my effort and talent to implement the missions for the promotion of the economic and trade cooperation and development among cities of Nevada, China, Taiwan, Macau, and other Pacific & Asian countries," said Miss Charlyne Chen (陳思庭), Chairperson of the ICBC (國際城市企業協進會) of WBTI. Accomplishment is proved to be a journey with united and harmonious efforts. The ingenuity and ability from its Vice Chairpersons Attorney Xiaosheng Huang and Miss Yin Yan are important. Charlyne is also the Trade Representative in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

The following are a few of the many news reports in Chinese about the coming 'Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007' in Taipei:

　"本次論壇活動由美國內華達州駐華辦事處、中國文化大學推廣教育部、亞洲管理經典研究中心共同主辦，會中將邀請世界頂級的博弈產業學術聖殿----美國內華達州大學拉斯維加斯分校博奕暨酒店管理院長Dr. Staurt Mann博士，暢談為拉斯維加斯、澳門、新加坡等國際觀光博弈事業的實務規劃經驗與國際發展趨勢。此外也將邀請國內相關的產官學專家，共同研討台灣博弈娛樂事業的未來發展與提升競爭力之道," edited 沈子涵 of the website newspaper of Central Daily News.*11

On the Sina.com, Reporter 陳蓉 reported that, "第一屆台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇將於二十七日在行政院公務人力發展中心舉行。" *12

　　"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭22日指出，總額高達330億美元的博彩基金，繼投資新加坡聖淘沙、澳門之後，也鎖定台灣、南韓、泰國等國家，作為投資標的。內華達州駐華辦事處將安排MGM、Harras、Sands、與Wynn等四大跨國博弈集團的專業經理人來臺，提供拉斯韋加斯獨到的賭場經營技術，帶動台灣博弈產業的商機。據《工商時報》報道，陳思庭指出 ...," reported 星島環球網 on August 22, 2007.*13

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭昨日指出...," reported 姚舜 on the Chinatimes.com.*14

"As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn (now Jim Gibbons) who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada and now Commissioner of Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT).

The 2007 Nevada Governor's Conference on Tourism will be an annual significant event for the interest of many people, businesses, and countries. It will be held on December 12-14 this year in Las Vegas. In the General Assembly, we shall have Jim Gibbons, Governor, State of Nevada; Introduction by: Commissioner Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono; Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada; and the topic on Growth: Challenges and Opportunities. WBTI has assisted to publicize the conference for many years. Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

"With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more empowered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber who is one of the Advisors of the Board. The sky is beautiful in this silver state.*15 Nevada is the spring fountain of world business in entertainment, gaming, convention, and tourism!

"We now have a unique opportunity and challenge--to take the nearly 143 years of growth and progress that has created the Nevada of today, and set a course for the future. All of us must share a common vision of one Nevada ?which can only become a reality if we agree upon what promises that vision entails," wrote Nevada Governor James A. Gibbons.*16

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References

*17. 工商時報. '博弈教父開講 大老闆擠破頭' by 姚舜,' "A search of the economic and finacial news from www.chinatimes.com on the Internet," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: China Times.
*1. CI of WBTI. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Honorable Harry Reid and interesting facts about Nevada, U. S. A.,' "An article in the section of 'Harry Reid, U. S. Senator' on the WBTI's website," (April 30, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com.
*2. Walton, Beth. 'Magazine puts Las Vegas first ---Outdoor activities make city top adventure town,' "News on Reviewjournal.com," (August 27, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*3. Nevada Commission on Economic Development. 'Mark your Calendar to Participate September 28--Nevada Business & Tech Expo 2007,' "A profile of NCED of Nevada," (August 28, 2007), Carson City, Nevada: NCED.
*4. 姚舜. '拉斯維加斯吸金 沙漠變金鑽 賭不是唯一利器,' "A report on Las Vegas and development by 工商時報," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Money.chinatimes.com.
*5. 陳美玲. '博弈教父STAURT：台灣博弈產業須單點、差異化創造體驗,' "A financial and economic report of 鉅亨網 by 記者陳美玲," (August 28, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: 鉅亨網 (from Forum.news.yam.com).
*6. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'International Cities Business Council for tourism and economic development,' "A search of Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Bill Maupin, Governor James A. Gibbons of Nevada, and U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on the leading search engines," (August 17, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Chen, Charlyne. 'Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007,' "An e-mail from Miss Charlyne Chen to WBTI," (August 16, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Representative Office in Taiwan for Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
*8. Ibid.
*9. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Business wbti' on the Ask.com," (August 18, 2007), U. S. A.: Ask.com.
*10. Ibid.
*11. 沈子涵. '第一屆台灣博奕娛樂觀光產業論壇　他山之石,' "A profile of the website newspaper of Central Daily News," (August 21, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Cdnews.com.tw.
*12. 星島環球網. "台灣學拉斯維加斯建娛樂之都 博彩基金流入," (August 22, 2007), Singapore: Singtaonet.com.
*13. 陳蓉. '台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇 27日登場,' "A report by 中央社記者陳蓉 to 中央社,"
(August 22, 2007), U. S. A.: Sina.com.
*14. 姚舜. "博彩基金進軍台灣," (August 22, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Chinatimes.com.
*15. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid invite our friends to attend a Champagne Reception honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Welcome! U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, ...' on the AOL.com," (August 21, 2007), U. S. A.: AOL.com.
*16. Gibbons, James A. 'Governor Jim Gibbons?Inaugural Address January 2, 2007 on WBTI's website,' "A search of 'By James A. Gibbons wbti' on the leading search engines," (July 17, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.

