Dec. 25, 2005
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

EDITORIAL: "I'll be home for Christmas ... "
A day for family and friends to celebrate freedom and bounty

This morning, the bustling streets and malls have fallen strangely quiet. In many a home the living room rests ankle-deep in an effluvia of ribbons and paper and bows, while in the background someone has left the TV running -- Alastair Sim throws open his window on a bright and shining world for the 54th time, and asks the lad in the street what day this is.

It's Christmas morning, sir. And yes, he certainly does know the butcher shop on "the next street but one" with the big, fat turkey still hanging in the window -- "the one as big as me."

By day's end, much of the predictable hand-wringing over the commercialization of the holiday will have faded away, as in many homes the most expensive new Christmas toys will lie broken or abandoned in some forgotten corner, while toddlers play themselves to happy exhaustion in that yet-to-be-unseated, all-time-champion source of Christmas delight: the empty cardboard box.

A fancy high-tech toy has no option but to remain a fancy high-tech toy, you see, while a cardboard box can be a frontier fort, a hot rod with stick shift, a lonely aircraft dangerously icing up as it makes the perilous climb over the Andes ...

Young parents will fret the holiday didn't turn out quite as planned. That's when a grandparent is allowed to place a sympathetic hand on the shoulder, retelling the Christmas when granddad hunted high and low for just the right red Texaco fire truck, only to watch the child in question spend the day exuberantly constructing a full Javanese gavelan out of old pots and pans systematically looted from the kitchen cupboard.

The bleatings about "commercialization" seem to have faded a bit of late. (Perhaps it's finally sunk into the public consciousness that our mutual funds stay up only so long as the merchants do some business.) Because Christians didn't exactly invent the date -- merely superimposing their own celebration onto a Winter Solstice week of feasting and merriment observed by the Romans and the pagan tribes of a thousand years -- it does seem less than generous to protest whatever traditions others may cherish at this time of year.

Even if that does include Claymation Santas sledding across the snow on highly unlikely rotary-blade razors.

In fact, the ancient and modern holidays aren't such a bad fit: The superstitious ancients lighted bonfires and hauled the sacred mistletoe and evergreens indoors out of fear that ghosts of the dead might walk abroad on the longest and darkest night of the year. Yet still they looked on the bright side, celebrating the fact that the lengthening of each day from this point promised the vital return of spring.

Modern Christians, too, celebrate on this date the arrival of a new hope to lead mankind from the darkness.

Here is a day for friends and family, for again celebrating our freedoms and the bounty they create. Only by allowing men and women to profit from the fruits of their labors can a society be truly moral and just. And only by thus allowing each soul to remain a free agent is true, voluntary kindness and charity made possible.

Here is a day to thank our lucky stars we live in a land where economic freedom has created so much affordable bounty that -- in the vast majority of American homes this day -- we find ourselves surrounded, in the dead of winter, far from any fertile field, with more delicious plenty than is humanly possible to consume.

There's a tendency to think today's crises must be more complicated and dispiriting than those of days gone by. In fact, today's doubt and confusion pales when we consider how the future hung in the balance for a generation of cold and lonely sailors and G.I.s and Marines, stretched thin on freedom's line, in the desperate Christmas of 1943.

Listen to the radio. When were those songs written? Isn't it interesting, how many come down to us from those desperate days? Even today, have we no moment of gratitude to spare for the young men and women who stand a frozen vigil on some lonely shore this Christmas Day, wishing they, too, could be home sipping cider by the fire?

It was for such as they that Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane wrote, in the far darker days of 1943:

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light. From now on, our troubles will be out of sight.

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas, make the Yuletide gay. From now on, our troubles will be miles away. ...

"Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow. Hang a shining star upon the highest bough ... and have yourself a merry little Christmas, now."

It was for such as they that Kim Gannon and Walter Kent wrote, in 1943

"I'll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me. Please have snow and mistletoe, and presents on the tree.

"Christmas eve will find me, where the lovelight gleams. I'll be home for Christmas ... if only in my dreams."

Merry Christmas to all. May your days be cheery and bright. And may all your Christmases ... be white.

(Irving Berlin: 1942).

A version of the above first appeared on these pages on Christmas 1998.

