***** From now on, any definition of a successful life must include serving others. ---George Bush
***** The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more. ---Jonas Salk, MD
***** Management is nothing more than motivating other people. ---Lee Lacocca

The following is a second printing of the Newsbrief*1 in September 26, 2003 on the website of Washington Business and Technology Institute with updated references:

In meeting with the large and growing population of public employees, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will open its training programs for the increasing graduate study and research needs of professional public administrators. To emphasize the balance of the practicality and theoraticality of the programs, the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI has supported by many high-ranking officials of Nevada in offering their times, experiences, and knowledge to teach.*2

"Mark Denton has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Law of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration on September 18, 2003," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokeman of WBTI, on September 19, 2003 in Las Vegas.

Mark R. Denton*3 received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in1970. He was raised in Boulder City and graduated from Boulder High School in 1969. In 1973, Mark graduate with distinction from the University of Nevada, Reno. He completed ROTC and received a commission in the U. S. Army as a reserve officer. While in college, Mark spent his junior year in Paris, France through an affiliate of UNR at the Universite de Paris.
Prior to his appointment to the bench on August 19, 1998, Mark had extensive judicial experience. He served as municipal court judge in Boulder City for seven years. He was an arbitrator under the Court Annexed Arbitration Program of the Eighth Judicial District Court since its inception in 1992. He was an alternate Juvenile Court Referee and a Nevada Supreme Court settlement Judge.

Currently site as a civil judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, Mark Denton has been re-elected in the general election of November 5, 2002.

"It's really a challenge to me to integret my knowledge and experience for teaching. I'll have this precious opportunity to extend my effort for community service through my profesionalism. I'm honor also to be the the number 35,000 (now at the #102,925) viewer of WBTI website which is brought to you by reviewjournal.com through http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti," said District Judge of Nevada Mark Denton.*4

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*5

"We're pleased to have Judge Mark Denton's interest in offering his caliber whose
integrity, knowledge, and experience brought to the School a professional
and judicial perspective," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Judge Denton's distinguished career, he has accomplished a great deal of judicial practice and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional."

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References

*1. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Mark Denton has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by WBTI,' "A search of 'district judge mark denton' on the Google.com," (December 18, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), p. 30.
*3. Denton, Mark. 'We wish you the very best for the holiday season and new year!' "A Merry Christmas Card sent by District Judge Mark Denton to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (December 16, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Judge Denton's Home.
*4. Vega, Valorie. Ibid.
*5. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful, happy, and prosperous community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

To:
Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei*1
President
Washington Business & Technology Institute
2245 Homwland St.
Las Vegas, NV 89128-6792

This issue of the "Colleague" highlights alumni and students who are undertaking the important job of building international connections and working abroad. I think this shows not only the incredible value that our scholar-practioner programs have for our individual students and local populations, but the way that this value is amplified when our alumni reach beyond the borders of this country to collaborate as part of a global community.*2

(Signiture)
Margaret J. Weber*3, Ph.D.
Dean

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References

*1. Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei received Ed. D. degree in Institutional Management from the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) of Pepperdine University in 1990.
*2. Weber, Margaret J. 'The Winter 2005 Volume 23, No. 2 of Colleague,' "A periodical--'Colleague' sent by the GSEP of Pepperdine University to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (December 12, 2005), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*3. Ibid.

Dear Dr. Lei,*1

Happy Holidays!

Once again on November 5th, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was the signature sponsor for the UNLV Alumni Tailgate. As a UNLV graduate and former student body president, the Congresswoman takes great pride in continuing her support of the UNLV community. The Congresswoman enjoyed spending the morning with fellow alumni and their families.*2

BERKLEY'S LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS

� Berkley calls on Republicans to stop blocking inquiry on faulty Iraq Intelligence

� Berkley opposes budget plan to slash services for Nevada families, students & seniors

� Berkley successful in convincing VA not to investigate 72,000 PTSD claims

� Berkley calls on Rep Henry to move ahead with Iran Crackdown Bill supported by 330 members of the House

� Berkley wins approval for $199 million in funding to construct Southern Nevada VA Medical Complex

� Berkley delivers $8 million for Southern Nevada Transportation Projects, Old LV Post Office, NLV Senior Center*3

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References

*1. President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute has been a Senior Advisor of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley since January 1999.
*2. Office of the Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's season greetings,' "An e-mail from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (December 16, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Shelley Berkley's Office in the Congress.
*3. Ibid.

It is safe to say that the deepest craving of human nature is the need to feel appreciated. Most of the things we do are prompted by a desire to feel important. Usually, people have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be---not what you nag them to be. A person may not be as good as you tell him he is, but he'll try harder thereafter. Management is nothing more than to motivate others.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life. ---Zig Ziglar

***** When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy. ---Samuel Goldwyn

***** People love others not for who they are but for how they make us feel! ---Irwin Federman*2

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

Compliments are like potato chips. Once you've had one you look for more.
Offering compliments based on a person's character or actions inspires them to perform in such a manner that invites additional praise. People tend to live up to the compliments they receive.
William James said, "All of us, in the glowof feeling we have pleased, want to do more to please."
Combine the truth with the psycholinguistic research that indicates a person's mind takes 48 percent longer to understand a negative statement than a positive one and compliments become a dynamic force in motivating others.
The story is told of a newspaper cartoonist who amused himself one summer day by sending telegrams to twenty acquaintances selected at random. Each message contained only one word, "Congratulations." As far as he knew, not one of them had done anything in particular to be congratulated on. However, each took the message as a matter of fact and wrote him a letter of thanks. Everyone who received the message had done something that they regarded as clever and worthy of congratulations.
The power of praise is limited only by its lack of use. How many people do you know who could benefit from a sincere "congratulations" or "great job" or possibly even "you're the best'? Silent appreciation dosn't mean much. Let others know your positive regards toward them. They'll live up to your compliment.*3

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*3. Ibid.

Dec. 16, 2005
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

Ex-judge to serve on transportation board
REVIEW-JOURNAL

CARSON CITY -- Former Tennessee Judge Samuel A. Thompson was appointed Thursday by Gov. Kenny Guinn to serve on the Transportation Services Authority.

Thompson, 57, now of Las Vegas, will earn $97,103 a year on a job he will start Jan. 2.

