Dr. Daphne P. Lei is achieving in success and popularity in the academic world of drama!
By Tiffany Chang

***** I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. ---Stephen Leacock

Dr. Daphne P. Lei will implement a seminar on "Women, Performance, Power" Claire Trevor School of the Arts, University of California-Irvine. It will be one of the programs for FALL 2007 FRESHMAN SEMINARS held by the University. Dr. Daphne Lei, Associate Professor in Drama, specializes Asian and Asian American theatre, intercultural performance, and gender studies.

The other two seminars of the Claire Trevor School will be "So You Want to Be a Star" in Drama by Don Hill and "Art of Collaboration and Consensus Decision Making" in Dance by Lisa Naugle.

"Th 9-9:50 am, Mesa Court Housing Complex, Community Center Classroom
Course Code 87564
Professor Lei’s seminar will be held in the Mesa Court Housing in the Community Center Classroom. Please be aware that your travel time will be greater than 10 minutes if you are coming from Central Campus. For a map of Mesa Court, please go to http://www.housing.uci.edu/mc/map.asp.," noted the School.*1

FALL 2007 FRESHMAN SEMINARS of the University pointed out that, "What is a woman? How does a woman deal with social injustice and gender discrimination? How should a woman "perform" her role in society? How is her performance related to power? This class will examine the various aspects of women and performance (women as writers, theatrical and non-theatrical performers, dramatic characters), and analyze the significance of gender, power, performance and society." *2

Dr. Daphne P. Lei has achieved the following guest lectures recently:

{{{ 「黃金夢今與昔：華人戲劇在美國的發展」 (The golden dream now and then: development
of Chinese drama in America”)
National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC, October, 2006 (lecture in Chinese)
「尋找好萊塢小姐與百老匯先生：戲劇，媒體與?裔性別表現」 (Looking for Miss
Hollywood and Mr. Broadway: theater, media, and Asian gender representations)
National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC, October, 2006 (lecture in Chinese)
“Staging the Hyphen: Negotiating Asian and American on Stage”
National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC, October, 2006
“Introduction to Chinese Opera”
Ancient Drama and Modern Opera Seminar
Department of Theatre, UC San Diego, October, 2006
“Eternal Love and The Peony Pavilion”
Barclay Theatre, Irvine, September, 2006
The Peony Pavilion Press Conference
Invited speaker (with Kenneth Pai [Pai Hsien-yong], Hua Wenyi, Dominic Cheung [Chang T’so]
and David Schaberg)
California Institute for Chinese Performing Arts, July, 2006
“Text and Chinese Calligraphy”
Arts Humanities/Humanities Arts, UC Irvine, May, 2004
“Introduction to Chinese Theatre”
Department of Drama, UC Irvine, January, 2001
“Chinese Theatre and The Injustice Done To Tou Ngo”
Theater Department, UCLA, February, 2000
“The History of Chinese Theatre”
East Asian Languages & Cultures, UCLA, February, 1997 }}}*3

The following is a bio of Dr. Daphne Lei*4 by University of California-Irvine. We may view her photo with this bio on the following website at

http://drama.arts.uci.edu/faculty/lei.html

Ph.D. Tufts University
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University

"My intellectual interest is the contact zone, where conflicts occur and solutions are sought, where identity is challenged and performed. I focus on intercultural exchanges along the Pacific Rim, especially intersections between Asians and Asian Americans and negotiations between Asian and non-Asian cultures.

"I challenge students to open their minds, to think critically and globally. I have actively participated in the international discourse on performance and have published and given talks on premodern Chinese drama, Asian American theatre, Chinese immigrant theatre and intercultural theatre, both in English and in Chinese. I also serve on the advisory board of Asian American Theatre Company (AATC, San Francisco)."

Dr. Daphne Lei wrote Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) that, "The other thing can be my upcoming book--Operatic China: Staging Chinese Identity Across the Pacific (Palgrave Macmillan, 2006). *5

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The description of the above book is that, "A provocative analysis of Chinese opera as experienced and practiced across multiple stages. Unlike traditional scholarship on Chinese opera, Operatic China examines theatrical and paratheatrical performance, theatre critique, ethnographic writings, local histories, and theories of performance, interculturalism, and transnationalism." *6

It is a pleasure of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to recognize those outstanding individuals, groups, or projects which enrich the lives of many in our communities.*7 The following information have been received from a search of Dr. Daphne Lei*8 through the courtesy of the Asian American Studies, U. C. Irvine by Google.com and Google.cn:

Research Abstract:
B.A. Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (English); M.A. California State University, Los Angeles (Theatre Arts); Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities, Stanford University (Drama). Interests and expertise include Asian, Asian American and Intercultural Theatre, Chinese Theatre and Film, Postcolonial and Diasporic Theatre, Gender, Race and Ethnicity. Published articles on the subjects of premodern Chinese theatre, gender and ethnicity, Chinese immigrant theatre, and Asian American theatre; taught at the Chinese Culture University (Taiwan), Tufts, and Stanford University; directed plays with Asian American casts at Harvard and Stanford; conducted playwriting workshop and mentored dance and theatre projects for Asian American students at Stanford and UCI. Currently on the advisory board of AATC (Asian American Theatre Company, San Francisco).*9

Publications:

I. Journal Articles and Book Chapters:
The Virtual Chinatown and New Racial Formation: Cantonese Opera Performance in the Bay Area." Critical Theory and Performance II, eds. Joseph Roach and Janelle Reinelt (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2005).

"Staging the Asian American Binary." Blackwell Companion to Twentieth-Century American Drama, ed. David Krasner (Oxford, UK; Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers, 2004), 301-17 .

"The Production and Consumption of Chinese Theatre in Nineteenth-Century California." Theatre Research International (Vol 28, No 3, October 2003), 289-302.

"Can You Hear Me? Female Voice and Cantonese Opera in the San Francisco Bay Area," The Scholar & Feminist Online (Barnard Center for Research on Women, http://www.barnard.edu/sfonline/ps/lei.htm)

"Envisioning New Borders for the Old China in Late Qing Fiction and Local Drama." Political Frontiers, Ethnic Boundaries, and Human Geographies in Chinese History, ed. Nicola Di Cosmo and Don Wyatt (RoutledgeCurzon, an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group, 2003), 373-97.

"Biography of Sung J. Rno." Asian American Playwrights: A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook, ed. Miles X. Liu (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press), 292-7.

