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

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Our golden words of wisdom for positive thinking*1
By Tiffany Chang

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*2 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways."

"Rapid changes in technology and global competition have combined to reshape the corporate landscape. Corporate management has responnded to these changes by iniatating sweeping changes. The introduction of new technology may be touted as a productivity booster and turn out instead to be a total bust. Whatever the problem may be, you're the one who has to deal with it on a daily basis. Even when new ideas are well thought out, there are still problems in putting them into practice within your group," George Fuller wrote in the 'Introduction' of his book, "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace."*3

There are lots of common headaches most of supervisors and leaders have to confront. "It's easy to understand how the broad scope these problems can easily lead to a less than steller attitude toward your job. However, adoping a sense of futility only serve to make matters worse. On the other hand, maintain a positive attitude helps you place things in perspective and can make coping eith problems a lot easier to do."*4

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

***"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington
***"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
***"Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***"Watch your thought, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."*5
***"Art is the signature of civilizations," --- Beverly Sills
***Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 "Bible"
***"A book is a sucess when people who haven't read it pretend they have."
--- Los Angeles Times Syndicate
***"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
***"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles
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***If you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for bidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come
knowledge and understanding.
--- Job 28:28 "Bible"
***"Reserach is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." --- Zora Neale Hurston
***"The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie." --- Ann Landers
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." --- Albert Camus
***"The secrette of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. to know how to do something well is oto enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Management is nothing more tnan moivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca
***"Imagination is more important knowledge. --- Ablbert Einstein
***"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
***"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits." --- President R. M. Nixon
***"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
***"What would life be if we had no courage to attemp anything." --- Vincent Van Gogh
***"If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade." --- Tom Peters
***"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it!" --- Jonathan Winters
***"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." --- Frank A. Clark
***"Pay peanuts and you get monkeys." --- Anonymous
***"Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises." --- Demosthenes
***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

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References

*1 GSBPA of WBTI. (2003) 'Words of wisdom which are worth of reading,' " Newsbrief of WBTI". Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*3. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.

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

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Governor Guinn names Burdette energy advisor
By Office of Governor Kenny Guinn*1

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada announced today the appointment of Richard Burdette as his energy advisor and director of Nevada's Office of Energy.*2

"With Dick's background as an economist, engineer and his experience in the regulatory process, he will serve the citizens of Nevada well," Governor Guinn said. "I am looking forward to working with Dick on addressing the state's energy issues."

Burdette, 60, will earn $93,331.93. He replaces Carl Linvill, who was appointed by Governor Guinn to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

"It is a privilege to serve Governor Guinn," Burdette said. "I will work with the Governor to ensure that Nevada makes the right energy policy decisions."

Burdette comes to the Governor's office from the PUC staff, where he was the manager of resource and market analysis. He was responsible for review of electric utility resource planning, electric and natural gas purchasing practices, rate proposals and financial matters; telecommunications regulations; and the supervision of professional engineers and regulatory economists.

Prior to working for the PUC, Burdette was a consultant to several regulated industries and served as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. Senate and as a public affairs officer and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Burdette served in the U.S. Navy aboard the nuclear submarine Guardfish (SSN-612) and as an instructor and administrator at the Naval Nuclear Power School. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, with merit, and completed graduate level training for his nuclear assignments. He also graduated from the University of Delaware with a Master of Arts degree in Quantitative Economics.

In 2001 the Nevada State Legislature created the Office of Energy (NSOE), including the naming of a Director. The legislation, when combined with earlier statutes, provided for general duties including: energy and energy conservation, preparation of petroleum allocation and rationing plans (including administration of federal allocation programs), authorization to create regulations regarding energy conservation in buildings, administration of federal energy grant programs, and general provisions related to conflicts of interest. During the past session, the Legislature authorized the NSOE to develop a program and distribute funds to install or improve net metering installations. The 2003 Legislature also created the Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- February 20, 2004,' "An email from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 20, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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

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A Heritage of Faith for Our Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

"Pepperdine People" is great! The Fall 2003 issue of "Pepperdine People" is here. "This brings to my mind the urgency of our times. We note the vanishing of a heroic generation that rebuilt the world after World War II. But the best way to honor those who have gone before us is to rise up and find the greatness in our own lives, the strength of character, the courage, the determination, the selflessness to adress the challenges that still lay before us. It is most appropriate to consider these thoughts within the context of our yearly theme, 'A Heritage of Faith,'" pointed out Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University, at the first page of the beautiful magazine with elegant standard of publication.*1 The magazine, "Pepperdine People," is published to inform donors and friends of the development and accomplishments of Pepperdine University and its people. A copy was sent to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute by Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

"Young men and women of vision, tenacity, and generosity are already taking their places in the work of continuing the legacy of those vanishing giants. But more heroes are needed in order to advance our mission into the future," continued the President*2

"The question is: How can we leave the world in a better condition than we found it ? There may be many answers to that, but only a few make much sense. Near the top of such answers is this: Build a teaching institution that is grounded in timeless truths, that makes it its business to offer solutions to the puzzles that young people ponder. Or, as our mission statement expresses it, 'Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the hightest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strenghtened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.' that is a mission worth investing a life in," concluded Dr. Benton.*3

At the beginging of this Message, Dr. Andrew Benton stated that, "We have completed an academic year that included notable successes." He is the seventh President of Pepperdine University. He is making the most impressive music of his life. He is a different kind of leader who harmonizes and improvises and leads a variety of wonderful "instruments" in an intricate and soaring symphony...whihc is Pepperdine University.*4 In the meantime, Dr. Tony Lei received a nice Christmas card from Dr. Andy Benton and his wife Debby stating that, "May the warmth of this special season fill your heart with joy and hope. We wish you and all those whom you love the very best in this holiday season and the coming year." *5

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References

*1. Benton, Andrew. 'The President's Message,' "Pepperdine People," (Fall, 2003), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Andy Benton -- Seventh President of Pepperdine University,' "PPAA3 of WBTI," (May, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. WBTI. 'Christmas card from Dr. Andy Benton, President of Pepperdine University,' "PPAA16 of WBTI," (December, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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

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Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A. announces boards and commissions appointments
By GSBPA of WBTI

It's our pleasure to post the Press Release immediately soon after we received the email from the Office of the Governor*1 as in the following:
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For Immediate Release: February 19, 2004

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

Gov. Guinn announces boards and commissions APPOINTMENTS

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the appointments and reappointments of 39 Nevadans to various state boards and commissions.*2

"I am always pleasantly surprised and proud when so many Nevadans step up to serve our great state," Gov. Guinn said. "These people are taking time off from their businesses, professions, and families to serve, and we owe them a great debt of gratitude."

Gov. Guinn has made the following reappointments:

Board of Trustees of the Fund for Hospital Care of Indigent Persons: Dave Humke, Washoe County; Leroy Goodman, Lyon County; Mike Nannini, Elko County; and Gwen Washburn, Churchill County.
Community Notification Advisory Council: Dorla Salling, Reno; Kristin Luis, Carson City; and Charles Thompson, Las Vegas.
National and Community Service Commission: Tom Warden, Las Vegas; Raelene Palmer, Las Vegas; and Larry Burns, Las Vegas.
Public Safety Telecommunications Operators: Louis Buckley, Carson City; Randy Flocchini, Reno; Robb Johnson, Las Vegas; Richard McKee, Las Vegas; Penny Rogers, Henderson; Bernie Romero, Ely; Richard Wiseman, Las Vegas; and Loretta Wood, Reno.
Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission: Ron Pierini, Minden.
Gov. Guinn has made the following appointments:

