"After an investigative research on a person's character, scholars found that personal traits play a very important role in helping business executives and leaders to be successful. They found out that persons who are leaders should have wisdon and talent. These people have a broader interest and aptitude. They are good in self expression and public communication. Possibly, the most vivid fact to be felt by everyone is that, these persons all have a strong inner desire to pursue business accomplishment and have their good performance recognized," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

" Among various business organizations, a research was conducted on the work performance of the American college graduates. It revealed that the following personal traits are important for the success of their business: (1) Ability to get along with people. (2) Ability to get things done. (3) Intelligence. (4) Desire for advancement. (5) Human relations skills. (6) Leading and administrative abilities. (7) Communication skills. (8) Ability to take important task. (9) Judgment. (10) Responsibility. (11) Decisions. (12) Adaptability. (13) Dependability. (14) Loyalty. (15) Vision. (16) Imagination."*1

As a supervisor or manager inbusiness, there are certain techniques that you can use to improve your effectiveness to have telephone conversational skills: "(1) Answer your phone promptly. (2) Identify yourself and your company immediately. (3) Be friendly. (4) Have all your necessary resources available. (5) Indicate your regret or appreciation when applicable. (6) Use caller's name if it's offered. (7) Express your willingness to help. (8) Don't interrupt your customer. (9) Get as much information as you can. (10) Be understandable in your communication. (11) Be accurate and complete when giving information. (12) Be easy to deal with."*2

We would also like to list 12 effective and 13 ineffective telephone techniques in business. A. 12 effective talent : (1) Smile. (2) Speak clearly and concisely. (3) Be enthusiatic. (4) Lower your voice pitch (5) Talk positive. (6) Be prepared for objections. (7) Talk directly into the mouthpiece. (8) Consider your customer's personality. (9) Speak in terms of benefits. (10) Discuss rather than tell. (11) Always thank the listener for his time. (12) Follow up if necessary."*3

B. 13 ineffective telephone skills are: (1) Frowning. (2) Muttering. (3) Sounding tired.(4) Speaking in monotone. (5) Being negative. (6) Being over confident. (7) Holding the telephone under your chin. (8) Rambling. (9) Making accusatory remarks. (10) Arguing. (11) Hanging up abruptly. (12) Forgetting to thank the listener. (13) Try to talk and do something else at the same time."*4

To be successful in business, we need to have positive thinking traits. There are 12 personal traits that characterize a positive thinker: Optimism, Enthusiam, Belief, Intelligence, Courage, Integrity, confidence, Judgement, Persistence, Liveliness, Vision, and Desire to excel.*5

Develop a clear vision of our prefered future, then get focused on key activities and efforts that take us in that direction. We shall see performance gains, achieve our goals, and have a happier and more successful practice. By persuing our own personal strategic plans with love and service, we will increase our energies, motivations, satisfactions, happiness, and the worthy value of our lives in business.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has put effort in spreading the golden words of wisdom for positive thinking in the business and public administration world.*6

"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.*7 "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."*8

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."*9

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 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."*10
***"Art is the signature of civilizations," --- Beverly Sills
***Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 "Bible"
***"A book is a sucess when people who haven't read it pretend they have."
--- Los Angeles Times Syndicate
***"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
***"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles
@*****
***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 secrete 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 tnan moivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca
***"Imagination is more important knowledge. --- Ablbert Einstein
***"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
***"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits." --- President R. M. Nixon
***"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
***"What would life be if we had no courage to attemp anything." --- Vincent Van Gogh
***"If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade." --- Tom Peters
***"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it!" --- Jonathan Winters
***"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." ---Frank A. Clark
***"Pay peanuts and you get monkeys." --- Anonymous
***"Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises." --- Demosthenes
***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'Good personal traits are important for a successful business,' "Nevada Examiner," (February 25 - March 2, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Career Press, "Powerful Telephone Skills," ( Hawthorne, NJ: National Press Publication, 1993). pp. 14-17.
*3. Ibid. p. 59.
*4. Ibid. p. 60.
*5. Ambrosio, Kathie,; Chan, Agnas,; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Personal traits, Community service, and happier lives,' "WBTI Newsbrief," (May 27, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI. *6. WBTI of GSBPA. (2003) 'Words of wisdom which are worth reading,' " Newsbrief of WBTI". Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*7. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*8. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*9. Ibid.
*10. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.

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.
Yo 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.

"Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a
destination."
---Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Six essential qualities that are keys to success:
Sincerity, Personal Integrity, Humility, Courtesy,
Wisdom, Charity."
---Dr. William Menninger

"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities
brilliantly disguised as impossible situations."
---Chuck Swindoll

It is with great pleasure to recognize that Judge Mark Denton and Judge Valorie Vega were appointed Vice-Presidents of the Washington Business Technology Institute. Both judges have long-standing careers in the field of law and jurisprudence, and they have distinguished themselves within the Nevada community through their dedication, hard work, integrity, and professionalism as Judges of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, State of Nevada.

"On December 3, 2003, Drs. Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega were appointed Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) by our President Dr. Tony Lei. The new appointments were made in anticipation of the retirement of our previous Vice Presidents, Drs. Sherman Wu and Robert Ni," said Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI.