"Wang Zhaojun on the Border: Gender and Intercultural Conflict in Premodern Chinese Drama." Asian Theatre Journal 13, no. 2 (Fall 1996), 229-37.

II. Dissertation
"Performing the Borders: Gender and Intercultural Conflicts in Premodern Chinese Drama (Ph.D Dissertation. Tufts University, 1999).*10

"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 (now 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.*11

Wish Dr. Daphne Lei a good future in her distinguished expertise, professionalism, and integrity!*12

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References

*1. The CTSA of University of California-Irvine. 'The seminar on Women, Performance, Power,' "A profile of Claire Trevor School of the Arts," (August 15, 2007), Irvine, California: UCI.
*2. Ibid.
*3. UCI. Ibid.
*4. Lei, Daphne. "Thank you,' "An e-mail from Dr. Daphne Lei to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (August 31, 2006), Irvine, California: University of California-Irvine.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Palgrave Macmillan. 'Operatic China: Staging Chinese Identity across the Pacific,' "A profile of 'Palgrave Studies in Theatre and Performance History' by the company," (August 15, 2007), New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
*7. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "A special column of 'Nevada Examiner'," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*8. Chang, Tiffany. 'Dr. Daphne Lei, a distinguished scholar in drama,' "A search of 'Dr. Daphne Lei wbti' or 'Daphne Lei's World in Drama' on the Google.cn," (September 4, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*9. Kung, Jennifer. 'Dr. Daphne P. Lei is on Google and Yahoo!' "A search of 'Daphne Lei' on the Google.com," (March 16, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*10. Ibid.
*11. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid' on the Google.cn," (September 3, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*12. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Business wbti' on the Ask.com," (August 8, 2007), U. S. A.: Ask.com.

(2nd Edition) The memory and floral tributes to U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao (朱木蘭)
By Mark Denton, Valerie Weber, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

***** Life is meant to be a never-ending education, and when this is fully appreciated, we are no longer survivors but adventurers. ---David McNally, Even Eagles Need a Push

The originality of this article was published in this section on August 5, 2007.*1 The Advisory Board and faculty members join with President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI in mourning its Chairperson Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Chu Chao and praying for her and the family heartfeltly.

"Dear Dr. Lei, Very sorry to hear the sad news. I made a few grammatical and spelling changes below. Hope this helps. Sincerely, Judge Moss," wrote Nevada District Court Judge Cheryl Moss to Washington Business and Technology Intstitute (WBTI) early in the morning on August 7, 2007 (Tue, 7 Aug 2007 05:58:44 -0700) in Las Vegas, Nevada.*2

Judy and Tony were very sad to learn yesterday (8/04/07) evening that U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao passed away in the afternoon on August 2, 2007. President George Bush called Elaine's family twice. In comforting, George reminded her father Dr. James S. C. Chao, Chairman of Foremost Group that, "Elaine is the one who serves the longest time as a Secretary of U. S. Department."

According to Elaine's mouring message to the passing of her mother, she respects her mother Ruth as "a noble and eternal wife, a selfless and offering mother, a philanthropist full of love, and an Asian culture scholar."

"From the difficult years after mariage to raise several daughters, thorugh her courage, diligence, and accomplishment to receive her master degree, until the development and prosperity of their family, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao had a life of success. Ruth was a successful family educator and an achieved Asian culture scholar. 'Like mother, like daughter.' Ealine's wisdom, inguinty, and achievement as a leading Asian American public charater have been derived from her mother's heartily love and offering influence. Judy and I were mourning and praying for Elaine's mother Ruth heartfeltly. Our sincere hearts and prayers go out also to James, Elaine, Mitch (Elaine's husband, The Honorable Mitch McConnell, U. S. Senate Minority Leader), Jeannette, May, Christine, Grace, Angela, the family, and their friends," wrote President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI a mourning and praying e-mail to Chairperson Elaine Chao in the early morning on August 5, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"朱木蘭在1961年帶著趙小蘭等三名幼女自台灣乘輪船來美，與當時在紐約求學的趙錫成團聚，展開在美國的新生活。趙小蘭最念念不忘的就是在父母親帶領下走過移民來美初時的種種辛酸歡悅，趙錫成與朱木蘭在「新的國家，語言不通、文化不同、習慣各異，甚至連食物也感陌生」的情況下，教養六個女兒，個個傑出有成。朱木蘭在女兒們都獨立長大後，51歲時攻讀文學碩士，完成早年因戰亂而無法求學獲取新知的心願。朱木蘭言教身教給女兒們留下莫大的資產，她曾說「教育是給女兒最好的嫁妝」," reported by Reporter 魏碧洲 of World Journal in New York. The report "趙小蘭母親朱木蘭病逝" was posted on the '超人氣 News' of the Worldjournal.com. on August 4, 2007.*3

"Vision seems to be an elusive yet import life principle. Your vision describes the ideal future for you to attain. It provides meaning and direction while forcing you to break through present limitations. Holding a clear picture in your mind of the desired future will mobilize your creative efforts and generate the desire and energy to perform," edited Glenn Ekeren in his book.*4 The bright vision and offering love extended from Ruth to her children had built a sound foundation for the outstanding accomplishments in each of their special professionalism.

The following were some information from the report "美國勞工部長趙小蘭母親去世 親擬悼詞頌其恩德" by 記者邱江波 in 華盛頓 at 8月3日. The news was posted on 央視國際 www.cctv.com　on　2007年08月04日 at 14:06:

"趙母與疾病頑強搏鬥，積極樂觀地面對病魔。在人生的最後關頭，她用堅強與從容迎接了生命最嚴峻的考驗。在美國布希政府中擔任行政職務最高的這位華裔女部長，不僅受到廣大美籍華人的尊重，而且其賢惠精明的東方女性風采，也得到了布希內閣和美國各階層人士的欣賞。趙小蘭的人緣很好，有人說，這是因為她受到了良好的家庭東方文化熏陶。而趙小蘭說，這一切都是她的父母賜予的。趙小蘭的母親素來支援婦女獨立自強，她言傳身教，成為兒女們最好的榜樣。趙小蘭說，她的母親不僅給予兒女珍貴的生命，更給予了他們追求高欣硐氲木褙敻?" reported the reporter 邱江波.*5

"Six essential qualities that are keys to success: Sincerity, Personal Integrity, Humility, Courtesy, Wisdom, Charity, " quoted Dr. William Menninger. Ruth owned each and every of these personal traits. In facing and conquering difficulties and obstacles, her 'persistense' and "passion"*6 in A.Q.*7 had played an important role to empowered her in the road to success.

