Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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A message from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
BY GSBPA, WBTI

While the beautiful Christmas card from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia to Dr. Tony Lei has been designed and posted to the WBTI website last December, we are also pleased to quote some idea of the letter from its Director of Alumni Giving and Communication in order to advance their effort for the higher education in Asia from America.

The letter begun with a warmest Christimas wish to all dear friends of the United Board.
Director of the Department Nan Hawkins wrote that "This season is such a delightful time of anticipation and joy. It's also, of course, a time for reflection, especially about our faith, which forcuses on the realizatiion of the extraordinary promise God made through Babriel to Mary, and to all of us: that with the birth of Jesus, God, fully divine, would become fully human...fully present in our world."

The late Dr. Paul T. Lauby, United Board's president emeritus, made the daring decisions that led us to expand our work to new schools and new regions, and he oversaw our return to our original roots in mainland China. He was the prime mover in launching the alumni rpogram, which has become so important to the schools, the United Board, and , of course, to you.

"You, Dr. Lei and all our dear friends, too, are wonderful examples of God's presence in the world, especially in the many ways you demonstrate your loyalty to your alma matters in Asia. We are deeply grateful for your support for those schools and their work, your caring commitment validates and confirms the work of the United Board, which was so much a part of Dr. Lauby's life," wrote Hawkins.

The Director hoped that all our friends would consider making a contibution to the United Board to honor Dr. Lauby's memory, for your schools in Asia, for another aproved project, among others. "We will remit the full amountof your gift to the school you specify, with never a reduction for our overhead costs or any other fees," he added.

"With God's grace, the seeds of understanding, knowledge, and tolerance that Dr. Lauby sought to sow through his ministry in the U. S., Asia, and at the United Board will continue to flourish at this season and in the new year," Nan concluded the letter.

As one of the first Class of Tunghai University, Dr. Tony Lei was deeply impressed by and heartily appreciated to the Mission and efforts of the United Board for its great love, contributions, and accomplishments to many of the students, schools, educations, and countries in Asia.

It's our pleasure to reprint the following feature article in order to have some response to the launching of the above announcement by the Director of Alumni giving and communication of the United Board for Christian Education in Asia:
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Nevada State and CAAAN welcome and commend TEFA and Tunghai Reunion
By Tiffany Chang

Starting from July 4th, Independence Day, to 8th of 2001 were a long holiday season for casinos and tourist industries in Las Vegas. Numerious visitors were crowing to here, yet Tunghai University had brought good conference and reunion news for Chinese American academic and educaton community of Nevada.*3

On July 6, gathering to Las Vegas had been the directors and members of Tunghai Endowment Fund for Academic Advancement (TEFA) and 12 - 13th classes of Tunghai Reunion. VIPs were invited by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) having champagne dinner at Gee Joon Chinese Restaurant of Horseshoe Casino and Hotel. Gerri Schoder brought the certificates of award by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to the dinner party. TEFA returned with the best Taiwanese box of tea to Shelley. After the pleasent dinner, all the members of party group were treated to enjoy the famous show "Naked Angeles" by Dr. Lei.

On the 8th of July, a Welcome Tea Party was held by Dr. Tony T. Lei, Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) and Mrs. Judy K. Lei. It was held for the celebrating of the incorperation of TEFA USA and the Global Tunghai Reunion in Las Vegas.

In the conference, Dr. Lei expressed sincere welcome in his short speech to both the Corperation and Reunion. He then introduced Theresa Malone, Member of the Nevada Board of Education, and Denise Brodsky, Las Vegas School Board of Trustees to deliver welcome speeches.

Malone spoke for U.S. Senator Harry Reid's welcome to the Conference and announced Reid's certificates of commendation to TEFA and CAAAN. "Yet, with our differences we have a goal that is the same: to provide many opportunities for our citizens to learn and develop their knowledge, skill, mind, and character by formal scholling," Malone said. "With support of organizations as the Tunghai Endowment Fund for Academic Advancement, and the Washington Business and Technology Institute, but most importantly You, we will fulfill our goal to promote opportunities for education. On behalf of the Nevada education community, thanks you for sharing your time and goals with us," she added.

Brodsky announced in her welcome speech that U. S. Congresswoman Berkley was giving TEFA and CAAAN each a certificate of Congessional commendation. She recognized that the Mayor, WBTI, among others are sharing their same legacy to include building Las Vegas a community where future generations will have even more opportunities and advantages to live a prosperous life.