Judge Mark R. Denton received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1976. He was raised in Boulder City and graduated from Boulder High School in 1969. In 1973, Mark graduated with distinction from the University of Nevada, Reno. He completed ROTC and received a commission in the U.S. Army as 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, Nevada 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, Mark sits as a judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, handling civil cases. Mark was re-elected in November 2002.*1

Judge Denton and his wife of 29 years, Alice, have four children: Leslie Marie, 26, Marianne Yvette, 22, Jacqueline, 18, and Patrick, 13.*2

Judge Valorie J. Vega holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from the University of Southern California's Law Center. She received a Bechelor of Arts degree from CSU Northridge. She received her graduate studies certificate in Interpretation/Translation from UC Santa Barbara.

Judge Vega was appointed to District Court抯 Department 2 on February 21, 1999 by Governor Kenny Guinn. She was appointed to Municipal Court in 1989 and was retained and re-elected by the voters until her resignation in 1999 to accept the District Court appointment. She is a former Clark County Deputy District Attorney from 1984 through 1989, prosecuting felony cases, and was instrumental in implementing the office抯 first Sexual Assault and Child Abuse team. She was an associate attorney with the law firm of Sully and Lenhard from 1983 to 1984 and clerked for District Court Judge Carl Christensen from 1982 to 1983 and also clerked for the law firm of Brandenberg, Torribio and Brazelton in Los Angeles in 1982. Before attending law school, Judge Vega, fluent in Spanish, supervised interpreters for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas from 1978 to 1979, where she set up testing and certification for court interpreters and did Spanish-English interpretation and translation.

Judge Vega is involved in her profession and community. She is a Board Member of the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Southern Nevada as well as the Latin Chamber of Commerce. She is also a volunteer speaker for D.A.R.E. and the Clark County School District抯 PAYBACK Program. Judge Vega is a member of the American Judges Association, the Nevada District Court Judges Association, the National Association of Women Judges, the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, the Clark County Bar Association, the Latino Bar Association, Hispanics in Politics, and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. Judge Vega is a member of the Nevada Supreme Court抯 Committees on Public Trust and Confidence, Certification of Court Interpreters, and Judicial Ethics. She was honored with the 1992 "Women of Achievement Award" from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and recognized by the Latin Chamber of Commerce as the "Hispanic of the Year" in 1995 and recipient of the 2001 Community Pride Portraits of Success Award from KLAS-TV and its Community Partners. Judge Vega is married, has one child and has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1978.*4

A celebration Dinner Party was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI to welcome Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega as Vice Presidents of the Institute on December 8, 2003 at the Steak House, Binion's Horseshoe Club in Las Vegas. "Washington Business and Technology Institute has contributed substantially and significantly to help improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Nevada since its establishment on January 8, 1996. As one of the Vice President of this Institute, I intend to promote and enhance the development and prosperity of Nevada. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve in this position through the appointment by Dr. Tony Lei. This will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in community services provided to the public at large. The steadily increasing number of faculty and advisory members serving in WBTI demonstrates WBTI's efforts and goals to promote what is best for the community," said Judge Vega as the celebration Party was taking place on the 26th floor of the Club with a vivid bird's-eye view of the beautiful City of Las Vegas at night.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

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.*17

Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of the Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of Political Science at UNLV.*6

"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognize what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by being the vistor's number at #37,777 on December 9 2003 (now at #102,697) of the WBTI website, made available through the Communitylink of the 'Las Vegas Review-Journal'," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on October 10, 2005 in Las Vegas.

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References

*1. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Mark Denton appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 26, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega were appointed as Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valoria Vega' on the Google.com," (October 10, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'District Judge Valorie Vega honored as a Fellow of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (June 9, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Vega, Valorie. "Biography of Valorie J. Vega," (December, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the District Judge Valorie Vega.
*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.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'GSBPA of WBTI's slogan for business and tourism,' "A search of 'Business & Administration' on the Reviewjournal.com," (October 10, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.

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CONTACT: Rebecca Wagner (775) 684-5680 or 720-0395

Carson City, NV � With the winter heating season around the corner and energy bills on the rise, now is the ideal time to perform projects around your home that can save 10 to 25 percent on your energy bills.

The Nevada State Energy Office (NSOE) and the Nevada Housing Division (NHD) are celebrating Energy Awareness Month by providing tips on energy conservation to help consumers combat rising energy costs. The theme is Not In Use? Cut the Juice.

This week抯 conservation tips are low cost, easy-to-do projects that can reduce monthly energy bills.

ENERGY TIPS FOR THE WEEK
OF OCTOBER 10, 2005
Low Cost � Weekend Warrior Projects

Replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Lighting accounts for nearly 20 percent of the electricity used in a household.
Replace normal thermostats with programmable thermostats.
Replace furnace filters.
Caulk windows, and caulk and weather-strip doors.
Install a hot water heater blanket. Be careful not to cover vents or temperature settings.
Install hot water pipe insulation. Be sure to keep insulation at least six inches away from the flue of gas water heaters.
Clean furnace system and check ducts for leaks.

These items can be purchased at local home improvement centers. For more information on energy conservations tips, visit www.energysavers.gov.

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

*****["Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
--- Proverbs 16 : 3
"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend." --- Proverbs 22 : 11 of the Bible
"All hard work brings a profit." --- Proverbs 14 : 23 of the Bible
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, M.D.]

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

On June 11, 2004, Nevada officials opened the first U.S. tourism office in China, hoping to boost the number of foreign visitors to the Silver State. Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Gov. of Nevada, led a delegation of state tourism and hotel representatives to China to celebrate the opening.

