*A Great Singapore Success in Las Vegas, Nevada
By Jonathan V. Galaviz and PAI of WBTI*1

*** "Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises." --- Demosthenes
***Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 of the "Bible"

In greetings to the event, celebration of Singapore's National Day, held by the Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN), a team of six people led by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) were welcomed sincerely by Jonathan V. Galaviz, President of SAN. The celebration party was held in the meeting room of Spring Valley Library, Las Vegas, Nevada on August 14, 2004.

The members of the Team included: (1) Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei; Tony Lei; (2) Ms. Helen Hsueh, Publisher and President of Las Vegas Chinese Daily News (Represented by Mrs. Judy Lei); (3) Ms. Mindy Gao, Reporter and Acting Director of the Las Vegas Office of the Chinese Daily News (World Journal), (4) Miss Audrey Cheng, Reporter and Representative of SNCW and Rep. of President Robert Song of Pan-American LFSC; (5) Miss Iris Zhang, Agent and Representative of America Asia Travel Center Inc.; and (6) Mr. Roger Ku, President of CRK Inc.

It was the largest team among the many ones from the American and Asian communities of Nevada in the celebration party.

Two feature articles for the above Event were post on August 3, 2004 and August 13, 2004, respectively, by WBTI with its website through reviewjournal.com of the largest newspaper of Nevada -- Las Vegas Review-Journal at:

http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

The guest-of-honor Mr. Jai S. Sohan, Consul-General of Singapore (San Francisco Mission), chatted with Dr. Tony Lei in expecting advanced cooperation and development of tourism, business, education, and culture between Singapore and Nevada. Dr. Tony Lei extended his welcome and expection of the Lee Kuang Yao Public Administration Institute to launch a MPA rpogram with UNLV and WBTI in the near future.

The following is an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from President Jonathan Galaviz on August 16, 2004:

Dear Tony,

The Las Vegas, Nevada celebration of Singapore's National Day on August 14, 2004 (organized by the Singapore Association of Nevada) was a great success. We had over 65 guests; many Americans attended and showed their support for the further development of economic and political relations between the State of Nevada and the Republic of Singapore. The Honorable Mr. Jai S. Sohan, the Consul-General of Singapore (San Francisco Mission), was the guest-of-honor and gave a wonderful speech outlining his agenda for substantial increases in economic and cultural ties between Nevada and Singapore.*2

I would like to thank the Singaporeans who worked so hard on August 14th to ensure that a favorable impression of Singapore was presented to guests and governmental officials on our celebration of Singapore's 39th National Day. In addition, I would like to thank the governmental representatives and political candidates that attended the event and who showed their support of Singapore.

Local U.S. federal governmental representatives presented the Consul-General with congressional certificates to honor Singapore's 39th National Day. In addition, the Governor of Nevada (The Honorable Kenny Guinn) issued an official state proclamation honoring Singapore on it's 39th National Day and expressed the value that Nevada places in its developing relationship with Singapore ........ Again, thank you for your support of SAN and we look forward to positive developments between the State of Nevada and the Republic of Singapore in 2004-2005.*3

Kindest Regards,

Jonathan V. Galaviz, President
Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN)

email: info@singaporenevada.org
phone: 702-595-5880
web: http://www.singaporenevada.org

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References

*1. Jonathan V. Galaviz is the President of the SingaporeAssociation of Nevada. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Galaviz, Jonathan. 'A Great Singapore Success in Las Vegas, NV,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from President Jonathan Galaviz of SAN," (August 16, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN).
*3. Ibid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 17, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY ¡V Gov. Kenny Guinn will honor four firefighters who distinguished themselves with acts of bravery during July¡¦s Waterfall Fire, in a 9 a.m. ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 18, in Gov. Guinn¡¦s office in the Capitol Building.*2

Gov. Guinn will award certificates of recognition to Nevada Division of Forestry Captain Tim Leighton, firefighters Gregg Tibbetts and Eric Reymus, and firefighter Kevin Kleinworth of the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District.

¡§All four of these individuals, who put the safety of others before their own, are also emblematic of a tremendous overall interagency firefighting effort by hundreds of individuals who demonstrated heroic measures throughout the Waterfall Fire,¡¨ Gov. Guinn said. ¡§By honoring them, the State of Nevada is honoring all of the firefighters who saved countless homes and businesses and ensured that no lives were lost during one of the most threatening fires Western Nevada has ever experienced.¡¨

Nevada State Forester and Fire Warden Pete Anderson echoed Gov. Guinn¡¦s sentiments.

