There is NO next-best thing to being here

As we watch these global arguments around whether heads of state should come to China for the Olympic opening ceremonies, another question rears its head in the shadows: where are all of the CEOs? And not just around the Olympics, but generally? That by itself is shortsighted. But I submit that much more is needed. Put your butt where your business is...or will be!

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Bush will attend Olympic opening ceremonies 19 weeks 5 days ago

President Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing, the White House said Thursday. The announcement quashed any talk of a presidential boycott over China’s violent crackdown after anti-government riots and protests in Tibet.

The White House had been reluctant to confirm Bush’s plans for the opening event, although there was no doubt he would attend the Olympic Games.

Ang Lee Joins Steven Spielberg as Arts Consultant for 2008 Beijing Games 2 years 4 weeks ago

Zhang Yimou is in charge of the 2008 Beijing Games opening and closing ceremonies.

Ceremonies such as those that go on before and after Olympic games need more talent and creativity than one person can provide.

An unfortunate glimpse into my Olympic stream of consciousness 14 weeks 1 day ago

What Will Moss calls "unfortunate" I consider quite insightful. Imagethief posts a chronological account of his more than 40 Twits that he made during last Friday's Olympic Opening Ceremonies.

Photos : fireworks above the Beijing Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest) 15 weeks 4 days ago

Repetition for the fireworks of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games...

Where is the Political Will | China Expat 1 year 13 weeks ago

A funny thing happened just before Beijing was scheduled to test their anti-air pollution campaign: they canceled it. if Beijing is not even willing to execute an extended practice run for air pollution reduction, you must question the political will needed to make a positive impression on the world

New embassy reflects growing ties to China 15 weeks 1 day ago

A massive new U.S. Embassy, the second-largest in the world after the heavily fortified compound in Baghdad, formally opens in the Chinese capital this week, a testament to the depth and breadth of the ties binding the trading partners and sometimes rivals.

You can watch the Olympic Games on Youtube, but... 15 weeks 1 day ago

... You might live in a country where You are not allowed to do so. No free Olympics for You then. Enjoy paying for Your national exclusive broadcaster...

Scandal! Olympic Athletes to be Clothed 15 weeks 3 days ago

Other criticism of the 2008 Beijing Olympics pales in comparison to the newest shocker: Athletes will not compete in the nude, even though the Greeks originally competed with nary a loincloth. Viewers and gods alike will be forced to imagine the glistening, olive-oiled bodies under mounds of confining cloth. Oh China! What have you done to our beloved games? If we wanted to watch a bunch of never-nudes, we’d watch some cheap Roman rip-off. Boycott?

Six Things I Liked About the Beijing Opening Ceremonies 14 weeks 4 days ago