Enthusiasm is important, especially very important to many things in our lives. We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** There is nothing greater than enthusiasm. ---Henry Moore
***** If you don't have enthusiasm, you don't have anything. ---Kemmons Wilson, Sr.
***** Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm. ---Tom Peters

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

The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek roots en and theos and means "God within." It is a fire, a passion within. Real enthusiasm is not something you "put on" and "take off " to fit the occasion. It is a way of life.
Apparently Theodore Roosevelt possessed that kind of passionate lifestyle. In 1883, according to Bernard Levin, writing in Enthusiasms (Crown Publishers), Roosevelt went buffalo hunting in the Badlands of South Dakota with a single companion, Joe Ferris. They nearly died of thirst, and they slept on the ground, saddles their only pillows. One night wolves caused their horses to bolt, and it took some time for the
fleeing beasts to be recaptured. The men went back to sleep; it began to rain heavily and they awoke, finding themselves lying in four inches of water. Shivering between sodden blankets, Ferris heard Teddy Roosevelt exclaim," By Godfrey, but this is fun!"
Now that's enthusiasm!*2

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References

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

The modern and creative philosophy of management is advanced on the following words of wisdom, among others:*2

***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"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
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

"As a bridge between the business and university, the integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, it's my pleasure to extend my knowledge, experience, and professionalism in public service for community and education at the adjunct capacity," said Jackie Glass, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party by Unity Council of Nevada in Lindo Michoacan Mexican Restaurant on April 28, 2004 in Las Vegas.*3

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Businness and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'Some good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Glass, Jackie. "A writing paragraph with signature on my appointment by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Apr. 23, 2006
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

BUSINESS CALENDAR

BUSINESS WOMEN

The National Association of Women Business Owners will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Panevino, 246 Via Antonio Ave. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for others in advance, $5 more at the door. Visit www.nawbolasvegas.org for details.

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The Las Vegas Gambleiers chapter of the American Business Women's Association will hold its Business Associate and Woman of the Year event at 6 p.m. Saturday at Marie Callender's, 4875 W. Flamingo. Call 438-4477 for details.

BUSINESS EDUCATION

The University of Nevada Las Vegas College of Business MBA Programs will conduct a prospective student information session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Wright Hall C302. Call 895 5941 or e-mail cobmba@unlv.edu. for details.

BANKING

The Consumer Credit Counseling Service and Nevada State Bank will hold "Fresh Start Checking" seminars at 2 p.m. May 2, 6 p.m. May 9 and noon May 24 (English versions) and at 6 p.m. May 8 (Spanish version) at the CCCS Conference Center, 2650 S. Jones Blvd. Cost is $20. Advance registration required. Call 364-0344 for details.

HOME BUYING

The Consumer Credit Counseling Service will hold "A Home of My Own" seminars from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 4 and 11 (two-part Spanish version), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 (English version) and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 18 and 25 (two-part English version) at the CCCS Conference Center, 2650 S. Jones Blvd. Admission is free. Advance registration required. Call 364-0344 for details.

PERSONAL FINANCE

The Consumer Credit Counseling Service will hold a "Making Ends Meet and Dreams Come True" seminar at 2 p.m. May 6 at the CCCS Conference Center, 2650 S. Jones Blvd. Admission is free. Call 364-0344 for details.

NETWORKING

Charlie's Lakeside Networking Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Charlie's Lakeside Bar & Grill, 8603 W. Sahara Ave. Call 496-9799 for details.

CityCare Business Network holds chapter meetings throughout the valley. Call 434-8800 for details.

The Executive Leads Group meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Charlie's Lakeside Bar & Grill, 8603 W. Sahara Ave. Call 255-8891.

Income Builders International meets at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at The Cantina at the Tuscany, 255 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Call 505-4872 for details.

The Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Location varies. Call 914-0100 for details.

Moms in Business Network meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Maggiano's restaurant at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 310-3202 or visit www.mibn.org for details.

New Business Networking meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at PT's Pub, 1661 E. Sunset Road. Cost is $5. Call 810-3486 for details.

The Referral Network meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Original Pancake House, 4833 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 438-7903 for details.

The Business Calendar runs Sundays. Information on events sponsored by nonprofit organizations can be mailed to Business Calendar, Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125; faxed to 387-5243; or e-mailed to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

The following are three greetings documents signed by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons, Nevada Senator Bob Beers, and Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt:

***** "It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of 'Happy Lunar New Year!' to every American and Chinese here in Las Vegas and North America through the Communitylink (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) of the largest newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal," said James Gibbons, U. S. Congressman and Senior Director of Washington Business and Technology Institute, in the Event and Dinner Party held by Nevada Republican Party and ARCC on January 29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event and dinner party were sponsored by Asian Republicans of Clark County for a reunion of the lunar new year to the Chinese, Asian, and American people in Las Vegas.*1

***** "It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of 'Happy Lunar New Year!' to every American and Chinese here in Las Vegas and North America through the Communitylink (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) of the largest newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal," said Bob Beers, Nevada State Senator and Advisor of Washington Business and Technology Institute, in the Event and Dinner Party held by Nevada Republican Party and ARCC on January 29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event and dinner party were sponsored by Asian Republicans of Clark County for a reunion of the lunar new year to the Chinese, Asian, and American people in Las Vegas.*2

***** "It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of 'Happy Lunar New Year!' to every American and Chinese here in Las Vegas and North America through the Communitylink (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) of the largest newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal," said Lorraine Hunt, Nevada Lt. Governor and Advisor of Washington Business and Technology Institute, in the Event and Dinner Party held by Nevada Republican Party and ARCC on January 29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event and dinner party were sponsored by Asian Republicans of Clark County for a reunion of the lunar new year to the Chinese, Asian, and American people in Las Vegas.*3

You may find the original documents in the Section of "Asian Republicans of Clark County"(2/29/06) at [http:/communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti] of the WBTI website.