The highlight of the tea party at Bellagio was the Congressional Recognition by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley presented through Malone and Brodsky to TEFA and CAAAN .*4 On behalf of the TEFA, Chairman Wu and Dr. Wang President of Tunghai University received the Certificate. Dr. Lei also received the Award for CAAAN from Berkley. Thunders of applause from all the guests and participants brought a climax of this event in the Conference Room of Renoir 2 during the presentation of the awards.

Chairman Wu gave a thanks speech to appreciate Senator Reid, Congresswoman Berkley, and Chairman Dr. Lei. for their hospitable welcome and supports. He was acknowledged with the invitation by Reid to meet the Senator through Dr. Lei. President of WBTI Dr. Tony T. Lei, Chairman of CAN-DO Dr. R. D. Prabhu, among others are going to hold a significant theme party and dinner at August 24, 2001 in Las Vegas for Harry Reid in congratulating his being the U. S. Senator and Majoity Whip of U.S. Senate.

Dr. Kang-pei Wang, President of Tunghai University, was also invited to give a speech. He thanked the nice welcome and supports by the Washington, D.C. Scene, Nevada State, Las Vegas City, and Clark County. Acknowledgement is that this has been one inspired revelation that Dr. Lei's long years of honest and excellent efforts to encourage and promote the academic research and coummunity service in Nevada are significant and fruitful. He said that Tunghai University*5 is a developed university with many departments, graduate schools, and colleges. The diligent attitude of teaching by professors and the concrete research accomplishment of the graduate schools have launching this University to one of the famous educatonal institutions in the wold. He also welcome all Nevadans come to visit Taiwan and Tunghai University.

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References

*1. Hawkins, Nan. 'Christmas 2003,' "A Letter to our dear friend Dr. Lei,' (December, 2003), New York, N.Y.: United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. ' Nevada State and CAAAN welcome and commend TEFA and Tunghai Reunion,' "Nevada Examiner," (2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Wang, Kang-pei. 'The education and research of Tunghai University,' "Tunghai University Information," (October, 2003), Taichung, Taiwan: Tunghai University.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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The Drecher Graduate Campus of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

After decades of dreaming, planning, and preparing, Pepperdine University was on the brink of an historic achievement. The University has added the final jewels to its crown of Malibu facilities: the Drescher Graduate Campus.*1

The 90,000-square-foot campus has become home to the Beckman Management Center, the Graduate Executive Center, and the Center for Learning and Technology. The Campus serves the Graziadio School, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and the School of Public Policy.

President Andrew Benton of Pepperdine University took the opportunity to give the Grduate Schools Board of visitors a sneak preview of the campus in last May. The president, along with Dean of the business school Dr. Linda Livingstone, hosted several special guests including David Mount, Mrs Reva Graziadio, who was accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law, Aliva and Stevan Calvillo.

In Addition, President Andrew Benton welcome former U. S. President Gerald Ford. "It is so right that he is here today, becuase when he serve on our Board of Regents we were envisioning this project," President Benton remarked.*2 President Ford understood what the completion of the Drescher Graduate School meant. More importanly he understood that the project reprents all that is good about a generation of people who continue to build a great America.

"I think our country should be proud of the fact that we proved that free enterprise, free election opportunities, free economic systems could prevail over state-run, governmen controlled nations," said President Ford.

"How can we leave the world in a better conditiion than we found it? Near the top of such answers is this: Build a teaching institution that is grounded in timeless truths. Or, as our mission statement expresses it, 'Pepperdine is a Christian unversity committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.' That is a mission worth investing a life in," pointed out President Benton at his message on the "Pepperdine People".*3

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References

*1. Gibson, Rick. 'Presidential Visit to the Drescher Raduate Campus,' (2003), "Ppperdine People,' Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Benton, Andrew. 'A message from the President,' (2003), "Pepperdine People," Malibu, Califonia: Pepperdine University.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
*It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service spects of our organization in an honorary or adjunct capacity.

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Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community
By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

BRIAN SANDOVAL was sworn in as Nevada's Attorney General on January 6, 2003. Sandoval graduated from the University of Nevada and The Ohio State University College of Law.*1

As Attorney General, Sandoval is committed to fighting crime, protecting seniors and children from fraud and abuse and preserving integrity in government.

As the state's chief law enforcement officer, Sandoval will lead a staff of 350, including 140 lawyers, and administer a budget of $42 million. Among many other responsibilities, the Nevada Attorney General's office prosecutes consumer, insurance and worker's compensation fraud cases, provides legal counsel to all the Nevada state agencies and is responsible for almost all state prison litigation matters.