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the Noth Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson Wendy Wu of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members are Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang. They were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The Declaration was passed through the Meeting. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*4

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*5

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted also a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*6

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Mr. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA. The “Formosa Night?featured a delegation of 28 people from Taiwan and a chorus from New York City. It was a great performance with dance troupe of Taiwan Culture Delegation.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*8

"In righteousness we shall be established. 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 elegant properties of freedom, democracy, entrepreneurship, and justice; the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, innovation, and civilization; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'. We believe that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. With the effort and participation of many intellectuals, leaders, officials, among others through benevolent spirit and brotherly love, the 28th Convention of TBAA is really marvelous," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*9

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti)
We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
2. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*5. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*6. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*9. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Glass, Jackie. 'Profiles on a thing of beauty is a joy forever,' "A search of 'business - WBTI' on the Google.com," (August 10, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

***** The leading Internet search engine Google increased more than 6 times of its profit in the third quarter. [October 21, 2005]*21

The following are post from the Second Edition of this article on August 17, 2004:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"How can we leave the world in a better conditiion than we found it? Near the top of such answers is this: Build a teaching institution that is grounded in timeless truths. Or, as our mission statement expresses it, 'Pepperdine is a Christian unversity committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.' That is a mission worth investing a life in," pointed out President Benton at his message on the "Pepperdine People".*10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Tony,

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

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

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

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References

*1. Pepperdine University. (1994), "The Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University --- 1994 - 95 Academic Catalog," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Pepperdine University. (1990), "The Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University --- 1988 - 89 CATALOG," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*3. Housman. Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Persus Publishing.
*4. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. (2001), "How to say it online: everything you need to know to master the new language of cyberspace," Paramus, New Jersey: Pretice Hall.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Ball, Donald A, and McCulloch, Jr., Wendell H. (2003) International Business --- The Challenge of Global Competition," Chicago: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*8. O'Brien, James A. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*9. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. Ibid.
*10. Benton, Andrew. 'A message from the President,' (2003), "Pepperdine People," Malibu, Califonia: Pepperdine University.
*11. GSBPA of WBTI. (2003) 'Words of wisdom which are worth of reading,' " Newsbrief of WBTI". Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*12. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*13. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*14. Ibid.
*15. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.
*16. Wang, Peter C.. "An e-mail to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei from Dr. Peter C. C. Wang," (April 20, 2004), Pebble Beach, CA.: Wang Center LLC.
*17. Ni, Bob. "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from Dr. Bob Ni," (April 19, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dr. Bob Ni's House.
*18. Kent, Liz. "A letter and thanks card to Dr. Tony Lei from Dr. Liz Kent," (Autumn of 2003), Sherman Oaks, Califirnia: Dr. Liz Kent's Home.
*19. Cole, Brett. 'Google bidding near end?' "The section of Business in LVRJ," (August 17, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal.
*20. Ibid.
*21. Worldjournal.com. 'A newsbrief with picture about Google,' "A search of 'Worldjournal.com' on the Internet," (October 21, 2005), U. S. A.: Internet.

Dec. 21, 2005
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

HOUSING MARKET: Bubble not on LV horizon

Home prices continue on record pace

By JENNIFER ROBISON
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Despite numerous predictions of bubbles and woe, the Las Vegas housing market is poised to pull off yet another record year.

New numbers from real estate research firm SalesTraq show 85,074 closings on new and existing homes in the Las Vegas Valley from January to November -- a tally that already surpasses the 84,595 units sold in all of 2004.

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Local builders closed on 34,631 units through November, a 17.7 percent improvement on the 29,187 homes they sold in 2004. The median price those homes are commanding rose to $303,903, up 5.4 percent from $288,447 in November 2004.

The valley's homeowners sold 50,443 existing houses through November, down 2.3 percent from 2004's total, though the median price among resales is up 12.9 percent year over year, from $247,945 in November 2004 to $280,000 last month. The average number of days a resale home spends on the market is also up slightly, from 41 days in November 2004 to 45 days last month. The number of sellers getting their full asking price is the same year over year, at 98 percent.

Larry Murphy, president of SalesTraq, said the local market has stabilized following its burst of appreciation in 2004, when housing prices rose more than 50 percent.