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References

*1. Gibbons, James, 'Happy Lunar New Year!' "A search of 'U. S. congressman James Gibbons' on the Google.cn," (April 22, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*2. Beers, Bob, 'Happy Lunar New Year!' "A search of 'Nevada Senator Bob Beers' on the Google.cn," (April 22, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*3. Hunt, Lorraine, 'Happy Lunar New Year!' "A search of 'Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt' on the Google.cn," (April 22, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.

Dear Jennilee, Good morning! Thank you very much for your nice Dim Sum party to us in the Harbor Palace Restaurant on September 10, 2004. Many thanks to your generous donation to this Event and Party of the Thai Perfoming Arts Appreiation Day 2004! We had first Henry on the stage to reprent you receiving a salute with the other three high-ranking officilas. After an hour we had him on the stage to reprent you in giving your check ($500.00) and letter to the President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas Sapatra Chemprachum! Many applauses hightlinghted the grand hall. Congragulations! You did a significant contribution to our Asian American community. We are all in proud of you as our adotped daughter and especially of your accomplishment!

Sincerely,

Tony & Judy

--- JennileeP@aol.com wrote:

> Dearest Judy & Tony,
>
> It was super to see you again too. You're always
> wonderful and always nice
> to me. I'll be leaving for Hawaii this coming
> Wednesday morning at 10AM and
> will be back Monday morning. My sister and I will
> see you again when I get
> back. For sure I'll e-mail you the pictures from
> Hawaii. Well, take care and I
> hope things are great for you.
>
> Respectfully.
>
> Jennilee Phan
> The PHANtastic Team
>
The City of Las Vegas and Thai Cultural Arts Association (TCAALV) presented Thai Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2003 at Charleston Heights Arts Center on September 16, 2003.*1 It was co-sponsored by City of Las Vegas, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), Kids for a Better Society, Asian Leaders, among others. "WBTI website" has functioned as media-sponsor of this dinner and party for many years.

Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas on the occasion of the 9th anniversary saluted three awardees with awards from U. S. Senator harry Reid and U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley: Dr. Tony Lei, Mr. Tim Wong, and Mr. Raymond Lam.

[[[Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Mrs. Sapatra Chemprachum, President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas
request the honor of your presence
as Guests of Honor
at the Event and Dinner Party for
Thai Performing Arts-Appreciation Day 2004
present by City of Las Vegas and TCAALV, co-sponsored
by City of Las Vegas, WBTI, KBS, Asian Leaders, among others
on Wednesday, the Fifteenth of September, 2004
in the Charleston Height Arts Center
800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, Nevada
from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.," stated on the invitation card to U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt in this year of 2004.]]]*2

Advancing to its 11th year, Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas has held the Performing Arts very successfully every year. During the Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2002, Dr. Tony Lei was very pleased to welcome so many government officials, community leaders, business owners, among others. High-ranking government officials who participated the party included: Lorraine Hunt, Kathy Augustine, Erin Kenny, Bill Maupin, Stewart Bell, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jennifer Elliotts, Valorie Adair, Dianne Steel, Lisa Brown, Cheryl Moss, Anthony Del Vecchio, Natalie Tyrrell, Mike Davidson, David Roger, David Wall, Bobby Gronauer, Herb Brown, among others. Dr. Tony Lei believed that all of us share a sense of cooperation for the supporting of cultural richness. He pointed out that the Performing Arts Appreciation Day was a significant milestone of the contribution for the mutual cooperation of cultural and social service between American and Asian communities.

Lt. Governor Hunt was introduced by Dr. Tony Lei to the public to deliver her greeting speech to all the audiences and participants. Acting YMT Suthida Yalprachum was promoted by the Chair/President of TCAA-LV Sapatra Chemprachum as Young Miss Thailand LV-2002.

The enthusianstic attendances were overwhelming including important officials, leaders, and media executives; Brian Sandoval, John Hunt, Nancy Wong, Tim Wong, Nancy Diaz, Kathie Ambrosio, Judy Ray, Gerri Schroder, Francis Allen, Mike Malone, Geny Del Rosario, Teresa Woo, Richard Dennison, Mike Vaswani, Patty Blakeman, Aldo Aguirre, Aurora Maskall, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hwang, among others.

Full with enthusianstic attendances in the Hall of the Arts Center, all of them enjoyed a big night out with many elected officials and appointed officers through the atmosphere of elegant and classic dance and music from Thailand.

The 11th Appreciation Day this year will feature: Thai food Dinner-Buffet; No-host beer-wine bar; Thai classical and folk dances performed by the local Thai and American performers; Presentation of Awards, Winner of the Lady in Thai Costume, 3 Door prizes, Learning of Thai folk Dance, and the Social Dance with Super D. J. Mariah until Midnight.

Dr. Tony Lei has innovated and encouraged good idea for progects and events to improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada. United we stand, not just for our Asian Community only but for all our people and nation as a whole. Asian Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada by American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that the Asian communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society.*3

U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign had been invited to attend the Event and Party as the Guests of Honor. Kathie Ambrosio reprented U. S. Senator John Ensign to offer Washington Business and Technology Institute and Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas the Senatorial Recognition Awards. Nancy Diaz represented Senator Harry Reid.

Special Guests by Washington Business and Technology Institute to present including U. S. Senator John Ensign(represented by Kathie Ambrosio), Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, Distrct (Family Court) Judge Cheryl Moss, Las Vegas Township Constable Bobby G. Gronauer, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, District Judge Mark Denton (represented by Agnas Chan), District Judge Valorie Vega (reprented by Gloria Wong), business executives, among others.