"母親像外婆一樣也有驚人之舉，她51歲時決定重返校園，攻讀亞洲文學和歷史碩士學位。她要完善自己的人生價值，以償多年的宿願。我們當時對母親此舉並不十分理解，心疼地告訴她沒有必要再那麼辛苦地承受壓力。但對母親的執著和毅力，學而不倦的精神都倍加讚賞，全家當然鼎力支持,為了恩回饋社會，母親早於1984年中國改革開放初期即捐贈了「木蘭基金會」，後在2006年11月正式更名登記批准為「上海木蘭教育基金會」，為獎勵、支持、資助教育事業及其優秀師生，為中國的教育事業盡綿薄之力。我們陪伴母親在庭院閒談漫步，@裏是我們最熟悉的地方。今年的春天如此羞澀，姍姍來遲，滿園金燦燦的迎春花千呼萬喚始出來。春風和煦，陽光明媚，櫻花怒放，竹林青翠，家門前那三棵與我們一起長大的塔松已枝葉茂盛，挺拔參天。家園依舊是我們歇息的港灣，依舊是我們心中的最愛。 " wrote Elaine L. Chao. The article entitled "《專題1》平凡與偉大─獻給母親朱木蘭" was written by her (趙小蘭). It was posted through the courtesy of the "母親節專題" of Worldjournal.com to the "Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
.*8

"Thank you," wrote Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas to WBTI.*9 Enjoying with general popularity, the achieved intellectual has been many years our good friend to participate and contribute the mutual cooperation and development for Asian and American endeavors. "One of the most important integrity and work of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) to our people, high-ranking officials, and communities is its many feature articles posted by publications through the leading search engines promptly. As an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI, it's my hornor to join its Professor of Administrative Strategies U. S. Senator Harry Reid (now the Majority Leader of U. S. Senate) and its Chairperson Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor, to endeavor and help the promotion of benifits and quality of lives for our people, community, and country."

Elaine said that her mother was good in writing. The following was an literary article written by Ruth when she was very young. With its nice description, the article was published by the School Periodical at her elementary school year: "我從小就愛雨天———霏霏的細雨與傾盆大雨覺得一樣的可愛。連綿的春雨，狂暴的夏雨，瀟瀟的秋雨和摻著飛雪的冬雨。冬有冬的姿態也同樣覺得可愛，並不是因為有什麼逸致與雅興，而是為有晴天就應該有雨天，雨天對晴天是一種調節。雨天雖然有許多情趣，如果您是流浪異鄉或困頓逆旅的遊子或多愁善感的人，那麼，這婀娜的雨絲非但不能給你心底的安寧，反而會使人增加一份愁上愁。因此，有人歌頌雨，也有人咒罵雨。不過雨天究竟是值得歌頌的，它能平復你心頭的煩悶，增添意境和情趣。更重要的是它能象徵著晴朗的將來，所謂雨過天晴，猶似黑暗象徵光明蒞臨一樣。---朱木蘭." *10

We are humble, but we are encouraged. Thanks. Searching the leading search engines from early morning yesterday until now, we could find that this feature article by WBTI through the communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal is the first one on the most recent news about U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao's mother in English appeared on the Internet.

"她以驚人的魄力，虔誠的信仰，毫不畏縮地面對各種挑戰，走完一段完美娜松?母親是我們這個大家庭快樂的源泉，堅姷尼岫堋Ｎ覀兡墼谒闹車S著她披荊斬棘，勇往直前，一步一個腳印地走向成功, 努力創造更美好的明天。 她一生敬虔愛神、愛人、愛家庭，對社會默默地奉獻，鞠躬盡瘁，死而後已。我們從中感受到了心靈的震撼，這是人生價值的崇高境界，是平凡與偉大的最完美的結合！" pointed out U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao on her mourning message in Chinese.*11

Your kind thoughts and prayers are appreciated and may send to the Secretary of U. S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or Dr. James S. C. Chao, Chairman of Foremost Group in New York, as reminded by Elaine.

Wish the soul of Ruth in heaven is respectfuly mourned and the family of her survived ones are highly blessed! The elegant funeral ceremony was in good planning and implementing.

"我們在此真誠地感謝在這段非常時期裡給予我們愛心與幫助的所有親友們," wrote the Secretary of U. S. Department of Labor (美國勞工部長趙小蘭).*12

"Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any challenge or any occupation, no matter how frightening or difficult, a new meaning. Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity but with it you can accomplish miracles." ---Og Mandino (1923-1996, Speaker and Author)*13

"Dear Dr. and Mrs. Lei: Since I shall be in Washington, D.C., I believe that I shall be constantly reminded of the ideals that are the subject of the messages and quotations contained in your correspondence, particularly those about vision, enthusiasm, and assistance," wrote Nevada District Judge Mark R. Denton to President Dr. Tony T. Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and his wife Judy on June 18, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*14

"I hope that you are both doing well and that you will enjoy the upcoming event and keep me informed about your excellent projects. Thank you so much for thinking of me and keeping me posted. Very truly yours, Mark R. Denton."

"The Board of Trustees of St. John's University joins with the entire University community in mourning the passing of Ruth Mulan Chu Chao. The cherished mother of United States Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Jeannette, May, Christine, Grace, and Angela Chao; at the age of 51, Mrs. Ruth Chu Chao decided to return to school and earn a Master's degree in Asian literature and history from this university. She has also established several foundations that provide scores of scholarships annually in her native land of China. Touching us with her grace and dignity, she and her family are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow," stated Thomas E. McInerney, Chair, Board of Trustees, and Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President in The New York Times on August 8, 2007.*15

World Journal reporters (記者) 魏碧洲 and 劉爽 reported in New York (紐約) that, "趙朱木蘭女士，一位培養了美國第一位華裔部長趙小蘭的平凡母親，11日下午在先生趙錫成與趙小蘭等六名女兒與女婿的含淚送別下，靜靜地躺在紐約上州芬克里夫(Ferncliff)墓園，在辛苦奮鬥一生後，又「忙著先到到天國去為我們準備另一個家了」。 結束在曼哈坦康貝爾殯儀館(Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel)的追念儀式後，趙錫成率著長女趙小蘭，長婿聯邦參議員麥康諾(Mitch McConnell)等六女六婿及孫輩和親友，到離趙家住處不遠的芬克里夫墓園安葬在2日因淋巴癌病逝的妻子。朱木蘭安厝於第一層樓，三樓上安厝蔣夫人宋美齡女士。" The report was posted on the '紐約新聞' of Worldjournal.com on August 12, 2007.*16

At the funeral ceremony, Dr. James S. C. Chao and Elaine were very sad. By the way, Ruth's six daughters leading by Elaine and the family had also optimized from the sorrowful feeling to the vision for a bright future!