"The state hopes to attract five million Chinese tourists a year," said Bruce Bommarito, executive director of the Nevada Commission on Tourism,

He believes that China is the greatest potential market force in the world. "It's mind-boggling. The Chinese tourist is the highest-spending tourist in the world," said Bruce Bommarito.*2

Nevada is the only state in the country to obtain the required certification by the China National Tourism Administration to operate an office.

"Nevada is a popular destination for Chinese tourists. Officials there say over 90% of the 250,000 people who travel to the United States from China stop in Nevada, primarily Las Vegas."*3

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."4

"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.*5

"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." *6

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."*7 To be more successful for your Web site, you need to be favored by the famous search engine services like Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com), Aol! (www.aol.com), Google! (www.google.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.*8

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.*9

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." *10

To serve the community with wisdom and effort is one of the creed of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The following is a post of the news in Chinese about the coming trip of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao to China:

[In case you've problem to access the Chinese, please: (1)Hit the "View"; (2)hit the "Encoding"; and then (3)hit the "Chinese Traditional (Big5)".]

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By PAI of WBTI

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U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao received her B. A. degree in Economics with straight A's for all her four years at the famous Mount Holyoke College in New England. She obtained her M. B. A. degree from Harvard University in 1979. She also studied at M.I.T., Dartmouth College, and Columbia University.

At the time she was nominated by President Bush as the Secretary of Labor, she told her father that she does not intend to be an "Authoritative Official". She hoped that she could contribute to our society and nation.*13

Secretary Chao has received numerous awards for her professional accomplishments and community service. She is the recipient of 21 honorary doctoral degrees from colleges and universities around the world.

Secretary Chao is married to the Majority Whip of the United States Senate, Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

"Elaine L. Chao is the nation's 24th Secretary of Labor, representing a new generation of American leadership. Since her confirmation by the United States Senate on January 29, 2001, she has been dedicated to carrying out the Department of Labor's mission of inspiring and protecting the hardworking people of America. She is respected as an effective and articulate champion of the nation's contemporary workforce, acting quickly to focus the Labor Department on the modern realities of workers' lives." *14

"When President George W. Bush nominated Elaine L. Chao, the first Asian-American woman appointed to a President's cabinet in U.S. history, he described her as an individual with 搒strong executive talent, compassion, and commitment to helping people build better lives."

According to the U. S. Department of Labor, Secretary Elaine Chao's compassionate nature stems from her own background as an immigrant to this country at the age of eight. Her family's experience transitioning to a new country, supported by one another and the kindness of friends and neighbors, taught her that encouragement is the key to fostering independence, and that Americans are naturally compassionate people. This inspired her to dedicate most of her professional life to ensuring that people have the opportunity to pursue lives of dignity and financial independence.

As Director of the Peace Corps, Ms. Elaine Chao was one of the first Americans to personally embrace the people of the former communist bloc into the family of democratic nations, establishing Peace Corps programs in the Baltic nations of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union. Later, as President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of America, she restored public trust and confidence after the organization was tarnished by mismanagement and financial abuse, thus preserving the nation's largest institution of private charitable giving.

The experience Ms. Elaine Chao gained at the United Way helping communities address their local needs prepared her to mobilize the Department of Labor to promote pathways to economic freedom for individuals and families working to achieve the American Dream. She describes her vision for America's workforce as 搊one in which everyone can participate where jobs and opportunities are available for those leaving welfare, job training is accessible for those left behind, disability never bars a qualified person from the workplace, and where parents have an easier time balancing the responsibilities of work and home.

"Secretary Chao's previous government career includes serving as the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Deputy Maritime Administrator in the U.S. Department of Transportation. She brings a wealth of business experience to the post, having worked as Vice President of Syndications at BankAmerica Capital Markets Group and a banker with Citicorp. Prior to her nomination as Secretary, she expanded her study of policy as a Distinguished Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based public policy research and educational institute. She was selected as a White House Fellow in 1983," states the Department.*15

Following the inspiration of the past many years of the accomplishment of Ms. Elaine Chao's contribution of humane spirit to our society, we have the persistense of Wou Shien's spirit for education here in America. If a coolie and hard woker like him could dedicate to eduction by offering all his income and life to build a school for children in his village, what should not for us to offer our efforts for our community? *16

"The mission of this School [Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)] will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*17 Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B.. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of Political Science in UNLV.

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. LVRJ. 'Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt led a delegation of state tourism and hotel representatives to China,' "reviewjournal.com of LVRJ," (June 19, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: Communitylink of reviewjournal.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Housman. Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Persus Publishing.
*5. 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.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Ball, Donald A, and McCulloch, Jr., Wendell H. (2003) International Business --- The Challenge of Global Competition," Chicago: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*9. O'Brien, James A. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*10. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. Ibid.
*11. Yahoo!集. '瓣坝叭场㎝骋场盢砐拜い瓣,' "Yahoo Chi Mo News," June 17, 2004, Taipei, Taiwan.
*12. Ibid.
*13. Chang, Tiffany. 'Kathy Augustine and Brian Sandoval honored Advisors of PPAAF,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 30 - April 4, 2002), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*14. Department of Labor. "About Secretary of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao," (March 2004), Washington, D. C.: U. S. Department of Labor.
*15. Ibid.
*16. GSBPA of WBTI. 'New Year's Message of the President,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*17. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl, and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick, Keong Leong appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.