"Demand (for homes) has been relatively constant, though we do have a lot more inventory than we had on average last year," Murphy said. "With that inventory, prices have reached a plateau."

Though median prices are up year over year, condominium conversions have helped moderate cost increases in recent months, Murphy said.

Developers sold 849 condo conversions in November, nearly a quarter of the 3,824 new units sold marketwide. Those condo conversions carry a median price of $171,940, and that has helped keep new homes at a median of about $300,000 for the past three months. Murphy also credits condo conversions with reining in resale prices: The first conversions that came on the market in 2004 are starting to hit the existing-home market, where their lower prices may have helped pare the resale median from $284,000 to $280,000 since September, he said.

Murphy said he doesn't expect the valley to remain on its present plateau for long. He noted that a similar leveling-off of price increases occurred in 2004, when the resale median parked at about $250,000 from July to December.

"It took a while to digest the lump in the snake, after we gorged ourselves in the first half of 2004," Murphy said. "It took almost six months to absorb that in the second half of the year, but once we did, sales came back strong this year."

Murphy said he sees the same stabilizing phenomenon occurring now. The result: more price jumps in 2006.

"Barring any catastrophic events, I would say the resale median will be over $300,000 a year from now," Murphy said.

Local Realtors agreed with Murphy's assessment of the market's high plateau.

Bill Berning, broker of the Bill Berning Team at Prudential Americana Group, Realtors, said his sales agents are fielding a steady stream of phone calls from out-of-state buyers looking to move to Las Vegas, as well as local homeowners seeking to trade up equity to a bigger home or downsize to a more manageable property.

"All of my sales associates are busy showing (properties), and all of the listings we have are getting activity," Berning said. "We are getting offers on our listings. It's been a very good, consistent year."

Berning said the only factor that could slow the market in 2006 would be noticeable increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve -- increases he said he didn't see on the horizon.

"I do believe we'll see continued demand and appreciation that's not going to be as aggressive as we had in 2004," Berning said. "We're still going to see good interest in our market."

Bette Leal, broker-owner of Century 21 Consolidated, said ongoing in-migration should continue to bolster the valley's real estate market.

"As long as 5,000 people move here every month, we're going to have a healthy market," Leal said. "It's all about supply and demand."

New home median price
2004 2005 Percentage
difference
$207,465 $290.551 40.0
212,897 283.695 33.3
228,634 286,000 25.1
235,450 286,490 21.7
239,145 293,570 22.8
244,263 292,482 19.7
241,990 292,250 20.8
262,447 292,573 11.5
281,082 301,050 7.1
279,488 297,289 6.4
288,447 393,903 5.4

Existing home median price
2004 2005 Percentage
difference
$180,000 $250,750 39.3
190,000 260,000 36.8
203,000 263,750 29.9
216,000 268,050 24.1
230,000 270,000 17.4
242,000 273,000 12.8
249,900 280,000 12.0
249,950 280,000 12.0
249,000 284,900 14.4
249,900 282,000 12.8
247,945 280,000 12.9

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

As the holidays approach once more,
We want to take a moment
to wish you the very best this season.

The wonder of the holidays
and all the joy and love it brings,
reminds us of what's important in life-
the love of our friends and family.

May your Christmas be filled with joy, peace and love
and your New Year be bright and happy.

Lieutenant Governor Lorraine Hunt
and Family.*1

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Living Water

EVER CHANGING.
MOVING GRAINS,IT MOVES MOUNTAINS.

THE STREAM LIVES.
IT SHOWS, BUT NEVER TIRES.

ITS PATH IS WORN.
ITS SOURCE IS RENEWED WITH EACH SEASON.

IT IS LIVING WATER.

*****

DURING THIS SEASON OF RENEWAL AND A HOPEFUL TOMORROW, I GIVE THANKS FOR A YEAR FILLED WITH PRECIOUS MEMORIES AND NEW BEGINNINGS.

Helen Young*2

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Dear Dr. Tony

Just a note to wish you a wonderful Christmas.

We hope you are well & not work too hard. (:

Trecia & I continue to work & teach.

May you and your family have a great new year!

(: [[[Best wishes for the holidays
and the new year as well.]]]

Merry Christmas!