The Transportation Services Authority licenses and regulates limousines, buses, tow companies and intrastate movers of household goods throughout Nevada, as well as taxicabs in counties other than Clark County. "I've spent most of my life in public service, and I'm very excited to be a part of Nevada state government," Thompson said.

He served eight years as a judge in Memphis, Tenn., and 25 years in Shelby County, Tenn., as juvenile court referee, correctional facility administrator and deputy sheriff.

"As a former judge, Sam has a wealth of experience with listening to facts and determining a just result," Guinn said. "His background will help the TSA arrive at decisions that are fair to all parties concerned."

President Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute received a warmly Merry Christmas card on December 15, 2005. With their elegant photo on the card, it was sent by President Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Benton of Pepperdine University from their home in Malibu, California:

Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei
President
Washington Business & Technology Institute
2245 Homwland St.
Las Vegas, NV 89128-6792

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Lei,

The glow of the season can be seen,
not through sparkling lights or storefront windows,
but through the warmth of our friendship.
May your home be, as the Psalmist declared,
"anointed with joy" this holiday season.*2

ANDREW K. and DEBBY BENTON

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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Strenghening Lives for Purpose, Service, and Leadership*3 ---2005

***** Dr. Andrew K. Benton has served in higher education for nearly 30 years. He planned for a career as an attorney or probate judge in his hometown, and focused his education toward those interests. The desire to work with young people in their own pursuit of higher education was strong and he, instead, followed a career path that led to his current role as the seventh president of Pepperdine University. He assumed that position on June 16, 2000.*4

Benton received his bachelor of science in American Studies from Oklahoma Christian University and went on to earn the juris doctor degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. He was admitted to the Oklahoma State Bar in 1979 and later to practice before Federal Courts. For ten years, Benton served in various administrative roles at his undergraduate alma mater. From 1979 until 1983 he also maintained a private law practice in the State of Oklahoma.*5

Just have your Assistant type "president dr andrew k benton" on the searching box of Google.com and AOL.com please, and you will find that WBTI had another feature article for Dr. Benton on the Google.com and AOL.com.

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References

*1. Miss Cheryl Moss is a famous District Court Judge of Nevada.
*2. Benton, Andrew K. 'The glow of the season,' "A Merry Christmas Card from President Dr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Benton of Pepperdine University to President Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' (December 8, 2005), Malibu, California: The President's House (24400 President Drive).
*3. Ibid.
*4. Pepperdine University. 'A profile of Andrew K. Benton,' "A search of 'President Dr. Andrew K. Benton' on the Google.com," (December 15, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.

***** The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ---Eleanor Roosevelt
***** The vision of things to be done may come a long time before the way of doing them becomes clear, but woe to him who distrusts the vision. ---Jenkin L. Jones

"The Spring 2003 Symposium of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was held at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on April 14, 2003. We've planning Certificate Program in Management, which was designed for China Business Chain, Inc. in Shanghai, China, among others. It's again a milestone of the cooperation for a practical prgram in education between UNLV and WBTI. Toy Gregory and Oscar Jornacion were appointed by WBTI as Adjunct Assistant Professors of Criminal Law and Managerial Accounting, respectively," Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI announced on April 15, 2003.

The theme of this mini symposium is: The Entrepreneurship of MBA/PKE Certificates Program for the People of English and Chinese Speaking. The Panelists are Dr. Keong Leong, Judge Toy Gregory, and Publisher Oscar Jornacion. As Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), WBTI, Dr. Keong Leong is also the Chairman and Professor of the Department of Management of UNLV. Toy Gregory is now Chief Judge of the Las Vegas Municipal Court. Oscar is the President and Publisher of "Nevada Examiner".

Honorable Guests of the Party were Director of the Las Vegas Office of "Chinese Daily News", Jimmy Hsu; Regional Representative of U. S. Senator John Ensign, Kathie Ambrosio; Representative of the Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal; and Mrs. Oscar Jorncion.

"It's a challenge to me to utilize my knowledge and experience for such an honorable status as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Criminal Law. I wish one day I may also have the opportunitiy to teach a course at Shanghai, China," said Chief Judge Toy Gregory. The Symposium functioned also as a celebration Dinner Party for the appointment of Dr. Keong Leong as Dean of GSBPA and the Grand Oppening of the Las Vegas Office of Chinese Daily News. Chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, the Symposium accompanied elegantly with a Champagne Dinner was sposored and host by him and his wife at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club.

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

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.

In the aftermath of the devastating hurricanes that struck the Gulf Coast region in 2005, and as America continues its military efforts in the Middle East, now is an appropriate time to reflect on the vast contributions of Nevada�s dedicated guardsmen and women. Nevada�s patriotic citizen soldiers have responded swiftly to our nation�s call to duty, providing a variety of primary and support functions to disaster and war stricken regions across the globe. Nevada is proud of its soldiers � their unwavering spirit, unquestionable courage and relentless devotion to America brings honor to the Silver State.

The Nevada Guard has often been called on to provide aid and support domestically, and time and time again it has answered the call. Nearly 250 Nevada guardsmen and women were among the first responders to provide national assistance to hurricane-ravaged areas along the Gulf Coast. In Katrina�s wake, the Nevada Guard moved quickly to mobilize an emergency medical team to the area to assist the overburdened local authorities with medical response and treatment. This medical team was the first out-of-state Guard presence in the region and its 50 dedicated members worked tirelessly, treating several thousand displaced Americans. A team of nearly 200 Nevada Guard members provided further aid, working as security forces in both the New Orleans Convention Center and the Superdome.

Since 2000, more than 350 Nevada guardsmen and women have been deployed to various locations throughout Nevada to support state relief efforts, including floods, fires, and dangerous winter conditions. During the 2004 Waterfall Fire in Carson City, the Nevada Air National Guard provided valuable aerial reconnaissance, keeping firefighters on the ground appraised of containment efforts. The accurate, timesaving information they provided ultimately helped authorities to contain the blaze and significantly limit the damage it caused.

Since 9/11, Nevada�s Guard has proudly shouldered its share of the burden in military operations in the Middle East as well. Nearly 950 guardsmen have been mobilized to areas across Southwest Asia, including Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia. They have supplied training, personnel and equipment for important long haul trucking operations and a Nevada civil engineering unit has provided assistance and support in building and maintaining vital facilities. An additional 500 Nevada Guard members have been deployed to various military installations within the U.S. to bolster logistics and training efforts in the War on Terrorism.