¡§Throughout the Waterfall Fire, there were selfless acts taken by our firefighters in the Kings Canyon, Lakeview and Timberline areas, which greatly minimized the damage to homes and neighborhoods,¡¨ he said. ¡§The Governor recognizes all of the selfless actions taken by our interagency firefighters through the presentation of these awards.¡¨

What: Gov. Guinn to honor four firefighters from Waterfall Fire.

Where: Governor¡¦s Office, Capitol Building, Carson City.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 18, 9:00 a.m.*3

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

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Press Release, GOVERNOR KENNY GUINN OF NEVADA TO HONOR FOUR FIREFIGHTERS FOR ACTS OF BRAVERY DURING WATERFALL FIRE, from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn - August 17, 2004,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (August 17, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

"Google, the world's most-used Web search engine, may close bidding in its auction-style initial public offering as soon as 2 p.m. today, moving it closer to completing what may be the most biggest-ever internet-company IPO," reported Brett Cole on August 17, 2004.*19

"Google co-founders Larry Page, 31, and Sergey Brin, 30, chose an auction-style IPO to give individual investors an opportunity to buy shares alongsid institutions, the company said in SEC filings. Google's IPO auction may cut investment-banking fees to 1.5 percent, said Michael Madden, principal at New York-based buyout firm Questor Management Co. Google makes most of its money by linking advertisements to search results. That and other forms of advertising constitute 98 percent of Google's revenue, the company said in an SEC filling," continued the reporter.*20

*****To be more successful for your Web site, you need to be favored by the most famous search engine services leaders like Google! (google.com), Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com), Aol! (www.aol.com), Infoseek! (www.infoseek.com), among others.*****

"We need individuals who can restore hope and create positive changes in our society. It is our responsibility as educator to produce leaders who will take that initiative. To do so, we must be at the level of the individual student and alumnus. Utimately, the school must strengthen the student's intellect and create a better, bolder, and more ehical thinker who will yield the greatest impact on the community in roles as educators therapists, and business persons," siad Nancy Magnusson Fagan at the time when she was the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University.*1

Today, one of the important slogan of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is: To become more effective online communication in every online venue!

Starting from 1980, the author had been benefit deeply from two main courses of the program of Doctorate Degree of Education (Ed. D.) in Institution Management of Pepperdine University.*2 They were: (1) ED 740 Computer Utilization in Institutional Management; and (2) ED 730 Methodological Approaches to Educational Research and Evaluation. The technical skills and knowledge of information management had sharpened his abilities of the research, management, and teaching in a national organization of information management and the graduate school of business administration. After many years of administrative resposibility in higher policy-making organization and teaching the graduate school of business administration in famous universities, the author concentrated effort to study and acquire the knowledge and utilization of effective information management in the United States of America. That was ten years after he received his M. B. A. from Pepperdine. His two years of computer consulting job at the Computer Laboratory of the Graduate School of Education and Pshchology and the School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University advanced the practical experience on information management for him to complete his dessertation entitled "A Study of the Impact of Enrollment in a Computer Science Class on Mathematics Scores and Attendance in a Secondary School". He taught information management as an Associate Professor for five years at the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University before he became a Fellow of Management for the former Dean of the School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University in 1991.
He received his M. B. A. and Doctor of Education in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University in 1969 and 1990, respectively.

Indeed, business achievement is the new yardstick of success in today's society. Therefore, business has become not only the fastest growing major in undergraduate institutions but also in graduate school of famous universities, nationally and internationally. The emphasis of the online communication skills and the quantitative analysis techniques with computers is one of the most important study for the art of success to the business students, professionals, executives, and owners.