"11日上午在殯儀館的追思儀式上，朱木蘭的六位女兒們滿懷傷感但又樂觀地致詞，讓在座近四百多位親友來賓，頻頻拭淚，再次感受到這位勇敢堅韌的女性平凡而又傳奇的一生。趙小蘭最後含淚表示「母親的離去是為父親和我們準備另一個永遠的家，那裡不會再有悲傷。」 位於曼哈坦的康貝爾殯儀館11日靈堂內擺滿各界送來的白色玫瑰、蝴蝶蘭和白色雛菊紮成的花籃花圈，莊嚴溫馨," wrote reporters 魏碧洲 and 劉爽.*17

The elegant funeral ceremony for Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao was in good planning. The implementation has been held significantly at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapelon on August 11, 2007 in New York. Ruth's elder son-in-law, United States Senator Honorable Mitch McConnell dilivered a speech to remember her very impressively. Senator McConnell is the husband of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elanine L. Chao.

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'The memory and floral tributes to U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao (朱木蘭),' "Section of 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' on the WBTI's website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti)," (August 6, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2. Moss, Cheryl. 'Some kind thoughts and prayers,' "An e-mail from District Court Judge Cheryl Moss of Nevada to WBTI," (August 7, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Judge Cheryl Moss' residence.
*3. 魏碧洲. '趙小蘭母親朱木蘭病逝,' "A search of '超人氣 News' on the Worldjournal.com," (August 4, 2007). New York: World Journal.
*4. Glenn Van Ekeren, "Speaker's Source Book II," (Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press, 1994,) 378.
*5. 邱江波. '美國勞工部長趙小蘭母親去世 親擬悼詞頌其恩德,' "A search of 'Secretary Elaine Chao's mother passed' on the Google.com," (August 4, 2007), U. S. A.: 央視國際 www.cctv.com.
*6. Kung, Jennifer. 'Some findings on the art of leading by U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao!' "The article at 071407-1068 on Section 'People and Beautiful Scenery' of the WBTI's website," (July 26, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink.reviewjournal.com.
*7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Art of E. Q. and A. Q. inspired by the distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, Dr. Sun-yuan Kung!' "A search of 'secretary chao letter to eitc and Art of E. Q. and A. Q. inspired by the distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, Dr. Sun-yuan Kung! wbti' on the Yahoo.com," (July 26, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*8. 趙小蘭. '《專題1》平凡與偉大─獻給母親朱木蘭,' "The review on section 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' and a search of '母親節專題' on the Worldjournal.com at May 31, 2007, San Francisco, California: World Journal," (August 5, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*9. Douglas, Michael. 'Thanks,' "An e-mail from Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (November 8, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Supreme Court desk of Michael Douglas.
*10. 趙小蘭. Ibid.
*11. World Journal. '趙小蘭悼母詞 沉痛哀戚 ---(悼 詞) 致敬愛的母親—趙朱木蘭女士,' "A search of 'U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mourning message on her mother's passing' on the Google.com," (August 11, 2007), New York, N. Y.: '美國新聞' of Worldjournal.com.
*12. World Journal. Ibid.
*13. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will help bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community!' "A feature article on 'Business & Administration' of WBTI website," (July 18, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink.reviewjournal.com.
*14. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang. 'President John Ponticello of PDCLV and President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI: U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid are Co-chairs of a Champagne Reception and Event Party honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'President John Ponticello of PDCLV and President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI: U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wbti' on the Google.com," (August 7, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*15. Late Edition - Final of The New York Times. "A search of 'Paid Notice: Deaths CHAO, RUTH MULAN CHU the new york times,' on the Search.com," (August 11, 2007), New York, N. Y.: The New York Times.
*16. 魏碧洲 and 劉爽. '趙小蘭含淚送別：母親到天國 為我們準備另一個家,' "A search of '紐約新聞' on the Worldjournal.com," (August 12, 2007). New York: World Journal.
*17. Ibid.

The memory and floral tributes to U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao (朱木蘭)
By Tiffany Chang
***** Life is meant to be a never-ending education, and when this is fully appreciated, we are no longer survivors but adventurers. ---David McNally, Even Eagles Need a Push

Judy and Tony were very sad to learn yesterday evening that U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao (朱木蘭) passed away in the afternoon on August 2, 2007. President George Bush called Elaine's family twice. In comforting, George reminded her father Dr. James S. C. Chao, Chairman of Foremost Group that, "Elaine is the one who serves the longest time as a Secretary of U. S. Department."

Elaine respects her mother Ruth as "a noble and eternal wife, a selfless and offering mother, a philanthropist full of love, and an Asian culture scholar." (From Elaine's mouring paragraph to her mother.)

"From the difficult years after mariage to raise several daughters, thorugh her courage, diligence, and accomplishment to receive her master degree, until the development and prosperity of their family, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's mother Mrs. Ruth Mu-lan Chu Chao had a life of success. Ruth was a successful family educator and an achieved Asian culture scholar. 'Like mother, like daughter.' Ealine's wisdom, inguinty, and achievement as a leading Asian American public charater have been derived from her mother's heartily love and offering influence. Judy and I were mourning and praying for Elaine's mother Ruth heartfeltly. Our sincere heart and prayers go out also to James, Elaine, U. S. Senator Mitch McConnell, Xiao-mei, Xiao-pu, Xiao-ting, Angela, the family, and their friends," wrote President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI a mourning and praying e-mail to Chairperson Elaine Chao in the early morning on August 5, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"朱木蘭在1961年帶著趙小蘭等三名幼女自台灣乘輪船來美，與當時在紐約求學的趙錫成團聚，展開在美國的新生活。趙小蘭最念念不忘的就是在父母親帶領下走過移民來美初時的種種辛酸歡悅，趙錫成與朱木蘭在「新的國家，語言不通、文化不同、習慣各異，甚至連食物也感陌生」的情況下，教養六個女兒，個個傑出有成。朱木蘭在女兒們都獨立長大後，51歲時攻讀文學碩士，完成早年因戰亂而無法求學獲取新知的心願。朱木蘭言教身教給女兒們留下莫大的資產，她曾說「教育是給女兒最好的嫁妝」," reported by Reporter 魏碧洲 of World Journal in New York. The report "趙小蘭母親朱木蘭病逝" was posted on the '超人氣 News' of the Worldjournal.com. on August 4, 2007.*1

"Vision seems to be an elusive yet import life principle. Your vision describes the ideal future for you to attain. It provides meaning and direction while forcing you to break through present limitations. Holding a clear picture in your mind of the desired future will mobilize your creative efforts and generate the desire and energy to perform," edited Glenn Ekeren in his book.*2 The bright vision and offering love extended from Ruth to her children had built a sound foundation for the outstanding accomplishments in each of their special professionalism.