The Nevada Air Guard has assisted in regional intelligence operations through the use of its C-130s equipped with scatheview technology. These planes fly ahead of large-scale military convoys and, using the infrared scatheview technology, provide reconnaissance information in the area allowing the convoy to proceed without fear of attack or ambush by insurgents. These versatile planes are also used in large- scale airlift operations, where their ability to safely land in austere conditions makes them extremely valuable. In Afghanistan, Nevada�s Guard uses its Chinnock Helicopters to assist in troop movements and critical cargo transport.

Perhaps most importantly, we must recognize the families, friends, neighbors and employers of these brave men and women for their steadfast commitment to our soldiers, our state and our nation. The families of Nevada�s guard members are a close nit and supportive group. They rise to meet the challenge of each new day, supporting each other through the hard times and rejoicing together in times of celebration. Throughout the Silver State, Nevada�s communities have pulled together to support our soldiers; our state�s overwhelming sense of honor and patriotism is truly something we can all be proud of. Finally, we cannot forget the employers of our guardsmen and women. They too share in our nation�s burden and ensure that our hardworking citizen soldiers have quality jobs to come home to.

Nevada owes a debt of gratitude to our Nevada National Guard. They risk their lives so that we may continue to enjoy the privileges, freedoms and quality of life to which we have become accustomed. On behalf of the Silver State, our sincere thanks and appreciation to our soldiers deployed throughout the world. We wish each of you Godspeed and a safe return home.

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 69, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 49 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

***** To grasp and hold a vision, that is the very essence of successful leadership---not only on the movie set where I learned it, but everywhere. ---Ronald Reagan

"Through the recommendations by our faculty members including Nevada District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Dr. Michael Douglas has been appointed as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on February 3, 2005," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, February 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

"It's really my pleasure and honor to be named as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI. WBTI has a good reputation with its Advisory Board and faculty members. The Board has Governor Kenny Guinn as its Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign as Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as Executive Directors. With the excellent and informative publications of 'Las Vegas Review-Journal,' 'Next Weekly,' and among others, high-ranking officials of Nevada have been inspired to help realize the creed for community service and humane spirit of WBTI," expressed Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Michael Douglas at the Event and Dinner Party in the Emperor's Garden Restaurant on February 4, 2005 in Las Vegas. It was held by the Committee to implement the ART EXHIBIT of Mr. QIN QUAN XIONG.

Justice Michael Douglas, the first African American justice in Nevada�s history, was appointed to the Court in March 2004 to fill the vacancy that resulted from the death of Justice Myron E. Leavitt. Justice Douglas�s appointment to the Supreme Court is the culmination of a 22-year legal career in Nevada that began by chance when he accepted what he thought was going to be a temporary job with Nevada Legal Services.*2 Michael was elected in November 2, 2004 as Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.

Justice Douglas, a native of Los Angeles, came to Las Vegas in 1982 from Philadelphia, Pa., where he had been working in private practice. The justice said he chose Las Vegas because he wanted to move back west and had a cousin living in the city. After two years at Nevada Legal Services, Justice Douglas was hired by the Clark County District Attorney�s Office and served in the Civil Division until 1996. In January 1996, he was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court bench and was retained in the election later that year, serving until his appointment to the Supreme Court. At the District Court, he served as Business Court judge along with handling a variety of civil and criminal cases. He was elected Chief District Judge in October 2003.

A graduate of California State College, Long Beach, in 1971 and the University of California Hastings College of Law in 1974, Justice Douglas has been a member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada and Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association. He is president*3 of the Nevada American Inns of Court, an organization of judges, lawyers and law students that promotes*4 excellence and civility in the legal profession.

He has been active in groups fighting domestic violence and also has served on a variety of law-related groups, including two years on the Nevada Law Foundation Board and seven years on the State Bar of Nevada, Southern Disciplinary Board.

Justice Douglas, who is married and has a daughter and two grandchildren, has been a longtime supporter of the youth in California and Las Vegas. He was a sports volunteer and coach and has been a frequent speaker at Las Vegas area schools. From 1996 to 2003, he was the judicial sponsor of the annual Spirit of the Arts Contest, a competition for student artwork emphasizing Nevada themes and spirit. Many of the winning pieces still hang in the Clark County Courthouse.*5

"We're pleased to have Justice Michael Douglas's interest in offering his caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to the School a professional and judicial perspective," pointed out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Justice Michael Douglas's distinguished career, he has accomplished a great deal of judicial practice and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional."*6

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References

*1. Young, Bill; Walsh, Jessie, Chang, Tiffany. 'Lynette McDonald has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search about Dr. John Wang on Google.com," (February 4, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Justice of the Supreme Court. 'Profile of the Supreme Court about Justice Michael Douglas,' "An e-mail from the Secretary of Justice Michael Douglas to WBTI," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas Nevada: Office of Justice Michael Douglas.
*3. Douglas, Michael. 'Corrections,' "An e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*4. Douglas, Michael. 'Yes, I agree,' "A second e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*5. Justice of the Supreme Court. 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.

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The most recent open house was held by Nevada Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Harbor Palace restaurant at 4275 Sprint Mountain Road. Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), was invited by her personally to attend the meeting. Lynette delivered a significant speech on the importance of the main project for the business, commercial, and tourism development in this area of Clark County, Nevada.

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Andrew Lai, a managing partner in Dragon City, said he's met with state and local tourism officials to discuss boosting the number of tourists coming to Las Vegas from Asia.*1

"We could have 3 (million) to 5 million Chinese tourists coming to Las Vegas in three to five years," Lai said. "More than 50 million Chinese have enough money to come here. China has 1.4 billion people. If just 1 percent of them eventually come here, it would be 14 million visitors."

Hunt-Krygiell said Dragon City would create a significant demand for "services that cater to tourists," so a commercial-tourism designation would "make sense."

"We're going to have more tourism along the (Spring Mountain) corridor because we'll actually have places for them to stay," Hunt-Krygiell said. "It could increase a wider variety of tourism uses."*2

The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department is in the midst of a series of open houses and town-hall meetings to gather public comments on land use in the Winchester and Paradise townships.

The unincorporated areas are bordered by Sahara Avenue and Silverado Ranch Boulevard to the north and south, and Decatur and Nellis boulevards to the west and east. Las Vegas' Chinatown, which runs along Spring Mountain Road between Valley View and Decatur boulevards, is at the area's core.