I am only one,
But still I am one.
I cannot do everything,
But still I can do something.
And because I cannot do everything
I will not refuse to do
The something that I can do.

---Edward Everett Hale

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***** "The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities and make the most of one's resources." ---Vauvenargues, Marquis de quotes (French moralist and essayist, 1715-1747)

The planning and implementing of Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 are contributing to the cooperation and development on tourism of Nevada and Taiwan. It has responded to the ideal that, "Our missions open doors for Nevada's No. 1 industry with influential Asian businesses and officials and give us an opportunity to 'sell' our attractions and draw more visitors from Asia to our state" by Nevada抯 Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki. In the silver state, Brian is Chairman of the Commission on Economic Development (NCED) and Chairman of the Commission on Tourism (NCOT). He is also Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of International Cities Business Council (ICBC).*1

According to the news from Taipei, the Summit will be held by Representative Office in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development, NCED, Chinese Cultural University, and Asia Management Research Center on August 27, 2007 in Taipei.

"The Asia recent economic prosperity and Industry paradigm shift makes each countries speed up tourism development and promotion, even open the policy of Gaming as the leading wagon to attract more tourists. UNLV is the worldwide No 1 university in Hotel, Gaming, beverage, Exhibition. I was invited by Nevada State office on economic development to Taiwan. Hopefully, I can share our specialties and successful experience and contribute to Taiwan's current planning on doubles up tourism policy," said Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Dean of UNLV College of Hotel Administration.*2

As to the question on what is the Key success Factors to well developing the gaming & entertainment industry, Dr. Mann pointed out that, "I would suggest as following categories: Funding -- Since the Investment amount is huge, you need visionary investors who knows this market. As a matter of fact, there are over 33 Billions US$ international Gaming funding from Las Vegas top 4 gaming groups and Europe, Arabic, 璭tc. invested in Asia. They show highly interest in Taiwan's market. Know How -- UNLV is the world no 1 experienced and knowledgeable on Casino Management. It is us who created the miracle of Las Vegas, other categories such as Gaming, Master-planned development of integrated resort Casio, exhibition & Conference, Government Tax.. each represents an important factor and specialties which is very important directly contribute to business success. I am very happy that now we cooperate with Chinese Cultural University to provide the courses and certificate to incubating knowledge people to catch up Asia coming tide. Proven track record -- Nevada-Based Company help establishing Asia recent resort & Gaming market booming like Singapore, Macau, Xuhai ..etc. The ongoing project are Dubai, Japan (Okinawa). Authority Content -- The lottery program been successful in Taiwan, there will be Sports lottery coming in next year. It is much more complicated and exciting gaming, but you need well established and authority Sports books professionals system on sports bet, NBA、NFL、Horses, tennis, etc. Technology for future -- New Technology gadget make our daily life much more easier and fun, Multi-channel, Multi platform technology, turn-key B2B, cooperate with 3rd parties include: Mobile operators, on-line gaming operators, Casio loyalty services. I will describe much more detailed in the coming TGES 2007 which will be held in 27/aug/2007 Monday. I will be very happy to meet you in that conference. Thank you." *3

Dr. Stuart H. Mann will deliver a keynote speech to the Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007 in Taipei. He is one of the Directors of ICBC.