In our real world, people are led by leaders. A successful leader is consistently follwed by others. People follow because they have a belief in the direction, intergrity, and competence of the one leading.

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
***** To be a leader means willingness to risk--and willingness to love. Has the leader given you something from the heart? ---Hubert H. Humphrey
***** The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the leader is a servant. ---Max Dupree; "Leadership Is an Art"

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

I went on a search to become a leader.
I searched high and low. I spoke with authority. People listened. But alas, there was one who was wiser than I, and they follow that individual.
I sought to inspire confidence, but the crowd responded, "Why should I trust you?"
I postured, and I assumed the look of leadership with a countenance that flowed with confidence and pride. But many passed me by and never noticed my air of elegance.
I ran ahead of the others, pointed the way to new heights. I demonstrated that I knew the road to greatness. And then I looked back, and I was alone.
"What shall I do?" I queried. "I've tried hard and used all that I know." And I sat down and pondered long.
And then, I listened to the voices around me. And I heard what the group was trying to accomplish. I rolled up my sleeves and joined in the work.
As we worked, I asked, "Are we all together in what we want to do and how to get the job done?"
And we thought together, and we fought together, and we struggled towards our goal.
I found myself encouraging the fainthearted. I sought the ideas of those too shy to speak out. I taught those who had little skill. I praised those who worked hard. When our task was completed, one of the group turned to me and said, "This would not have been done but for your leadership."
At first, I said, "I didn't lead. I just worked with the rest." And then I understood, leadership is not a goal. It's a way to reaching a goal.
I lead best when I help others to go where we've decide to go. I lead best when I help others to use themselves creatively. I lead best when I forget about myself as leader and focus on my group...their needs and their goals.
To lead is to serve...to give...to achieve together.
---By Anonymous*2

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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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2005

CONTACT: Rebecca Wagner (775) 684-5680; (775) 720-0395 � cell

CARSON CITY, NV� The Nevada State Office of Energy (揘SOE�) and the Nevada Housing Division (揘HD�) are joining forces to promote Energy Awareness Month throughout October by issuing weekly conservation and energy efficiency tips and other information to help consumers combat rising energy costs.

This year抯 theme, Not In Use? Turn Off the Juice, promotes smart energy choices, reminding Nevadans to switch off unnecessary lights, unplug electrical drains, and use efficient ENERGY STAR� products. Additional energy conservation events will be announced throughout the month.

揂s energy costs continue to rise, I am deeply concerned about the impact on Nevadans,� said Rebecca Wagner, Energy Advisor to Gov. Guinn and Director of the Nevada State Office of Energy. 揟he goal of Energy Awareness Month is to provide information to consumers so they can make smart energy choices.�

The NSOE is responsible for updating and implementing the Governor抯 Comprehensive Energy Plan. One of the primary objectives of the Plan is to support and encourage the efficient use of energy. Additionally, the NSOE is the point of contact for Nevada for federal energy grants to support a variety of energy programs throughout the state.

The focus of the Nevada Housing Division抯 Weatherization Program is to assist Nevada抯 low income persons reduce their utility bills by providing for energy conservation improvements to their residences. Assistance is provided free of charge to homeowners or renters who reside in single-family homes, in apartment buildings, or in manufactured housing and whose annual gross incomes are at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines.

揊or the low-income family, a significant amount of their total monthly income goes towards meeting the cost of rising utility bills. The Division抯 sub grantees inspect applicant抯 homes, and, after determining the applicant抯 eligibility, inspect their residence for housing improvements needed for energy conservation,� said Charles L. Horsey, Administrator, Nevada Housing Division.

This week抯 conservation tips are easy, no cost measures that can reduce monthly bills. By merely turning off lights, we can have a significant impact on our energy consumption.

ENERGY TIPS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3:

The No-Brainers: No Cost Tips to Save Energy

Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. Utilize the 搒leep� setting on your computer as it can use as much energy as a refrigerator.

Set your thermostat to 68 degrees when home and set back to 60 degrees while sleeping or away from home for more than four hours.

Open window coverings on the sunny side of your home to take advantage of the sun. Be sure to close the coverings as the sun goes down.

Set your water heater to 120 degrees.

Keep your freezer as full as possible. Use plastic bottles with water to fill in the empty spaces.

Make sure food is cool and covered before it goes into the refrigerator.

Run full loads in your washer and dryer.

Vacuum your refrigerator coils and keep lights and lighting fixtures clean.

Unplug your televisions/DVD player/VCR when you抮e on vacation.

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

As Dr. Tony Lei inspires us that the four precious and valuable properties owned by the United States of America are Freedom, Democracy, judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship, our Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is promoting the cooperation and development of international tourism, business, education, and culture. To contribute to the Asian countries with the spirit of innovation and entrpreneurship, we need to emphasize our programs with our global e-business technology managemnt. We are surrounded by lots of e-business entreprises in this 21th Century era of businees world. An e-busineess entreprise is a business that uses the Internet, intranets, extranets, and other computer networks to support electronic business process, decision making, and team and workgroup collaboration within the enterprise and among its customers, suppliers, and other business partners.

