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J.D. Whitney is a native of the USA. Starting out as a music teacher, he then spent 10 years in non-profit management, including 3 years in Kenya. He is co-owner and COO of micMAC Global Solutions (www.micmacglobal.com), headquartered in Qingdao, China. Their programs are based on his MBA in International Development and global travels training people in language acquisition and cultural transition. J.D.

Erika Andersen is the founding partner of Proteus International (www.proteus-international.com), a consulting and training firm that helps client organizations clarify and achieve their envisioned future. She coaches and advises the senior executives of leading companies including GE, Time Warner Cable, Madison Square Garden, and NBC Universal.

A chorus occurs when a group of people harmonize their singing. Therefore, how appropriate that the free trade agreement (FTA) designed to link South Korea and the United States in a synchronized, deeper -- and mutually beneficial-- trade relationship is called the KORUS FTA, with the first pact appearing in 2007. Already, South Korea offers America US$80 billion in annual trade as its seventh largest export market.

Japanese people nor mally welcome spring as the season when pink and white cherry blossoms perfume the air and float on warm breezes. But on March 3rd, a gigantic earth quake and tsunami devastated the nucle ar complex at Fukushima 206 km north of Tokyo and the surrounding area. Now the country is contemplating not wind borne flower petals, but radiation seep ing into cattle, crops — and people.

Laurence Brahm (www.laurencebrahm.com) is a member of the United Nations Theme Group on Poverty and Inequality, a global activist, international mediator, lawyer, economist and author. He leads the way in advocating a fresh development paradigm -- The Himalayan Consensus - an innovative approach to development (see www.laurencebrahm.com).

Bob Aubrey (bob.aubrey.com) is a global consultant, entrepreneur and author. He earned a BA at the University of California, then a Ph.D. in philosophy and an MBA in Europe. For the past 10 years, he has been based in Beijing and now Singapore. In 2002, Bob founded Metizo, a personal development company, to deliver consulting ideas and individuals to create economic value in organizations.

Joseph Baladi grew up in Brazil and moved to Australia at the age of eleven. His career then took him to New York City, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Singapore. Joseph developed a broad view of values, consumer behavior and an appreciation for the power of brands to contribute to a company’s success. He has provided brand building advice to major global firms, such as Procter & Gamble, Mars, and Coca-Cola.

Morgan came to China vowing to stay for at least three months – even if it killed him - 10 years ago. Shortly after he started his company in 2001, ClarkMorgan Corporate Training, China suffered from an outbreak of the SARS epidemic, and then firms cut their training budgets during the global financial crisis. But Morgan emerged from all this to win the title of ‘Training Firm of the Year’ in 2007 and 2008.

Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. He helps people to think clearly – and then articulate with panache. His clients span the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies such as Warner Brothers; those testifying to Congress; and guests on the Today Show. He has spoken, led conferences, and moderated panels at global venues.