"The Nevada Commission on Tourism believes it is vital to establish a presence in Taiwan in order to represent our tourism destinations to this emerging world travel market. Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has a working population of four million, with a youthful, technologically oriented work force. There is tremendous potential for building tourism among this sector," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada.*4

"we are seeking new horizons for the economy of Nevada. Building mutally beneficial relationships with Taiwan, and other foreign countries, will create the demand for direct, regularly scheduled flights. Our work will help Nevada establish contacts for lucrative business and convention visitors from around the world that will form the foundation for a new pillar in the Nevada economy." *5

The International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set its main goal on "Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism among international cities."

Lorraine Hunt has been Honorary Chairperson of ICBC since 1998. To win over her experience and caliber on tourism, she has also been invited by Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as a Commissioner of NCOT soon after he took office early this year.

"It's really a challenge to me! Lots of my job are related to have a function on the basis of international perspective. Through this professional and practical venue, I'll put all my effort and talent to implement the missions for the promotion of the economic and trade cooperation and development among cities of Nevada, China, Taiwan, Macau, and other Pacific & Asian countries," said Miss Charlyne Chen, Chairperson of the ICBC of WBTI. Accomplishment is proved to be a journey with united and harmonious efforts. The ingenuity and ability from its Vice Presidents Attorney Xiaosheng Huang and Miss Yin Yan are important. Charlyne is also the Trade Representative in Taiwan of Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

The following are a few of the many news reports in Chinese about the coming 'Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007' in Taipei:

　"本次論壇活動由美國內華達州駐華辦事處、中國文化大學推廣教育部、亞洲管理經典研究中心共同主辦，會中將邀請世界頂級的博弈產業學術聖殿----美國內華達州大學拉斯維加斯分校博奕暨酒店管理院長Dr. Staurt Mann博士，暢談為拉斯維加斯、澳門、新加坡等國際觀光博弈事業的實務規劃經驗與國際發展趨勢。此外也將邀請國內相關的產官學專家，共同研討台灣博弈娛樂事業的未來發展與提升競爭力之道," edited 沈子涵 of the website newspaper of Central Daily News.*6

On the Sina.com, Reporter 陳蓉 reported that, "第一屆台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇將於二十七日在行政院公務人力發展中心舉行。" *7

　　"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭22日指出，總額高達330億美元的博彩基金，繼投資新加坡聖淘沙、澳門之後，也鎖定台灣、南韓、泰國等國家，作為投資標的。內華達州駐華辦事處將安排MGM、Harras、Sands、與Wynn等四大跨國博弈集團的專業經理人來臺，提供拉斯韋加斯獨到的賭場經營技術，帶動台灣博弈產業的商機。據《工商時報》報道，陳思庭指出 ...," reported 星島環球網 on August 22, 2007.*8

"美國內華達州駐華辦事處代表陳思庭昨日指出...," reported 姚舜 on the Chinatimes.com.*9

"As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn (now Jim Gibbons) who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, former Lt. Governor of Nevada and now Commissioner of Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT).

The 2007 Nevada Governor's Conference on Tourism will be an annual significant event for the interest of many people, businesses, and countries. It will be held on December 12-14 this year in Las Vegas. In the General Assembly, we shall have Jim Gibbons, Governor, State of Nevada; Introduction by: Commissioner Lorraine T. Hunt-Bono; Brian K. Krolicki, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada; and the topic on Growth: Challenges and Opportunities. WBTI has assisted to publicize the conference for many years. Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

"With Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki as our Chairman of the Advisory Board of ICBC, WBTI will be more powered to assist the economic development and tourism of Nevada," said Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber who is one of the Advisors of the Board. The sky is beautiful in this silver state.*10 Nevada is the spring fountain of world business in entertainment, gaming, and tourism!