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

Computer and technology are as natural as the air for the people in today's workplace which is teeming wih individuals who have terrific idea and a great deal to contribute. "In 'WinningWays,' Dick Lyles gives us four very powerful strategies that all of us can use to improve our relatioships with others and increase our own level of success. These are the best guidelines I've seen to help you unleash your power and reach your maximum potential," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard.*3 The four powerful strtegies for the secret of winning ways are: (1). Make people feel stronger rather than weaker as a result of your interactions wih them. (2). Camels are Okay. In fact, today's camel builders will be tommorrow's leaders. (3). Avoid two-valued thinking traps, because very few decisions are choices between right and wrong or good and bad. (4). Influence for the future, rather than the present or the past.

"Lee Iacocca told us that management is nothing more than motivating other people. I agree with U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that once she said, 'The knowledge delivered by the publications of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through its multimedia inspire us with a positive thinking to love our people, community, professionalism, and country.' I'm impressed that the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI quoted again lots of valuable words of positive thinking," said Judge Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nevada. She likes to read the WBTI website (http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) with colorful and creative design. Even as the number 53,477th [on 5/5/2004 (now at the number of 102,671 on September 30, 2005)} visitor of the website, she is proud to be on the list. We express regret for that the numbers of this website are limited because of its contends by nature of the academic and professioal features. Intelletuals may ask that "How many people could and should be the readers of the book written by our famous scientist Albert Einstein?"

You may never know! By adding the number of visitors who access it from the search engines leading giants such as Google.com, Google.cn, AOL.com, WebCrawler.com, Infoseek.com, among others, the number of visitors to WBTI website are numerous.

We are quite encouraged through the commends of their visiting either by President Dr. Andrew Benton of Pepperdine University, U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels of Pepperdine University, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Judge Betsy Kolkoski, Sherrif Bill Young, District Court Judge Cheryl Moss, among others, or by their Secretaries. And thus, we try to offer you the following inspiration of the golden words of wisdom:

"A word aptly spoken is like apple of gold in settings of silver." --- Proverbs 25 : 11
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12 : 10
"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend spring from his earnest counsel." --- Proverbs 27 : 9
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
--- Proverbs 15 : 22
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." --- John F. Kennedy
"Seven days without laughter makes one weak." --- Joel Goodman
"Today, more than ever before, every person is a potential user of computers." --- Marilyn Bohl, in her Preface of "Information Processing," 3rd Ed., 1980.
"To be a college or graduate student at this new era, especially in the field of business, she or he should owns four kinds of ability in computing: (1) Word processing, (2) Electronic spreadsheets, (3) Data base management, and (4) Statistical analysis and Charts. As a modern manager and any professionl in business, she or he is more productive in work performance with her or his good talent in computers. --- Tony Tung-tien Lei, M. B. A.; in his Preface of "Mangement Information," 1st Ed. Dec. 1987.
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
--- Proverbs 16 : 3
"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend." --- Proverbs 22 : 11
"All hard work brings a profit." --- Proverbs 14 : 23
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." --- Proverbs 21 : 5
"The reward for work done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
"I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humor in it." --- Frank A. Clark
"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan
"With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.
"Do to others as you would have them do to you." --- Luke 6 : 31
"A man finds joy in giving an apt reply --- and how good is a timely word!" --- Proverbs 15 : 23
"One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." --- Proverbs 11 : 24
"The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Tony, I know that you like to exemplify this inspiration same as it's my driving force by which I start out each day." --- Natalie L. Tyrrell
"Freedom, Democracy, Judicial ruling, and Entrepreneurship are the best four treasures of the United States of America." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" --- Vincent Van Gogh
"Nothing great was ever done without much enduring." --- St. Catherine of Siena
"Anthing you're good at contributes to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
"To a friend's house the road is never long." --- Anonymous
"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word --- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
"The paralleled practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgement, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue a rich , happier , and successful life." --- Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

With the above words of wisdom, we are glad to have our leaders's inspiration and encouragement for the cooperation and development on tourism and business among international countries with Nevada:

Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada reminds us that tourism is the bedrock of Nevada's economy. To expand and diversify our domestic and international markets are absolutely essential to our long-term economic growth and stability.*4

Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Govenor Lorraine Hunt said that Nevada's tourism industry must continue to expand its offerings and reach out to diverse markets that range from outdoor enthusiasts to residents of the world's most populous nation. Speaking at the general session of the Governor's Conference on Tourism at Caesars Palace, he and she each praised Nevada's continuing efforts to supplement its gaming-based core with non-gaming amenities such as shopping, dinning, and outdoor recreation.*5

Governor Guinn expresses that he can not overemphasize the significance and importance of bringing attention to all the attractions to Nevada at a time when it faces unprecedented competition for gaming customers. He believes that we are wise to expand our marketing efforts and focus on developing markets in places such as Asia. It is significant for him to point out that in addition to gaming, Nevada has phenomenal cultural, historic, and recreational resources that we must continue to promote. The Governor emphasizes that for our state's economy to thrive, all of the Silver State's tourism opportunities must be effectively marketed to both domestic and international visitors.*6

The modern and creative philosophy of management is advanced on the following words of wisdom, among others:*7

***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 "Bible"

"As a bridge between the business and university, the integrity of community service and academic research of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) will help Nevada go advance for the cooperation and development in education, business, and culture among international countries. As an Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of WBTI, it's my pleasure to extend my knowledge, experience, and professionalism in public service for community and education at the adjunct capacity," said Jackie Glass, District Judge of Nevada, at the event and dinner party by Unity Council of Nevada in Lindo Michoacan Mexican Restaurant on April 28, 2004 in Las Vegas.*8

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. O'Brien, James A.. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
*3. Lyles, Dick. (2000) "Winning Ways," New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Tourism development and prosperity for Nevada inspired and encouraged by Governor Kenny Guinn and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt,' "PPAA18 of WBTI," Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Some good personal traits for an individual to be successful in business and some golden words of wisdom for positive thinking,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (April 8, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Glass, Jackie. "A writing paragraph with signature on my appointment by Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 28, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

International Cities Business Council (ICBC) strives to build a bridge among important cities nationally and internationally. ICBC has set the following goals: (1) Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism; (2) Public relations among businesses and professionals; and (3) Social and dinner events within the community with a friendly atmosphere.

Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Clark County Sherriff Bill Young, business executives and owners, multimedia publishers and Editors-in-Chief, organizational and community leaders, and other VIPs co-sponsored the initial establishment of the Intercity Business Council of Nevada (also known as the "International Cities Business Council") of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) . The historical event took place on December 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

The Directors of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) at the present time are: Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of the City of Shanghai, China, Honorable Jim Gibson, Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Honorable Feng Wei Lai, County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan, Honorable Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China, and the Honorable Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China, CEO of United Commercial Bank, notably among others.*2

Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt was invited to be the Honorary Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC). President Dr. Carol C. Harter of UNLV and Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber were selected as Advisors. Miss Charlyne Chen was promoted to Chairperson of ICBC by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI on August 15, 2005.

A formal dinner party was held by Charlyne Chen, Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council, celebrating the establishment of ICBC at the skyroom restaurant of Stratosphere Casino and Hotel on September 5, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Honorable Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of North Las Vegas, Nevada was introduced by Miss Charlyne Chen and announced as the newest ICBC Director.

The following information about the Mayor are posted through the courtesy of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada:

Michael L. Montandon has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1992. He served as President of the Hidden Canyon Homeowners Association from August 1995 until June 1997. He was first elected Mayor of North Las Vegas in July 1997 and began his second four-year term as Mayor on July 1, 2001.*3

Mayor Montandon is also presently employed in the construction management industry. Prior to coming to Southern Nevada, Mayor Montandon worked in commercial appraisal and land planning in Phoenix, Arizona. He served as the Treasurer of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute in 1995 and 1996.

In North Las Vegas, prior to becoming mayor, Michael served on the Mayor's Task Force for Wages, Benefits, and Finance. The task force studied fiscal responsibility in City Management and the work force.

Some of the many boards and committees Mayor Montandon served in included: Clark County Debt Management, Civilian Military Council, Deferred Compensation Advisory Board, Board Member of North Vista Hospital - ex-officio, North Las Vegas Housing Authority, North Las Vegas Library District Board of Trustees, Southern Nevada Strategic Planning Authority, Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Program, and the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition Federal Lands Subcommittee.

Mayor Montandon graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and in July 2000, he completed the Harvard University Program for Senior Executives at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Mayor Montandon is married to Antoinette and has five children. Besides spending time with his family, he includes dirt bike riding and racquetball as his hobbies.*4

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel," Proverbs 27:9.

"He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend," Proverbs 22:11.*5

"Mayor Michael Montandon has been one of our Advisors of the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum of WBTI since 2002. It's our pleasure and honor to have Michael again as one of our Directors for the ICBC. We're expecting more city mayors will also join him as Directors as evidenced by his popularlity, integrity, and professionalism," said the Founder of ICBC, Dr. Tony Lei.

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References

*1. Weber, Valerie; and Kung, Jennifer. 'A welcome and celebration dinner party held by Chairperson Charlyne Chen of International Cities Business Council in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'International Cities Business Council' on the Google.com," (September 24, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. The City of North Las Vegas. 'A profile of the Mayor,' "A search of 'Mayor Michael Montandon' on the Google.com," (September 24, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Office of the Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Succeeds in Adding Land Transfer for New Southern Nevada VA Medical Complex to Omnibus Spending Bill,' "Section 'Business & Administration' of WBTI on 12/22/04," (September 17, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

Strengthened by faith in God and family, we knew in our hearts that with hard work, perseverance, and the help of newly found neighbors and friends, we could indeed achieve the American dream. ---U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao*2

"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.*3

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*4 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 North 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, including Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang, were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The theme of the Declaration was how to strengthen the unity and harmony of Chinese in America. 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.*5

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor 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.*6

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted 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."*7

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 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.*8

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 揊ormosa 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.*9 Jennifer Lin, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of New Jersey, welcomed everybody and their friends to attend the convention next year held in New jersey. President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of California Amber Sun spoke for the main association to thank Mr. Lo-Yu Sun's generosity for hosting the dinner party.