Trust Fund for Public Health: Dr. Tyree Carr, Las Vegas.
Advisory Committee on Personal Assistance for Persons with Severe Functional Disabilities: Diane Ross, Reno and Leagh Lamoureaux, Sun Valley.
Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council: Dr. Michael Knehr, Las Vegas and Dr. Carren Knehr, Las Vegas.
Workforce Investment Board: Pamela Egan, Henderson; Michael Bahn, Reno; and Leslie Martin, Ely.
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee: Diana Bond, Las Vegas; Dr. Larry Pinson, Reno; Dr. Steven Phillips, Reno; Dr. Alan Greenberg, Henderson; Dr. Carl Heard, Carson City; Dr. Robert Horne, Las Vegas; Judy Britt, Reno; Linda Flynn, Las Vegas; Dr. Susan Pintar, Carson City; and Thomas Wiser, Henderson.
Ethics Commission: Mark Hutchison, Las Vegas and Elizabeth Gonzalez, Las Vegas.
Bicycle Advisory Board: Carol Nicholson, Reno.
Personnel Commission: Jack Eastwick, Sparks
Board of Examiners for Social Workers: Randall Reinoso, Las Vegas
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Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2505 *3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor. 'Gov. Guinn announces boards and commissions appointments,' "An email of the Press Release from Ofiice of Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- February 19, 2004 to Dr. Tony Lei," Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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

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Resume the booming tourism for our Silver State through educational, economic, and cultural cooperation and development with foreign countries
By Rory Reid, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

"The Executive Meeting of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDPACC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was held at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas on July 9, 2003. As Secretary General of this Commission, I'm challenged to have good work performance on its creed to better the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada," said Cheryl Moss, Distrct Judge of Family Court of Nevada.

We are endeavoring to resume the booming tourism for our Silver State through educational, economic, and cultural cooperation and development with foreign countries after the 911 and SARS. Under the supports from the administrative, juridical, and legislative authorities of this State, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong, Director of Public Administration Institution Dr. William N. Thompson, and Director of Culture Institution Dr. Sue Fawn Chung together with all the faculty members of WBTI will have a good potentiality to advance the contribution to our people of this Silver State.*1

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

"The MPA/SME Certificate Program are designed on the basis of theoreticality and practicality for public administration. This has marked again the milestone of practical and educational cooperation between UNLV and WBTI. Learning through teaching is a good philosophy of a happy and successful life style. It's my precious opportunity and honor to be an Adjunct Assistant Professor of GSBPA. In utilizing both of my knowledge and experience, I'm challenged and happy to share the learning and teaching process on Criminal Law together with our graduate students from China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan in the classrooms offered by UNLV," said Judge Bert Brown who has been voted as the best municipal judge.*3

" As a District Judge of Nevada, it's my honor to announce the installation of the adjunct faculty members of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) as in the following: Dean of the Public Administration Division: Dr. E. Lee Bernick; Dean of the Business Administration Division; Dr. Keong Leong; Professor of Administrative Strategies: Dr. Shelley Berkley and Dr. Dina Titus; Associate Professor of Criminal Law: Dr. Valorie Vega; Associate Professor Social Work: Dr. An-pyng Sun; Assistant Professor of Business Law: Dr. Rory Reid; Assistant Professors of Criminal Law: Dr. Toy Gregory, Dr. Bert Brown, and Dr. Abbi Silver; Assistant Professor of Management Accounting: Oscar Jornacion, M. B. A., C. P. A; and Honorary Director of Chinese Publicity: Jimmy Hsu," District Judge Valorie Vega announced during the Symposium held by WBTI on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas.

"It's really a challenge to me to integret my knowledge and experience for teaching. I'll have this precious opportunity to extend my effort for community service through my prfessionalism. I'm honor also to be the number 35,000 viewer of WBTI website which is brought to you by reviewjournal.com through http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/wbti," said District Judge of Nevada Mark Denton at the time when he acknowleged his appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor of GSBPA of WBTI.

"The mission of this School will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*4

The Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI was held by WBTI at Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas. The theme of this mini symposium was: The Entrepreneurship of MPA/SME Certificates Program for the people of English and Chinese Speaking.

"To encourage the cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasize the value of educational excellence and academic entrepreneuship. We're forecating the smooth and efficient growth of this School together with the growth of the tourism industry and the economy of Nevada after 911 and SARS," Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of GSBPA and Professor and Chair of the Public Administration Department of UNLV said at the Summer 2003 Symposium and Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas.

A large and growing populationn of business employees has been a trend of the expending business and institutional organizations since the participations of WTO by several Asian countries and the coming Olympic Games to hold in China. The Management Department of UNLV and the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI thus offer a Degree Program in Management as Master of Business Administration for Presidents and Key Exectives (MBA/PKE) to meet the increasing educational requirements of the small and medium business owners and the special educational needs for key executives and managers of companies. It orients to offer an awareness and understanding of the complex managerial and organizational contexts within which business owner, organizational executives, and institutional managers make and implement policies and decisions. It seeks also to provide general technical competence in using the tools of management through modern management information system, creative multimedia methodology, and innovative educational technology. This program has been designed through the American spirit of its MBA system and philosophy efficiently for the needs of both English and Chinese speaking people of China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. Following the entrepreneourship help America become the world most leading and prosperous figure, the emphasis of this program is expecting to inspire and bring the boom of economic development of the countries all together arround the world!

"As a graduate school in business, I'll put more emphasis both on values of theoreticality and practicality for it," said Dean Keong Leong, Division of Business Administration of GSBPA in 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 lastest 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 outstanding 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 the Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.

WBTI and the Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) held a special reunion dinner party for its most extinguish website visitors at Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on May 29, 2003. The theme of the Event and Party was: The Advancement, Entrepreneurship, and Contribution of the communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal.com for Nevada. The newest number among its visitors has been owned by District Judge Valorie Vega at #44,821 on February 18, 2004. The Event and Dinner Party were sponsored and host by Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI and Chairman of CAAAN, and his wife.

"Visitors of the WBTI website (http://communitylink.koz.com/lvrj/ wbti) are rapidly climbing in numbers since the establishment of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI on March 12, 2003. To date, visitors to the WBTI website have already exceeded 24,338. I'm pleased to own the visitors number of 23,337. I share the same idea as mentioned by Dr. E. Lee Bernick that 'To encourage the cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasizes the value of humane and administrative orientation. The creed of this School is both on the spirit of educational excellence and academic entrepreneurship, '" Theresa Malone, Elected Member of the Board of Education of Nevada said at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Carson Coffee Shop of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas on June 4, 2003.

"As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI, it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have the wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his experience in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeador have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum founded by this Institute to help improve the quality of life of the people and contribue to he prosperity of this State," said Dr. William Thompson. Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV. His son married a beautiful Chinese girl in Mongloria years ago. He plans to write a book for WBTI to publish both in English and Chinese.

"Our spirit of endeavor is to help Southern Nevada be a country of the people, by the people, and for the people where our and our future generations may have a better opportunity to live a happy and successful life," said Rory Reid, Clark County Commissioner, at the Event and Party held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on September 17, 2003. To pay a special tribue to Nevada Controller Kathy Augustine; Justice of Supreme Court Bill Maupin; Commissioner of Clark County Rory Reid; Sheriff of Southern Nevada Bill Young; District Judges Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jessie Walsh, and Jackie Glass; and Chief Judge of Las Vegas Toy Gregory; the Event and Party was held by WBTI. The theme was: Light Candles along the Silver Stream of Southern Nevada with Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDPACC).

"Freedom, democracy, and Justice have constituted a legacy that we should keep, not because it is a legacy, but because it is right and justice. It has made the United States of America the freest and most prosperous country in history. It's our responsibility to join the effort together in making Nevada one of the peaceful, happy, and prosperous state of America through the cooperation and development of culture, tourism, business, and education with our foreign countries." said Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Governor of Nevada, for the Thai Performing Arts - Appreciation Day 2003. The Event and Party was held at the Charleston Height Arts Center on September 16, 200, co-sponsored by WBTI, Arcata Associates, Kids for a Better Society, among others.