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References

*1. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'International Cities Business Council for tourism and economic development,' "A search of Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Bill Maupin, Governor James A. Gibbons of Nevada, and U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on the leading search engines," (August 17, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Chen, Charlyne. 'Taiwan Gaming & Entertainment Summit 2007,' "An e-mail from Miss Charlyne Chen to WBTI," (August 16, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Representative Office in Taiwan for Nevada Commission on Economic Development.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Business wbti' on the Ask.com," (August 18, 2007), U. S. A.: Ask.com.
*5. Ibid.
*6. 沈子涵. '第一屆台灣博奕娛樂觀光產業論壇　他山之石,' "A profile of the website newspaper of Central Daily News," (August 21, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Cdnews.com.tw.
*7. 星島環球網. "台灣學拉斯維加斯建娛樂之都 博彩基金流入," (August 22, 2007), Singapore: Singtaonet.com.
*8. 陳蓉. '台灣博弈娛樂觀光產業論壇 27日登場,' "A report by 中央社記者陳蓉 to 中央社,"
(August 22, 2007), U. S. A.: Sina.com.
*9. 姚舜. "博彩基金進軍台灣," (August 22, 2007), Taipei, Taiwan: Chinatimes.com.
*10. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid invite our friends to attend a Champagne Reception honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Welcome! U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, ...' on the AOL.com," (August 21, 2007), U. S. A.: AOL.com.

《城市旅行》首爾1日玩上癮

更新日期:2007/04/18 09:48 記者:【黃麗如／首爾報導】

在熟悉首爾的朋友帶路下，旅遊記者好好的玩了一天；痛快的吃，瘋狂的買，領略了首爾讓人意猶未盡的旅遊樂趣。

最近有許多青年學子問起畢業旅行何處去？考量預算、爽度以及流行哈燒趨勢，到首爾玩幾天倒是不錯的選擇。在出了兩本韓國旅遊書的首爾通黃淑綾小姐的帶路下，我玩了一天的首爾。24小時，果然不夠，我對這個城市上癮了，下回不能只是藉著轉機時間來晃晃，而要專程的飛到首爾玩幾天。

■8:00am 逛京東市場買乾貨

旅遊指南和一般旅行團都帶大家去南大門市場，但如果想看看道地、庶民的生活樣貌，黃淑綾大力推薦我到這個首爾最大的傳統市場遊逛一番。雖然京東市場是以藥材批發聞名，但除了各式各樣不知名的藥材之外（當然，人蔘總還認得），水果生鮮、南北乾貨樣樣俱全，且價格比一般市場便宜兩成以上。

★交通指南：地鐵1號線祭基洞站。

■10:00am 韓劇景點景福宮留影

沒有看過「明成皇后」？沒關係，總看過「大長今」或漫畫改編的人氣偶像劇「宮-野蠻王妃」吧！除此之外，近年許多古裝大戲場景都取自這個朝鮮王朝第一座建築的王宮，700年來，經過數度改建、修整，卻無損它的風華。

以首爾的藍天、樸拙的北漢山、清澈的碧湖為背景的宮殿建築群，呈現出一種渾然天成的雄偉，文武百官朝覲的「勤政殿」與湖中的「慶會樓」更是遊客們最愛取鏡的景點。花個一百多元台幣租借有中、英文的語音導覽系統，可以讓人更加了解韓國傳統建築藝術！此外，若是時間充裕，「國立民俗博物館」及「國立古宮博物館」也都頗值得一遊，且無須另外購票。

★交通指南：地鐵3號線景福宮站5號出口

■13:00pm 土俗村喝蔘雞湯

距離景福宮國立古宮博物館側門步行僅10分鐘的「土俗村」是蔘雞湯專賣店。其實在韓國，以童子雞塞入糯米、紅棗、大蒜、人蔘一起燉煮，兼具美味及養生功效的蔘雞湯可稱得上是最平民的食物之一，各個主要商區中也都有以蔘雞湯為號召的店家，如遍及市區的連鎖專賣店「營養中心」、位於市政府的「高麗蔘雞湯」，以及位於明洞的「百濟蔘雞湯」。

「土俗村」蔘雞湯的特色在於湯頭濃濁鮮腴，把湯熬出粥的質感，但喝起來卻鮮美不膩，湯中加入店家附贈的一小杯人蔘酒，天氣再冷都能讓人食用過後大汗淋漓，難怪在用餐時間總是大排長龍。