In many ways, business school is at the center of this cultural phenomenon. For some, the business school is the passport to the boardroom, the ticket to the top of the corporate ladder. these schools, nationally and internationally, pump out the new generation of business leaders by hundreds of thousands. "They are the pipeline of raw material with which the nation's --- and the world's --- leading business build the future. And MBAs are not limited to the traditional corporate world: From Wall Street to Madison Avenue, from Sand Hill Road to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, today's MBAs lead organizations large and small, in every conceivable industry. They are the executives and entrepreneurs who power the economy."3

"UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN LIVING IN A CAVE, you've seen enormous changes in communications technology over the past two decades. From orbiting satellites routing long distance phone calls to email to undreamed-of growth of the Internet, the age of communicating online, using computers and networks, is upon us all," stated at the first paragraphy of the 'Introduction' of the book, "How to say it online: everything you need to know to master the new language of cyberspac," written by Kim Baker and Sunny Baker.*4

"And what could be better news? To keep in touch, there's nothing faster or cheaper than email. To gain access to information and people, the power of online communication expands your reach from the local to the global. To meet new friends and even romance a potential life partner, online venues provide rich opportunities (if you know the right things to say and the best way to say them). At school, the Internet places volumes of knowledge on ever subject at your fingertips, and at work, computer networks make business communication more efficient than ever." *5

Whether you are in business or in non-profit organization, you need to have a Web site. This seems to be a common wisdom in now- a-days. Think seriously about the needs of your market before you go onto the Web to make more money for business, to develop better non-profit organization, or to contribute to more community service. "It's hard to believe that Fred's Service Station really needs a Web Site to reap new profits. However, for some businesses and professional service firms, the Internet and web to gether offer viable marketing and distribution opportunities. Software companies, online magazines, and email order businesses can do quite well from the Web --- if the owners know how to say the right things on their sites. The Secrets of a Successful Web Site: Just having a site on the Web will do almost nothing to sell your products or services. To promote your Web site, there are three things you must do: (1). You must register your Web site with the best search engines. (2). You should consider using the many free and not free advertising opportunities on the Web. (3) You should search the Web regularly for competitive and related sites, where you can attach a link to your site." *5 To be more successful for your Web site, you need to be favored by the most famous search engine services like Google! (google.com), Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com), Aol! (www.aol.com), Infoseek! (www.infoseek.com), among others.

"There is no longer any such thing as a purely national economy. The rest of the world is just too big to ignore, either as a market or as a competitor. If business schools do nothing other than to train their students to think internationally, they would have accomplished an important task," said John Young, CEO, Hewlett-Packard.*7

Innovation is the key to success, managers are looking everywhere in the global organization for new ideas. Modern companies would view Information technology (IT) as a major competitive differentiator. Strategic businesses emphazise the ueses of information technology for management. International companies develop their global IT platforms by integrating worldwide hardware, software, and Internet-based network architecture. Commuunication technology, for example the teleconferencing and computer networks, is making it possible for people from subsidiaries around the world to work together on project.

Many business are becoming global companies and moving toward transnational e-business strategies in which they integrate the global business activities of their subsidiaries and headquarters. The international dimemsions of managing global e-business technologies include dealing with cultural, political, and geoeconomic challenges posed by various countries for global marketplace. The e-business technologies are changing the distribution, relatonships, resources, and responsibilities of managers. Information Technology is helping managers of e-business to eliminate layers of amangement, enabling more collaborative forms of management, providing them with significant information technology resources, and confront them with major e-business and e-commerce challenge.

Innovation is the key to success, managers are looking everywhere in the global organization for new ideas. Modern companies would view Information technology (IT) as a major competitive differentiator. Strategic businesses emphazise the ueses of information technology for management. International companies develop their global IT platforms by integrating worldwide hardware, software, and Internet-based network architecture. Commuunication technology, for example the teleconferencing and computer networks, is making it possible for people from subsidiaries around the world to work together on project.*8

In order to keep the online universe a productive, safe, communicative environment, it is interesting and worth to post the ten commandments for computer ethics. They were created by the Computer Ethics Institute: (1). Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. (2). Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work. (3). Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files. (4). Thou shalt not use a computer to steal. (5). Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. (6). Thou shalt not use or copy softwear for which you have not paid. (7). Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization. (8). Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output. (9). Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write. (10). Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.

A sucessful businessperson always know the old rule that says "It's easier to keep an existing customer than to find a new one." In online customer relationships, this rule is just as important. Your goal should not only to get new visitors, but to cultivate your customer base to yield repeat sales, services, and referrals from satisfied purchasers, clients, and patronagers. "Besides a good product or service, there are only three things you need for successful online customer relations: strong communication, common courtesy, and exemplary customer service. Unfortunately, these old-fashioned values are often missing in many companies' online promotional communication." *9

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".*10

To encourage a good writing and to inspire a good idea, we must have good readers and sincere friends!*11 One of the examples has been shown at the bottom paragraphs of this feature article.

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*12 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways."