Commissioner Rory Reid has been recommended by WBTI as a Special Guest of Nevada Expo Mission to China. "I'm honored to be invited in this Mission. I believe that it'll allow us to diversify our economy with tourism and investment and increase understanding between our countries," Rory talked to Dr. Tony Lei at the time when the Commissioner was informed by him at his Law Office in Las Vegas on April 23, 2003.*5
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References

*1. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang Tiffany. 'Resume the booming the booming tourism for our Silver State through educational and cultural cooperation and development with foreign countries,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (July 9, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Mark Denton appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Grauduate School of Business and Public Administration by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 20, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI to hold Summer 2003 Symposium,' "Nevada Examiner," (May 9, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl, and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*5. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI to hold Summer 2003 Symposium,' "Nevada Examiner," (May 9, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

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

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Your giving touches lives in America and throughout the world!
By Paul Goulet*1

Dear Partner in Vision,

I just wanted to write you a short note to thank you for your pledges to the 2020 Vision. Your giving enables us to touch America and the world.*2 As you know, we are believing for $330,000 to come in to fulfill our Missions commitments this year. So far, you have pledged over $300,000. Although we have not reached our goal, we are believing the Lord for the full amount and more!

This last week, we went to a city in Northern California and spread the fire of revival. The first night alone, over 200 people gave their lives to Jesus! WOW! The Lord swept through the church, and many were touched, and healed. One young girl was delivered of an eating this order. She said "I have never felt this kind of peace." Thank you. Your giving is making an impact.

If you have not had a chance to give, I want to encourage you to do so this Sunday.

Denise and I love you and we pray for God's richest blessings on your life.

Serving Him together,

Pastor Paul Goulet
Thank you for your generosity.*3

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References

*1. Paul Goulet is the Senior Pastor of the International Church of Las Vegas (ICLV).
*2. ICLV. 'Your giving touches lives in America and throughout the world!' "An email from ICLV to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei," (February 17, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: ICLV.
*3. Ibid.

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

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Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI was remarkable
By Rory Reid, Cheryl Moss, and Tiffany Chang

The Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI was held at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas. The theme of the mini symposium was: The Entrepreneurship of MPA/SME Certificates Program for the people of English and Chinese Speaking. *1

Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Congresswoman Shelley Berkly, State Senator Dina Titus, Distrct Judge Valorie Vega, Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid, Las Vegas Judge Bert Brown, and Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Abbi Silver were invited as the Panelists of Honor of the Event and Dinner party. As Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA), WBTI, Dr. Bernick is also Chairman and Professor of the Department of Public Administration, UNLV.

The following individuals were invited as Special Guests of the Party : Dr. An-pny Sun, Associate Professor of Social Work of UNLV; Jimmy Hsu, Director of the Las Vegas Office of "Chinese Daily News;" Jean Gatchalian, General Manager of "Nevada Examiner;" Liane Lee, Regional Representative of U. S. Senator Harry Reid; Kathie Ambrosio, Regional Representative of U. S. Senator John Ensign, and Representative of the Communitylink of Las Vegas Review-Journal. com.

The Symposium functioned also as a celebration Dinner Party for the appointment of Dr. Bernick as Dean and the six famous professionals as Faculty Members of GSBPA. Chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, the Symposium accompanied elegantly with a Champagne Dinner was sponsored and host by him and his wife at the Zax (Italian and Japanese) Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel.*2

The MPA/SME Certificates Program are designed on the basis of theoreticality and practicality for public administration. This has marked again the milestone of practical and educational cooperation between UNLV and WBTI. "Learning through teaching is a good philosophy of a happy and successful life style. It's my spacious opportunity and honor to be an Adjunct Assistant Professor of GSBPA. In utilizing both of my knowledge and experience, I'm challenged and happy to share the learning and teaching process on Criminal Law together with our graduate students from China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan in the classrooms offered by UNLV," said Judge Bert Brown who has been voted as the best municipal judge.*3

"As a District Judge of Nevada, it's my honor to announce the installation of the adjunct faculty members of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute as in the following: Dean of the Public Administration Division: Dr. E. Lee Bernick; Dean of the Business Administration Division: Dr. Keong Leong; Professors of Administratiive Strategies: Dr. Shelley Berkley, and Dr. Dina Titus; Associate Professor of Crimial Law: Dr. Valorie Vega; Associate Professor Social Work: Dr. An-pyng Sun; Assistant Professor of Business Law: Dr. Roy Reid; Assistant Professors of Criminal Law: Dr. Toy Gregory, Dr. Bert Brown, and Dr. Abbi Silver; Assistant Professor of Management Accounting: Oscar Jornaction, M.B.A., C.P.A.; and Honorary Director of Chinese Publicity: Jimmy Hsu," *3 Distrct Judge Valorie Vega announced during the Symposium by WBTI on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas.

"The mission of this School will emphasize the humaniarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.

"To encourage the cooperation and development of English and Chinese speaking countries with Nevada has been particularly important to our country at this critical period of time. The establishment of GSBPA will launch our effort that emphasizes the value of humane and administrative orientation. The creed of this School is both on the spirit of educational excellence and academic entrepreneurship. We're forecasting the smoth and efficient growth of this School together with the growth of the tourism industry and the economy of Nevada after 911 and SARS," Dr. E. Lee Bernick, Dean of GSBPA and Professor and Chair of the Public Administration Department of UNLV *4 said at the Summer 2003 Symposium and Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Zax Restaurant of Golden Nugget Casino on May 19, 2003 in Las Vegas.

"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.*5 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.

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References

*1. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (June 6, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI to hold Summer 2003 Symposium,' "Nevada Examiner," (May 9 - 15, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts of Las Vegas.

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

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Learning how to run a succeessful business
By Agnas Chan*1

As business owners, we always ask ourselves how do we do in our business? We usually judge our business based on the " numbers" such as how much revenue for the month; how much profit for the year; how much allowable expenses for each occasion. However, we forgot the basic element of successful business which is "people", not "numbers". Every business need people. Without client willing to buy the product and service, then it means no revenue; without employees willing to work for you, then it means there is a deficiency in the company. It is not surprising that nowadays, numerous companies have disregard this basic element.*2

People are the most important factor of running a successful business. Nevertheless, most business have failed due to the poor relationship in the work place. For example, management treating their employees badly and unfairly; employees providing poor customer services; lack of communication causing conflict among business owners. Simple question to business owners, when was the last time they pay attention on their employees to ensure their satisfaction in their "job"? I believe most of them would hesitate to answer the question.

I have colleagues asked me, "how can you make sure employees happy to work for you at the same time you are not loosing money?" I simply mentioned "numbers" does not equal to "people" Running business like "numbers" means you only focus on how you could make every dollar count for your "people" to work for you; whereas; "people" bisiness means treating everyone with dignity and respect which are always the main factor for higher productivity and satisfaction in the work place.

I practice this simple concept everyday. The result has proven to bring outmost satisfaction to customers, associates, and myself. I believe that by learning how to run a "people" business will bring a successful business at the end.*3

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References

*1. Agnas Chan is the President of the United Business Sources, Inc.. She is also the Secretary of
the Clark County District Attornry and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Chan, Agnas. 'Learning how to run a successful business,' "A fax to WBTI from President Agnas Chan of the United Business Sources, Inc.," (February 16, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: United Business Sources, Inc..
*3. Ibid.