All the traditional arts dancing perfomances were wondeful. Two M. C. Jheri Psmyth and D. J. Mariah were outstanding. We are pleased to know that all our attendants and participants enjoyed a beautiful night!

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References

*1. Bell Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Copy from WBTI web about the Thai Performing Art-Appreciation Day -- 2002, on September 17, 2002,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: TCAALV.
*2. Reviewjournal. 'Business & Administration section of WBTI website,' "A search of information about WBTI on Google.com," (September 8, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Bell Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with cultural arts by Asian American communities,' "A search of information about WBTI on the Google.com," (September 8, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

***"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

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS held "OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION" HONORING Las Vegas Constable Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer. The party was held at Bally's Hotel Skyview Room Monday, April 17, 2006 from 7 to9 PM. "Bobby G" Gronauer was honored as "THE OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2005*2

During the party, Special Tribute Award was presented to former Assemblyman Bob Price. And Randy Solterio, Carol Burgeson and Carol & Duane Chesnut were honored as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2005.

Many high ranking officials of Nevada together with famouns intellectuals, business executives, and community leaders attended the party. The highlight of it was the OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR AWARD to Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer presented by the President of PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS John Ponticello.

With more than 400 attendances to the Party this year, we could recognize the successful leadership of President John Ponticello of PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS. His diligence, integrity, and good work performance have made the many events of this Club wonderful and fruitful for many years.

The co-sponsors of the Party included Sheet Metal Workers Int Association (Michael J. Sullivan, President), Sheet Metal Workers Local #88, IBEW #357 (David Jones), Proggemeyer Design Group, Harrah's Entertainment (Jan Jones), IATSE Local 720, Jim Gibson for Governor, Republic Services, Shelley Berkley, Dina Titus for Governor, Deputy Constables & Office Staff (Marian Replogle), Russel Dorn, Sierra Health Services Inc (Marie Soldo), Painters Local #159 (John Smirk), the Walters Group, Sprint (Margaret McMillan), Culinary Workers Union #226 (D. Tayor), Teamsters #631 (Ed Burke), International Game Technology, Mexican Patriotic Civic Community (Eddie Escobedo, Ultimate Sports Entertainment, Charlyne Chen & New Shanghai Restaurant, CCYPD, UNLV Students (Lisa Wyman), Steve Sisolak, Sen. Steven Horsford, Operating Engineers #12 (William Waggoner & John Haslam), Labor Union Retirees International Council #892, Justice Michael Douglas, Carol & Dwayne Chesnut, Claudine Williams, Former Justice Robert "Bob" Lueck, Time Priting, NSEA, Washington Business & Technology Institute (Tony Lei, President), San Gennaro Feast (Anthony Palisano, President), Fraternal Order of Police, Educators Vote, and Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian.*3

After nearly three decades in police work, Robert A. Gronauer, better known by his friends as "Bobby G" has been our Las Vegas Township Constable since the January of 1999. His endeavor for Las Vegas as a constable is remarkable with his popularity, integrity, and professionalism.*4

The International Association of Chiefs of Police chose Gronauer as one of the top police officers in America for using innovative and progress techniques to solve problems in one of the most crime ridden areas of Las Vegas, "Gerson Park", one of those places where they said it couldn't be done. Dedication to his country and community brought "Bobby G" a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with a V for Valor in Vietnam, and the Marine Corps looked to Robert Gronauer to teach its young officers to be leaders. "Bobby G" has been presented with the following awards: "Humanitarian Award" - presented in March 2002 by the Seniors' United Organization, "Elected Official of the Year" - presented in April 2001 by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, "Constable of the Year 2001" - presented on April 7, 2002, by the National Constables' Association, the "Citizen of the Month Award-June 2002" - presented on June 5, 2002, by the Las Vegas City Council and "Proclamation Award" - presented on July 16, 2002, by the Clark County Board of Commissioners for serving his country and the Clark County community with dedication and pride.

Some of Bobby's objectives are to help preserve and clearly define the significant role of the constable in the delivery of justice system in the United States, train, educate and upgrade the quality of performance of the constable, provide membership benefits which will contribute to the general welfare and quality of the constables, continue to carry court orders from the court offices and be available to assist the needs of the office of the county sheriff and local police departments.*5

"Bobby G" Gronauer has invited Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei as his and Las Vegas Township Constable Office's Senior Advisor since January 2002. "Bobby G" has been a Vice Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) since since March 2002.

"As the Vice Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC), Bobby G. Gronauer was invited by the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to attend this Party. With selected important people as a group from WBTI, it was leading by its President Dr. Tony Lei accompanied by his wife. The General Manager Nadia Sales of 'Nevada Examiner' came with her photography just on time. The presence of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley hightlighted the event. Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Co-Chairs of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003. It's my honor and challenge to endeavor to our community as a Secretary with the excellency of our Secretary General Cheryl Moss," said Agnas Chan, Consultant (now the President) of the United Business Source at the Campaign Party by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on February 20, 2003.*6

"Booby G" Gronauer was the hit winner of visitor number at One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred and One (#103,301st) of WBTI website in the morning on April 10, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. "Hi! Dr. Lei, I hit the visitor's winner number One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred and One (#103,301st] of the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) website for "Bobby G". How wonderful! Its knowledgeable and rich information, plus the creative design with beautiful and colorful paintings are really impressive. I'm also inspired by the many years of contribution in academic research, community service, and humane spirit of WBTI," said Ms. Marian Replogle, the Executive Assistant of Constable's Office Las Vegas Township. Google.cn and Google.com publish WBTI's website every two or three days. Besides the 103,301 visitors of WBTI's website, the visitors on it through Google.cn, Google.com, AOL.com, WebCrawler.com, and many others are numerous.

