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

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

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

In the recent years, it is apparently that American managements want their top executives at company headquarters to have years of foreign experience, and they are sending young executives abroad to acquire that experience. "There is no longer any such thing as a purely national economy. The rest of the world is just too big to ignore, either as a market or as a competitor. If business schools do nothing other than to train their students to think internationally, they would have accomplished an important task," said John Young, CEO, Hewlett-Packard.*1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Commentary featuring the respected faculty
By the GSBPA of WBTI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

"Working with Nevadans"

Clark County Sheriff Bill Young met with Senator Reid.

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

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

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

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

"Week in Review"

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The maiden flight will be this coming March.

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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References

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