At the most recent open house, held by commissioner Lynette Mcdonal on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Harbor Palace restaurant at 4275 Sprint Mountain Road. Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was personally invited by her to attend the meeting. Lynette delivered a significant speech no the importance of the main project for the development of business, commercial, and tourisiam in this area of Clark County, Nevada

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The project is one of Lynette's effort to make her administrative sovereignty a difference. It is our pleasure to post her concise Biography:

Lynette Boggs McDonald was elected to the Board of County Commissioners on November 2, 2004. Boggs McDonald comes to Clark County from the city of Las Vegas, where she was the first woman to lead a City Council ward in the history of that city. She represented Ward 2 on the City Council from 1999 to 2004. From 1994 to 1997, Boggs McDonald served as assistant city manager for the city of Las Vegas.*3

Commissioner McDonald was appointed in 2004 by President George W. Bush to the national Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, established to consider and recommend to the President and the U.S. Congress a national policy and program to greatly expand study-abroad opportunities for U.S. college and university students.

As a Clark County Commissioner, Commissioner McDonald will serve in the following capacities*4:

National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors
Nevada Development Authority Board of Directors
Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition
Southern Nevada Water Authority
Appointed by Gov. Guinn in 2003 to serve on the Nevada Commission on Aging.

A former Miss Oregon who competed in the 1989 Miss America Pageant, Commissioner McDonald has been named: ..............

A self-described "Army brat," Boggs McDonald spent her childhood on American Army bases in Germany and Italy, and has lived in Las Vegas since 1991. She is a business graduate of the University of Notre Dame, attended the University of Oregon Graduate School of Journalism and received a Master's of Public Administration degree with honors from UNLV. She is married to Steven D. McDonald, J.D., and they are the parents of a young son and daughter.*5

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References

*1. ROBISON, JENNIFER. 'CHANGING CHINATOWN..... ,' "A search of the 'Business & Administration' of WBTI website on the Google.com," (May 15, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Clark County Commission. 'A profile of Commissioner Lynette McDonald,' "A search of 'commissioner lynette mcdonald' on the Google.com," (May 15, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2005 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that Birgit Baker, who was appointed as Director of Nevada�s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) in April 2004, is retiring, effective December 18, 2005. Governor Guinn has appointed Baker�s Deputy Director, Terry Johnson, to fill the position.

�Birgit�s dedicated service, her professional and management skills, will be sorely missed,� Gov. Guinn said. �On behalf of the citizens of Nevada, I extend our deep appreciation for her outstanding management throughout her illustrious 26 year career.�

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Baker began her state employment in 1977 as an account clerk trainee with the Welfare Division. She later worked for the Department of Taxation, Department of Transportation, Legislative Counsel Bureau, and the Department of Business and Industry before becoming DETR�s Chief Financial Officer.

Johnson, who became Deputy Director of DETR in August 2004, has been responsible for oversight of the Department�s Employment Security Division, Rehabilitation Division, Equal Right Commission and its Public Information Office. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Director, Johnson served as the state�s Labor Commissioner, where he was credited for reforming various state labor regulations and for improving the overall efficiency of the agency.

�Although we are losing a very valuable resource, the state is fortunate to have someone with the talent, experience and determination of Terry Johnson to fill this important position,� Gov Guinn said. �Terry has proven himself as a solid administrator. I�m sure he will do an excellent job as Director.�

Johnson is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Nevada Taxpayer�s Association awarded Johnson its Good Government Award for 2003, and a year later, In Business Las Vegas magazine selected him as one of Southern Nevada�s Rising Stars Under 40.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

Dec. 08, 2005
Copyright � Las Vegas Review-Journal

Official sees no ceiling for local land prices
By HUBBLE SMITH
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Dubious land swaps and underhanded dealings involving federal land in Las Vegas Valley gave impetus to the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998, and that's why land prices have soared and will continue to increase, a former BLM official said.

"What's always got Las Vegas in trouble is selling land at less than fair market value and having it flipped for a big profit," said Mike Ford, who spent nearly 30 years with the Bureau of Land Management before founding Las Vegas-based Ford Consulting.

"It was an issue in 1984 and an issue in 1994 and it's an issue today," he said. "The BLM hates that. I hated it when I was the BLM's national land manager and people would tell me I got snookered again."

Ford, speaking Tuesday as a panelist at Colliers International's Real Estate Trends conference, said he frequently reads newspaper stories suggesting that the BLM should release more land, citing a provision in the public lands act to convey land to local government for affordable housing at zero cost.

"It has to be affordable housing, not something that moves at zero and becomes another for-profit venture," he said.

Congress has always been concerned with the "fair market value" provision of the act which has proved to be successful, Ford said. Since 1998, the BLM has sold more than 12,000 acres for $2.7 billion, or $1 billion above the appraised value.

All seven panelists agreed that land prices will continue to rise in Las Vegas, though stabilization is expected for the next few years.

"I don't see the market softening because we still have job growth," said John Restrepo, principal of Restrepo Consulting. "I think we have the fundamentals for economic growth in the next five years, as long as we watch the downside, particularly the affordable housing issue for the work force."

Dennis Smith, president of Home Builders Research, said affordable housing is a myth.

"There's a lot of talk about affordable housing in Las Vegas and no answers," he said. "It's not going to get easier. I don't see any answers."

Most homes today are being built on land that was bought for less than $300,000 an acre, Smith said. Home builders are paying twice that now, which will drive new home prices past the $335,091 median reported by Smith in October, excluding condo conversions.

"I think we'll be OK for the next couple of years, but long term, I don't know," he said. "You can't build $250,000 to $300,000 homes on a piece of land that cost $800,000 an acre. You have to have density to make it work."

Ford said the answer to affordable housing is mixed-use development.

"If the BLM dumped all 40,000 acres under its disposal boundary at the next auction, it's not going to do one thing to solve affordable housing," he said. "You could give it away and it's still not going to happen. So don't look for the BLM to solve affordable housing in the valley. It's not going to happen."

Ralph Murphy, an executive with Marnell Properties, said local developers have gotten the runaround from public officials about a shortage of industrial land in the valley.

"We talked to federal officials and they said, 'We own the land, but you have to talk to local officials. They do the zoning.' We talked to local officials and they said, 'We don't own the land. Talk to the BLM.' So if we could introduce Rory Reid to Harry Reid ... ," Murphy said.