The following were some information from the report "美國勞工部長趙小蘭母親去世 親擬悼詞頌其恩德" by 記者邱江波 in 華盛頓 at 8月3日. The news was posted on 央視國際 www.cctv.com　on　2007年08月04日 at 14:06:

"趙母與疾病頑強搏鬥，積極樂觀地面對病魔。在人生的最後關頭，她用堅強與從容迎接了生命最嚴峻的考驗。在美國布希政府中擔任行政職務最高的這位華裔女部長，不僅受到廣大美籍華人的尊重，而且其賢惠精明的東方女性風采，也得到了布希內閣和美國各階層人士的欣賞。趙小蘭的人緣很好，有人說，這是因為她受到了良好的家庭東方文化熏陶。而趙小蘭說，這一切都是她的父母賜予的。趙小蘭的母親素來支援婦女獨立自強，她言傳身教，成為兒女們最好的榜樣。趙小蘭說，她的母親不僅給予兒女珍貴的生命，更給予了他們追求高尚理想的精神財富," reported the reporter 邱江波.*3

"Six essential qualities that are keys to success: Sincerity, Personal Integrity, Humility, Courtesy, Wisdom, Charity, " quoted Dr. William Menninger. Ruth owned each and every of these personal traits. In facing and conquering difficulties and obstacles, her 'persistense' and "passion"*4 in A.Q.*5 had played an important role to empowered her in the road to success.

"母親像外婆一樣也有驚人之舉，她51歲時決定重返校園，攻讀亞洲文學和歷史碩士學位。她要完善自己的人生價值，以償多年的宿願。我們當時對母親此舉並不十分理解，心疼地告訴她沒有必要再那麼辛苦地承受壓力。但對母親的執著和毅力，學而不倦的精神都倍加讚賞，全家當然鼎力支持,為了報恩回饋社會，母親早於1984年中國改革開放初期即捐贈了「木蘭基金會」，後在2006年11月正式更名登記批准為「上海木蘭教育基金會」，為獎勵、支持、資助教育事業及其優秀師生，為中國的教育事業盡綿薄之力。我們陪伴母親在庭院閒談漫步，這裏是我們最熟悉的地方。今年的春天如此羞澀，姍姍來遲，滿園金燦燦的迎春花千呼萬喚始出來。春風和煦，陽光明媚，櫻花怒放，竹林青翠，家門前那三棵與我們一起長大的塔松已枝葉茂盛，挺拔參天。家園依舊是我們歇息的港灣，依舊是我們心中的最愛。 " wrote Elaine L. Chao. The article entitled "《專題1》平凡與偉大─獻給母親朱木蘭" was written by her (趙小蘭). It was posted through the courtesy of the "母親節專題" of Worldjournal.com to the "Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
.*6

Elaine said that her mother was good in writing. The following was an literary article written by Ruth when she was very young. With its nice description, the article was published by the School Periodical at her elementary school year: "我從小就愛雨天———霏霏的細雨與傾盆大雨覺得一樣的可愛。連綿的春雨，狂暴的夏雨，瀟瀟的秋雨和摻著飛雪的冬雨。冬有冬的姿態也同樣覺得可愛，並不是因為有什麼逸致與雅興，而是為有晴天就應該有雨天，雨天對晴天是一種調節。雨天雖然有許多情趣，如果您是流浪異鄉或困頓逆旅的遊子或多愁善感的人，那麼，這婀娜的雨絲非但不能給你心底的安寧，反而會使人增加一份愁上愁。因此，有人歌頌雨，也有人咒罵雨。不過雨天究竟是值得歌頌的，它能平復你心頭的煩悶，增添意境和情趣。更重要的是它能象徵著晴朗的將來，所謂雨過天晴，猶似黑暗象徵光明蒞臨一樣。---朱木蘭." *7

We are humble, but we are encouraged. Thanks. Searching the leading search engines from early morning yesterday until now, we could find that this feature article by WBTI through the communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal is the first one on the most recent news about U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao's mother in English appeared on the Internet.

Your kind thoughts and prayers are appreciated and may send to the Secretary of U. S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or Dr. James S. C. Chao, Chairman of Foremost Group in New York, as reminded by Elaine.

Wish the soul of Ruth in heaven is respectfuly mourned, the family of her survived ones are highly blessed, and the elegant funeral ceremony is in good planning!

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References

*1. 魏碧洲. '趙小蘭母親朱木蘭病逝,' "A search of '超人氣 News' on the Worldjournal.com," (August 4, 2007). New York: World Journal.
*2. Glenn Van Ekeren, "Speaker's Source Book II," (Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press, 1994,) 378.
*3. 邱江波. '美國勞工部長趙小蘭母親去世 親擬悼詞頌其恩德,' "A search of 'Secretary Elaine Chao's mother passed' on the Google.com," (August 4, 2007), U. S. A.: 央視國際 www.cctv.com.
*4. Kung, Jennifer. 'Some findings on the art of leading by U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao!' "The article at 071407-1068 on Section 'People and Beautiful Scenery' of the WBTI's website," (July 26, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink.reviewjournal.com.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Art of E. Q. and A. Q. inspired by the distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, Dr. Sun-yuan Kung!' "A search of 'secretary chao letter to eitc and Art of E. Q. and A. Q. inspired by the distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University, Dr. Sun-yuan Kung! wbti' on the Yahoo.com," (July 26, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*6. 趙小蘭. '《專題1》平凡與偉大─獻給母親朱木蘭,' "The review on section 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' and a search of '母親節專題' on the Worldjournal.com at May 31, 2007, San Francisco, California: World Journal," (August 5, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*7. Ibid.