On April 3, 2006, Robert (Bobby G) Gronauer wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei that "I am honor and humbled that friends like you, are willing to be generous with their time and ability to help me successful as the Las Vegas Township constable."*7

*** A photo of "Bobby G" and the announcement of the Party were shown on the Section of "Photos & Pictures" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti in the morning on April 20, 2006.

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Vega, Valorie; Denton, Mark; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. '"Booby G" Gronauer is the hit winner of visitor number at One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred and One (#103,301st) of WBTI website,' "A search of 'Section of Business & Administration of WBTI website' on http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti," (April 19, 2006). Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Ponticello, John. 'The co-sponsors of the Party on April 17, 2006,' "Special Periodical of PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF LAS VEGAS," (April 17, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: PDCLV.
*4. Office of Las Vegas Constable. 'About Bobby Gronauer,' "A search of 'Bobby Gronauer' on the Google.cn," (April 19, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Google.cn.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Gronauer, Bobby; and Chang, Tiffany Chang. 'Motivation and entrepreneurship contribute to city development,' "Special Column; PPAA15)," (September 12, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Vega, Valorie; Denton, Mark; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. Ibid.

As a former educator, I know the importance of including art programs in our schools. When a child presents his first art project to his parents, views his first performance of The Nutcracker, or plays his first musical instrument, we witness the excitement in his eyes. The arts enrich students’ lives and improve their academic achievement.

The Nevada Arts Council division of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs provides grants that fund noteworthy art programs—programs designed to support the goal of lifelong learning and expanding opportunities for quality arts education. The recipients of these Arts in Education program grants were recently announced, with ten schools and cultural organizations receiving awards.

Some examples of these program grants include a student performance at the World Trade Center Monument in New York City by the students of Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, art instruction and artistic performances for the children of Bordewich / Bray Elementary School in Carson City by the Brewery Arts Center, and mini-concerts conducted by Reno Philharmonic Association musicians to students throughout Washoe County schools.

The Council also awarded their Artists in Residence Grants and Professional Development Grants to worthy Nevada recipients. The Artists in Residence Grants enable schools and organizations to participate in workshops and classroom activities with professional artists in music, dance, theater, creative writing and other art forms. The Professional Development Grants fund training for educators seeking to enhance their skills in teaching the arts. A Fernley Elementary School teacher and a Nevada children’s book author received these coveted grant awards.

The significance of art education has grown nationally and is included as a core academic subject under the No Child Left Behind Act. It is important that Nevadans continue to support and participate in the arts and encourage its inclusion in our schools. The arts are a significant part of a complete education, for both the important knowledge and skills they impart and the ways in which they help students to succeed in school and in life.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a 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.

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 today named two judicial appointments to replace judges who recently retired from the bench. Reno resident Bridget Robb Peck has been named to fill the Second Judicial District, Department 7, seat vacated by the retirement of Judge Peter Breen, and Wayne A. Pederson of Yerington will serve as judge for the Third Judicial District, Department 2, replacing Judge Archie Blake. Both appointments are effective immediately. Peck and Pederson’s terms end on January 1, 2007.

“We are grateful and fortunate to have two outstanding individuals such as Bridget Robb Peck and Wayne Pederson to complete the terms of two retiring judges who had outstanding careers on the bench,” Gov. Guinn said. “The final candidates submitted by the Commission on Judicial Selection are all well qualified, making my decision very difficult. I am confident the legal experience Bridget and Wayne bring to these positions, along with their community service, has prepared them to take on these challenging roles.”

Peck, 43, is the managing shareholder for the Reno law firm of Beesley, Peck & Matteoni, Ltd. She previously worked at the law firms Lionel Sawyer & Collins, and Gordon, Silver & Beasley, Ltd. Peck graduated from Tonopah High School, and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. She graduated from the Santa Clara University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1987.

Pederson, 53, the sole practitioner of his own Yerington law firm, was born and raised in Nevada. He has served in a wide variety of roles during his legal career. Pederson, a graduate of Reno High School and the University of Nevada, Reno, earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from McGeorge School of Law in 1994.

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

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a 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.

***** 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.

Promise are important to our community. The promise we make today provide the foundation for the work we will do tomorrow. Faithfulness to our heritage ennobles and illuminates all that we do. I have not forgotten the pormise I made in my inaugural address as I took office in the year 2000.*2

Since beginning the leadership opportunity, I continue to believe that our greatest challenge are contained in the areas of resources, deversity, heritage, community, and scholarship. We have managed our resources well during this challenging period. We have increased our diversity.

I think our heritage provides light, really good light, for learning. We illumininate lives with immutable truths and notions of oughtness and rightness. We ask no quarter in our competition with the finest, shinning institutions of learning in America, and we offer the brilliance and the unique dimension of values in our classes. We invite the presence of God in the midst of all that we do: that, more than anything else, lights our way.

As much as I feel urgency about other things, I feel urgency about fidelity and constancy and stewarship in our heritage of faith. there is power in imagery, and there is power in words. Here are some of the most powerful works I've seen --- our mission statement:

"Pepperdine is a christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strenghtened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership."*3

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References

*1. Dr. Andrew K. Benton is the President of Pepperdine University. The main campus of Pepperdine University is in Malibu, California, U. S. A..
*2. Benton, Andrew K. 'A message from the President,' "Pepperdine University 2003 Annual Report to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (2004), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*3. Ibid.

Jim Gibbons, his family, and his entire campaign and Gibbons Ground Crew team want to wish you a Happy Easter. We hope you enjoy some time with your friends and family this weekend.