Trecia
Liz*3

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References

*1. Hunt, Lorraine. 'To wish you the very best this season,' "A Merry Christmas card fro Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei," (December 19, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt's Home.
*2. Mrs. Helen Young is the wife of former President Dr. M. Norvel Young of Pepperdine University.
*3. Drs. Liz Kent and Trecia Evans both received Ed. D. degree of Institutional Management from Pepperdine University.

We are impressed by what Dr. Peter Drucker said that, "Only a clear definition of the mission and purpose of the business makes possible clear and realistic business objectives. It is the foundation for priorities, strategies, plans, and work assignments. It is the starting point for the design of managerial jobs, above all, for the design of managerial structures." A business is a reflection of the leader. As a manager, the important thing is not happens when you are not there. It is important of what happens when you are not there.

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

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** American business needs a lifting purpose greater than the struggle of materialism. ---Herbert Hoover
***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to faciliate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** If you don't invest very much, then defeat dosen't hurt very much and winning is not exciting. ---Dick Vermeil

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

The ServiceMaster Corporration serves as a beautiful example of a company that thoroughly integrates its corporate philosophy and mission into day-to-day affairs. Founded by Marion E. Wade, the story of its conception, genesis and growth is told in Wade's book, God is Counsel. Kenneth T. Wessner, Chairman of the Board of ServiceMaster, states:

"The philosopgy of a company determines the character and nature of business it conducts. The climate of a company is created by the concepts of managing and life that govern its policies and practices. The philosophy of ServiceMaster and the words we used to express that philosophy have been carefully conceived, nurtured, and refined through years of thought, work, and commitment. Our company philosophy is expressed in four objectives. These four staterment are the foundation upon which everything we do is built.

To honor God in all we do.
To help people develop.
To pursue excellence.
To grow profitably.

For the people of ServiceMaster, their work is not merely the making of a living; it is a way of life."

That solid philosophy has helped ServiceMaster become one of the largest cleaning service conglomerates in the world.

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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References

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

Dear Dr. Lei,*1

Happy Holidays!

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

BERKLEY'S LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

Dear Dr. and Mrs. Lei,

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

ANDREW K. and DEBBY BENTON

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Reference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

*1. Young, Bill; Walsh, Jessie, Chang, Tiffany. 'Lynette McDonald has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search about Dr. John Wang on Google.com," (February 4, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Justice of the Supreme Court. 'Profile of the Supreme Court about Justice Michael Douglas,' "An e-mail from the Secretary of Justice Michael Douglas to WBTI," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas Nevada: Office of Justice Michael Douglas.
*3. Douglas, Michael. 'Corrections,' "An e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*4. Douglas, Michael. 'Yes, I agree,' "A second e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*5. Justice of the Supreme Court. Ibid.
*6. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

Dec. 11, 2005
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THOMAS MITCHELL: 'All men are by nature equally free ... '

This week we engage in a melancholy celebration of the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights on Dec. 15, 1791.

It is seldom remembered nor much regarded that when our Constitution was drafted it contained no guarantees of rights of the individual. In fact George Mason left the Constitutional Convention in a huff when his proposal for a Bill of Rights, similar to one he had written for Virginia, was voted down.

Mason later wrote articles countering the Federalist Papers' support of the new federal Constitution. Several states, in ratifying the Constitution, paid heed and demanded a bill of rights be added to prevent a too-strong federal government from becoming just another tyranny like the one overthrown by the Revolution.

When Congress convened, James Madison, who had at first opposed such amendments as a mere "parchment barrier," offered his draft of 17 amendments. These were edited down to 12.

Article 1, which stated there would be one representative for every 30,000 people, and Article 2, which said Congress could not alter its compensation during its own term of office (which actually became the 27th Amendment in 1992 and is totally ignored anyway), were defeated.

Eventually, Articles 3 through 12 were ratified and became what we now know as the Bill of Rights, spelling out the rights to freedom of religion, speech, press, bearing arms, fair trial, security of our persons and property, and assigning rights not specifically granted to the federal government to the states and individual citizens.

Sadly, most of those rights have been gradually eroded over the years by well-meaning elected officials, bureaucrats and even by the voters themselves.

In a speech to the Virginia Convention in 1788, long before he drafted the Bill Rights, Madison predicted what has transpired: "I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations."