"Rapid changes in technology and global competition have combined to reshape the corporate landscape. Corporate management has responnded to these changes by iniatating sweeping changes. The introduction of new technology may be touted as a productivity booster and turn out instead to be a total bust. Whatever the problem may be, you're the one who has to deal with it on a daily basis. Even when new ideas are well thought out, there are still problems in putting them into practice within your group," George Fuller wrote in the 'Introduction' of his book, "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace."*13

There are lots of common headaches most of supervisors and leaders have to confront. "It's easy to understand how the broad scope these problems can easily lead to a less than steller attitude toward your job. However, adoping a sense of futility only serve to make matters worse. On the other hand, maintain a positive attitude helps you place things in perspective and can make coping eith problems a lot easier to do."*14

To initiate our programs more effectively for the people and communities who are interested to participate the programs, we need to emphasize the spirit of positive attitude and positive thinking. The following are our golden words of wisdom which are worth reading collected by the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

***"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington
***"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
***"Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***"Watch your thought, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."*15
***"Art is the signature of civilizations," --- Beverly Sills
***Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 "Bible"
***"A book is a success when people who haven't read it pretend they have."
--- Los Angeles Times Syndicate
***"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
***"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles
@*****
***If you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for bidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come
knowledge and understanding.
--- Job 28:28 "Bible"
***"Reserach is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." --- Zora Neale Hurston
***"The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie." --- Ann Landers
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." --- Albert Camus
***"The secret of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Management is nothing more than motivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca
***"Imagination is more important knowledge. --- Ablbert Einstein
***"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
***"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits." --- President R. M. Nixon
***"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
***"What would life be if we had no courage to attemp anything." --- Vincent Van Gogh
***"If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade." --- Tom Peters
***"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it!" --- Jonathan Winters
***"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." --- Frank A. Clark
***"Pay peanuts and you get monkeys." --- Anonymous
***"Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises." --- Demosthenes
***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

"Dear Tony & Judy:
I enjoyed immensely reading your WBTI website materials. Thank you for letting me know that one day we all can close our eyes and envision a world that is safe, peacefilled and healthy. Looking forward to meeting you someday so we could all working together toward that goal. With my very best to you,"*16 wrote Dr. Peter Wang to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei. Dr. Peter C. Wang, is the Regent of Pacific Lutheran University and Chairman of the Wang Center LLC.

"Tony,

As you requested, I am sending Peter's proposal for your review.

Peter's proposal reflects his dream(and mine too) of many years. If successfully executed, it could help educate hundreds of millions kids of K-12 as well as adults. It would benefit THE MANKIND greatly. Read it and think what you can help," wrote Dr. Bob Ni.*17 He and Dr. Wang are all alumni of the first class of Tunghai University.

"My Dearest Dr. Tony, What a wonderful and thoughtful suprise I opened the envelope and your most gracious offer to us inside. Trecia is travelling in New York and I'm still in LA here working. So we will be unable to accept your gift (A trip to visit Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, and National Parks by WBTI). However we shall treasure in our hearts your constant rememberance of us. Time goes quickly and people forget each other. You have been so very successful and I keep all your news articles. You look so handsome. You are getting younger. My dear friend Dr. Tony, I and Trecia thank you again and we value and keep safe our friendship. Our friendship love and thanks.
Liz and Trecia," wrote Dr. Liz Kent a letter with a beautiful thanks card by "Today I Thought of You" to him. Liz and Trecia are sisters and former classmates of Dr. Tony Lei in the Doctorate Program of Institutional Management at Pepperdine University. All of the three good friends received their Doctor of Education degree in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University.*18

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References

*1. Pepperdine University. (1994), "The Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University --- 1994 - 95 Academic Catalog," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Pepperdine University. (1990), "The Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University --- 1988 - 89 CATALOG," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*3. Housman. Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Persus Publishing.
*4. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. (2001), "How to say it online: everything you need to know to master the new language of cyberspace," Paramus, New Jersey: Pretice Hall.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Ball, Donald A, and McCulloch, Jr., Wendell H. (2003) International Business --- The Challenge of Global Competition," Chicago: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*8. O'Brien, James A. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*9. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. Ibid.
*10. Benton, Andrew. 'A message from the President,' (2003), "Pepperdine People," Malibu, Califonia: Pepperdine University.
*11. GSBPA of WBTI. (2003) 'Words of wisdom which are worth of reading,' " Newsbrief of WBTI". Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*12. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*13. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*14. Ibid.
*15. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.
*16. Wang, Peter C.. "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from Dr. Peter C. C. Wang," (April 20, 2004), Pebble Beach, CA.: Wang Center LLC.
*17. Ni, Bob. "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from Dr. Bob Ni," (April 19, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dr. Bob Ni.
*18. Kent, Liz. "A letter and thanks card to Dr. Tony Lei from Dr. Liz Kent," (Autumn of 2003), Sherman Oaks, Califirnia: Dr. Liz Kent.
*19. Cole, Brett. 'Google bidding near end?' "The section of Business in LVRJ," (August 17, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*20. Ibid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2004 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-5670