Jim Gibbons visits Nevada schools

Jim Gibbons began his two-week recess from Congress by visiting some classrooms in Nevada. On Monday, April 10, he visited Reed High School’s “We the People” class in Sparks, Nevada. Later that day, he also visited Mr. Jack Neal’s political science class at the Truckee Meadows Community College. On Tuesday, Gibbons visited Mr. Richard Clark’s Reno High School government class.

Campaign Trail: On the Road to Rotary

Jim Gibbons visited two more Rotary clubs in Nevada this past week. On Tuesday, April 11, he spoke to the Reno Centennial Sunset Rotary Club at the Tamarack Junction. On Thursday, he was pleased to be back in front of the Las Vegas Rotary Club (http://www.lasvegasrotary.com) at Lawry’s The Prime Rib restaurant.

Gibbons was also the keynote speaker at three other events this week. On Tuesday afternoon, he addressed the Southern Nevada Car Dealers Association. Later that day, he was pleased to visit and speak with the Las Vegas Conservative Town Hall Group. And on Wednesday, Jim enjoyed spending time with the Nevada Senior Coalition in the Railhead Room at Boulder Station.

EDAWN Gubernatorial Forum

Jim Gibbons attended another gubernatorial forum this past week, this one hosted by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) . All of the announced candidates attended the event, which was also widely covered by the media. Here is the Reno Gazette-Journal’s coverage of the event:

http://news.rgj. com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=/20060412/NEWS18/604120366

Gibbons leading in polls

Jim Gibbons continues to lead in independent, statewide polls. This was confirmed again last Monday when the Las Vegas Review-Journal released another poll conducted by respected Mason-Dixon Research and Polling, Inc., showing Gibbons with a strong lead amongst both his primary and general election opponents. See the full story here:

While these poll numbers are encouraging, we know that there is still a lot of time between now and Election Day. Jim Gibbons did not achieve these numbers overnight. They come from months and years of hard work and maintaining the trust and confidence in the voters. We can only maintain a lead with the hard work of our entire Gibbons Ground Crew team.

With continued focus and determination, we will eventually win the only poll that matters, the one conducted by voters on Election Day.*2

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References

*1. Gibbons, James. 'Happy Easter,' "An e-mail from the Campaign Office of James Gibbons for Governor to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 15, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Campaign Office of James Gibbons for Governor. [[[Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:57:34 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Jim Gibbons" (jgibbons@gibbonsfornevada.com) To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei (tojulei@yahoo.com)]]]
*2. Ibid.

"Booby G" Gronauer was the hit winner of visitor number at One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred and One (#103,301st) of WBTI website in the morning on April 10, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. "Hi! Dr. Lei, I hit the visitor's winner number One Hundred Three Thousand Three Hundred and One (#103,301st] of the Washington Business and
Technology Institute (WBTI) website for "Bobby G". How wonderful! Its knowledgeable and rich information, plus the creative design with beautiful and colorful paintings are really impressive. I'm also inspired by the many years of contribution in academic research, community service, and humane spirit of WBTI," said Ms. Marian Replogle, the Executive Assistant of Constable's Office Las Vegas Township.*1 Google.cn and Google.com publish WBTI's website every two or three days. Besides the 103,301 visitors of WBTI's website, the visitors on it through Google.cn, Google.com, AOL.com, WebCrawler.com, and many others are numerous.

On April 3, 2006, Robert (Bobby G) Gronauer wrote Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei that "I am honor and humbled that friends like you, are willing to be generous with their time and ability to help me successful as the Las Vegas Township constable."

The following article was post on February 21, 2006:

Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas will hold "Outstanding Democrat of the Year" 2005 Champagne Reception Party
HONORING Las Vegas Constable Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer
By Valorie Vega, Mark Denton, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

PARADISE DEMOCRATIC CLUB

OF LAS VEGAS

"OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR RECEPTION"
HONORING Las Vegas Constable Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer

as "THE OUTSTANDING DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" 2005*13

and Special Tribute Award to former Assemblyman Bob Price

at Bally's Hotel Skyview Room Monday, April 17, 2006 from 7 to9 PM.

And Randy Solterio, Carol Burgeson and Carol & Duane Chesnut

as "Grass Roots Democrats of the Year" 2005*3

It is our pleasure to post the following article:

092104-1166 "Conmmunity Service through E-mail" of WBTI website, 7:18 a. m., Tuesday, September 21, 2004 #First Edition *****

Booby G. Gronauer is the hit winner of visitor number at Eighty Thousandth (#80,000th) [now at #81,051th] of WBTI website
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:19:43 -0700
Re: You're to be on reviewjournal.com!//RESPONSE - thank you Dr. Lei (Hello Pretty Lady - Judy)
To: WBTI

Dear Sir,

How wondeful! I hit the visitor's winner number Eighty
Thousandth (#80,000) [now at #81,051th] of the Washington Business and
Technology Institute (WBTI) website for Bobby G.
Beside its knownledgeble and richful information, the
creative design with beautiful and colorful paintings
are really impressive.
I was also inspired by WBTI's
many years of contribution in academic research,
community service, and humane spirit.

It was my first time to witness the performance of
the Thai dancers at the "Appreciation Day 2004" which was
supported by WBTI among others - I was so impresssed with
the entertaining and enjoyable performance that was done.

A special thanks to Dr. Tony Lei for inviting myself and my boss,
Bobby G, Las Vegas Township Constable.

I look forward to attending the next culture event in
which my husband will also be joining me.