Ford said people need to understand that the BLM does not govern the release of federal land. Those parcels are nominated by local governments.

It is obvious that man or woman is himself or herself a traveler. The good purpose for mankind in this world is not "to have and to hold" but "to give and serve." The service that we render to other people is really like the rent we pay for our room on this earth. We are sure that the people who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** From now on, any definition of a successful life must include serving others. ---George Bush

***** When people are serving, life is no longer meaningless. ---John Gardner

***** One need not be a servant to be able to serve. ---Victor Frankl*2

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

Twenty-five centuries ago, Lao-tse, a Chinese sage, offered this profound insight;
"The reason why rivers and seas receives the homage of a hundred mountain streams is that they keep below them. Thus they are able to reign over all the mountain streams. So the sage, wishing to be above men, putteth himself below them; wishing to be before them, he putteth himself behind them. Thus, though his place be above men, they do not feel his weight; though his place be before them, they do not count it an injury."
So it is with humankind. Those who wish to yield the greatest influence will unselfishly position themselves below others, so as to serve them better.
Bruce Barton told a parable two seas in Palestine that expounds on the wisdom of Lao-tse. One sea is flesh. Fish live in it. Trees and bushes grow near it. Children splash and paly in it. The river Jordan flows into this sea with sparkling water from the hills. People build their homes near it. Every kind of life is happier because it is there. The same river Jordan flows south into another sea. Here there are no fish, no green things, no children playing, no homes a building. Stale air hangs above its waters, and neither man nor beast will drink of it. What makes the difference between these neighbor seas? Not the Jordan River. It empties the same good water into both. Nor is the soil or the countryside.
The differnece is that the Sea of Galilee receives water but does not keep it. For every drop that flows in, another drop flows out. The giving and receiving go on in equal measure. The other sea hoards its income. Every drop it gets it keeps. The Sea of Galilee lives and lives. The other sea gives nothing. It is called the Dead Sea.
There are also two kinds of people in this world---those Dead Sea people who take without giving back, and the givers who remain fresh and vibrant by freely sharing of themselves.

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*3. Ibid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2005 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that he has named long-time Ely resident Kenneth Heinbaugh to fill a vacated seat on the White Pine County Commission. Raymond Urrizaga was forced to resign from the Commission for health reasons. The seat will be up for election in 2006.

�Ken�s background as an active community member and business owner will serve White Pine County well,� Gov. Guinn said. �He has a degree in business and has successfully run a local company in White Pine County for many years. His experience with accounting, finance and working with budgets are certainly assets that will assist the county with meeting its obligations.�

Heinbaugh, who has lived in White Pine County since his birth in 1937, owns and operates County Insurance and Financial Services. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance and Accounting from the University of Colorado.

�I am honored to be selected by Governor Guinn from among the many qualified candidates who applied for the vacancy,� Heinbaugh said. �I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners and serving the citizens of White Pine County.�

According to Nevada Revised Statutes 244.040, the Governor must appoint someone with the same party affiliation as the person who vacated the position.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being--to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis

On behalf of WBTI, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei thanked again to Harry's letter*1 as in the following:

Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei
President
Washington Business & Technology Institute
2245 Homeland Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128-6792

Dear Dr. & Mrs. Tung-tien Lei:

The holiday season is a time for remembering the good things that happened during the year, for reflecting on the many blessings of our lives, and renewing the bonds of love and friendship that make our lives special.

This year has eventful for the Reid family. Our first child, Lana, and our three grandchildren live in the Washington area. Rory and three more of our grandchildren live in Las Vegas. Leif is in Reno with two more grandchildren and have just told us another is on the way. Josh just passed the bar, is living in Reno and also has announced our new daughter-in-law is expecting. Finally, our youngest, Key, lives in the Washington DC area with our newest grandchild. So, as you can see, we have the pleasure of grandchildren in each of our frequent stops, Las Vegas, Reno and Washington.

On behalf of Landra and our family, I want to thank you for thinking of us during this hoilday season. Each hoilday greeting reminds us that we are truly fortunate to have so many friends and loved ones with whom to share this special time.

The Reid family has been richly blessed and we look forward to the years ahead. I hope that the season brings happiness and good fortune to you and your loved ones.

With warmest regards,

Sincerely,

(Sign manual by Harry)
HARRY REID
U. S. Senator
Assistant Democratic Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-7012

The above letter is a vivid presentation of Harry's advice and inspiration to WBTI for his democratic style of leadership. By Democratic Leadership,*2 the leader respects humanity and allows individual development to make his or her group members cooperate and work by division of labor with self-motion and self-revelation. Its specialties are:

1. The leader endeavors to win followers by himself or herself with good personality and emphasizes knowledge and experience as the foundation of leading. 2. Subordinates have a full opportunity to participate decision-making and to suggest good idea. 3. The leader puts attention to the benefit of the subordinates, understand their needs, focuses the importance of the people. 4. The leader gives only some direction on the work planning, and leave the details of the work processing to the subordinates. 5. The leader has full opportunity to participate in employees activities, and they get along with each other very well. 6. The communication between the leader and subordinates is fully in good condition, and they enjoy fruitful accomplishment with good understanding. 7. The division of labor is decided by the group and the subordinates have the right of selecting their work accompanists with the direction and coordination of their leader by their side. 8. The leader evaluates objectively and renders fair judgement in giving prize or punishment.

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References

*1. WBTI. '(2001) WBTI Newsbrief,' "A search of 'u. s. senator Harry Reid wbti' on Google.com, (December 3, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Chnag, Tiffany. 'WBTI's greatest asset is its people,' "A spcial column by Dr. Tony T. Lei," (August 11, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2005
CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that an additional 91,557 DMV rebate checks totaling approximately $7.8 million were placed in mailboxes this weekend, bringing the year-to-date total to more than two million checks mailed and close to $290 million in surplus tax revenue rebated to Nevadans.

The checks delivered to mailboxes this past weekend include those sent to people over the age of 65 as of January 1, 2005 who possessed a valid Nevada driver�s license in 2004 but did not register a vehicle that year (77,474; $5.8 million). Those eligible seniors received a check for $75. Citizens who paid their vehicle registration fee early or up to fifteen days late for 2004 (14,083; $1.9 million) also received their checks during this mailing.