Prior to his election as Attorney General, former Governor Bob Miller appointed Sandoval to the Nevada Gaming Commission in 1998. One year later, Governor Kenny Guinn named Sandoval as the Chairman of the Commission. At age 35, he was the youngest person in Nevada history to serve in that capacity. Governor Guinn also appointed Sandoval to serve as the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Policy Review Panel.

Under Sandoval's leadership, the Commission adopted regulations that limited neighborhood gaming, prohibited child-themed slot machines, enhanced assistance for problem gamblers and strengthened protections for athletes associated with legalized sports betting. As Chairman, Sandoval also testified before the United States Congress, the Nevada Legislature, and several gaming conferences in the United States and Canada.

Before his Commission appointment, Sandoval served two terms in the Nevada Legislature, where he sponsored fourteen bills that became law. These bills provided additional protections for children, increased penalties for criminals and tax savings for Nevada residents.

As a Legislator, Sandoval also served on the Nevada Legislative Commission, the Advisory Commission on Sentencing, the Juvenile Justice Commission, the Advisory Council for Community Notification of Sex Offenders and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Oversight Committee.

After serving in the Legislature, Sandoval spent three years as the Nevada at large member of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board.

Brian Sandoval is a member of the Nevada State Boards of Pardons, Prisons, Examiners, Transportation, Domestic Violence and Private Investigators and the Boards of Trustees for Children's Cabinet of Reno, Nevada, KNPB Channel 5 (PBS Station), St. Jude's Ranch and the Washoe County, Nevada Law Library.

During law school at the Ohio State University College of Law, he served as an extern to the Ohio Supreme Court. He is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and the District of Columbia.*2

David Roger is now CLARK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY*3, who received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1986 from CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW at San Diego, California. He was Chief Deputy District Attorney - Major Violators Unit in 1987 to 2002.

David graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1983. His major was Accounting.

His LICENSES included the ones from: United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit; United States District Court- Nevada; Nevada State Bar; Nevada Gaming Commission; and Nevada Gaming Control Board.

David's AFFILIATIONS are: State Bar of Nevada; Clark County Bar Association; National District Attorney’s Association;
Nevada District Attorney’s Association; among others.

His TEACHING experience included: (1) Panelist- Clark County Bar Association “Opening and Closing Statements - 2000; and (2) Guest Lecturer - UNLV Boyd School of Law, Trial Techniques class - 2002.

The following are some of the HONORS received by David: (1) Martindale - Hubbell: "AV" highest rating for professional and ethical standards;
(2) Outstanding Young Men of America - 1987; among others.*4

"As we all know, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. And with that growth comes significant challenges, particularly for law enforcement. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is committed to protecting the people, their property and rights, while providing the best public safety and services in partnership with our community. That commitment and dedication extends to the nearly 40 million visitors that Las Vegas plays host to each year. I'm committed to making the best police department in the country even better," points out Sheriff Bill Young.*5

"As you take the time to enjoy our website, you'll notice some exclusive features such as crime mapping, live dispatch feed, and information relating to our Homeland Security Office, which has been established to ensure that Las Vegas remains the safest tourist destination in the world. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us, and feel free to contact our department with any questions, comments or concerns. Our phone number is 702-229-3394 or email us at pio@lvmpd.com." *6

"Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) is the only practical organization formed since the establishment of the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) in September 28, 2002 by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Chairmen of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on January 3, 2003.*7

"We look forward a team work with both scientific management and human relations to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada through the effective communication and cooperation between the officials of the District Attorney and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the people of Nevada," said Bud Cranor for the New Year Eve Party Conference to "Nevada Examiner" and Communitylink of "Las Vegas Review-Journal" website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. Bud Cranor was Director of Las Vegas Office of Governor Kenny Guinn, and Executive Director of the PPAAF of WBTI. The Conference was held by WBTI at the Steak House of the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 30, 2002 in Las Vegas. The Theme of the Mini Conference was: Promoting A Good Community Life Through Mutual Cooperation. Bud was the Chairman of the conference.