Sincerely,

Marian Replogle, Executive Assistant
Las Vegas Township Constable's Office

Ms. Marian Replogle is the Executive Assistant of Constable's Office Las Vegas Township. Booby G. Gronauer is the Constable. It is our pleasure to post the following feature article:

PPAA18 ***** 2:37 p. m., Saturday, July 17, 2004 #First Edition *****
The popularity, integrity, and professionalism of Las Vegas Constable ROBERT "BOBBY G" GRONAUER
By PAI of WBTI*4

***"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."*5

After nearly three decades in police work, Robert A. Gronauer, better known by his friends as "Bobby G" has been our Las Vegas Township Constable since the January of 1999. His endeavor for Las Vegas as a constable is remarkable with his popularity, integrity, and professionalism.*6

The International Association of Chiefs of Police chose Gronauer as one of the top police officers in America for using innovative and progress techniques to solve problems in one of the most crime ridden areas of Las Vegas, "Gerson Park", one of those places where they said it couldn't be done. Dedication to his country and community brought "Bobby G" a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with a V for Valor in Vietnam, and the Marine Corps looked to Robert Gronauer to teach its young officers to be leaders. "Bobby G" has been presented with the following awards: "Humanitarian Award" - presented in March 2002 by the Seniors' United Organization, "Elected Official of the Year" - presented in April 2001 by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, "Constable of the Year 2001" - presented on April 7, 2002, by the National Constables' Association, the "Citizen of the Month Award-June 2002" - presented on June 5, 2002, by the Las Vegas City Council and "Proclamation Award" - presented on July 16, 2002, by the Clark County Board of Commissioners for serving his country and the Clark County community with dedication and pride.

Some of Bobby's objectives are to help preserve and clearly define the significant role of the constable in the delivery of justice system in the United States, train, educate and upgrade the quality of performance of the constable, provide membership benefits which will contribute to the general welfare and quality of the constables, continue to carry court orders from the court offices and be available to assist the needs of the office of the county sheriff and local police departments.*7

"Bobby G" is a Vice Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

"As the Vice Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC), Bobby G. Gronauer was invited by the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to attend this Party. With selected important people as a group from WBTI, it was leading by its President Dr. Tony Lei accompanied by his wife. The General Manager Nadia Sales of 'Nevada Examiner' came with her photography just on time. The presence of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley hightlighted the event. Executive Director of PPAAF Bud Cranor appointed Brian Sandoval Honorary Chairman, David Roger and Bill Young Co-Chairs of CCDAPCC on January 2, 2003. It's my honor and challenge to endeavor to our community as a Secretary with the excellency of our Secretary General Cheryl Moss," said Agnas Chan, Consultant (now the President) of the United Business Source at the Campaign Party by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on February 20, 2003.*8

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References

*1. Replogle, Marian. 'How wondful!' "A conversation between Ms. Marian Replogle and Dr. Tony Lei through the phone," (April 10, 2006), The Las Vegas Constable's Office and WBTI.
*2. Ponticello, John. 'Invitation Card,' "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from the President of the Paradise Democratic Club John Ponticello," (February 18, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Paradise Democratic Club of Las Vegas.
*3. Ibid.
*4. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*5. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.
*6. Google.com. 'About Bobby Gronauer,' "A search on Google.com for Las Vegas Constable Bobby Gronauer," (July 17, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Gronauer, Bobby; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Motivation and entrepreneurship contribute to city development,' "Special Column; PPAA15)," (September 12, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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.

Our state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, administered by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry’s Housing Division, is one component of the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan. The program assists hundreds of low-income residents with meeting the challenge of ever-increasing energy bills by reducing the energy demands of their homes. Most of Nevada’s weatherization assistance goes towards serving our state’s elderly, individuals with disabilities, and families with children. The average household income for all families served by the program is $11,260.

The federally funded program, created in response to the energy crisis of the 1970s, includes the installation of energy-saving measures and a safety inspection check for carbon monoxide levels and other health-related issues. The most common energy-saving measures include: sealing air-leaks with insulation, caulking, and weather-stripping; providing attic insulation; repairing and/or replacing inefficient or unsafe heating or cooling systems; and installing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.

The Housing Division awards grants to local nonprofit agencies that work with people in their specific areas to assist disadvantaged individuals and families. HELP of Southern Nevada serves Southern Nevada (excluding Henderson); City of Henderson’s Neighborhood Services assists their residents; Community Services Agency of Washoe County serves people throughout Washoe County; Ely-based Rural Nevada Development Corp. serves many rural communities; and Citizens for Affordable Homes is responsible for Carson City and the surrounding area.

Thanks to the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, individuals and families served by the program average an annual energy cost savings of nearly $305, a significant amount for those living on a fixed income. Weatherization also helps preserve our nation’s natural resources.

With the high cost of heating and cooling our residences today, I would encourage all Nevadans to go to www.energysavers.gov to check out tips for saving energy. For more information about the Weatherization Assistance Program, call the Department of Business and Industry’s Housing Division in Northern Nevada at (775) 687-4258 ext. 232, or in Southern Nevada at (702) 486-7220 ext. 222, or contact the local nonprofit agency in your area listed previously.

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a 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.

Global competition is mounting. Because the huge increase in import penetration plus the massive amounts of overseas investment, firms of all sizes now face competitors from everywhere in this world. The trend of the increasing internationalization of business and enterprise is requiring managers and executives to have a global business perspective gained through experience, education, or both.

In the recent years, it is apparently that American managements want their top executives at company headquarters to have years of foreign experience, and they are sending young executives abroad to acquire that experience. "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.*1

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.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is promoting the cooperation and development of international trade, investment, and business. To contribute the Asian countries with the spirit of innovation and entrpreneurship, we need to emphasize our programs with our global e-business technology managemnt. We are surrounded by lots of e-business entreprises in this 21th Century era of businees world. An e-busineess entreprise is a business that uses the Internet, intranets, extranets, and other computer networks to support electronic business process, decision making, and team and workgroup collaboration within the enterprise and among its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.