CARSON CITY ¡V Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that the Department of Veteran¡¦s Affairs (VA) has awarded the Southern Nevada Veteran¡¦s Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City a grant in the amount of $1,641,726. The grant will cover 100 percent of allowable costs for the expansion of the cemetery.*2

The state-run Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located about 30 miles south of Las Vegas, is one of the busiest state cemeteries in the country, providing 1,533 burials in the past year. The grant will cover the initial phase of the expansion, which entails the procurement of 1,800 single and 1,780 double-depth lawn crypts. Once the construction and installation process begins, the amount of the grant will be increased to cover crypt installation costs as well as to provide necessary infrastructure, such as roads and irrigation. In total, the expansion is expected to provide about 7,500 new gravesites.

¡§This award, and an increasing number like it for state veteran¡¦s cemeteries, recognizes the contributions of America¡¦s aging veterans, ¡§ Gov. Guinn said. ¡§I am thankful to the Department of Veteran¡¦s Affairs and the federal government as a whole for recognizing Nevada¡¦s veterans, continuing to honor them for their selfless contributions to our nation and showing them the support they certainly deserve.¡¨

Anthony J. Principi, Secretary of Veteran¡¦s Affairs, approved the award. The state had to first submit a preapplication that was screened by VA officials to determine if there was a significant need and if the project was financially viable. Once the preapplication was accepted and the VA confirmed that the proposed project meet the requirements for funding, the state began the design phase of the project using its own money to finance the development of architectural and engineering plans. These plans were then submitted to VA officials for a final approval before the state was authorized to submit its formal application for award of the grant.*3

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

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Ofiice of the Governor. 'A Press Release, VETERAN¡¦S AFFAIRS awards Southern Nevada, Memorial Cemetery grant for Expansion Project, from the Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn - August 17, 2004,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (August 17, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny C. Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

In greetings to the event, celebration of Singapore's National Day, held by the Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN), a team of six people led by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) were welcomed sincerely by Jonathan V. Galaviz, President of SAN. The celebration party was held in the meeting room of Spring Valley Library, Las Vegas, Nevada on August 14, 2004.

The members of the Team included: (1) Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei; (2) Ms. Mindy Gao, Reporter and Acting Director of the Las Vegas Office of the Chinese Daily News (World Journal), (3) Miss Audrey Cheng, Reporter and Representative of SNCW and Rep. of President Robert Song of Pan-American LFSC; (4) Miss Iris Zhang, Agent and Representative of America Asia Travel Center Inc.; and (5) Mr. Roger Ku, President of CRK Inc.

It was the largest team among the many ones from the American and Asian communities of Nevada in the celebration party.

Two feature articles for the above Event were post on August 3, 2004 and August 13, 2004, respectively, by WBTI with its website through reviewjournal.com of the largest newspaper of Nevada -- Las Vegas Review-Journal at:

http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

The guest-of-honor Mr. Jai S. Sohan, Consul-General of Singapore (San Francisco Mission), chatted with Dr. Tony Lei in expecting advanced cooperation and development of tourism, business, education, and culture between Singapore and Nevada. Dr. Tony Lei extended his welcome and expection of the Lee Kuang Yao Public Administration Institute to launch a MPA program with UNLV and WBTI in the near future.

The following is an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from President Jonathan Galaviz on August 16, 2004:

Dear Tony,

The Las Vegas, Nevada celebration of Singapore's National Day on August 14, 2004 (organized by the Singapore Association of Nevada) was a great success. We had over 65 guests; many Americans attended and showed their support for the further development of economic and political relations between the State of Nevada and the Republic of Singapore. The Honorable Mr. Jai S. Sohan, the Consul-General of Singapore (San Francisco Mission), was the guest-of-honor and gave a wonderful speech outlining his agenda for substantial increases in economic and cultural ties between Nevada and Singapore.*2

I would like to thank the Singaporeans who worked so hard on August 14th to ensure that a favorable impression of Singapore was presented to guests and governmental officials on our celebration of Singapore's 39th National Day. In addition, I would like to thank the governmental representatives and political candidates that attended the event and who showed their support of Singapore.