At the present time, the organization of the Commission is: Honorary Chairmen A. William "Bill" Maupin, former Chief Justice and now Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court; Brian Sandoval, Nevada State Attorney General; Stewart Bell, former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge; Chairmen David Roger, Clark County District Attorney; and Bill Young, Sheriff of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD); Vice Chairmen Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Constable of Las Vegas Township; and Herb Brown, Constable of North Las Vegas Township; Honorary President Lorraine Hunt, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada; President Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of WBTI; Vice President Kathy Augustine, State Controller of Nevada; Secretary General Cheryl Moss, District Judge of Family Court; Senior Advisor Stewart Bell, District Judge; Founding Advisor Mike Davidson, Former Clark County Assistant District Attorney; Promoting Advisors Rennie Schreiber, Chief of Staff of the Office of Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chermaine Gord, Secretary of Chief Justice Bill Maupin; Judy Hetherington, Chief Staff of the L.V. Office of Controller Kathy Augustine; Kathy Karstedt, Secretary of Clark County District Attorney David Roger; Susan Sullivent, Secretary of Sheriff of LVMPD Bill Young; Media Advisor William Yuen, Vice President of Next Weekly; Financial Advisor Teresa Woo, Editor-in-Chief of Next Weekly; Coordinating Advisor Raymond Lam, President of Las Vegas Cantonese Association; Functional Advisor Patty Blakeman, Secretary for Mike Davidson; Entrepreneurship Advisor Oscar Jornacion, President & Publisher of Nevada Examiner; and Writing Advisor Jerry Tao, Deputy District Attorney.

"I'm a living example of the American Dream. Today, I'm privileged to serve the people of greater Las Vegas as a Deputy District Attorney, where I prosecute criminal cases ranging from murder and drug dealing to arson, sexual assault and robbery. Every day, I work to make our neightborhoods a little safer and more livable," wrote Jerry Tao on his flier for County Commission.*8

"It's my great pleasure to be nominated by WBTI as its Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC," said District Attorney Stewart Bell at the Dinner Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Las Vegas Review-Journal". "The significance of the creed of a County deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, goodness, and beauty in order to maintain it as a place of the people, by the people, and for the people. It's my honor to join the Commission." The Dinner Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Bell as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on October 7, 2002.

"I'm glad to be an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum, where Governor Kenny Guinn is Chairman and Bud Cranor is Executive Director. We all endeavor to promote the quality of life of all our Nevadan residents and visitors," said Brian Sandoval on March 8, 2002 at the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community.*9

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References

*1. Nevada Attorney General. "Our Attorney General Brian Sandoval," (2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of the Attorney General.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Clark County District Attorney. "Resume of District Attorney David Roger," (2004), Clark County, Nevada: Office of the Clark County District Attorney.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. "Sheriff Bill Young," (2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutural cooperation between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Nevada Examiner," (2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*8. Tao, Jerry. 'I'd like to continue to serve our community,' "My flier for County Commission," (2004), Las Vega, Nevada: Committee to elect Jerry Tao.
*9. Cranor, Bud; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang Tiffany. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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Welcome to lectures offered by UNLV just in case you are intereted
By Sue Fawn Chung*1

LECTURE 1*2:
February 12, 2004:
Donald Lopez Jr., Carl W. Belser Professor of Buddhist & Tibetan Studies, Director of Asian Studies, & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, The University of Michigan
Lecture: "Reflections on the Buddha's Bump: Changing Perceptions of the Enlightened One."
7.00 pm, FDH 109
Lecture Abstract:
One of the distinguishing marks of the Buddha is the "crown protrusion" atop his head. Over the centuries, its true nature has been extolled by Buddhist monks in Asia and has vexed art historians in Europe and America. The lecture will relate the story of its interpretation and will speculate on its significance.(See attached file: Donald Lopez cv.doc)

LECTURE 2:
February 26, 2004:
Henry Yu, Associate Professor of History, UCLA
Lecture: "The United States in the Context of Asian and Pacific Migrations"
7.00 pm, FDH 109
Lecture Abstract:
National histories, whether of the United States or of developing nations in Asia and the Pacific region, have for a long time worked a strange alchemy on the populations that pass through their imagined borders.
Bodies that have moved in and out of the geographical regions claimed as sovereign
territory have necessitated stringent re-definition, either as belonging to the nation's history, or excluded through some form of historical narration. What would the history of the Pacific region, including the present United States, be like if we started from the vantage point of the migrants rather than the perspectives of national attempts to define them? (See attached file: Henry Yu cv.doc)

LECTURE 3:
March 18, 2004:
L. Ling-Chi Wang, Director of Asian American Studies & Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of California Berkeley Lecture Title: "China and Chinatown in American Imagination and History."
7.00 pm, FDH 109
Lecture Abstract:
The lecture will focus on the role of China in American history and how our diplomatic dealings with China were dictated by our conflicting images of and interests in China and our ambivalent encounters with the Chinese immigrants in our midst. In addition, Professor Wang will suggest how our
attitudes toward China and Chinese America (Chinatown) continue to shape our diplomatic relations with China. (See attached file: L. Ling-Chi Wang cv.doc)

There are, FYI, additional lectures connected to Asian Studies that are
also part of the Forum Series this semester:

Tuesday, February 10, 2004. 7:30 pm, Barrick Museum Auditorium Andy Nazarechuk, Lecturer, Tourism & Convention Dept., UNLVTopic: "Korea: Land of the Morning Calm"

Wednesday, February 18, 2004. 7:30 pm, Barrick Museum Auditorium
Mary Swick, Feng Shui Consultant
Topic: "Decorating Your Home the Feng Shui Way"

Thursday, April 29, 2004. 7:30 pm, Barrick Museum Auditorium
Ronald A. Morse, Paul I. Terasaki Chair of US-Japan Relations, University of California Los Angeles
Topic: "Japan's Emerging Strategy for the 21st Century"

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Janet Ward
Associate Professor
Director of Interdisciplinary Studies*2
Department of History
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 455020
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5020

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References

*1. Sue Fawn Chung is an Associate Professor of the Department of History, UNLV. Dr. Sue Chung is also Fellow and Director of the Culture Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Chung, Sue Fawn. 'Just in case you are interested. These lectures are free,' "An Email to Dr. Tony Lei from Dr. Sue Chung," (January 30, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Research Office of Dr. Sue Fawn Chung.
*2. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn appoints Barengo, Sheets, and Vogler to the Nevada Tax Commission
By GSBPA, WBTI

We are pleased to release immedeately the following good message from the Office of the Governor, Nevada, U. S. A.*1:
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Print Version (Word) Contact: Greg Bortolin, Press Secretary
Director of Communications
Capitol: 775-684-5670
Las Vegas: 702-486-2500
E-Mail: bortolin@gov.state.nv.us

"GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN APPOINTS BARENGO, SHEETS AND VOGLER TO THE NEVADA TAX COMMISSION"

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A. today announced the appointment of Bob Barengo of Reno, Thomas Sheets of Las Vegas, and Hank Vogler of Ely to the Nevada Tax Commission.

"All three of these gentlemen will be great additions to the Tax Commission," Governor Kenny Guinn said. "I have total confidence in all of them that they will serve the people of Nevada well, because they bring so much knowledge, leadership, and integrity to this commission."

Barengo, 63, has practiced law in Nevada since 1969. He is currently in private practice where he specializes in general business, municipal bonding and investment banking, government and administration law. Barengo served in the Nevada State Legislature from 1972 until 1983 ending his tenure as the Speaker of the Assembly. His other accomplishments include serving as Director of two publicly traded corporations and a life member and Commissioner of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Sheets, 53, is Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Southwest Gas Corporation. He joined the corporation in 1987. He is a graduate of Ashland University and the University of Toledo College of Law. Sheets has appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuit Courts of Appeals. His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Energy Bar Association, and the Clark County Bar Association. He is a member of the Nevada Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices and a former member and Chairman of the Nevada Commission on Ethics.

Vogler, 55, has been a rancher in Ely for 18 years. He is president of the Nevada Woolgrowers Association, a member of the State Rangeland Resource Commission, a member of the Northeast Resource Advisory Council, and Chairman of the Coordinated Resource Management. Vogler received his education degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.

The Tax Commission consists of eight members appointed by the Governor. Five of the members must have at least 10 years' experience, respectively, in real property, utilities, agriculture and livestock business, finance and mining. The remaining commissioners must be versed in other areas of property taxation and experienced in general business to bring sound judgment to the deliberations of the commission.*2

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

Archives:
Press Releases
Governor's Messages

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References

*1. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- January 30, 2004,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn," (January 30, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*2. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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I fight my way in life for Nevada
By Office of Senator Harry Reid

"Reid for Nevada" *1
Reid Secures Money for Transportation Projects

Included in the Omnibus Appropriations Act passed by the Senate are nearly $80 million for transportation projects that will create jobs and improve the quality of life in Nevada. Among the funding secured by Senator Harry Reid is $20 million to continue construction of the Las Vegas monorail; $8.8 million for renovations at four Nevada airports; $8 million for widening of US 95 in southern Nevada; $7 million for continued development of the Hoover Dam Bypass; and $2 million for improvements of I-80 in northern Nevada.

"Reid Demands Answers from DOE"
After he learned that some Yucca Mountain workers had been exposed to silica and could have contracted the deadly disease silicosis, Senator Reid sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham asking for answers about worker safety precautions at the site.

"Reid Praises Plan to Rebuild Moulin Rouge"
In a statement in the Senate this week, Senator Reid praised plans to rebuild Las Vegas' historic Moulin Rouge Hotel, which was the first integrated hotel in Nevada when it opened in 1955. Plans call for restoration of the original façade and hotel, along with construction of a new hotel, casino, and shopping mall. This new facility will include museum exhibits that celebrate the history of the property and the achievements of the Civil Rights era.