�I�m sure the financial boost these checks provide will be very welcome this time of the year,� Gov. Guinn said. �The tax surplus rebate program has been a tremendous success and has proven to be an excellent way for Nevadans to share in the state�s economic prosperity. People have overwhelmingly been very grateful and supportive of the program.�

Close to 1.9 million checks totaling nearly $272 million were sent to Nevadans in September, with check amounts ranging from a minimum of $75 to a maximum of $275 per vehicle, based on the 2004 registration fee paid.

Nevadans looking for information about their rebate check can go to www.dmvnv.com, enter their name and license plate number and view the exact amount refunded. Several phone numbers are available to answer questions: Las Vegas 702-486-2339; Reno/Carson City 775-684-4948; and for all other areas 1-800-951-1874. An email address, rebate@dmv.state.nv.us, is also available. Checks cannot be issued after February 28, 2006. Change of address issues and other requests should be completed no later than February 1st.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

***** Any business that does not learn how to innovate within the next few years will not be around by the year 2000. ---Peter F. Drucker

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*1

"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.)*2

The following article was post on the section of "PPAA16" of WBTI website on October 19, 2003:

Mandalay Resort Group executives was apparently committed to an effort to persuade Chinese and U. S. government leaders to loan a pair of giant panda to Mandalay Bay for at least ten years. Las Vegas Review-Journal reported the story early in 2002.

"I write today to bring to your attention an exciting project in my home state of Nevada that will greatly enhance the city of Las Vegas, the relationship between our two countries, and the zoological research community," U. S. Senator Harry Reid wrote the Chinese Ambassador to the United States Li Zhao Xing in December, 2001. "If granted this privilege and opportunity, Mandalay Resort group will build a multimillion-dollar facility in Las Vegas designed specifically for the pandas with state-of-the-art conservation and research capabilities."

Four consulors of the Office of the Consulor General in San Francisco of the People's Republic of China came to visit Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on July 20, 2002. A Dinner Party was held on the Saturday by the Office at the Harbor Palace Seafood Chinese Restaurant for the Chinese Community from Taiwan in Las Vegas leading by Dr. Tony Lei. They agreed with him to have the Consulor General holding a friendly dinner party with WBTI in meeting our four representatives form the State of Nevada in the Washington Scene. The faculty of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI is advancing the pioneering idea of this objective of business and research with a spirit of American entrepreneuship.

Representative Officials from the State of Nevada invited by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to welcome Governor Zhao Leji and the delegation from China at the Event and Party on June 26, 2002 are:

Lieutenant Governor Lorraine T. Hunt, Governor Kenny C. Guinn (by a faculty of CCSN Dr. Wright), Elected Member of the Board of Education of Nevada and Chairperson Theresa Malone, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department & Deputy Chief Bill Young (by Dr. Tony T. Lei), Las Vegas Constable Robert Gronauer (by Executive Assistant Marian Replogle), and Special Consultant of Nevada Department of Education Dr. Aldo Aguirre.

The delegation led by Zhao came to Las vegas on June 25, 2002 for the signiature of the agreement of the Sister States between Nevada and Quinghai. It had eleven memberes including Mayor of Xining City Zhanng Yi Jiong, Director General of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Qinghai Province Xie Xiaoping, Academic Administrators, Provincial Lagislators, high-ranking officials, and business leaders. The Agreement was signed by Hunt and Zhao on June 27, 2001 at CCSN in Las Vegas.

The estalishment of the relationship of between Nevada and Quinghai as sisters states is contributing significantly to the promotion of the quility of life of all our resident and visitors of Nevada. We are exciting to join the effort of this endeavor for our people!

"My public service life has been enriched by joining the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI since my election, in 2001, as a Member of the Nevada Board of Education and the Nevada State Board of Occupational Education. Working together with these intelectuals as faculty members of the Institute with modern management philosophy, information technology, and dignified professionalism, my talent and knowledge are sharpened and shined by the sprit of institutional entrepreneuship and educational excellence of Drs. Tony Lei and William Thompson. It's my honor to be invited as one of the special guests by WBTI's President Dr. Tony Lei to this Event and Dinner Party. Our efforts are working together to make a difference for the mutual cooperation and development of trade, economy, education, and culture between the friendship of the people of Nevada and Quinghai," said Theresa Malone,*3 elected Member of the Board of Education and Chairperson at the Dinner Party. The Party was held by the Governor and delegation from Quinghai, China at the Sloan K of Orleans Casino and Hotel in the evening on June 26, 2002 in Las Vegas. "Nevada and China has been partners for many years in tourism and economic developemt. Chinese ancestors provided shelter and food to travelers as they journeyed through Nevada to California in search of gold. Many of the Chinese people living in Nevada aided in the building of the railroad. The hard work and efforts of the Chinese people contributed to Nevada's economic development and tourism. We have moved forward and are joined together as sister states. Tonight continues our unity and acknowledges the basis for economic success lies in education. May we continue to pursue efforts to aid our students by broadending their knowledge and prepare them to continue our economic well-being."

"I've joined the faculty of Public Administration Institution to work with its intellectuals such as Dina Titus, Nancy Becker, Frankie Sue Del Papa, Dr. Roy Adamson, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jennifer Togliatti, Michelle Leavitt, among others under the leadership of U. S. Senator Harry Reid and Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn with Dr. William Thompson as its Director and Fellow. It's one of our added assets that we have the excellent caliber of Dr. Tony Lei as our Senior Advisor of our Office of Assistant District Attorney. Obviously, we're confirmed with prestige in our efficient work performance for our residents and visitors of Southern Nevada together with WBTI and its PAI's modern knowledge, rigtheous wisdom, and professional integrity," said Steward Bell, District Attorney, for the event and dinner party chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, Dr. R. D. Prabhu, David Amesbuy, Esq., among others. It was held by the Asian American Community on June 18, 2002 at the Harbor Palace Restaurant in Las Vegas. Brian Sandoval and Stewart Bell are Honorary Chairman of the Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Council (CCDAPCC) of WBTI, while David Roger and Bill Young are Chairmen. Stewart Bell is also its Senior Advisor.

We are joyful that the establishment of sister states relations between Nevada and Quinghai is advancing the cooperation and development of trade, tourism, culture, and education for the both states to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada.