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

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A thing of beauty is a joy forever
By Mark Denton, Rory Reid, and Tiffany Chang

Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) had been invited to attend the celebration of Drescher Graduate Campus Dedication and Alumni Reunion of Pepperdine University on Novemver 1, 2003. The new facility houses the Beckman Management Center for the Graziadio School of Business and Management (GSBM) as well as the Braun Center for the School of Public Policy and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. WBTI is expecting to have its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) cooperate with GSBM in launching the MBA/PKE program.*1

John Keats said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. "By following the Congressional Recognition that Congresswoman Shelley Berkley recognizes Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for its outstanding accomplishment to its Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF), I'm also heartily impressed by its effort to the publicity for the realease of the message and statement of U. S. Senator Harry Reid and Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn on the WBTI website. The work performance of WBTI website is an accomplishment of the value of the truth, the goodness, and the beauty through the creed for a country of the people, by the people, and for the people," Speaker of the Assembly (House) of Nevada Richard Perkins pointed out at the Event and Dinner Party at Harbor Palace Restaurant by the Asian American Community on October 22, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The vision for 2004 of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is: (1). To encourage and promote academic research, community service,
humane spirit, and educational programs (2). To launch and participate events
and projects for the development and cooperation of tourism, education, business, and culture. We did already good, moreover, we should go on doing better.*2

"It's my honor to be recommended as an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum. I'm glad to have opportunity to join the intellectuals and facaulty members of Washington Business and Technology Institute to endeavor the work performance in making Nevada a wonderful place for home living, business development, and internatonal tourism," said Bobby Siller, Member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, at an Asian American Event on October 22, 2003. The event and dinner party was held at the Harbor Palace Restaurant by the Asian American Community in Las Vegas.

To make Nevada a wonderful place, the GSBPA will emphasize the education and technology on Management Information System (MIS). Management systems will become the foundations for coordinated group effort. Our policy makers and advisors will be interested in the treatment of decision-making situation. Specifically, the real-life situations in which there is little or no prior application experience. And in which there is partial applicable experience in both business and public administration. Our mangers will be emphasized on her or his competency in conceptualization of systems and strategies.

"As a Financial Administrator of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), it's my precious opportunity to realize my potentiality of MBA expertise to work with all these outstanding faculty members of the Graduate School of WBTI under the encouragement and spritual leadership by our Deans Dr. Keong Leong and Dr. E. Lee Bernick," said Lan Yun.*3

Computers are becoming more faster and very powerful. Persons who master the computers excert a significant influence over the organization in which they work. "With the excellence of knowledge, humanity, and partriotism inspired by Elaine Chao, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has continued its many years effort to community service and spiritual belief. Nevada is honor to have WBTI under her spiritual Chairpersonship and I'm especially honor to be a M. I. S. Manager of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI," humble as he is, River Sun chatted excitedly during the celebration dinner party at the Gee Joon Chinese Restaurant of Binion's Horseshoe Club. The Moon Festival of Midautumn has been many thousand years celebrated as a day for pariotism by the Chinese people in the Far East and Southeastern Asia. The party was held by WBTI in Las Vegas on September 11, 2003.

The Event by the Asian American Group with many high-ranking officials, community leaders, and business executives was held successfully on October 22, 2003 in Las Vegas. Early the next morning, Dr. Tony Lei received an email from Judge Natalie Tyrrell, Justice of the Peace, North Las Vegas. Natalie wrote: It was truly an honor to be chosen as one of the guests of honor at the Asian American Group's Event on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the Harbor Palace Restaurant. I am always so impressed by the commitment and cooperation of the participants in all the Asian organizations represented at last night's dinner. It was so nice to have an opportunity to speak to the group and give everyone an update on recent happenings in North Las Vegas. It was great to see many good friends, including Dr. Tony and Judy Lei. I am looking forward to the next event!"

"The significance of the creed of a State deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, the goodness, and the beauty in order to maintain a country of the people , by the people, and for the people. I'm glad to have the challenge in cooperaton with the faculty members of the Public Administration Institution
of Washington Business and Technology Institute to endeavor the promotion of the quality of life for all our residents and visitors of Nevada," said Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nedava, at the Harbor Palace Chinese Restaurant in Las Vegas, where an Asian American Event was held by the Asian American Community on October 22, 2003.*4

"In righteousness you will be established."* (*Isaiah 54:14, "Bible") "In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and Justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'," said Dr. Tony Lei.*5

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References

*1. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI to hold Summer 2003 Symposium,' "Nevada Examiner," (May 14, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28 -- April 3, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
4. Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Welcome to Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Group,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (October 22, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Washington Business and Technology Insstitute.
*5. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (February 1, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Washington Business and Technology Institute.

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

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Senator Dina Titus Appointed by WBTI as a Fellow of Public Administration
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

"Our greastest asset at Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is our people -- not facades or fountains, not landscapes or lakescapes, but people -- faculty, advisory board members, administration, and a host of friends," said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "On the publications of WBTI through multimedia locally, nationally, and internationally, we have featured many of our own: U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, Governor of Nevada Kenny Guinn, Pepperdine University President Andrew Benton, Chief Federal Judge Lloyed Geroge, Dr. Charles Runnels, Former Chief Justice and now Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court William Maupin, Dr. William Thompson, Dr. Lee Bernick, Dr. Keong Leong, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, among others."

"Enriching our research and community service process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this academic institute. WBTI is really a chain of dedicated individuals, intellectuals, and professionals who join to research, serve, support and to give. We take great pride of our people, including our outstanding faculty members. They are some of the best in the world. We are sincere servers to help improve the quality of life of all the residents and visitors of Nevada."

Nevada State Senator Dina Titus was appointed by Washington Business and Technology Institute as a Fellow of its Public Administration Institution (PAI) on August 15, 2001. She was very pleased to receive the congratulations call from Dr. Tony Lei early that morning. Having out of town for a couple of days, the call reminded her that at the suggestion of U. S. Senator Harry Reid, former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones had offered to step down as Nevada's Democatic National Committeewoman, and Dina Titus would seek that job. This would give her some Washington, D. C., connections and enhance her political profile. With four trips a year to Washington, D. C., the committeewoman and committeeman from each state are expected to speak on party issues, raise money, and help recruit candidates.

"It's really my honor to be a Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Senator Dina Titus to the readers of "Nevada Examiner" and Las Vegas Review-Journal.com. "I'm also honor to be invited by Dr. Tony Lei as a Special Guest to the Event and Dinner Party for a Special Tribute to U. S. Senator Harry Reid on August 24, 2001," she continued.*2 Dina Titus brought her husband Dr. Wright to attend the Party at the Asia Palace Chinese Restaurant on the Friday evening. Dr. Wright is a Senior Professor in the Department of History at UNLV. The Event and Dinner Party was initiated by Dr. Tony Lei and Ms. Nancy Diaz. It was chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, Dr. R. D. Prabhu, Dr. Ram Singh, Mr. Tonie Sison, and Ms. Rita Vaswani. Joined with more than 36 hosts of the Dinner Party by community and organizational leaders, business exevutives and owners, and government officials, we had guests and participants more than 384 people.*3

As a Professor of Political Science of UNLV , Dina Titus is now a famous Senator of the State Nevada. She is also a State Senator Democratic Leader. On August 14, 2001, she said that she would run for Lieutenant Govenor if Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman ran for Nevada Governor. "She's brilliant, and she would be a great governor," Mayor Goodman siad of Senator Titus.

To her new honor and appointment as a Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI on August 15, 2001, Senator Titus agreed with District Judge Valorie Vega on "This position will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I'm most dedicated." It is really a valuable advancement that we may have such an appropriate and achieved individual like Dina as a colleague to our Institution. Senator Titus' expertise and good reputation in political science has been known locally and nationally. With her outstanding professional expertise and practical public administration experience, Senator Titus' acceptance as a fellow of PAI evidenced that in supporting Director Dr. William Thompason with Fellows Former Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, Justice of the Supreme Court Nancy Becker, District Judge Mark Denton, among others, they would form an excellent leadership team launching PAI into the next milleunnium for academic excellence and administrative practicality.

Dina Titus is now also an Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute.

"The maturity of citizens society is the fundamental guarantee for the normal processing of democratic politics. In a citizens society, it depends highly on the team of public intellectuals. A good public intellectual interates peoples' opinion, analyze rationally, and points out wise perspectives and notice. Dina plays an important and significant responsibility of mission as an achieved intellectual at the same time as an important statewoman. Our Nevada is critically in need of these intellectuals and professionals in every kind of fields," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI.