Two Nevada students from the Presidential Classroom program, Sarah White of Fallon and Shigetatsu Miakashi of Mesquite, visit with Senator Reid. Presidential Classroom takes students behind the scenes in our nation's capital for seminars and discussions featuring members of Congress, Presidential appointees, journalists and other Washington insiders and names in the news.

INSIDER'S CALENDAR
The Senate will convene Monday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m., with a period of morning business until 2:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1072, the highway bill. Cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to the Highway bill. The vote on cloture will occur at 5:45 p.m.

The highway bill is expected to consume most of the remaining time before the Senate recess beginning on February 16.

"Week in Review"
No Weapons of Mass Destruction Stockpiles in Iraq - That was the finding of former Chief Weapons Inspector David Kay when he testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. Kay went on to say that it was unlikely large stockpiles would be found, that pre-war intelligence was wrong, and that an independent outside investigation into the intelligence failure is warranted. The Senate Intelligence Committee is in the process of completing its review of Iraqi pre-war intelligence, but thus far the White House has opposed calls for an independent review.

Budget Details Expected on Monday- Details of the President's Fiscal Year 2005 budget request are expected to be released on Monday, February 2. The President will reportedly seek increases of 7 percent for defense spending and 10 percent for Homeland Security programs. Other executive departments will see, on average, a 1 percent increase. These details emerged on the heels of troubling budget news, as one-year deficit projections were adjusted this week to exceed $500 billion, and costs of the new Medicare prescription drug bill were revised upward by about $140 billion.

Pension Reform Bill Passes; Highway Bill Next On Agenda- On Wednesday the Senate approved a pension funding bill that would provide relief to financially strapped companies by lowering the amount of their pension contributions over the next two years. Supporters predicted the bill will aid the survival of companies in the steel, airline and manufacturing sectors, and ultimately lead to more solvent pension funds. The Senate will next take up the six-year, $311 billion highway bill. Debate and passage of the bill could take at least two weeks.

"Reid's Words"
"Last month the Supreme Court upheld the major provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform law. This capped a remarkable eight-year effort by Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold. Their bill will renew the vitality of our political system and restore faith in our government."*2

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References

*1. Assistant Democratic Leader. 'Whip Round Up' "An eamil to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid," (January 30, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Ofiice of the Assistant Democratic Leader.
*2. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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Richard Bryan appoints Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of GSBPA of WBTI
By Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jessie Walsh, and Tiffany Chang

"Richard H. Bryan, Former U. S. Senator,
now a Shareholder and Attorney at Law of Lionel Sawyer & Collinn, has been appointed Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on January 28, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI on January 30, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.

Bryan is a partner at Lionel Sawyer & Collins in the Administrative Law Department and a member of the Firm's Executive Committee.*1 His practice emphasis focuses on government relations at the Federal, state and local level, particularly in the areas of gaming, mining, and public land use issues. He is the Firm¡¦s designated representative for LEX MUNDI, a global organization of major law firms, and the designated representative for the State Capital Global Law Firm Group, also a global organization of major law firms. Based in the Firm¡¦s Las Vegas office, Senator Bryan also spends time between the Firm¡¦s other offices in Reno, Carson City and Washington, D.C.

Lionel Sawyer & Collins (LS&C), a professional corporation, with over 85 attorneys, is the largest private law firm in Nevada. They are a business-oriented law firm with full service offices in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and Washington D.C..*2

The firm was founded in 1967 when Grant Sawyer ended his second term as Governor of Nevada and joined with Sam Lionel, a well-known litigator and business lawyer. In 1972, Jon Collins, a former Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, became part of the firm. Building on the unique contributions of Lionel, Sawyer and Collins and the many talented people who joined them, the firm has been an integral part of the growth of business in Nevada for over 30 years.

As a result of LS&C's long involvement in Nevada, they are in a unique position to aid clients whose interests bring them into contact with Nevada government, Nevada courts or Nevada business opportunities. Their practice, however, often takes people beyond Nevada, especially with matters relating to gaming regulation. They believe their Gaming Law Department is the largest and most respected anywhere.

Together with all the other attorneys at the firm, Richard believes that they are mindful that they are a service organization existing solely to provide quality legal services to the clients who entrust their matters to LS&C. The firm takes that trust seriously. It's goal is to find a way to achieve the clients' aims as efficiently and economically as they can.*3

Richard Bryan also remains an active community and business leader in Nevada. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Nevada Development Authority (NDA) and Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). These two development authorities thrive in a business-friendly State and encourage businesses to relocate to Nevada. Senator Bryan is Chairman of the Board for Preserve Nevada, a group whose priority is to preserve historical buildings, places, and historical artifacts in the State of Nevada. Recently he has served as an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Senator Bryan is also an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.