Local U.S. federal governmental representatives presented the Consul-General with congressional certificates to honor Singapore's 39th National Day. In addition, the Governor of Nevada (The Honorable Kenny Guinn) issued an official state proclamation honoring Singapore on it's 39th National Day and expressed the value that Nevada places in its developing relationship with Singapore (click on link below to view it online).

(Click Here to See the Governor of Nevada's Singapore Proclamation.)

We look forward to seeing you at our Singapore National Day 2005 celebration to be held in Las Vegas, NV in August of 2005. If you are not a member of SAN, then I encourage you to become so today (membership form available on the SAN website). Again, thank you for your support of SAN and we look forward to positive developments between the State of Nevada and the Republic of Singapore in 2004-2005.*3

Kindest Regards,

Jonathan V. Galaviz, President
Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN)

email: info@singaporenevada.org
phone: 702-595-5880
web: http://www.singaporenevada.org

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References

*1. Jonathan V. Galaviz is the President of the SingaporeAssociation of Nevada. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Galaviz, Jonathan. 'A Great Singapore Success in Las Vegas, NV,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from President Jonathan Galaviz of SAN," (August 16, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN).
*3. Ibid.

"Thank you for participating with me in celebrating my 2004 Re-Election Campaign Kickoff. I greatly appreciate your support and look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me. Sincerely," wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and his wife, on August 4, 2004.*2

"Dear Dr. Tony, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has had a busy summer traveling from Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas, to Boston, and back home again. Special thanks to everyone who joined Shelley at her campaign kick-off. With over 500 attendees, it was quite a party!" wrote U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Office of Berkley for Congress to Dr. Tony Lei on August 4, 2004.*3

"Tony!" welcomed by Shelley Berkly heartily. Leading the largest Asian American group to the kick-off party, Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), hugged with Shelley Berkley pleasantly by wishing her a good luck. The Party attracted many hundred of her relatives and friends to a Club in North Las Vegas on Thurday, July 1, 2004.*4

Dina Titus introduced and spoke for Shelley Berkley to all the audience including lots of candidates in the election on 2004 for public service. Dina is a Senator and the Minority Leader of Nevada Senate.

It is our pleasure to post the following concise report concerned the Party by the largest newspaper of Nevada ---Las Vegas Review-Journal*5:

Monday, July 05, 2004
Copyright (C) Las Vegas Review-Journal
(This is the concise one.) POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Berkley basks in kickoff to first easy campaign Congresswoman throws party in North Las Vegas

By ERIN NEFF
REVIEW-JOURNAL

On Thursday evening at the Cannery, Berkley showed just how different this year will be thanks to the GOP, which didn't come up with a standard bearer, or even a minor opponent.*6

With no need for aggressive fund raising or advertising, Berkley could throw a party.

And her campaign kickoff event appeared at times like a wedding, at times a rally and most of all like a good-old summer barbecue in a big ethnic neighborhood back East, complete with booze, huge burgers and the band Doo-Wop.com, playing a steady dose of '50s and '60s music.

The bride at this affair was thrilled to take the stage without any notable objections from across the aisle. She faces two grass-roots speed bumps in the Democratic primary before a general election bid against the winner of a three-person GOP primary.

Thursday was her coming out party, and she made it clear to the candidates she allowed microphone time, who was being feted.

...

Berkley, dressed in a shiny red pantsuit with matching shoes, told the crowd of hundreds they could "party all night."

"I wanted to do something different this year," she said from the stage of the North Las Vegas casino's The Club, which had opened its back door to the festivities outdoors.

The rally part came in her very brief stump speech, in which she said: "This election is the most important election in my lifetime, for this nation.*7

...

We are pleased to post the following "About the author" from the feature article entitled "U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley extends to you this invitation to join in her Campaign Kick-off on July 1, 2004" by Shelley Berkley and GSBPA of WBTI:

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley --- a real star for Nevada
Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1998. Shelley represents constituents living in the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The District annually records the largest population increase in the nation. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has A Lifetime of Commitment to Nevada.

She has lived in Las Vegas for over four decades. Shelley has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. She completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled in UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, she returned to Las Vegas to begin her career.