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*1 Vega, Valorie, and Chang, Tiffany. 'Senator Dina Titus appoints Fellow of Public Administration of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (August, 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'Asian American community united to honor U. S. Senator Harry Reid,' "8 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (November 13, 2001), Las Vega, Nevada: Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas.

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

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Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada asks U. S. Congress for wild horse funding
By the GSBPA of WBTI*1

The Press Release from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn at CARSON CITY, Nevada, U. S. A. stated on February 13, 2004 that, "Governor Kenny Guinn today sent the following letter to Senator Conrad Burns and Congressman Charles Taylor regarding federal funding to deal with Nevada's wild horse issue:"*2

February 13, 2004

Senator Conrad Burns
Chairman,
Senate Appropriations, Interior
SD-132 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Congressman Charles Taylor
Chairman
House Appropriations, Interior and Related Agencies
B-308 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Burns and Chairman Taylor:

I am writing to urge you to break the funding impasse in Congress over wild horses. As you know, Nevada is home to more than half of the nation's herd and we need your assistance with the removal of thousands of wild horses currently on the Nevada range.

The continuing overpopulation of wild horses has caused a decrease in the amount of available habitat and jeopardizes the long-term welfare of wildlife populations, ranching, and the sagebrush habitat in our state. Additionally, the stress of long-term drought, wildfires and overpopulation has had a devastating effect on the wild horse and burro herd. With the resultant poor rangeland conditions occurring over much of our state, it is imperative to relieve the elevated stress to the public rangelands associated with wild horses and burros in excess of the appropriate management levels (AML). Given the fragile conditions of ecosystems within the Great Basin, the detrimental impacts of horse numbers in excess of the AML is of significant concern to the people of Nevada.

I realize that you are very familiar with the problems the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has experienced in the management of wild horse populations and appreciate your efforts to encourage the BLM to make responsible management changes to the program. With more than 87 percent of the land in Nevada owned and managed by the federal government, Nevada's efforts to control its wild horse population cannot possibly succeed without an effective federal effort. Currently, Nevada receives only 14 percent of the national budget for wild horse funding, in spite of more than half the herd living in our state. The federal government has a responsibility to properly manage the resources on public lands in a manner that does not adversely impact its neighbors. Effective management by the BLM requires adequate funding from Congress to do the job in Nevada.

For this year, I understand the Department is recommending a reprogramming that would earmark $7 million toward horse gathers in Nevada. Although this represents only a short-term solution, it would help defer declining environmental conditions this calendar year. It is my hope that your committees can work with Secretary Norton and the BLM to find a solution that will result in significant gathers of wild horses on Nevada's range before the end of the year.

I have resisted attempts by Nevada's own Wildlife Commission to sue the federal government over its management of horses, based on assurances by the Secretary of the Interior that plans are in place to begin to solve the problem. Therefore, I would appreciate your assistance in finding a speedy resolution. Please do not hesitate to contact me if Nevada can help to resolve this impasse.*3
Sincerely,
KENNY C. GUINN
Governor

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*1. The GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Office of the Governor. 'A Press Release on Governor Guinn's letter to ask Congress for wild horse funding,' "An email from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 13, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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

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Top U. S. Senator Harry Reid Aide to be Nominated to NRC
By the Office of Senator Harry Reid

"Reid for Nevada"
Top Reid Aide to be Nominated to NRC

Senator Harry Reid's chief advisor on nuclear power, Dr. Gregory Jaczko, is set to be nominated by the White House to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He will work to protect public health and safety, promote defense and security, and protect the environment.*1

"Working with Nevadans"

Congressional Youth Leadership Council students Aaron Theis and Katie Serrano met with Senator Reid during their visit to Washington, DC.

Students from Centennial High School visited with Senator Reid as part of the Close-up program.

"Reid Travels to Nevada"

Senator Reid will be working in Nevada this week while the Senate is in recess. He will meet with veterans, senior citizens, firefighters and other groups, and will address the Las Vegas League of Women Voters on the issue of health care.

Students from Centennial High School in Las Vegas visit with Senator Reid during their visit to Washington D.C. as part of the Close-Up program.

"Week in Review"

Transportation Bill Passes - Despite veto threats by the White House, the Senate on Thursday passed a $318 billion surface transportation bill by a vote of 76 to 21. The House version of the bill stands at $375 billion, some $122 billion more than the White House's preferred number. Negotiations on how to bridge the differences with the House and the Administration will continue over the coming weeks.

Veterans Panel Issues Report- A federal commission deciding the fate of veterans medical facilities across the country issued its long-awaited report on Friday, and all but assured southern Nevadans the construction of a new veterans medical center, long-term seniors center and outpatient clinic. A complete copy of the panel's report can be found at: www.carescommission.va.gov

Prisoners of War Continue to Fight- American prisoners of war who were brutally tortured by Saddam Hussein during the first Gulf War continued to press their case for just compensation from the assets of the former Iraqi regime. Meeting with lawmakers this week, the POWs recounted the latest attempts by the U.S. Justice Department to have the lawful judgment obtained by the soldiers thrown out. Shocked lawmakers filed an amicus brief with a federal appeals court to uphold the rights of U.S. prisoners of war and all Americans victimized by terror. A complete account of the POWs' case can be found at: www.stoppowtorture.org

Marketing Blitz For Medicare Bill- Concerns about the President's Medicare bill continued to build this week after it was disclosed that the Administration is conducting a $22 billion marketing campaign, including TV ads, to counter negative public opinion about the measure. Just a few weeks ago the Administration revealed that the bill will cost at least one-third more than the original $400 billion price tag.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate is in recess next week following the President's Day holiday.
The Senate will convene on Monday, February 23 at 12:00 noon. At that time Senator John Breaux (D-LA) will be recognized to deliver George Washington's Farewell Address.
Following the address, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 2061, the Medical Malpractice bill.

No roll call votes will occur on February 23.

Cloture was filed on the motion to proceed to the Medical Malpractice bill. This vote will occur on Tuesday, February 24, at 5:00 p.m.

"Reid's Words"
The Medicare bill that President Bush signed last year does nothing to curb runaway drug costs. Instead of working to fix this problem, the Administration is spending $22 million on a publicity campaign about the bill. We should use that money for better health care, not misleading TV ads.
http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - WHIP*2

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References

*1. Office of Senator Harry Reid. 'Whip Round Up,' "An email from the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 13, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid.
*2. Ibid.

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

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A powerful tool in helping our business
By Kenny Guinn*1

I want to tell you about the newly created mini-bond program in the Office of Business Finance and Planning (OBFP) because it is good for our state's business environment. As many of you are aware, the OBFP assists manufacturers and other businesses looking to expand in or relocate to Nevada so that we can create more quality jobs and diversify our state economy. To help, the OBFP can issue industrial development revenue bonds (IDRBs) as a financing vehicle for businesses to utilize.*2

The IDRB program was always intended to benefit businesses with smaller financing projects. However, the expense associated with issuing these bonds usually meant that projects needing less than $3 million could not be financed. To help correct this, a mini-bond program was created to make it easier to get affordable financing for smaller projects. While primarily used for manufacturing projects, mini-bonds can also be used for any project that qualifies for tax exempt financing, i.e., public health facilities, solid waste disposal sites, recycling projects, and education facility construction, including nonprofit projects.

Several steps have been taken to make the mini-bond program more attractive to businesses in our state. Paperwork for the program has been standardized. Reporting requirements for feasibility have been streamlined. Contract bond counsel has also been retained for a set fee per transaction. Further, the OBFP has partnered directly with institutional investors so that financing can be accomplished quickly for qualified projects. As a result, financing is now available for projects as small as $500,000.

Last September, as Chairman of the State Board of Finance, I was pleased that we were able to approve the first mini-bond financing project for the Carson-Tahoe Hospital complex in Carson City. With the proceeds from this bond issue, this facility was able to purchase medical equipment and, in turn, expand its medical services so that area patients will no longer have to travel to Reno for some types of medical care.