Dr. Tony Lei was glad to know that Dr. Terry Young, a professor of economics, had been appointed by Pepperdine University as interim Associate Dean of Academic Programs for its Graziadio School of Business and Management. "We are fortunate to leaverage Dr. Young's international expertise to enhance and strengthen our MBA curriculum for a glabal economy," said Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of the Graziadio School.*3 Dr. Young served as director of the school's professional MBA and BSM programs for seven years prior to overseeing its global programs. She has an extensive background in finance, with consulting expertise in global soucing and business start-ups.

"Globalization and innovations in technology are changing the way we teach today's business leaders," said Dr. Terry Young.*4 "Just as economists must be equipped to forecast and regulate impending changes, so, too, must educators."

Here in the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, one of our purposes for the future development is to strenghten our business prgrams with the emphasis of e-business technology management. We will encourage the management of information technology in our international e-business entreprises by three functions. We expect our e-business entriprises will make their managing information technologies effective by : (1)the joint development and implementation of e-business and Information Technology ( IT ) strategies by business and IT executives, (2)managing the research and implementation of new information technologies and the development of e-business applications, and (3)managing IT processes, professionals, and subunits within company's IT organization and Information System (IS) function.*5

Computer and technology are as natural as the air for the people in today's workplace which is teeming wih individuals who have terrific idea and a great deal to contribute. Las Vegas is a famous international city. Las Vegas has good international environment. The international environment is the internatctions between the domestic environmental forces and the foreign environmental forces. It is also the interactions between the foreign environmental forces of two countires when an affiliate in one country does business with customes in another.

The recent delegation of trade and investment to China led by Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt has launched a milestone for our cooperation and development of internatonal business ---business that involvesthe crossing of natinal boarders. People are interested in having programs cooperated by Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Mangement and WBTI that will enhance the multual cooperation in investment, trade, and global business among U. S., China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

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References

*1. Ball, Donald A, and McCulloch, Jr., Wendell H. (2003) International Business --- The Challenge of Global Competition," Chicago: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*2. O'Brien, James A. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*3. The Graziadio School of Business and Management, (2003) "Media Relations," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*4. Ibid.
*5. O'Brien, James A. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Penghu archipelago is a window facing the sea. Penghu is beautiful!

The Penghu archipelago is a strand of one hundred resplendent pearls hanging from the tropic of cancer. Created by silent and hidden turmoil, the inky black, brown, and crimson basalt retain the wrinkles of volcanic lava rising up from the seabed thousands of millions of years ago.*1

Solidified ino basalt, the islands are covered with lofty and steep ridges. The long forgotten basalt has many expressions: some tower with pride; some radiate freely; some lay down restfully. Huge waves disappear at the feetof giant rocks, reflecting the dignity of the islands. Lively with harbors lined up one after another, shorelines wriggle like ribbons dancing against the wind while guiding migratory birds to southern habitats.

Assisted by the colorful ocean, fine beaches collect dazzlingly white shells and ancient corals. The lack of rain does not prevent the low smooth grassland from being luxuriant. Indian Blanket and the other cactuses bloom extravagantly, ignoring the barrenness of the land.

At night, the village lamps and fishing lights outline the islands like stars on a star chart.

Peng is very sunny.*2

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References

*1. Yu, Chung-lin (in Chinese). "Penghu, love at first sight," The Government of Penghu, Taiwan, (August, 2005), p. 13.
*2. Ibid.

A central figure in the rapid expansion of China’s interest in recruiting American students, Dr. Peter C.C. Wang, CEO of the Wang Foundation, gave a presentation at the 2005 NAFSA conference entitled “Strategic Initiatives to Increase Enrollment of American Students Studying in China.” Several days earlier, 35 Chinese university presidents, including senior administrators from the Chinese delegation, visited the Wang Center for International Programs at Pacific Lutheran University and met with Wang for three hours in intensive discussions about how to engage U.S. institutions and their students. The Wang Center was established through a pledge of $4 million from Wang and his wife, Dr. Grace Wang.*1

The meeting with the Chinese delegation followed on a series of earlier discussions Peter C.C. Wang has had with officials in the Chinese Ministry of Education over the past several years in which he has urged the Chinese government to significantly increase its funding for education, especially among the 400 million rural poor of China. Additionally, he has pressed the government to further engage with the United States through international academic exchange by increasing the volume of American students studying in China. The Chinese government has responded by pledging its support and expressing willingness to cover the cost of supporting American students in China on service-learning programs and the costs of sending Chinese teachers in large numbers to the United States to teach Chinese at the K-12 level and to promote study in China downstream.

New Legislation May Support Stronger U.S-China Ties

Potentially augmenting the commitment of the Chinese government to help the U.S. promote the study of Chinese is the Lieberman-Alexander “United States-China Cultural Engagement Act” introduced May 26, 2005. This proposed legislation “authorizes $1.3 billion in federal funds over five years to provide for Chinese language instruction in American schools, increase American consular activity supporting American commercial activity in China and provide for physical and virtual exchanges among a broad spectrum of individuals in the two nations.” If this bill is enacted, a comprehensive basis will be in place for preparing young Americans in very large numbers to study in China.

Additionally, in December of this year the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program is expected to recommend a program that will greatly expand the opportunity for students at institutions of higher education in the United States to study abroad. Given the imminent prominence of China on the global stage, it is hoped that the Commission will place significant emphasis on sending American students to China. This would go a long way to making academic study in China a fixture, initiating a much larger flow of students.