"Visitors of the WBTI website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) are rapidly climbing in numbers since the establishment of the Graduate Schol of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI on March 12, 2003. To date, visitors to the WBTI website have already exceeded 35,678 (at #102,861 on December 3, 2005). It's critical important now to resume the booming tourism for our Silver State through educational and cultural cooperation and development with Asian countries. The creative program of CPM (Certificate Program in Management) designed by Dr. Keong Leong and Dr. Tony Lei is a milestone of the practical cooperation among UNLV, WBTI, and CBCI for China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Nevada," said Eric Chen, Esq., Co-owner and General Manager of China Business Chain, Inc. on October 19, 2003 at his Law Office in Los Angeles.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI was established early this year. Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong were appointed as Deans of the School by WBTI on March 11, 2003.*4 "The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration adn social responsibility of business management. Throuugh academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this school for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus,*5 Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina is a Senator of Nevada Senate and Adjunct Professor of Political Science of UNLV.

Nevada's trade delegation had a productive meeting with Chinese aviation officials in Beijing in a bid to begin direct passenger service with Las Vegas and air cargo routes to Reno, Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt said October 11,2003.

"I and other members of the tourism and trade delegation met in Beijing with Yang Gouqing, Vice Minister of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China. We were able to point out the excellent opportunities for both tourism and trade between our state and the People's Republic of China. This was a productive first day for us in China," Hunt said by telephone in a statement released by the Nevada Commission on Tourism on October 12, 2003.

As Chairwoman of both the Nevada Commission on Tourism and the Nevada Commission on Economic Development, Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt of Nevada led a delegation of toursm and trade for the 10-day mission through October 13, 2003. The delegation met the Chinese officials in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong, Kong, and Macau. It is the Golden Delegation of our Silver State for the promotion of the cooperation and development on tourism and trade between Nevada and China.

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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 'honorary chairperson lorraine hunt' on the Google.com," (December 3, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Malone, Terri; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Nevada and Quinghai of China Build Sister States,' "Dr. Tony T. Lei's Column on Nevada Examiner" (July 19-25, 2002) Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong have been appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "The Special Column on 'Nevada Examiner'," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*5. 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.

It is our pleasue to learn that U. S. Senator John Ensign was awarded �SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE� by U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The following is a post of the Press Release of Senator Jon Ensign from his Office in Washington, D. C. on Thursday, March 10, 2005:

Washington, D.C. � Senator John Ensign today received the �Spirit of Enterprise� award from the United States Chamber of Commerce for his voting record during the 2nd session of the 108th Congress.*2

�For America�s economic future to remain prosperous, we must encourage pro-growth policies so that we continue to be the leader in innovation and entrepreneurship,� Ensign said. �I am honored to be recognized by the Chamber.�

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gives out the award based on key business votes by Congressional members and ranks them in its annual publication, How They Voted. Members of Congress who support pro-business positions on at least 70 percent of the key votes receive the award. Senator Ensign was well above that mark with a 91 percent for votes cast on pro-growth legislation.

�It is critical to have members of Congress fighting for American business and their employees at this time of economic expansion and opportunity,� said Thomas J. Donohue, Chamber President and CEO. �John Ensign is a leader who has voted time and again to create jobs, improve our domestic security, and promote economic expansion.�

�Pro-growth policies are critical to small businesses in Nevada because they stimulate the economy and promote job creation,� Ensign said. �I will continue to support legislation that keeps Nevada�s economy flourishing.�

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world�s largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organizations.*3

The following introduction about U. S. Senator John Ensign edited by WBTI on December 26, 2004 was post on Reviewjournal.com and published by Google.com, Aol.com, Msn.com, among others:

About Senator John Ensign (By the editor of this flier)*4

Senator John Ensign has served the people of Nevada from his days as a veterinarian, small business owner, and U.S. Congressman to his present role as the 24th U.S. Senator for Nevada.

Senator Ensign was raised in northern Nevada and moved to southern Nevada where he graduated from Clark High School. He attended UNLV and earned a Bachelor�s degree from Oregon State University. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1985.

Senator Ensign immediately began practicing veterinary medicine and opened the first 24-hour animal hospital in Las Vegas.

Throughout his career Ensign has fought for smaller, more effective government, lower taxes, a strong national defense and aggressive approach to combating terrorists, increased parental control in education choices, and quality health care for Nevada's seniors and veterans.

Senator Ensign was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 and serves on the following committees: Armed Services; Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans Affairs. Ensign is Chairman of the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee. In addition, Senator Ensign chairs the High Tech Task Force and serves as Vice Chairman of the Republican Steering Committee, a group that shapes the party�s legislative agenda.

Since taking office, Ensign has worked hard to fulfill his promises to the people of Nevada. His Education High Growth Grant amendment, which brings tens of millions of extra dollars to Nevada schools, was included in the education bill signed into law by President Bush. The Prescription Discount Card for Seniors, a key part of Ensign's prescription drug plan, was endorsed by President Bush and would allow many seniors to cut their prescription drug bills by 40%. On the environmental front, enactment of the Ensign/Reid Clark County Lands Bill will protect environmentally sensitive areas in southern Nevada, allow recreational opportunities to continue, and improve the quality of life.

Ensign has taken the lead on technology issues as well. His "Dot Kids" legislation creates a subdomain on the Internet where children can explore the Internet without the fear of being exposed to material parents may deem inappropriate. His bill to delay the 700 MHz spectrum auction from moving forward was a critical step toward improving our nation's wireless network. Both were signed into law by President Bush.

Ensign spends his workweek in Washington and his weekends in Las Vegas with his wife, Darlene, and their three children-Trevor, Siena, and Michael.

John has been honored as Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since November 8, 2000.*5

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the U. S. Senator John Ensign. 'Press Release from Office of the U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of U. S. Senator John Ensign on the Google.com," (March 18, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ensign, John. 'Biography of Senator John Ensign,' "A search about U. S. Senator John Ensign on Google.com," (December 26, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.

Representative Officials from the State of Nevada invited by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to welcome Governor Zhao Leji and the delegation from China at the Event and Party on June 26, 2002 are:

Lieutenant Governor Lorraine T. Hunt, Governor Kenny C. Guinn (by a faculty of CCSN Dr. Wright), Elected Member of the Board of Education of Nevada and Chairperson Theresa Malone, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department & Deputy Chief Bill Young (by Dr. Tony T. Lei), Las Vegas Constable Robert Gronauer (by Executive Assistant Marian Replogle), and Special Consultant of Nevada Department of Education Dr. Aldo Aguirre.*1

The delegation led by Zhao came to Las vegas on June 25, 2002 for the signiature of the agreement of the Sister States between Nevada and Quinghai. It had eleven memberes including Mayor of Xining City Zhanng Yi Jiong, Director General of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Qinghai Province Xie Xiaoping, Academic Administrators, Provincial Lagislators, high-ranking officials, and business leaders. The Agreement was signed by Hunt and Zhao on June 27, 2001 at CCSN in Las Vegas.