The state's ability to offer low-cost financing is a powerful tool in helping our businesses. For those of you who would like to know more about this program, you can visit the OBFP on line at: www.dbi.state.nv.us/obfp or send and e-mail to dwalther@dbi.state.nv.us.*3

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*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Office of the Governor, 'A message of Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- February 11, 2004,' "An email from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 11, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*3. Ibid.

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

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Programs initiated by the cooperation of the Graziadio School of Pepperdine University and the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute will bring new advancement
By Tiffany Chang

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, (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.

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

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U. S. Senator John Ensign brings a role for Nevada in the coming developing technology
By GSBPA of WBTI

It is really a good news at Nellis. "The Air Force plans to break ground in the next few weeks on a $26 million operations hangar for the Predator unmanned spy plans at the Indian Springs auxillary field, 45 miles north of Las Vegas," states on one of the editorials of the "Opinion and Commentary" section of the Las Vegas Review-journal on February 10, 2004.*1 "And another allocation in the same amount in the upcoming fiscial 2005 budget is expected to fund four additional new maintenance buildings for the Predator program here, according to U. S. Senator John Ensign, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee."

Senator John Ensign fights for Nevada. He believes that together we can make Nevada a place for our and our future generations to have better quality of life both in education and economy.*2

The editorial continues to state that: Two operational Predator units --- the 11th and 15th reconnaissance squadrons --- are based at Idian Springs. A third squadron, the 17th, is envisioned to handle medium altitude MQ-1 models and advanced versions being designed to carry heat-seeking missiles and selellite-guided smart bombs. Nevada's Predator fleet could end up growing from 40 planes to as many as 88 by 2007
or thereafter, according to Air force officials.

We agree with the editorial that this is good news not only because it means more jobs and a strengthened military cash stream in the Las Vegas valley, but also because it demonstrates the value the Air Force puts on the 44,500-square mile Nellis Air Force range, where the Air force conducts development and training flights for Predator and other aircraft as noted by Senator John Ensign.

The Pentagon estimates that one-third of America's combat planes will be robotic by 2020. By making it all the more important that Nevada has found a role in this developing technology at such an early stage, it is really a good news at Nellis.*3

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References

*1. Editorials. 'Good news at Nellis,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (February 10, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*2. Vega, Valorie, and Chang, Tiffany. 'The biggest credit of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is its people,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (January 6, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*3. Editorials. Ibid.

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

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Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada names Trent Deputy press SECRETARY
By PAI of WBTI*1

Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada, U. S. A., today named John Trent to serve as his Deputy Press Secretary.*2

"I'm excited to have a writer of John Trent's caliber join our staff," Gov. Guinn said. "John will prove to be a valuable asset in our communications' efforts."

Trent, 41, will earn $69,000 annually. He comes to the Office of the Governor from the University of Nevada, Reno where he was the Special Assistant to the President for University Relations. In addition to being the Executive Editor of the Nevada Silver & Blue alumni magazine, Trent is an instructor in the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism. He replaces Victoria Oldenburg, who left the Governor's office in July for a position in the Attorney General's office.

"I have long admired Governor Guinn and it will be an honor to serve him,"Trent said. "I look forward to helping articulate the Governor's agenda."

Trent holds three degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno, which includes undergraduate degrees in both education and journalism. He earned a master's degree in journalism in 2000.

Trent was an award-winning writer and editor at the Reno Gazette-Journal where he spent 11 years. He was named the Outstanding Young Journalist for the State of Nevada by the Nevada State Press Association and was twice awarded the Nevada Sportswriter of the Year. He was selected to cover two Olympic Games for the Gazette-Journal¡¦s parent company Gannett.

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Office of the Governor Grant Sawyer State Office Building
101 North Carson Street 555 East Washington, Suite 5100
Carson City, NV 89701 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 775-684-7198 Fax: 702-486-2500
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For Immediate Release: February 10, 2004
Print Version (Word) Contact: Greg Bortolin, Press Secretary
Director of Communications
Capitol: 775-684-5670
Las Vegas: 702-486-2500
E-Mail: bortolin@gov.state.nv.us*3
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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initials of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of Governor Kenny Guinn. 'A messager from Governor Kenny C. Guinn on February 10, 2004,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn," (February 10, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*3. Ibid.

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

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Educating executives is a core competency of the Graziadio School of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

To educate executives and managers with innovative knowledge and modern technology is a core competency of the Graziadio School of Pepperdine University. "Indeed, this year has marked a number of significant benchmarks for the Graziadio School. This fall we welcomed the largest class of full-time M.B.A. students in our school's history," said Dr. Linda Livingstone. "In a time when many business schools have been challeged by decreasing student enrollment, this drasmatic increase --- up more than 305 from last year --- was both a testment to the quality of our curriculum as well as the hard work of our committed staff and faculty. This year's class boasts an average GMAT score of 636 and includes students from more than a dozen countries."*1

A distiguished group of professors and consultants joined corporate human resource professionals to discuss wide-ranging issues in leadership development at The Graziadio School's second annual Executive Learning Forum in Pepperdine University. The event was created and facilitated by Dr. Robert Fulmer, Virtue Professor of Management at The Graziadio School. It was held at the Malibu Campus of Pepperdine Univesity on March 16-17, 2001.

The Forum has faciliated the "real-world" management practice for the School's MBA programs. One of them is designed for experienced managers, while the other is designed for presidents and key executives (MBA/PKE).

"One of the Graziado School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*2

The program of MBA/PKE is made available exclusively to executives in senior management positions and to entrepreneurs. This is an integrative academic program of professional education directed toward substantial gains in executive competence. The Forum may become a creative design as a mentor for lauching the program locally, nationally, and internationally.

Professor Fulmer opened the forum by asking participants to share what major insights or learning they had acqires during the past year along with the changes that had impacted their industries since the previous year's forum. For many, technology and the impact of Web-based intelligence had been instrumants of change. Other participants note challenges due to mergers and organizational changes.

The participans of the Forum included: Nancy Adler, McGill University professor and author; John Alexander, president of the Center for Creative Leadership; Doug Anderson, founder and managing partner of the Center for Executive Development; Jay Conger, professor of leadership at The London Business School and the University of Southern California; Linda Doyle, president and CEO of Havard Business School Publishing; Bob Fogel, president of Harvard Business School Interactive; John Humphrey, chairman of the Forum Corporation; Marshall Sashkin, author and George Washington University professor; Edgar Schein, MIT professor, author, and leadership consultant; Steve Stumpf, author, professor, and former dean of professional development at Booz Allen Hamiton. The Graziadio School was represented by its Dean Otis Baskin and eight faculty members.

Questions such as "What are the new partnership that we need to create, and how can these be structured?" and "What would it be like if our work were truly important to the world?" were asked by him for the participants to give responses. These themes, woven throughout the forum, triggered lively exchanges among the panelists. At the conclusion, many were already anticipating the next forum.*3

"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Grsaziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for mor than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*4 Dr. Livinstone has been the Dean of this School since June 1, 2002. She received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Livingstone has brought an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She has helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China.

At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School of Pepperdine University and the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan" said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*5

"International students are drawn to the U.S. for its educational and employment opportunities. In many cases, these individuals speak multiple languages and are experienced in global business. The cultural expertis and business savvy they offer can really help to move your business forward" said Nicole Hall, Director of Career Resources for Pepperdine University's Grazidio School. "Universties offer a wide range of specialized degrees including executive and international M. B. A. programs. With a little research, you can locate candidates with the right background and experience."*5

"Thousands of men and women have chosen The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management because of its distinctive blend of qualities. Many enroll in executive program, having already achieved position of senior leadership, but wanting to recapture that competitive edge and creative fervor. It is the worldwide network of alumni that validates our extraordinary mission o f preparing good people to 'make big plans' and 'aim high in hope and work,'" said Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University.*6

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*1. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Graziadio Business Connection," Vol. 1, No. 1, The Graziadio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, October 2003.
*2. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University, ( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*3. Ibid., p. 4.
*4. Livingstone, Linda. 'Message from Dean Linda Livingstone,' "Graziadio school Information and Facts, The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (2003).
*5. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by Reviewjournal.com," October 31, 2003.
*6. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from President Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," The Graziadio Graduate of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (Spring 2003).