★交通指南：地鐵3號線景福宮站2號出口直行120公尺至「GS25時」便利商店左轉即可

■14:00pm 到仁寺洞挖寶逛藝廊

到了首爾難免想要買一些韓國文化代表性商品如韓服、韓紙、陶瓷、假面具、或者手工藝品，採買這類民族風商品，仁寺洞是一定要走訪的區域。

位於熱鬧繁華的商圈中，仁寺洞的古色古香教人驚豔，主街上滿是藝廊、美術館以及各式各樣的民族風手工藝店，最引人注目的是2005年開放的Ssamziegil商場，集合了70家個性小舖的商場時常以同一主題做聯合展覽，營造出整體的概念美感，讓逛Ssamziegil集合了購物挖寶及逛藝廊的雙重樂趣。

然而仁寺洞裡最人印象深刻的，是位在曲折巷弄中王朝貴族家院修築改建而成的傳統茶院和餐館，在清幽古樸的建築中歇歇腿、喝杯茶，整個人彷彿都溫柔古意了起來。

★交通指南：地鐵1、3號線鐘路3街站5號出口；地鐵3號線安國國6號出口。

■17:00pm 明洞朝聖趕流行

要感受首爾的流行，就一定要走訪明洞。即使沒打算購物，在明亮的街道上跟著型男正妹人潮推擠前進，本身就帶有朝聖的魅力。明洞幾乎是首爾年輕人的基地，這裡的人氣、商店數都是首爾各大商區中首屈一指的，走一趟明洞，整個人也因為在最IN的流行氣息而high了起來。

★交通指南：地鐵4號線明洞站5號、6號出口。

■19:30pm Top Cloud Bar＆Grill享受置身雲端的快感

入夜的首爾有迷人的魅力，靠著黃淑綾指定的夜間必訪景點，我坐著電梯到位在鐘路三星大廈33樓的Top Cloud，這棟大樓從22層至33層之間是空閣，僅用3個鋼柱支撐，因此置身在33樓的餐廳有置身雲端的感覺。西式自助餐是5星級飯店的水準，還有浪漫的現場演奏，折合台幣約1200元，但是想要欣賞夜景則須先訂位。另外，除了餐廳以外，非用餐時間可以至Bar區休憩，有供應下午茶與雞尾酒，最低消費折合台幣約400元。

★交通指南：地鐵1號線鐘閣站3號出口可直接相連。訂位電話：Grill: 02-2230-3000／3001、Bar: 02-2230-3002~3

■22:00pm 東大門瘋狂血拼

我的首爾都會生活體驗的最後一刻是在東大門。東大門商場是由10個傳統商城及數棟流行大樓所組成，傳統商城主要是批發市場，是單幫客的帶貨專區，在台北街頭的韓國飾品都來自於此。

而為了打造一個優質的購物環境，Doota率先推行不二價政策，以往商家漫天開價、遊客攔腰砍價的豪邁時代已經不在，但是，這裡的商家還是很「人性」地保留8～9折的講價空間給予現金購買的顧客。在這裡買到半夜，然後就可以滿足的大包小包直奔機場！

★交通指南：地鐵1、4號線東大門站7、8號出口；地鐵2、4、5號線東大門運動場站1、14號出口。

■韓國首爾之旅相關資訊：
★韓國觀光公社 ＜ http://big5.chinese.tour2korea.com/index.asp ＞
★Top Cloud ＜ http://www.topcloud.co.kr ＞
★參考書籍：朱雀文化出版，黃淑綾著「花小錢遊韓國」、「第一次旅行去首爾」是韓國自助遊相當詳盡實用的旅遊書。
★參考旅行團：時報旅遊有首爾城市行、韓國全覽多樣行程，洽：02-25098889。

The International Cities Business Council (ICBC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set the following goals: (1) Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism; (2) Public relations among businesses and professionals; and (3) Social and dinner events within the community with a friendly atmosphere.

"As the Hononary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), I'll have more venues to work for international tourism with Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn who is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI. We're putting all our effort and wisdom to work for our people, land, and country under the spiritual leadership of Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Governor of Nevada, on November 11, 2005.
(The above message was signed by Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt.)*1

Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Clark County Sherriff Bill Young, business executives and owners, multimedia publishers and Editors-in-Chief, organizational and community leaders, and other VIPs co-sponsored the initial establishment of the Intercity Business Council of Nevada (also known as the "International Cities Business Council") of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) . The historical event took place on December 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.