Perhaps, it is time to reinvigorate ourselves with the ideals of men such as George Mason, whose 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights is regarded as the first draft for Madison.

Words such as: "That all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights ... namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety."

He did not say: Unless the bureaucrats want to build a shopping center where your home is, because that would generate more taxes for themselves.

He did write: "That all power is vested in, and consequently derived from, the people; that magistrates are their trustees and servants and at all times amenable to them. ...

"That no man, or set of men, is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community ... "

But today our "servants" frequently decide to squander public land and taxes on their friends and public employee unions, then quietly retire on handsome pensions at a youthful age when caught with their hands in the cookie jar.

Mason also said: "That the legislative and executive powers of the state should be separate and distinct from the judiciary; and that the members of the two first may be restrained from oppression, by feeling and participating the burdens of the people, they should, at fixed periods, be reduced to a private station, return into that body from which they were originally taken ... "

Of course, now if someone wants to draw a paycheck from one branch of government and then go write the laws that govern that job, no problem. And one can sooner split atoms with a ball peen than pry any snout from the public trough.

And if you really want to know who leaked what little secret to whom, you need not be reluctant to jail a reporter or be constrained by such thoughts as: "That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments."

Melancholy, indeed.

Thomas Mitchell is editor of the Review-Journal. He writes about the role of the press, free speech and public access to government information. His phone number is 383-0261 and e-mail is tmitchell@reviewjournal.com.

During the past eleven years, Summerlin has been the fastest growing Master Planned Community in the country. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, this community offers a unique lifestyle to its residents. Surrounded by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Summerlin consists of several villages of residential properties, schools cultural centers, shopping, parks, trails, professional and medical facilities and golf courses. More than one-third of Summerlin's acreage is designated as open space, which includes parks, trails, golf courses and nature trails. Ours in Summerlin is something good for many people!

"The enormous Summerlin community is the most celebrated development in the northwest region of Las Vegas. In 1999, Summerlin let the country in new home sales among mater-planned communities with 2,281 homes sold, a 17 percent increase over the previous year. Within this community, there are 170 models to choose from, priced between $100,000 and $1 million. Other communities in the region include Queensridge, a 1,100-acre, master-planned community with a residential complement of 850 acres; the Lakes, which offers residents lakeside homes with boating and fishing; and Los Prados, an active adult community. The near northwest is home to one of Las Vegas' oldest neighborhoods; know locally as the Scotch 80s," described in the post.*2

"Bordered by Rancho Road, I-15, Oakey Boulevard, and Charleston Ave, this community of large, ranch-style residences was once home to BB King, Shecky Greene, and Diana Ross. The Valley¡¦s largest assemblage of golf courses in the northwest, including the Badlands, Painted Desert, Los Prados, and Angel Park. Shopping at Meadows Mall and the Sahara Pavilion oasis nearby, and several neighborhood casinos, such as Santa Fe Station, Fiesta, and the Texas Station, offer fine dining and gaming, making it more convenient for residents who would prefer not to drive to the Strip. Apartments are plentiful, especially in the area of Sahara Road near Arville Street." *3

South Shores is one of the most important community in Summerlin. Dr. Tony Lei has been elected to the Board of the South Shores Community Association since 1993. The follwoing is a sample of his literature for the election in 2003:*4

"I wish to serve as a delegate because": I (Dr. Tony Lei) will offer my endeavor, knowledge, and ability to carry out the duties for the rights and benefits of the homeowners and residents here in our community. I'll work to motivate both the good production and human relations on the work performance of our Association and the Management Company which we, the homeowners, are paying service fees to support.

"Qualifications I feel will benefit the community": Delegates who are good in managemt knowledge and experience will do better with the Home Association Company to promote the work performance for the rights and benefits of our homeowners. Many years as an Associate Professor and Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chung Hsing University and Pepperdine University, I may use my knowledge to serve our community. Many institutions such as Nevadan U. S. Representative of the Congress, District Attorney Office of Clark County, Constable's Office of Las Vegas Township, among others invited me as the Senior Advisor. I may use my experience to work for our homeowners and residents. I received my M.B.A. and Ed.D. in Institutional Management from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, but my knowledge and experience will be also important for me to service our community together with my sincere and humble personal traits.