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

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"We all need to smile every once in a while"
Sent from Meiyang Chang through Lillian Tsai

Ever Wonder!
***Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
***Why are they called apartment when they are all stuck together?
***Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
***Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
***Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
***If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
***Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
***If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
***Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"?

__Are you kidding? From Y.S. Lei{Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} ("We all need to smile every once in a while") IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.

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Quatations for everybody to take a break on holiday
By Meiyang Chang and Lillian Tsai

In case you need futher proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
***On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. (and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
***On a bag of Fritos: ...You could be a winner! No purchase necessary.
***On packing for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body." (but wouldn't this save me more time?)
***On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drownsiness." (and... I'm taking this because???)
***On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only." (as opposed to ...what?)
***On a Japense food processor: "Not to be used for the other use." (now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
***On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: maybe, uh...fly Delta?)
Now that you've smiled at least once, its your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (may even a chuckle)...in other words send it to everyone. We all need to smile every once in a while.

__Are you kidding? From Y.S. Lei{Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.

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

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Commentary featuring the respected faculty
By the GSBPA of WBTI

The new Deans; Dr. Linda Livingstone of the Graziadio School, and Dr. Margaret Weber of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology; had completed the move of the schools to the West Los Angeles business center.

Deans Weber and Linvingtone of Pepperdine University were embracing the moves with a sure-footness that instilled confidence at every turn. In preparation for the move to West Los Angles, the two schools adopted a slogan, "United, We Move," refleting an enhanced spirit of cooperation and rapport.*1

As Dr. Linvingstone oversees now the new facilities and new departments of the Graziadio School, she remains forcused on the core strength of it -- which is to provide practical, relevant knowledge to help develop value-centered business leaders.

"Ethics, values, leadership, and trust are issues of immense important to executives attempting to recover from a substantial downturn in the national and global economics," said Dr. Linvingstone.

The Graziadio Business Analysis (GBA) is a weekly, award winning news analysis and commentary featuring the respected faculty of the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. Each week, with a few exceptions throughout the school year, Graziadio faculty experts will pen brief yet informative commentary and analysis on some of the week's most topical business stories.

The GBA is forwarded every Thursday afternoon to selected media, alumni and friends of Graziadio around the world. Each week's topics are listed and archived below.

To learn more about our GBA faculty, please click on Faculty Experts Guide to explore their areas of expertise and a biography on each professor. Contact information is also listed.*2

The following is an example of one concised article published by the GBA:
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Managing in an Era of Multiple Cultures
Finding synergies instead of conflict*3

By Margaret E. Phillips Ph.D. and Sonja A. Sackmann, Ph.D.

Application: In today's global economy, managers must be able to identify and work with the many types of cultures that exist simultaneously within an organization or a business network.

Successful managers in the new global business reality will be able to deal with multiple cultural differences. Those who are truly effective will also understand that these multiple cultures exist simultaneously. Not only are there national cultures, there are ethnic, religious, and professional cultures ¡V to name just a few. However, rather than considering cultural differences as a problem with which one must cope, practitioners can take this new understanding of reality as a challenge to develop special skills that will help them deal with this multicultural context and handle the differences in sensitive and synergistic ways. If they can do this, they have a chance to be a step ¡V or more ¡V ahead of the competition.

It must be admitted that this new reality has challenged conventional thinking in a number of areas. For example, if an organization is doing business globally, it obviously must be concerned about cross-cultural management, but what ¡V exactly ¡V does that mean? And, is it only those businesses that have international divisions that need to be concerned? What about those that sell to customers in another part of the globe ¡V or buy from companies located in another part of the world?*4

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References

*1.Salaway, Abigail. "The Deans....,' (Fall, 2003), "Pepperdine People," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
*3. The Graziadio School. 'About the Graziadio Business Analysis,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Graziadio School," (February 6, 2004), West Los Angeles, California: Graziadio School of Business and Management.
*4. Ibid.

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

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U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our Nevada of the United States of America
By GSBPA of WBTI*1

"Reid for Nevada"
Reid Plans Veterans Forum in Las Vegas

On February 19, Senator Harry Reid will meet with Nevada's veterans to discuss his work on concurrent receipt and other important legislation affecting vets. Please contact Charvez Foger at 702-288-5020 for more information.*2

"Working with Nevadans"

Clark County Sheriff Bill Young met with Senator Reid.

Nevada Postmasters Marsha Holden of Goldfield, Frances Sullivan of Beatty, Barbara Lewis of Moapa, and Margaret Daniels of Gardnerville visited with Senator Reid to discuss retirement fund issues for postmasters.

Nevada School Boards Association members Joan Westover of Battle Mountain and Denise Brodsky of Las Vegas, along with executive director Randy Robison, met with Senator Reid to discuss the No Child Left Behind law and its implications for teachers.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, February 9, and resume consideration of S. 1072, the surface transportation reauthorization bill.
No roll call votes will occur on Monday.
The Senate is expected to work on the transportation bill throughout the week in an attempt to complete action prior to the Presidents' Day recess.

Senator Reid meets with Clark County Sheriff Bill Young. They discussed Homeland Security issues, including Senator Reid's work to secure more resources for first responders in Nevada.

"Week in Review"

UN Secretary General Briefs Senate Leadership - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan briefed Senator Reid and other members of the Senate leadership Tuesday regarding reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Annan said the security situation in Iraq remains precarious and presents a major obstacle to the planned transfer to Iraqi sovereignty, now scheduled for July. The Secretary General's assessment came as President Bush announced the formation of a commission to evaluate Iraqi pre-war intelligence. The panel will be chaired by former Virginia Governor and Senator Chuck Robb and retired federal judge Laurence Silberman.

Ricin Scare Doesn't Stop Transportation Bil- Senate office buildings were closed for most of the week following the discovery of the toxin ricin in Senator Bill Frist's personal office. The Senate remained open for business, however, as members and staff crowded into makeshift offices in the Capitol in order to keep the surface transportation bill moving forward and on schedule.

"Reid Addresses Financial Roundtable"-- Senator Reid spoke at the winter meeting of the Financial Roundtable, which represents the financial services industry. He talked about the need for compromise and bipartisan consensus to enact important legislation such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which he was instrumental in passing last year.

"Reid's Words"
"Congress needs to pass the new transportation bill as quickly as possible. Not only will it improve our lives and reduce traffic, it will also create as many as two million much-needed jobs."

http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-2360 Phone: (202) 224 - 3542*3

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Office of Santor Harry Reid. 'Whip Round Up by email to Dr. Tony Lei,' (February 6, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate.
*3. Ibid.

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

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PAL to open Las Vegas flights
Released by Oscar Jornacion*1

Philippine Airlines recently announced the coming arrival of Asia's premier airlines to Las Vegas, Nevada this coming March.*2

Philippine Airlines and Department of Tourism flew the Philippine flag at the recent American Express Travel Fair held at New Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

DOT Director Annie Cuevas and PAL Sales Manager Maricel Wall was assisted by Manny Paez of Manila Forwarders TravelPH.Com in the promotion of Philippines as a top tourist destination as well as announcing the arrival of Philippine Airlines to Las Vegas this coming Spring.

Philippine Airlines will be serving Las Vegas four times a week via Vancouver, Canada.

Folipino community in Las Vegas welcomes this flight with enthusiasm as this shows that their growth in the area is beeing recognized by the Philippine Government and Philippine Airlines.

The maiden flight will be this coming March.