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Just type your name, the title of a report or an article, your concerned, the name of an organization, an event, or a reporter; (like "Lorraine Hunt wbti", "台灣最美華航玫瑰花車設計圖出爐", "孫繼清獲婦女商業獎 受表揚 wbti", "記者何芳", "周藝凝勇奪中華小姐北美后冠", "記者陳盈霖", "Mrs. Belinda M. Liu", "Belinda Liu's Spiritual World", "記者張嘉倫 wbti", "牡丹亭 座談會座無虛席 wbti", "記者劉曉莉 wbti", "Miss Sandy Pei", Miss Prudy Yu", "Miss Susan Dai", "記者鮑廣仁", "記者胡清揚", "Assemblywoman Valerie Weber", "記者高南心", "記者徐敏子" "Bobby G Gronauer", "記者江智慧", "記者馮鳴台", "賭城熱門餐廳「道」 餐飲娛樂全搞定", "賭城中華聯誼會 烤肉敘情誼", "鞏俐 東方維納斯", "金山妙齡小姐 任麗娜摘后冠", "Chinese News Agency of Las Vegas", "Chairperson Elaine Chao", "Dr. Kenny C. Guinn", "Dr. Lei appoints Valerie Weber...", and among others) please, and what can you find the good things that Yahoo.cn and WBTI have for you?*2

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References

*1. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Meet Lorraine Hunt, Honorary Chairperson of International Cities Business Council of WBTI,' "a search of 'Meet Lorraine Hunt, Honorary Chairperson of,' on the Yahoo.cn," (October 30, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.
*2. Kung, Jennifer. 'Belinda Liu's spiritual world is rising!' "A search of 'Belinda Liu' Spiritual World' on the Yahoo.cn," (October 29, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.

The following report in Chinese is posted through the courtesy of the "洛杉�?新�?" of Worldjournal.com:

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芝加哥／最佳景點 不可不看

　[[[芝加哥千禧公園裡，名為Bean豆子的公共藝術，彰顯以人為主題的都市風景。記者趙敏夙／攝影]]]
　[[[小丑噴泉是造訪芝加哥不能錯過的景點。記者趙敏夙／攝影]]]

【記者趙敏夙／報導】芝加哥市民 街頭輪流秀

芝加哥的建築與公共藝術，讓這個城市擁有與眾不同的天際線，和街頭風景。尤其是千禧公園、小丑噴泉，都說明了在芝加哥人的眼中，「人」才是建築、藝術的主體。

全美最高的十大建築物，芝加哥就佔了三個，你可以坐巴士遊城欣賞；也可以搭船從芝加哥河上巡禮。最具代表性的建築是玉米大樓，它就座落在芝加哥河畔，外型有如擎天而立的玉米，大樓裡有劇院、商場、停車場、住宅、藝廊、餐廳。

小丑噴泉 2000多種表情 展現多元性

在芝加哥街頭的公共藝術，有三百多件。在小丑噴泉（The Crown Fountain）前，設計者收集了兩千多張芝加哥市民的臉部表情，並且輪流出現在五十英呎的巨型的螢幕上，有年輕人的臉、老人的臉、男人的臉、女人的臉、黃種人的臉、黑人的臉、白人的臉，很能代表芝加哥的多元性。

而在小丑噴泉前還有更多動態的笑臉，大、小朋友在噴泉前戲水消暑，不分男女老幼，等待水從高處落下時的期待與驚喜，尖叫與笑聲，更是這個公共藝術品最生動、最引人入勝的一面。

千禧公園 銀色巨豆 有如外太空物體

在距離小丑噴泉不遠，步行可以到的千禧公園，更是城市公共藝術的集大成，最有名的是矗立在公園正中央的巨型銀色豆子（Baen），遠遠望去，像是從外太空掉落到凡間的不明物體，在陽光下閃閃發亮，但是，人們並不怕它，反而湧向它。

走近一看，鄰近千禧公園的建築、人、包括自己，全都倒映在這座不鏽鋼鑄造的「巨豆」上，無所逃遁，我們看到的、欣賞到的，其實是自己所在的城市風景，它一直存在，只是過去沒有被注意，設計者透過公共藝術傳達的意涵，再度說明了，人才是城市最重要的主體。(聯合新聞網) [2006-09-15]