A native Nevadan, Senator Bryan started his legal career in 1964 as a Deputy District Attorney in Clark County (Las Vegas), Nevada. Two years later, he was named Clark County¡¦s first Public Defender. In 1968 Richard Bryan was elected to the Nevada State Assembly. He was re-elected to the State Assembly in 1970. In 1972, he was elected to the State Senate and re-elected in 1976. The former prosecutor won his first statewide election as Nevada¡¦s Attorney General where he played a major role in successfully defending Nevada¡¦s gaming regulatory structure in the Federal Courts. In 1982, he was elected to the first of two terms as Governor. As Nevada¡¦s Governor, economic diversification and the attraction of new businesses to Nevada became a priority. In 1988 he was elected to the first of two terms in the U.S. Senate and was the only member of the U.S. Senate to sit on the following committees: Finance, Banking and Commerce.*4

Richard's Professional and Civic Involvement are: Nevada Development Authority, Board of Trustees; Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Board of Trustees; Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trustees; Preserve Nevada, Chairman of the Board; Las Vegas Performing Arts Center, Board Member;
City of Las Vegas, Centennial Committee;
Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association; among others.

His education include: University of California, Hastings Law School, LLB (- Order of the Coif; - "Hastings Law Review"); University of Nevada, B.A., 1959; among others.

Richard's Bar/Court Admissions include:
(1)State Bar of Nevada; (2)Bar of the District of Columbia; and (3) U.S. Supreme Court.

"The Mission of this School will emphasize the humanized orientation of public administration and social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of ths School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," Said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrtive Strategies of the GSBPA.*5

"To encourage the cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasizes the value of humane and administrative orientation. The creed of this School is both on the spirit of educational excellence and academic entrepreneurship. We're forecasting the smoth and efficient growth of this School together with the growth of the tourism industry and the economy of Nevada after the 911 and SARS," Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of GSBPA, who is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV, said at the Summer 2003 Symposium and Dinner Party. It was held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*6

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Refrences

*1. Lionel Sawyer & Collinn. 'Resume of Richard H. Bryan,' "An Email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Richard Bryan," (January 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Lionel Sawyer & Collinn.
*2. Lionel Saywer & Collinn. 'About LS&C,' "Lionel Sawyer & Collinn," (2004), Reno, Nevada: Lionel Saywer & Collinn.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Lionel Sawyer & Collinn. Ibid.
*5. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. "Drs. Lee Berknick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28 - April 3, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*6. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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My top priority in administration as the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A.
By Kenny Guinn

Running state government as efficiently as possible has been my top priority since becoming Governor.*1 We are always looking at innovative ways to conduct state business while balancing the realities of serving the fastest growing population in the nation. When I first took office, I requested and later signed into law legislation to establish the Division of Internal Audits. I want to take a moment and let you know about the direction and achievements of this important agency.

The primary purpose of Division of Internal Audits is to analyze the methods and procedures being used by the various agencies, to identify opportunities to improve performance. Through the efforts of its professional staff, the division has made recommendations that have resulted in revenue generation, cost savings, increases in available grant monies, and the optimization of the state's resources. This action has helped to constrain the growth of our state budget.

The division has achieved many successes. Let me give you a few examples of the benefits taxpayers will receive through their efforts. Over the next biennium, the Departments of Corrections can save $10 million by better managing scheduling and overtime expenses; Taxation could increase revenues by almost $15 million through increased tax collection efforts. Further, the Women, Infant and Children's program in the Department of Human Resources has developed an improved sub-grant structure for distributing funds to needy families, which will allow the program to better protect the health of vulnerable babies and young children.

To date the efforts of Internal Audits have helped Nevada taxpayers save more than $25 million, and by the end of fiscal year 2005, it is estimated that the implementation of these and other changes may have benefited the state by more than $65 million. Because of this, you can see why I am proud of the hardworking men and women who work at the Division of Internal Audits.

For those of you who care to follow this important process, you can locate the Division of Internal Audits' agendas, minutes, and audit report recommendations on its web site at http:/www.dintaud.state.nv.*2

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Refrences

*1. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- January 28, 2004,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei," (January 28, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*2. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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A change coming for Web sites listed in Community Link
By Reviewjournal.com

The following is our Dispatch from Communitylink:

To: All Community Link users

We have a change coming for Web sites listed in Community Link beginning Feb. 1, 2004. This will affect the Web site address (URL) for your Web site.