"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.*10

[***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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*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
*2. Bush, George; Chao,Elaine; and
The New York Times. 'Elaine Chao believes deeply in the American dream; Section of #U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao on WBTI at 04/26/05,' "A search of 'Chairperson Elaine Chao' on the Google.com," (September 22, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
3. 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.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and 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.
*5. 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.
*6. 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.
*7. 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.
*8. 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.
*9. 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.
*10. 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 following letter was sent by President Dr. Andrew K Benton of Pepperdine University to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 30, 2005 from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California:

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

Dear Tony,

I'm watching from my window today--from an office situated in a fouth-floor corner of Thornton Administrative Center--and see the future arriving, car by car. This is indeed a strategic vantage point, for from it I witness a pride-filled pilgrimage as parents bring their children to campus, their dreams packed in overstuffed duffels; a few telltale signs of trepidation on their faces. Image with me that in four years, these students will join YOUR ranks...as Pepperdine alumni.*1

This is a favorite season for me, and I write you to share a slice of the excitement we feel on the eve of a new academic year. It's my sith as president, and there is much for which I am thankful. As one of our more than 70,000 living graduates, you represent a distinguished "point of pride" that sets us apart and in many cases lifts Pepperdine into the upper echelon of America's best independent universities.*2
...........................................

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.

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.*3

The letter is in full of the recent accomplishments of Pepperdine and Andrew's close concern to the alumni of Pepperdine. President Benton concluded the letter that "Meanwhile, will I see you at the Hollywood Bowl on September 23 for our Alumni Picnic and Concert? Please let me greet you and your family. The SPRIT OF PLACE that abides at Pepperdine remains a beacon from this campus to our alumni around the world. The stream of arriving students continues outside my window. And YOU, as the foundation of the future of this precious place called PEPPERDINE, remain in my prayers."

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*1. Benton, Andrew. 'President Andrew Benton: You represent a distinguished "point of pride",' "A letter from President Dr. Andrew K. Benton of Pepperdine University to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute," (August 30, 2005), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Pepperdine University. 'A profile of Andrew K. Benton,' "A search of 'President Andrew Benton' on the Google.com," (September 21, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.

The following letter and invitation card were sent by the Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute:

Thank you for partnering with the Graduate School of Education and Psychology to support students of diverse cultures and perspectives in their efforts to attain academic excellence, social purpose, meaningful service, and personal fulfillment.*1

Your commitment to helping GSEP students reach their goals extends beyond their academic accomplishments and into the communities where they will be creating positive change.

Please continue to encourag GSEP students by recognixing their achievements with your presence at the 4th Annual Scholarship Recognition Dinner, and by sponsoring a table.

You are cordially invited to a reception and dinner honoring the 2005-2006 student scholarship recipients at the 4TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION DINNER on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Raisson Hotel - Los Angeles Westside.*2

On September 17, 2005, Dr. Tony Lei received the Fall issue of 2005 of "Pepperdine People" from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California:

"Though I am deeply involved in the University on a daily basis, I nevertheless am dazzled at the diversity of people and accomplishments assembled in each issue of our magazine. Taken together, the stories paint an exquisite picture of a dynamic and dedicated University that we cannot take for granted. Many of us see the hand of Providence on Pepperdine University, and we thank you for your continued interest and involvement in this distinctive institution,"
wrote Andrew K. Benton, Preident of Pepperdine University.*3

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*1. GSEP of Pepperdine University. 'You are cordially invited to a reception and dinner,' "A letter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Pepperdine University," (September 15, 2005), West Los Angeles, California: GSEP, Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from the President,' "Pepperdine People," (Fall, 2005), Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.

"Please see the attached China update from the 9/16 Las Vegas Review Journal. The Lieutenant Governor continues to work diligently to foster positive working relationships between China and Nevada, and open up our state to their enormously valuable emerging markets," wrote Mr. Yale Cunningham in his e-mail to President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) in the afternoon on September 19, 2005.*2

***From the Las Vegas Review Journal, Business Section, 9-16-05

China chooses Reno as backup cargo airport

Representatives of Air China Cargo have informed Nevada leaders the carrier will use Reno-Tahoe International Airport as a diversion airport when bad weather prevents its scheduled cargo flights from landing in San Francisco, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt said Thursday.

A letter from the airline also hinted that additional flights between Asia and Northern Nevada could be in store.
In recent years, Hunt has led three missions to China to encourage additional trade and tourism between China and Nevada.*3

Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt has been invited as the Honorary Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) {「 國 際 城 市 企 業 協 進 會 」} of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*4

"As I took my oath of office, I envisioned the future and saw exciting opportunities for our state. The State of Nevada has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years and the outlook for the future is it will continue. My duties as Lieutenant Governor include serving as chairman of both the Nevada Commission on Tourism and the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.....

"I will continue to work diligently in promoting our state's largest industry - tourism. Nevada provides one of the most exciting destinations in the world with something for everyone. The bright lights of Las Vegas and Reno, the recreation activities at Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, spacious mountain and desert retreats, the skiing and golf resorts throughout the state as well as some of the best shopping and entertainment, provide a destination unparalleled in the world," said Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt.*5

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*1. Mr. Yale S. Cunningham is the Southern Nevada Coordinator of Hunt for Governor.
*2. Cunningham, Yale S. 'A brief message from Lorraine Hunt for Governor ---China chooses Reno as backup cargo airport,' "An e-mail from Mr. Yale Cunningham to WBTI," (September 19, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Yale Cunningham.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'Taiwan Benevolent Association of America' on the Google.com," (September 19, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*5. Office of the Lt. Governor and PAI of WBTI. 'Welome to Nevada,' "Section of 'Lorraine Hunt - Lt. Governor of Nevada' at 01/07th/2005' on the WBTI website; a search of 'Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt' on the Google.com," (September 19, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.