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has successfully sought appointments that enable her to meet the needs of Southern Nevada, since she swore in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 1999.

Shelley is a former Vice Chair of the Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents. Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was then twice elected as a Regent by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students.

This bright lady has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada¡¦s successes.

On February 23, 2004, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei that,"Thank you for your generous contribution to my re-election campaign. I greatly appreciate your support. Please know that your help makes a significant difference. I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."*8

Shelley Berkley is born a leader. Shelley is an educated leader. Shelley is a prctical and bright leader since her college life.

She received her juris doctorate degree from San Deigo Law School. She was the former Regent of University and Colleges of Nevada. She has been Executive Advisor for Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since 1996. Her successful leadership both good in work performance and human relations has won all her assistants' and followers' full and sincere respects. In order to celebrate Shelley Berkley's winning as U. S. Congresswoman, elected as a member of the International Relations Committee (IRC) of the Congress, and Dr. Tony Lei as her Senior Advisor; Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) established the "Literature and Academic Forum" ("LAF") in 1999. It is brought to you now by Las Vegas Review-Journal through the section of "LAF5" at:
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

At the time when Shelley was elected as the Member of IRC, she told Las Vegas Review-Journal that to promote the tourism, trade, and investment with foriegn countries for Nevada and our states is her primary interest. Her emphasis is enhancing the 2004 mission of WBTI:

To encourage and promote academic research, community service, humane spirit, and educational programs.
To launch and participate events and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture.
We are pleased to welcome her good wishes to all our citizens, residents, and visitors of Nevada that "I look forward to continuing my service in Congress and shall endeavor to serve in the manner that merits your confidence in me."

WBTI was honored by China Business Chain, Inc. (CBCI), Shangshai People's Municipal Goverment Cooperation Office (SPMGCO), and China State Development and Planning Commission as Organizer of Nevada Expo Mission to China to attend the Annual International Mayors for City Development Forum and Shanghai International Industrial Fair and Yangtze Investment Project Expo. Joined together with the invitation by Xiemen, Fukien, China for the cooperation of education and business between Fukien and Nevada, WBTI will organize a sound team joined by many high-ranking officials both of Nevada and California. U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt, and Las Vegas City Mayor Oscar Goodman have been honored by WBTI, CBCI, SPMGCO, and World American Scholastic Placement (WASP) as Honorable Chairpersons of Nevada Expo Mission to China.*9

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel," Proverbs 27:9 of the Bible taught us; and "He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend," Proverb 22:11 of the Bible inspired us again.

Shelley's popularlity is arising from her effective production for public service and good personal traits by nature and sincerity.

Shelley Berkley is an Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

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References
GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). GSBPA did also the editing of this article.
Berkley, Shelley. 'Thank you!' "A thanks card from U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," Henderson, Nevada: Shelley Berkley for Congress.
Berkley for Congress. 'Summer Campaign Update,' "An E-mail from Berkley for Congress to Dr. Tony Lei," (August 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Berkley for Congress
Berkley for Congress. 'Berkley Campaign Kick Off 2004,' "A mail of the invitation card to Dr. Tony Lei from the Campaign Office for Congreewoman Shelley Berkley," (June 21, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Berkley for Congress.
Las Vegas Review-Journal is the largest newspaper in Nevada. It has its website at the address of: reviewjournal.com. This website is famous with its communitylink. WBTI's website is brought to you through the communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti. The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI did some of the editing.
Las Vegas Review-Journal. 'NOTEBOOK: Berkley basks in kickoff to first easy campaign,' "reviewjournal.com on Thursday, 07-05-2004," (July 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
Ibid.
Berkley, Shelley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley extends to you this invitation to join in her Campaign Kick-off on July 1, 2004,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," (June 30, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
Ibid.
CopyRight (C) 2004 Las Vegas Business Today

For community service, it is our pleasure to post the following report by HUBBLE SMITH thorugh the courtesy of the largest newspaper of Nevada -- Las Vegas Review-Journal:

Saturday, August 14, 2004
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Developer plans business park in Summerlin
Office, retail, medical center slated
By HUBBLE SMITH
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Mark Fine Plans to build office, retail and medical center in Summerlin.*2

Las Vegas developer Mark Fine has closed escrow on a 7-acre parcel in the master-planned Summerlin community and plans to build a 70,000-square-foot office, retail and medical center.