For more details, please call Philippine Airlines at (800) 435-9725, or Philippine Department of Tourism at (213) 487-4525.

The photo shown on the right-hand side of the article on the newspaper were DOT-Los Angeles Director Annie Cuevas, PAL Sales manager Maricel Wall, and Manny Paez of TravelPH.Com, who recently attended American Express Travel Fair held at New Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.*3

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References

*1. Oscar Jornacion, MBA/CPA, is the President and Publisher of "Nevada Examiner," Las Vegas, Nevada.
*2. Jornacion, Oscar. 'PAL to open Las Vegas flights,' "Nevada Examiner," (January 30 - February 5, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Ibid.

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

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Our State works to protect our citizen's health care needs
By Kenny Guinn*1

It has been almost two years since I directed our state's Division of Insurance to establish the Medical Liability Association of Nevada,*2 which is now more popularly known as "MLAN". As most of you remember, MLAN was created in record time 45 days to respond to the public health crisis that was brewing in southern Nevada because of skyrocketing costs for doctors' medical malpractice coverage.

MLAN was originally funded with $250,000 from state emergency funds for start‑up costs, and its first board was appointed by Nevada's Commissioner of Insurance, Alice Molasky-Arman. This swift action helped stabilize the state's medical liability insurance market because doctors soon had the opportunity to obtain affordable medical liability insurance. MLAN has grown steadily since that time and now serves over 700 physicians and generates more than $17 million in annual premiums. It has also repaid the state's initial investment, removed all liability claims from the state, and is now independent of state management or financial obligation.

MLAN has since continued to evolve to meet the needs of the medical community it serves. It has made refinements in its classification rate structure, revised its policy language to avoid coverage gaps, and has made a commitment to allow doctors' input into settlement offers. Last week I learned that MLAN has begun offering coverage to certified registered nurse anesthetists who, like physicians, have experienced difficulty in finding coverage. In addition, MLAN has announced plans to offer coverage to employed ancillary medical professionals, such as nurses and technicians.

MLAN is now one of seven insurance providers available to health care professionals in our state. As MLAN's two-year anniversary approaches, it is good to look back and see that this process has furnished an option to health care professionals and helped to stabilize the medical malpractice insurance market, thereby assisting in the protection of our citizen's health care needs.

For those of you who are interested in obtaining additional information regarding MLAN or one of the other insurance providers, please contact the Division of Insurance web site at: http://doi.state.nv.us/.*3

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References

*1. Dr. Kenny Guinn is the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A..
*2. Guinn, Kenny. "A message from Governor Kenny C. Guinn -- February 4, 2004,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn," (February 4, 2004), Carson, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*3. Ibid.

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

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An Event and Dinner Party will be held by the Asian American Group
to pay a special tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt
By Tiffany Chang

On Wendesday, January 4, 2004, the Asian American Group of Asian American Community in Nevada will hold an event and dinner party.*1 At 7:00 - 9:30 p. m., the location will be at the Harbor Palace Restaurant , China Town, Las Vegas. The Event is for a Special Tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt.

It planned to invite Chief Justice Debra Agosti of the Nevada Supreme Court and District Judge of Nevada Michelle Leavitt as Keynote Speakers.

The following individuals had been planned as Event Chairpersons: David Amesbury, Esq., General Counsel --- CAN-DO; Benson Lee, Esq., President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Las Vegas; Raj Chanderraj, MD, Founder, Friends of India; R. D. Prabhu, MD, Chairperson, CAN-DO; among others. It planned to have Event Hosts: Dolly DeLeon, Past President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Editor-in-Chief, "US Asian Chronicle"; Romeo Jurani, Past President, Philippines Bisayans Society of Nevada; Steven Kwon, Past President & Founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce; Vimla Lendway, Exceptional Travel Service; L. Kristopher Raft, Esq.; Rita Vaswani; Joey Villaflor, MD, Chairman, Board of Health; among others.

All of the guests will be about 200 people. Attire for the event and party is business. Guests who invited by Dr. Tony Lei, Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada and his wife Judy are: Miss Agnas Chan, Ms. Helen Hsueh, Mr. Jimmy Hsu, Miss Christine Hu, Mr. Xiao-sheng Huang , Mr. Reymond Lam, Mr. Mark Meng, Mr. Ja Pu, Dr. An-pyng Sun, and Mr. Yuan Chuan Tsai.

It was already popular for the past years to hold dinner parties to pay special tribute to elected offficials, but most of them were civil administratives or civic representatives.
Dr. Tony Lei initiated to hold event and dinner party to pay a spcial tribute to the judicial professionals through elections in Nevada. Justice Nancy Becker was the first one selected by him to pay a tribute. A successful event and dinner party was held for her on May 23, 2001 at Harbor Palace Restaurant in Las Vegas. It was chaired by Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI); Theresa Malone, Member of Nevada State Board of Education; Dr. R. D. Prabhu, Chairperson of CAN-DO; and Dr. Joey Villaflor, Member of Nevada Board of Health. We the Asian American communities have continuously achieved the efforts for other judicial professionals since then.

"To dedicate to the creed of Washington Business and Technology Institute, it's my challenge as an Associate Fellow of it's Public Administration Institution (PAI) to endeavor with all the intellectuals of this Institute to improve the quality of life of the people of Nevada," said Jennifer Togliatti at the Dinner Party on May 17, 2002. The Event with dinner was held by the Asian American Community to pay a special tribute to District Judges Michelle Leavitt and Jennifer Togliatti at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant in Las Vegas.

Judge Michelle Leavitt deserves special recognition of her expertise, integrity, conscientious and dedicated professionalism. She has been a bright Associate Fellow of PAI since 2000. "Thanks to Dr. Tony Lei, Dr. R. D. Prabhu, and Attorney David Amesbury to chair this Event and Party. Together with knowledge as the power of rightiousness, we may build a community where this and future generations will have more opportunities and advantages to live a prosperous and healthy life," said Judge Michelle Leavitt at the Dinner Party.*2

We are deeply regret and sorry that Judge Michelle Leavitt's father passed away weeks ago on a Friday. Myron Leavitt, 73, a Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, who had a long political career in Nevada. He was born in Las Vegas. Myron was a football and track athlete at the University of Nevada at Reno, where he earned a journalism degree. He worked a year as sports editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal before studying law at the University of Utah.*3

Myron had private law practice for 28 years. He served as a Councilman of Las Vegas, a Commissioner Clark County and a Justice of the Peace before winning election as Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 1979 to 1983.

Leavitt served as a Clark County District Court Judge for 15 years before winning a Supreme Court position as one of its Justice in 1998.*4 The late Myron Leavitt is honored as a Memorial Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washingoton Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on February 4, 2004.

"I can't help thinking about Justice Myron Leavitt, our long time Asian American friend of Nevada, who died so unexpectedly. This brings to my mind the urgency of our times in Las Vegas. We note the vanishing of many heroes that built the world of Nevada after 1963. We recognize that the best way to honor those who have gone before us is to rise up and find the greatness in our own lives, the strength of charater, the vision and courage, the determination and selflessness to address the challenges that still lay before us," says Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, for the Event and Dinner Party held by the Asian American Community of Nevada on February 4, 2004 in Las Vegas.

Asian American Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada by the American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that we the Asian American communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society in Nevada.*5

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References

*1. Lok, Peter. 'A special tribute to Justice Myron Leavitt,' "An email to Dr. Tony Lei by Dr. Peter Lok," (January 20, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dr. Peter Lok's Clinic.
*2. Moss, Cheryl; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Taffany. 'People put together for WBTI to dedicate to the promotion of the quality of life of all the residents and visitors of our great state Nevada,' "Nevada Examiner," (June, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Staffs and Wireless. ' Passing Myron Leavitt, 73, Nevada Politician, High Court Justice,' "Los Angeles Times," ( January, 2004), Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Times.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Chang. 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Year Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003): p. 30.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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