The Directors of International Cities Business Council (ICBC) {「 國 際 城 市 企 業 協 進 會 」} at the present time are: Mr. Han Zheng, City Mayor of Shanghai, China; Mr. Jim Gibson, Mayor of Henderson, Nevada; Mr. Michael L. Montandon, Mayor of North Las Vegas, Nevada; Mr. Feng Wei Lai (賴峰偉), County Governor of Penghu, Taiwan; Mr. Changping Zhang, Mayor of Xiamen, China; Mr. Tommy Hu, CEO (Mayor) of Xiang Fan, Hubei, China; CEO of United Commercial Bank; among others.*8

Lt. Governor of Nevada Lorraine Hunt has been invited as the Honorary Chairperson of the International Cities Business Council (ICBC) {「 國 際 城 市 企 業 協 進 會 」}. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber is the Advisor.

Mr. Jim Gibson, Mayor of Henderson, Nevada was introduced by Miss Charlyne Chen to participate ICBC as a Director.

The following information about the Mayor is post through the courtesy of the City of Herderson, Nevada:

James Gibson was elected Mayor of the City of Henderson in May 1997 and re-elected to his third term in 2005. As the second largest city in Nevada and one of the fastest growing cities in America, Henderson has experienced a staggering 335% growth rate over the past fifteen years. By 2010, Henderson's population is projected to exceed 306,000.*2

Mayor Gibson is a native Nevadan, born in Las Vegas and a resident of Henderson for nearly 48 years. He was educated in the Clark County School District, earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brigham Young University in 1972 and his law degree from the California Western School of Law in 1975. He formerly served as General Counsel for the operating subsidiaries of American Pacific Corporation. He has been a practicing attorney for 29 years. He is currently employed as the Chairman & CEO of Transit Systems Management, the management company for the Las Vegas Monorail.

Mayor Gibson is active in civic affairs and currently serves on the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Commission's Air Quality Committee. He is a member and current secretary-treasurer of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors, member of the Nevada Development Authority Board of Directors, member of Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Events, member of the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, and has served as Chairman of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee for eleven legislative sessions, and as a member of the Regional Transportation Commission. In addition, he represents the City on the Federal Lands Sub-Committee and has been active on various committee assignments for the Clark County Bar Association.

The Boy Scouts of America Boulder Dam Area Council awarded Mayor Gibson the Silver Beaver Award in 2004 and the Good Scout Award in 2002. He also received the 2002 Humanitarian Award from the National Jewish Medical and Research Center. He was named the 1994 Henderson Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Member.*3

In order to build an association among important cities nationally and internationally for: (1) Mutual cooperation and development of business, trade, and tourism; (2) Social and public relations among business and professionals; and (3) Event and dinner parties for our community in an atmosphere of friendly and mutual cooperation. Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas, District Judge Jessie Walsh, Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Southern Nevada Sherrif Bill Young, business executives and owners, multimedia publishers and Editor-in-Chief, organizational and community leaders, among others co-sponsored the initial establishment of Intercity Business Council of Nevada (with the name now as 'International Cities Business Council') on December 16, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*4

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of one's friend
springs from his earnest counsel,"
Proverbs 27:9 of the Bible taught us; and
"He who loves a pure heart
and whose speech is gracious
will have the king for his friend,"
Proverb 22:11 of the Bible inspired us again.*5

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*1. Weber, Valerie; and Kung, Jennifer. 'A welcome and celebration dinner party held by Chairperson Charlyne Chen (陳思庭) of International Cities Business Council in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'International Cities Business Council' on the Google.com," (September 17, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*2. The City of Henderson. 'A profile of the Mayor,' "A search of 'Mayor James Gibons' on the Google.com," (September 17, 2005), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.
*4. GSBPA of WBTI. 'A profile of Intercity Business Council of Nevada,' "A search of 'Intercity Business Council of Nevada' on the Google.com," (August 15, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Office of Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 'U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley Succeeds in Adding Land Transfer for New Southern Nevada VA Medical Complex to Omnibus Spending Bill,' "Section 'Business & Administration' of WBTI on 12/22/04," (September 17, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2005 Contact: Michael Hillerby
775-684-5670

Carson City � Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today the appointment of Steve George to serve as the Director of Communications and Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor. His appointment is effective September 19, 2005. George抯 duties will include fielding media inquiries, writing news releases and speeches, coordinating news conferences and assisting the office with external communications.

揝teve brings a wealth of experience to the job, and I am pleased to welcome him to my office. His knowledge of Nevada, the media and our state agencies will serve him well,� Gov. Guinn said. 揝teve will be able to hit the ground running and bring the same fine work ethic he exhibited during his previous state service.�

George joins the Governor抯 staff after serving as Public Information Officer for the Secretary of State抯 office since January 2002. Previous to that, he was Director of Communications for the Attorney General抯 office.

揑 am honored by the confidence the Governor and his staff have shown in selecting me to serve in this highly visible and important position and will do my best to handle the job as professionally as my predecessor,� George said.

George will earn $97,363 and fills the position vacated by Greg Bortolin, who left the Governor抯 staff to join 2006 gubernatorial candidate James Gibson抯 election team.

George抯 media contact information as of Monday, September 19, will be:

Telephone (775) 684-5668
Email sgeorge@gov.state.nv.us

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

Chris Molnar
Executive Assistant for Boards & Commissions & Executive Assistant to the Communications Director
(775) 684-5678
(775) 684-5683 (fax)

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

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

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

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

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

Peng is very sunny.*2

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