"Other information I wish to share": "Dr. Tony Lei has worked for our community in Southern Nevada more than ten years based on his belief that 'By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let our heroes be the great servants who have given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candle fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-increasing circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and evision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy.' We need such a people like him to work for our community," said a District Judge of our Family Court. I love the atmosphere here, I love the environment here, and especially I love the people here in our community. We should expect both of our Association and Management Company put effort to help our community be of our homeowners, by our homeowners , and for our homeowners. It's a good thing by working for you at the same time working for our families also because both of us are homeowners.*5

Without any opponent, Dr. Tony Lei won the election!*6

Dr. Tony Lei has served as a delegate and Director for South Shores Community Association since 1993.

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI isthe initials of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Google. 'Summerlin, Nevada,' "WWW.Google.com," (March 23, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Terra West Property Management. "Election of Delegate Members," South Shores Community Association, (December, 2003), p.1.
*5. Terra West Property Management. "Delegate Candidate Statement, South Shores Homeowners Association," (December, 2003), pp. 2-3. This information has brought to you also by Las Vegas Review-Journal and lasvegas.com through the Section of "PPAA16" at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti.
*6. Terra West Property Management. 'Announcement of the Winners of Delegate Election,' "Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting, South Shores Community Association," (February, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: South Shores Homeowners Association.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News : International Last Updated: Nov 12th, 2005 - 19:28:03

Celebrated management visionary Peter Drucker dies at 95
By Michael Hennigan
Nov 12, 2005, 14:16

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Peter Drucker, who was regarded as the greatest management visionary of the modern age and coined such terms as ``management by objective'' and ``knowledge workers,'' died on Friday at the age of 95.

The Austrian-born journalist and intellectual taught, wrote and advised companies on management techniques for seven decades, completing his 35th book at age 94. Drucker was renowned for his clear thinking and analysis, rather than any single theory or research.

[[[Dr. Peter Drucker - "His writings are landmarks for the managerial profession." Harvard Business Review]]]

Drucker pioneered the idea of privatization and the company as a social institution. In his seminal study of General Motors in 1945, he introduced the concept of decentralization as a principle of organization, in contrast to the practice of command and control in business.

"There is only one valid definition of business purpose: to create a customer," he said 45 years ago. Central to his philosophy was the belief that highly skilled people are an organization's most valuable resource and that a manager's job is to prepare and free people to perform. Good management can bring economic progress and social harmony, he said, adding that "although I believe in the free market, I have serious reservations about capitalism."

``He makes you think,'' Jack Welch, then-chairman of General Electric Co., told Forbes magazine in 1997, while Intel co-founder Andrew Grove said in the same issue, ``Drucker is a hero of mine. He writes and thinks with exquisite clarity -- a standout among a bunch of muddled fad mongers.''

[[[President George W. Bush presents the Medal of Freedom to Dr. Peter Drucker in the East Room at the White House, July 9, 2002. (White House photo by Paul Morse.)]]]

The most effective US president, Drucker told Forbes magazine last year, was Harry Truman, because "everybody who worked for him worshiped him because he was absolutely trustworthy." Ronald Reagan took second place: "His great strength was not charisma, as is commonly thought, but his awareness and acceptance of exactly what he could do and what he could not do."

In the 1950's Drucker forecast the importance of computers, and in the 1960s, he foresaw Japan's rise as an industrial power. In 1997, he remarked about an expected backlash to executive pay, saying, ``In the next economic downturn there will be an outbreak of bitterness and contempt for the super-corporate chieftains who pay themselves millions.''

Peter Ferdinand Drucker was born Nov. 19, 1909 in Vienna. He worked as a financial reporter in Frankfurt, Germany, while he worked for a doctoral degree in public and international law. In 1932, Drucker published an essay on a leading conservative philosopher that offended the Nazis; his pamphlet was banned and burned. Drucker moved to London, where he worked for a merchant bank and in 1937, he emigrated to the United States and began working as a correspondent for several British newspapers.

In 1939, his first published book, "The End of Economic Man: The Origins of Totalitarianism" was favourably reviewed by Winston Churchill, and it was made required reading for every new British officer.

Claremont Graduate University, California where Dr. Drucker taught until 2003, wrote the following:

Peter F. Drucker, the world’s foremost pioneer of management theory, died this morning. He was 95.