"My public service life has been enriched by joining the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI since my election, in 2001, as a Member of the Nevada Board of Education and the Nevada State Board of Occupational Education. Working together with these intelectuals as a faculty member of the Institute with modern management philosophy, information technology, and dignified professionalism, my talent and knowledge are sharpened and shined by the sprit of institutional entrepreneuship and educational excellence of Drs. Tony Lei and William Thompson. It's my honor to be invited as one of the special guests by WBTI's President Dr. Tony Lei to this Event and Dinner Party. Our efforts are working together to make a difference for the mutual cooperation and development of trade, economy, education, and culture between the friendship of the people of Nevada and Quinghai," said Theresa Malone, elected Member of the Board of Education and Chairperson at the Dinner Party. The Party was held by the Governor and delegation from Quinghai, China at the Sloan K of Orleans Casino and Hotel at the evening on June 26, 2002 in Las Vegas. "Nevada and China has been partners for many years in tourism and economic developemt. Chinese ancestors provided shelter and food to travelers as they journeyed through Nevada to California in search of gold. Many of the Chinese people living in Nevada aided in the building of the railroad. The hard work and efforts of the Chinese people contributed to Nevada's economic development and tourism. We have moved forward and are joined together as sister states. Tonight continues our unity and acknowledges the basis for economic success lies in education. May we continue to pursue efforts to aid our students by broadending their knowledge and prepare them to continue our economic well-being."

On June 27, 2002, Dr. Aldo Aguirre wrote Dr. Tony Lei, "A short note to thank you for letting me join you for the China-Nevada dinner at the Orleans last night. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet such distinguished dignataries and the chance to bring the group a greeting from the Latin Chamber of Commerce. Thank you also for your encouragement and support. Respectfully."*2

The establishment of the sisters states relations between Nevada and Quinghai is advancing the cooperation and development of trade, tourism, culture, and education for the both states to promote the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada.*3

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References

*1. Malone, Terri; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Nevada and Quinghai of China Build Sister States,' "A search of 'Nevada Examiner' on the Google.com.," (December 3, 2003), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Malone, Terri; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Nevada and Quinghai of China Build Sister States,' "Dr. Tony T. Lei's Column on Nevada Examiner" (July 19-25, 2002) Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

Eric Chen, Esq., is also a many years experienced Taiwanese merchant in China. His idea is to inspire some people to build a world in the knowledge of business and economics for China like what Dr. Charles H. C. Kao did for Taiwan.

Dr. Charles Kao (����� �搶 Founder, Global Views Monthly) is former Professor & Chairman and now Honorary Professor of University of Wisconsin. "I couldn't catch up Dr. Tony Lei's dinner party at his home in Jing Ning Mansion, but I'll have coffee hour with him and others professors eventually in the party," said Dr. Kao in Taipei early in the morning one day many years ago.

Inspired by Dr. Tony Lei's many publications in business management demonstrated on the Wine Closet in the parlor, Dr. Charles Kao applaused, "Do it brightly and we may make the same excellency also. I'm interested in following Tony's creativeness to pioneer even a bigger economics and business world here soon after I come back from United States."*2

Within ten years, he established the Empire of "Tien Shia" ["The World"(The Lord) in Chinese] {Global Views Monthly} in Taiwan! His popularity and influence to the people in Taiwan have been offered him accomplishment much more than just his splendid academic title.

It is our pleasure to post "KAOS announce major gift to UW-River Falls," which was a news delivered by University of Wisconsin -River Falls:

Dr. Charles H.C. Kao and Mrs. Anne Kao have made a leader- ship pledge of $50,000 over the next five years to be used toward the accomplishment of the University's "Reach for the Future" major gifts campaign.
In announcing their gift, Dr. Kao indicated it was their wish to support three important areas of the University: faculty development, Academic Excellence Higher Education Education Scholarships, and exchange programs with Greater China.
Dr. and Mrs. Kao have been generous supporters of international programs for many years. Most recently, they were instrumental in the establishment of the Center for Pacific Rim Studies. The Center is responsible for providing opportunities for visiting professors and artists from Asia to visit the UW-River Falls campus and promoting educational exchanges between the two cultures. A portion of their gift will be used to underwrite faculty development opportunities and scholarships in the College of Arts &Sciences.
Elected as the Distinguished Professor of the Year in 1974, Dr. Kao was the chair of the department of economics from 1971-80. Since then he has devoted part of his time in Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong) involved in research, lecturing, writing and publishing. Known as a "leading thinker" in Greater China, Dr. Kao has written more than 15 books in Chinese in his field of economic policy and social thought. Two of his books were given the national prize in Taiwan. In addition to his academic activity, he has also been serving as an economic advisor to the central government there.
Mrs. Kao had a successful 25-year career with 3M Company and is currently working for IBM in Beijing as a computer systems consultant. She is very interested in international programs and cultural exchange in the arts.*3

Dr. Tony Lei transferred the education of BBA and MBA in the United States of America to Taiwan. The intellectuals who joined him were many professors, scholars, administrators, publishers, among others. All of them together, for many years, helped bring the Miracle of Economy of Taiwan realized. "Together with the successful experience of economic deveopment in Taiwan, now is the time for China to advance it even better!" said Eric Chen.

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*1. Judge Cheryl Moss was elected to the District Court, Family Division in November 2000. She graduated from the George Washington University, Washington D.C. with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Judge Moss then attended the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. where she graduated in the top 25% of her class and was a National Team Leader in the law school�fs Moot Court Team for the Spong National Competition.
*2. 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.
*3. UW-River Falls. 'KAOS announce major gift to UW-River Falls,' "A serach about Dr. Charles Kao from Google.com," (January 25, 2005), Mountain View. California: Google.com.

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*1. GSBPA and PAI of WBTI are the initials of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) and Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong have been appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "The Special Column on 'Nevada Examiner'," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.