The link is changing: from -- http://www.communitylink.koz.com/lvrj
to -- http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/

The change is that "koz.com" will
become "reviewjournal.com". The end piece
that comes after "/lvrj/" is unique to each Web site and will not change.

Those Web sites that have their own domain names and do not publish the Community Link Web address will not be affected. You can continue to use that domain name as it is exclusive to your Web site.

Those who use the http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/ Web address will have to start using http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/ as of Feb. 1, 2004, or you will not be able to access your Web site.

If you have questions or problems, please get in touch with us through our online form. You will find the link to "Contact Us" on the Community Link home page at (http://www.reviewjournal.com/communitylink) and every page connected to Community Link. That link is in the upper left-hand corner of the page. Or you can go directly to that page through this link:
http://www.reviewjournal.com/communitylink/questions.html

Thank you.

Community Link team

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References

*1. Community Link Team. "A change coming for Web sites," (January 26, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Reviewjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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An email of press release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn
By GSBPA, WBTI

The following Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn has been received and confirmed by Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) at 10:47 a. m. on January 27, 2004 in Las Vegas.*1
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From the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn

For Immediate Release: January 27, 2004

Print Version (Word) Contact: Greg Bortolin, Press Secretary
Director of Communications
Capitol: 775-684-5670
Las Vegas: 702-486-2500
E-Mail: bortolin@gov.state.nv.us

GOV. GUINN APPOINTS MILLER TO COMMISSION ON
JUDICIAL SELECTION

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the appointment of Monte Miller of Henderson to the Commission on Judicial Selection.

"Monte had previously served as a temporary member of the commission for the selection of a new judge to replace Judge Porter in Clark County last year," Gov. Guinn said. "The response I received from his efforts was excellent, so I am pleased he will again bring his integrity, honesty, and perseverance to the table."

Miller, 57, is President and CEO of Nevada Holding Services, Inc. in Las Vegas. The company provides management services to more than 450 Nevada Investment Holding Companies with approximately $50 billion in intangible assets. This includes 50 financial institution clients.

The Commission on Judicial Selection will interview candidates for a seat on the Nevada Supreme Court that was vacated by the death of Justice Myron Leavitt. They will forward three names to the Governor who will make the decision.*2

Miller replaces Jerry Bussell of Reno, who recently resigned from the commission.

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

Archives:
Press Releases
Governor's Messages
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References

*1. Office of the Governor. 'Gov. appoints Miller to Commission on Judicial Election,' "Email to Dr. Tony Lei," Carson, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*2. Ibid.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

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My coming trip to China, Japan, and Taiwan
By Becky Ung

Dear Dr. Lei,

It was nice talking to you yesterday.

Currently I am teaching three EQ classes; two in Rowland Height area and one
in Palos Verdes on top of many students I see in private sessions. And Icontinue to be invited to go to different schools, churches, radio stations and T.V. stations to speak on the subject of emotional intelligence.

After stepping down from School Board Governing position, I was appointed to
be the Community Liaison on behalf of the San Marino School District.*1 This way I continue to be involved. I am able to offer my experiences and expertise to help parents and students.

I am now serving as a director on the board of Bienvenido Children's Village. It is a temperary shelter for severely abused and neglected children. I believe in their mission: "To assist children and families toward healthy relationships and life competency." And their vision is "A world of tomorrows where children flourish and families thrive."

In March of this year I will travel to Taipei to promote my second book. Then I am being invited to offer workshops in China. There are some potential speaking engagement in different universities in Japan, Taiwan and China.

Wishing you and your family a new year of Monkey filled with love, peace, good health, prosperity and a bit of adventures.

Becky
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"13 Reasons for Living" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez*2

1. I love you not for who you are, but who I am when I'm by your side.

2. No person deserves your tears, and who deserves them won't make you cry.

3. Just because someone doesn't love you as you wish, it doesn't mean you are not loved with all his/her being.

4. A true friend is the one who holds your hand and touches your heart.

5. The worst way to miss someone is to be seated by his/her side and know you will never have him/her.

6. Never stop smiling, not even when you¡¦re sad, someone might fall in love with your smile.

7. You may only be a person in this world, but for someone, you are the world.

8. Don't spend time with someone who doesn't care spending it with you.

9. Maybe God wants you to meet many wrong people before you meet the right one, so when this happens, your will be thankful.

10. Don't cry because it came to an end. Smile because it happened.

11. There will always be people who'll hurt you, so you need to continue trusting, just be careful.

12. Become a better person and be sure to know who you are before meeting someone new and hoping that person knows who you are.

13. Don't struggle so much, best things happen when not expected.
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References