Drucker was the Marie Rankin Clarke Professor of Social Sciences and Management at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) from 1971 to 2003 where he continued to write and consult up to the time of his death.

Drucker’s career as a writer, consultant and teacher spanned nearly 75 years. His groundbreaking work turned modern management theory into a serious discipline. He influenced or created nearly every facet of its application, including decentralization, privatization, empowerment, and understanding of “the knowledge worker.”

“What distinguishes Peter Drucker from many other thought leaders in my mind is that he cared not just about how business manages its resources, but also how public and private organizations operate morally and ethically within society,” said Cornelis de Kluyver, dean of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. “He respected the values of education, personal responsibility, and business’ accountability to society. His true legacy is his insistence on this value system, and its effect on business, society, and individual lives.”

Born November 19, 1909, in Vienna, Drucker was educated in Austria and England and earned a doctorate from Frankfurt University in 1931. He became a financial reporter for Frankfurter General Anzeiger in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1929, which allowed him to immerse himself in the study of international law, history and finance.

Drucker moved to London in 1933 to escape Hitler’s Germany and took a job as a securities analyst for an insurance firm. Four years later he married Doris Schmitz and the couple departed for the United States.

In 1939, Drucker landed a part-time teaching position at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. He joined the faculty of Bennington College in Vermont in 1942 and the next year put his academic career on hold to spend two years studying the management structure of General Motors. This experience led to his book “Concept of the Corporation,” an immediate bestseller in the United States and Japan, which validated the notion that great companies could stand among humankind’s noblest inventions.

From 1950 to 1971, Drucker was a professor of management at the Graduate Business School of New York University. He was awarded the Presidential Citation, the university’s highest honor.

Drucker came to California in 1971, where he was instrumental in the development of the country’s first executive MBA program for working professionals at Claremont Graduate University (then known as Claremont Graduate School). The university’s management school was named the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management in his honor in 1987. He taught his last class at the school in the spring of 2002. His courses consistently attracted the largest number of students of any class offered by the university.

Drucker had long wished to have the name of a benefactor attached to the school that bore his name. His wish was fulfilled in January of 2004, when the name of his friend, Japanese businessman Masatoshi Ito, was added to the school. It is now known as the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management.

The school adheres to Drucker’s philosophy that management is a liberal art—one that takes into account not only economics, but also history, social theory, law, and the sciences. As Drucker said, “it deals with people, their values, their growth and development, social structure, the community and even with spiritual concerns . . . the nature of humankind, good and evil.”

Drucker’s work had a major influence on modern organizations and their management over the past 60 years. Valued for keen insight and the ability to convey his ideas in popular language, Drucker often set the agenda in management thinking. Central to his philosophy is the view that people are an organization’s most valuable resource, and that a manager’s job is to prepare and free people to perform.

Drucker’s ideas have been disseminated in his 39 books, which have been translated into more than 30 languages. His works range from 1939’s “The End of the Economic Man” to “Managing in the Next Society” and “A Functioning Society,” both published in 2002, and “The Daily Drucker,” released in 2004. His last book coauthored with Joseph A. Maciariello, "The Effective Executive In Action" will be published by Harper Collins in January of 2006.

Drucker created eight series of educational movies based on his management books and 10 online courses on management and business strategy. He was a frequent contributor to magazines and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal from 1975 to 1995.

A highly sought-after consultant, Drucker specialized in strategy and policy for both businesses and not-for-profit organizations. He worked with many of the world’s largest corporations, with small and entrepreneurial companies, with nonprofits and with agencies of the United States government, as well as the governments of Canada and Japan.

In recent years, Drucker focused much of his time on working with nonprofit organizations, often pro bono. The Salvation Army, C.A.R.E., the American Red Cross, the Navajo Indian Tribal Council, the American Heart Association, and his local Episcopal church in La Verne, California, all benefited from his counsel.

Drucker was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2002 by President George W. Bush in recognition for his work in the field of management. He received honorary doctorates from universities in the United States, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Great Britain, Japan, Spain and Switzerland.

Drucker and his wife, Doris, have four children, and six grandchildren.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

Dear Dr. & Mrs. Tung-tien Lei:

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

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

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

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

With warmest regards,

Sincerely,

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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