Dr. Linda A. Livingstone has been reappointed Dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University
By Jennifer Kung

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor

Pepperdine University announced that Dr. Linda A. Livingstone has been reappointed as Dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management for Second Five-year Term. "With more than 30,000 alumni and nearly 2,000 students across 10 programs, the Graziadio School remains the largest and one of the most respected graduate business schools in Southern California," pointed out the GSBM of Pepperdine University.*1

Including initiatives to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the business school in 2009, Dr. Livingstone will initiate a strategic planning process to guide the institution. "That process seeks to achieve global distinction for advancing knowledge and developing leaders that create value for business and society while fulfilling its mission of developing values-centered leaders for contemporary business practice," recognized the School.

“We are very pleased with Dean Livingstone’s steady and visionary leadership,” said Provost Darryl Tippens. “A successful school requires talented and hard-working faculty and staff as well as a strong leader who understands the challenges and who can rally the people and the resources.” Dr. Livingstone is Pepperdine University's first woman business dean and is currently the longest serving among Los Angeles graduate business schools.*2

{{{ Dr. Linda Livingstone has served as Dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University since June 2002. Building on the school~{!/~}s mission to develop values-centered leaders for contemporary business practice, Dr. Livingstonehas strengthened the Graziadio School~{!/~}s focus on achieving the highest standards of academic excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, and Christian values while enhancing ties with the business community through innovative partnerships and programs that emphasize applied, relevant knowledge. In addition, she has encouraged the expansion of the business school~{!/~}s global network by increasing academicpartnerships with more than 25 universities worldwide. To further enhance learning outside of the classroom, Dr. Livingstone launched the Dean~{!/~}s Executive Leadership Series in 2004. Created to provide students and alumniaccess to today~{!/~}s leading business leaders, the series features such noted executives as David Murdock, president and CEO, Dole Food Company, Inc.; Ted Waitt, co-founder Gateway Computers; and Anne M. Sweeney, president of Disney/ABC Television Groups. Under Dr. Livingstone~{!/~}s leadership, a business plan competition was also introduced for students seeking to start their own companies and an entrepreneurship emphasis was added to the school~{!/~}s Full-time MBA program. In an effort to promote a greater exchange between the corporate world and the classroom,Dr. Livingstone launched the Education to Business (E2B) Applied Learning program upon her arrival at the Graziadio School. The program is designed to provide studentswith real-world experience consulting with major corporations including Starbucks,Coca-Cola, and Raytheon. Dr. Livingstone is often invited to address business and academic audiences on issues related to leadership and education, and has been quoted in the Washington Post, New York Times, Financial Times, and Forbes Magazine. Prior to joining the GraziadioSchool, Dr. Livingstone was an Associate Professor of Management and the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. An award-winning teacher of organizational behavior and human resource management,Dr. Livingstone~{!/~}s research interests focus on creativity in organizations as influenced by the fit between the individual and the organizational environment. Dr. Livingstone received her B.S., MBA, and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. [Posted through the courtesy of "The AACSB Bridge Program" by AACSB International.] }}}*3

It is our pleasure to post parts of the article entitled "Pepperdine University's Graziadio School in the News - Spring 2007! ---Linda Livingstone: I cordially invite you and your senior colleagues to join America's most distinguished board directors at the 2007 Boardroom Forum" by Dr. Linda A. Livingstone and Tiffany Chang through the courtesy of WBTI's website of Communitylink.reviewjournal.com.

"Recently, Dean Linda Livingstone traveled to New York with Director of Public Relations Douglass Gore, Executive Director of Full-time Recruitment Paul Pinckley, and Senior Advancement Officer Debi Klein to meet with key executives and organizations that can positively impact the reputation of the Graziadio School. In addition to meeting up with alumni, prospective full-time students and business leaders, they also met with top reporters and editors in New York including: Matthew Bishop, International Business Chief Writer, The Economist; Hannah Clark, Associate Editor, Inc. Magazine; Elaine Pofeldt, Small Business Editor, FORTUNE Small Business; Allison Damast, MBA Editor, BusinessWeek.com; a live interview - Bloomberg Television; and with Lisa Cullen, Workplace and Career Reporter, TIME Magazine," stated Graziadio School in the News - Spring 2007.*4 The information was received by WBTI from the Graziadio School Office of Alumni and Career Services on June 4, 2007 in Pepperdine University, Malibu, California.

"Additional phone conversations are planned with reporters from the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. Already, media are reporting information about the Graziadio School shared in these meetings: 'The Economist' Business schools -- New graduation skills ..."

The last article by Linda with WBTI, "Linda Livingstone: I cordially invite you ...", was published by the leading search engines. The following examples have been just received from searches beginning at 9:07 a.m. in the morning on June 5, 2007:

[[[ Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business ...
Linda Livingstone: I cordially invite you and your senior colleagues to join America's most distinguished board directors at the 2007 Boardroom Forum ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=page&... - 99k - Cached - More from this site
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Pepperdine Univeristy ...
Welcome Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School ... for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=4 - 120k - Cached
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Past drafts, documents ...
... Effectiveness'," wrote Dean Dr. Linda A. Livingstone, Graziadio School of ... For "Bio of Dr. Linda A. Livingstone" on the Google.cn: ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=4 - 180k - Cached ]]]*5

We are pleased to post the following e-mail written by Dean Dr. Linda A. Livingstone of the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute(WBTI):

Dear Tony:

I cordially invite you and your senior colleagues to join America's most distinguished board directors at the 2007 Boardroom Forum: "The New Rules of Board Effectiveness," presented by Directorship magazine and Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. This year's forum will take place at the spectacular Villa Graziadio on the scenic Malibu campus.*6

I am pleased to offer a discounted rate to you, your company's leaders and associates they recommend.

Our unique mix of keynote sessions, workgroups, and in-depth peer group exchanges will expand how you think about your role as a board director, chairman, CEO, CFO, general counsel, corporate secretary, treasurer, VP of finance or other officer dealing with the board.

Confirmed speakers include:

Michael Milken, Chairman, The Milken Institute and FasterCures
Angelo Mozilo, CEO, Countrywide Financial and Director, Home Depot
Enrique Hernandez, Jr., Chairman, Nordstrom
Jill Kanin-Lovers, Director, First Advantage
Click here to see the schedule and current listing of speakers and sessions.