The land at Interstate 215 and Town Center Drive was acquired from The Howard Hughes Corp. for $5.8 million.

Plans for the business park call for a retail component, a bank, veterinarian's office and 60,000 square feet of office pads for sale, Fine said Thursday.

"We found a little niche here," he said. "That area is way underserved at present for retail and office. We think having the ability to be in development as early as we are is a good opportunity."

Fine also developed Hills Center Business Park in Summerlin, which is completely sold out, and has five lots remaining out of 24 at Hills Center North Business Park.

He said the success of those projects underscores the demand by small and midsize professional office users to own their buildings.

The Town Center Drive development gives business owners the opportunity to purchase pads for buildings ranging from 3,000 to 20,000 square feet with convenient access to the beltway.

"We think the 215 is going to be the most important new freeway," Fine said. "There's a lot of action along the 215. Being in Summerlin on Town Center Drive gives us a premium location."

The center is ideally suited for financial, legal, insurance, real estate, dental and medical office users, he said. The Nevada Cancer Institute is under construction nearby.

Plans and approval for the $25 million project will probably take about six months, with construction expected to begin in the spring.

James Wilmot, project manager for Mark L. Fine & Associates, said Summerlin's residential growth provides a foundation for office and retail development in the area.

"From July 2003 through March 2004, nearly 200 jobs a month were created in Summerlin," he said. "The business community in Summerlin is as thriving and active as the residential community."

Fine also owns 4 1/2 acres at Bonneville Avenue and Grand Central Parkway and is evaluating several development concepts, including office, residential and furniture uses to augment the downtown World Furniture Mart.*3

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. LVRJ. 'The section of Business in reviewjournal.com on August 14, 2004,' "A search for news about Las Vegas Review-Journal on google.com.," (August 14, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*3. Ibid.

Invitation from SAN for
Singapore National Day - Las Vegas - August 14, 2004

Dear Tony,

The Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN) and its officers hereby request your presence at its annual celebration of Singapore's National Day on Saturday, August 14, 2004 from 3pm to 5pm at the Spring Valley Library (4280 S. Jones in meeting rooms A & B) located in Las Vegas, NV. The Guest-of-Honor is Consul-General Jai S. Sohan of Singapore's San Francisco Mission.*1

See You Soon,

Jonathan Galaviz, President

Singapore National Day 2004
Bring yourself and your family to join the Singaporeans of Nevada as they celebrate Singapore's 2004 National Day in Las Vegas, NV. Singapore is a very advanced & wealthy country with sophisticated citizens who are dedicated to celebrating Singapore's National Day even while living overseas in the State of Nevada.

Consul-General Jai S. Sohan will be the Guest-of-Honor for this 2004 celebration of Singapore's National Day in Las Vegas, NV. SAN is honored to have him present and this is an opportunity for you to meet a great civil servant of Singapore and his family.*2

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References

*1. Galaviz, Jonathan. 'Invitation from SAN;
Singapore National Day - Las Vegas - August 14, 2004,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from President Jonathan Galaviz of SAN," (August 13, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Singapore Association of Nevada (SAN).
*2. Ibid.

In the middle of this year, it is our pleasure to post the Message of our President on January 1, 2004:

Following the inspiration of the past many years of the accomplishment of Ms. Elaine Chao's contribution of humane spirit to our society, we have the persistense of Wou Shien's endeavor for education and community here in America. A coolie hard woker like him could dedicate to education by offering all his income and life to build a school for children in his village, what should not for us to offer our efforts for our community? We agree with a District Judge of Family Court who pointed out that our Institute has worked for our community in Southern Nevada more than eight years based on our belief that "By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our characters and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let our heroes be the great servants who have given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candle fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-increasing circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy." By loving the God, we love the atmosphere here, we love the environment here, and especially we love the people here in our community.

For our people and community, our talent and power are very limited, but our mission and dignity are large and high. We will never regret that our efforts and wisdom that dedicate to the promotion of the quality of life of the residents and visitors of Nevada are encouraged by many officials, business, multimedia, among others, but without a penny through them because we did not ask for money. For many years, we taught people successfully to make money through the modern knowledge of organization and management in business. For the years to go, we will continue to encourage our friends to love the God, and to love our people, professionalism, community, and country.

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

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. LVRJ. 'reviewjournal.com on August 12, 2004,' "A search for news about WBTI on google.com.," (August 12, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*3. Ibid.