Important Factors Must Still be Considered

The key question of how to get more American students to go to China for serious academic study remains open. Universities do not want to expend a great deal of effort launching China programs if the demand isn’t there yet. Wang’s plan is to assist the Wang Center and a coalition of 48 U.S. colleges and universities in a pilot program with Sichuan University and assist Wayne State University’s pilot program with the University of International Business and Economics, to solicit Chinese government to provide scholarships to U.S. college students to study in China, to recruit Chinese universities to participate in work-study program and annually sending American students to study in China with life-time service objectives, and to seek job opportunities for U.S. students while study in China to gain supplemental income.

It was in part Wang’s encouragement to the Ministry of Education of China which led to the major increase in Chinese efforts to recruit American students at NAFSA. Wang advocates the concept of recruiting large numbers of American students to go to China on service-learning scholarships funded largely by the Chinese government in order to learn Chinese and teach English at the same time.

Wang believes passionately that Americans must do what they can to help China educate its rural poor, or else face a future where China will become volatile and plunge the world into crisis. He has strongly urged the government of China to make education of the rural poor a top priority for this reason, and they are responding affirmatively to his recommendations. The latest indication is that the Chinese government has made the decision to increase their education budget from 2.5 percent to 4 percent of China’s GDP for year 2006.

But the question the Chinese government is asking is “Where are the American students?” In their mind, if China is so important on a global level and is making such tremendous efforts to welcome foreign students, why don’t Americans learn Chinese and study in China in much greater numbers? Certainly reciprocating China’s interest in the U.S. could go a long way to improve Sino-U.S. relations in the future.

Moving Forward

The next phase is to get pilot projects up and running in 2006. Several lead institutions planning to work with the Wang Foundation on a pilot project include Tsinghua University in Beijing, Southwest National University in Zhongqing, Sichuan University in Chengdu, and YangZhou Polytechnic College. In the near future Wang is planning to assist American universities in setting up scholarship exchanges as well. For further information on the Wang Foundation and its programs, contact Dr. Peter C.C. Wang, Petercwang@aol.com.*2

David B. Woodward is President, Associates in Cultural Exchange.

[photo caption] Dr. Peter C.C. Wang (center, left) meets with Madame Chen Zhi Li (center right), the state councilor of China, who was one time the minister of education.

Dr. Peter C.C. Wang
P.O. Box 234
Pebble Beach, California 93953
Phone: 831-624-1694
Fax: 831-625-3702
E-mail: Petercwang@aol.com

Founder and Director, Wang Center for International Programs at Pacific Lutheran University
Regent, Pacific Lutheran University
Academic Professor in IT, Hosei University
Founder, Chairman and President: Wang Foundation DBA National Initiative for Study in China

Board Member:
Hosei University Research Institute in California, Burlingame
World Trade Center, Tacoma
Washington State China Relations Council, Seattle
Monterey Institute of International Studies (Emeriti Council), Monterey

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Refereces

*1. Wang, Peter C. C. 'About Wang Foundation Looks to Build Bridges,' "An e-mail from Dr. Peter C. C. Wang to Dr. Tony Lei," (August 14, 2005), Pebble Beach, California: Wang Foundation.
*2. Ibid.

Innovation is practical for a real need. It is not a random process. "When it works, it works because someone has identified a real need, and found a way to bring new ideas or new technologies to bear on that need," said Lewis W. Lehr. An innovator's life is governed by "to create" lists. She or he is incessantly pursuing new possibilities and refinning existing ones.

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

***** Make a technical contribution, innovate, don't emulate. ---David Packard

***** 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

***** Innovation has to be linked to a market-driven mentality, tied in with customer needs. It can't be done in a vacuum, or as innovation for its own sake. ---Jim Beard*2

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

"Business has only two functions," writes Peter Drucker, "marketing and innovation."
Consider these phrases posted on separate roadside signs: A peach looks good...with lots of fuzz... but man's no peach... and never was... Burma Shave! In 1925, Burma Shave knew they had a great product but were ineffective in marketing it. So, their roadside advertising was implemented. Today, the Burma Shave commercial are highly recognized as memorable trivia.
Here's another exemplary approach combining innovation and unique marketing. A small garage-based company took a single product, biodegradable soap,broke the customary marketing trends and amassed a fortune.
Using multi-level marketing, Amway left its competitors green with envy. First, they produced a quality product, developed unique packaging, attached distinctive labeling, and then used direct salespeople to sell their product. It is working to the tune of an estimated $1 billion in annual revenues.
Domino's Pizza shocked the industry with their original idea: "Guaranteed delivery in 30 minutes or $3.00 off."Quick service is now a minimum standard in the food industry.
Innovative marketing-could it be the third function of business?*3

Innovation is one of the most important traits for the prosperity of American business. Hope our Pan Pacific and Asian countries may catch it as soon as possible!

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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.

Once again The Los Angeles Festival of Books is hosting a rousing and fun filled weekend, at the UCLA Campus, on Saturday, April 29th and Sunday April 30th, 2006. The annual book festival brings together authors, exhibitors and book lovers from nearly everywhere!*1

Come join us at Pepperdine University's booth number 620 in Zone F - Dickson Court North. Here you'll connect with GSEP faculty and fellow alumni and see their published works displayed. Don't miss out on these two festive days to let everyone you know you're on board for getting out the written word!

Access UCLA's Campus map at www.directory.ucla.edu to navigate your way around the festival grounds. Should you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at (310) 568-5664.*2

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References

*1. GSEP. 'Los Angeles Festival of Books,' "An e-mail from GSEP of Pepperdine University to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (April 7, 2006), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.