Space at the event will be limited to facilitate networking and the productive exchange of ideas, so I urge you and your colleagues to register at your earliest convenience for the Pepperdine alumni rates. To register, please click here or contact Directorship at (877) 263-7655 or events@directorship.com.

I look forward to seeing you in Malibu.*7

Sincerely,

Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.
Dean
Graziadio School of Business and Management
Pepperdine University *8

The following information have been received from a search of "dean dr linda livingstone", on the Yahoo.com, etc. at 11:17 a. m. in the morning on April 22, 2007. They are appeared starting from the first line of the first page on the Yahoo.com, etc.:

Washington Business and Technology Institute - Pepperdine Univeristy ...
Welcome Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School ... of Business and Management that Dr. Linda Livingstone has been named its Dean. ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=4 - 109k - Cached - More from this site
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Past drafts, documents ...
... dinner party with Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's ... for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=30 - 156k - Cached - More from this site

"Articles of WBTI's website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) for community service through the publication by the leading search engines have been achieved for many years. To serve our community with the spirit of love is an inspiration. Their vision and enthusiasm are significant!" said Michael Douglas, Justice of Nevada Supreme Court.*9

Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang said that, "Brilliant, Google and Yahoo answer our people, community, and country!

Wish the Directorship Magazine~{!/~}s 2007 Annual Boardroom Forum a great success!

"Founded on the core values of integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management has been developing values-centered leaders for contemporary business practice since 1969. Our portfolio of fully accredited MBA and bachelor’s completion business programs provide personalized attention in an intimate setting, emphasis on applied and relevant business practices, and the convenience of six campus locations throughout Southern California. With an alumni network of more than 30,000 graduates, the Graziadio School delivers superior flexibility, quality of experience and depth of knowledge for professionals continuing their education as full-time students, fully-employed degree recipients and senior executives," stated the website by the Graziadio School of Management of Pepperdine University.*10

"Many people believe that progress is most easily measured by metrics. Numbers don't lie, they say. I would agree, but numbers reveal only part of the story. So as this academic year ends, I invite you to evaluate for yourself some of the good work that has been accomplished by our students and faculty over the past few months," wrote President Dr. Andrew K. Benton of Pepperdine University in his message on "Pepperdine People". It was sent to President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI on June 21, 2007 from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.*11

"I've been inspired by Dr. Linda Livingstone's vision and work performance on implementing values-centered leaders and international perspectives. Leadership is love through integrity! To lead is to serve, to give, and to achieve together. Love with value is based on a real, practical, and genuine spirit concern for others as persons, for their values as they feel them, for their development and growth. The elegance of leadership in education is signified by serve and love. Under her initiative all the way from academic programs, alumni enphases, through international perspectives, I with my guest Nevada District Judge Mark Denton could experience her popularity and ingenuity at a dinner party by her for Pepperdine University's alumni and friends in Las Vegas. It's our pleasure to join the School in congratulating Dean Livingstone's advanced commitment and endeavor," pointed out U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's Senior Advisor Dr. Tony T. Lei early in the morning on August 3, 2007 in Las Vega, Nevada.*12

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References

*1. Kung, Jennifer. 'Pepperdine University: Join alumni, parents, and friends at city centers throughout the nation for this annual day of service ---President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI has just received the August 2007 Alumni Newsletter!' "An article on 'Pepperdine University Alumni Association' of WBTI's website," (August 1, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. GSBM of PU. 'Pepperdine University: Dr. Linda A. Livingstone has been reappointed as Dean ...,' "A profile of Pepperdine University - Graziadio School of Business and Management," (August 1, 2007), Malibu, California: GSBM Alumni Affairs, PU.
*3. Graziadio School Office of Alumni and Career Services. 'Graziadio School in the News,' "An e-mail from GSOACS to WBTI," (June 4, 2007), Malibu, California: GSBM of Pepperdine University.
*4. Livingstone, Linda; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University's Graziadio School in the News - Spring 2007! ---Linda Livingstone: I cordially invite you and your senior colleagues to join America's most distinguished board directors at the 2007 Boardroom Forum,' "A search of 'Business WBTI' on the leading search engines," (August 2, 2007), San Francisco, California: Educational Documents by Internet.
*5. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Linda Livingstone: I cordially invite you ...' or 'dean dr linda livingstone' on the Yahoo.com," (June 5, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*6. Livingstone, Linda A. 'You Are Invited to Directorship Magazine~{!/~}s ...' "An e-mail from the Graziadio School Office of the Dean of Pepperdine University to WBTI," (April 20, 2007), Malibu, California: Graziadio School Office of the Dean.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid wbti' on the Google.com," (April 23, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*9. Chang, Tiffany. 'Vision and enthusiasm,' "A search of 'Business & Administration wbti' on the Communitylink. Reviewjournal.com," (April 23, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*10. GSBM of PU. Ibid.
*11. Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University's President Dr. Andrew Benton: Progress and Promises ---You represent a distinguished 'point of pride'!' " A search of 'Pepperdine University's President Dr. Andrew Benton ...' on Yahoo.com," (July 27, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.
*12. Bill Maupin, Mark Denton, Michael Douglas, Steward Bell, Valorie Vega, John Ponticello, Cheryl Moss, Robert "Bobby G" Gronauer, and Tiffany Chang. 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid invite our friends to attend a Champagne Reception honoring Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto,' "A search of 'Welcome! 'U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, ...' on the AOL.com," (June 5, 2007), U. S. A.: AOL.com.

湖光山色的宏偉 無盡風光美不勝收!
何大一獲頒終身成就獎, 沈向洋博士領導互聯網服務研究中心, 徐玲演講職場的成功
Wonderful, famous rivers and canyons with attractive scenery!
By Jennifer Kung

The traveling article entitled "《旅遊》阿拉斯加夏季之旅" by Writer 揚欣 is impressive as a literature. It was posted on the '旅遊指南' of Worldjournal.com.

"領略阿拉斯加的宏偉：湛藍的天空，巨大的雲朵、巍峨的群山、清澈的河流，廣博原野、不盡的冰川，這一切將久久縈繞在我的心間。 黝黑的山體披掛著雪白的冰線，晶瑩剔透的麥金利峰直插雲霄，成群的野生動物嬉戲於山水之間，亙古不化的冰川懷抱著星羅棋佈的湖泊，不墜的日頭映照著絢麗斑斕的鮮花，這就是阿拉斯加的夏天。這塊亞北極地的原野經歷了漫長凜冽的寒冬之後，趁短暫的夏季，展現自己美麗的風貌所迸發出的強大生命力，令人震撼," wrote Writer 揚欣 vividly.*1

Alaska is beautiful. "To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world," quoted John Muir.

The colorful picture shown with the article by the writer about "北美第一高峰麥金利峰冰清玉潔、雍容華貴" is attractive!

According to 揚欣, "Denali國家公園是到阿拉斯加的必遊之地，公園面積比德克薩斯州（Texas）還大。到那裡主要是看麥金利峰和野生動物。安克拉治到Denali國家公園約240英里，一路上藍天白雲，雪峰連綿，叢林茂密，鮮花鬥豔。遠方的麥金利峰（Mt. McKin-ley）若隱若現，無盡的風光美不勝收。下午到達公園後就去Nenana河坐皮筏漂流。Nenana河水來源於冰川消融，它像一串珍珠鑲嵌在Denali公園邊緣。每年5月中旬河水解凍時，轟隆的裂響聲在數十里山峽間迴蕩，宣示著繁忙的夏季來臨。皮筏漂流（Rafting）有兩種，Paddle和Oak，前者是遊客親持划槳，激流勇進。後者由導遊持槳，遊客可能缺乏會水當擊的快感，卻能輕鬆領略兩岸風光。"

Lots of pictures about these places may be searched from the Internet. "We soon look below on a fine lake [Wonder Lake], ... The outlet of this lake discharges into Moose Creek. Before reaching the top of the mountain ... Soon after starting again we caught glimpses of snowy peaks toward the south, and when we reached the top, Denali and the Alaska Range suddenly burst into view ahead, apparently very near," quoted 'The Wilderness of Denali' by the CJJT's Notes, quotes and thoughts.

揚欣 pointed out the '像絕代美人 橫空出世' that, "Kantishna Tour縱深公園92英里，來回13小時。進山的土路十分簡陋，沿著懸崖蜿蜒入山。汽車駛過塵土飛揚。遇到前方來車都要禮讓，司機互相招手致意。遊客們一進山就尋找麥金利峰，由於山峰重疊，剛進山時看不清全貌，更多時候它又被雲霧繚繞，像面紗輕蓋。車到Wonder Lake停下，眼前豁然開朗，彷彿所有的山峰峭壁向後退隱，麥金利峰像一位絕代美人橫空出世，它是那樣的冰清玉潔、雍容華貴。其倩影倒映在Wonder Lake 湖面上，讓人真正體驗到湖光山色的美境。"

It is valuable! Can we also share with some finding from American Poet Wallace Stevens? He said that, "Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake."

"這天一大早就出發了。遠處白雪皚皚，腳下野花盛開，山路艱難，攀岩跨溪。好在整片山域像是只有我們幾個人，爬在羊腸小徑上也不擔心後有追兵。前兩個小時在青山碧嶺中盤旋，後一個半小時完全是在攀援雪山，有時不得不手足並用。登上雪線的那一刻，巨大冰原豁然展現面前，10萬年亙古不化的冰川就在眼下，剎那間感覺自己凝固在遠古的時光，又彷彿融化在大自然的胸懷。這種自然之美是一種大美，無與倫比，非人力所及。我們在山頂坐了許久，極目遠望，山風輕撫，讓激動的情緒慢慢沉澱為心中的感動。 下得山來，我們就踏上回家的路程。在返回安克拉治的途中，再次領略阿拉斯加的宏偉：湛藍的天空，巨大的雲朵、巍峨的群山、清澈的河流，廣博原野、不盡的冰川，這一切將久久縈繞在我的心間," concluded Writer 揚欣 with a pleasent and heartily rememberance about the nice traveling.*2

Now, let us enjoy some reading on beautiful reivers and canyon. 旅遊經編輯部 had a report about " 大理尋奇、印象麗江 等您尋訪人間仙境" on 2007/07/23. It was posted on the '旅遊' of Yahoo!奇摩新聞". The source was from '旅遊經'. Its colorful logo is shown below the title of the report.

"昆明這座升騰於高山，懸掛在太陽與彩雲下的花園城市。「天氣常如二三月，花枝不斷四時春」這裡沒有嚴冬，亦無酷暑，只有和煦溫暖的陽光；這裡更不是叱吒風雲的政治角力場，也非紙醉金迷的水泥叢林，她只是一方田園牧歌式的棲居地。 麗江古城(世界文化遺產之一)的街上集中了一些有個性的咖啡屋，一家挨著一家，泉水從中川流而過。就在店家門口的走道上，挨著泉水擺放了桌椅。您可以歇一歇腳，喝一杯咖啡。水是玉龍雪山萬年的冰雪水融化、橋是歷經百載的水的守護者、樹是迎風搖曳的垂柳，這座沒有城牆的古城，光亮潔淨的青石板路、完全手工建造的土木房屋、無處不在的小橋流水。" *3 For more details, people may contact 喜鴻旅行社台北 or visit http://www.besttour.com.tw/.

On traveling, we may inspired by the natural scenes. The following quotes may also bring us with some philosophy of life:

"When the river is deepest it makes least noise." ---Proverb

"What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn't have any doubt - it is sure to get where it is going, and it doesn't want to go anywhere else." ---Hal Boyle

"If my ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends." ---John Enoch Powell

The report "《旅遊》船遊長江三峽 體驗壩氣峽情" by writer 吳學銘 was posted by the '旅遊指南' on Worldjournal.com at July 22, 2007 in San Francisco, California.

"舉世聞名的長江三峽大壩，2005年全線完工後，三峽遊雖少了點壯闊，但多了不少景點和樂趣，尤其是遊船過五級船閘的過程，世界罕見。 三峽還是長江上最有賣點的河段，它有熟悉的歷史故事，有豪華的遊船，有美麗的峽谷風光。 更重要的是，遊三峽可以很輕鬆，不用每天搬行李，舒舒服服在船上待個幾天，每天挑個好景點下船走走看看，下午就回到甲板上吹吹風，這種度假的感覺，其實還是很棒。" *4

The art of life depends critically on wisdom, knowledge, and resources. The extra enjoyment of a touring or traveling may be derived from our good planning and nice implementation.

The writer introduced some of the the senic places along the river that, "沿岸下船賞景推薦" --- 1. 神農溪 山幽水奇 2. 白帝城 千古傳誦 3. 船行大壩過五關: