Oct
31
Last week FORA.tv presented The Buttonwood Gathering: A World Unbalanced, a two-day conference organized by the influential, London-based newspaper, The Economist. A number of thought leaders, practitioners and provocateurs in the international finance community came together to discuss several current events, including Occupy Wall Street and the Greek bailout. As Occupy Wall Street gains momentum …
Oct
27
Of all the observers of the Arab Spring, none have monitored the current events more closely than Israel. The remarkable upheaval throughout the Middle East could dramatically change Israeli diplomacy and push the country toward reigniting the stalled peace process. Michael Oren, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, believes that while dramatic changes are …
Oct
25
Over the past six weeks the Occupy Wall Street movement has been a voice of anger, a widespread frustration with unemployment, lack of opportunity and rising debt. While many place blame on big corporations and unchecked capitalism, the larger message from the protesters is simply this: The world is unequal and unbalanced. On October 26 …
Oct
25
Anna Wintour, the famous editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, once said, “Fashion’s not about looking back. It’s always about looking forward.” While Wintouris commonly praised for her keen, trendsetting eye, she is also known for supporting and promoting young designers. In fact, the 2003 launch of Teen Vogue magazine, under the watchful eye of Wintour, created …
Oct
25
I hope you will enjoy this pun: At FORA.tv we are blessed, twice over. Two years ago, Stephen Fry and Christopher Hitchens joined forces to debate Ann Widdecombe and Archbishop John Onaiyekan with Zeinab Badawi in the chair over the motion: ”The Catholic Church is a force for good in the world.” The event was …
Oct
21
The past weeks have seen several historic events unfold in the Middle East and Libya, in European economics, and in the world of tech. Join FORA.tv next week as we touch on these topics with several exclusive programs. The continuing upheaval in the Middle East, from the downfall of Moammar Gadhafi in Libya to the …
Oct
20
Keeping up with the retail business of apparel and beauty requires staying ahead of the latest technological trends—from mobile technology to social media marketing strategies to e-commerce opportunities. On October 21, FORA.tv will present the Women’s Wear Daily Digital Forum on demand. The forum is hosted by Women’s Wear Daily editors and Fairchild Fashion Media, …
Oct
19
Can modern science join with spirituality to create new paths of understanding or are the disciplines like oil and vinegar? Next week live on FORA.tv, October 20-23, the Science and Nonduality Conference will bring together a unique group of scientists, philosophers, spiritual gurus and mystics that will explore emerging paradigms in spirituality that are rooted …
Oct
19
In 1984 while he was student at New York University, Rick Rubin produced a single out of his dorm room for a relatively unknown artist named LL Cool J. Rubin released the track under a record label he founded, Def Jam Recordings, to help LL Cool J gain traction in the competitive, yet still underground …
Oct
14
Variety is the spice of FORA.tv next week as we feature a number of programs that touch on trends within several industries such as technology, fashion, advertising and science. On October 20, the Paley Center for the Media presents a talk by Michael Roth, chairman and CEO of Interpublic, one of the world’s largest advertising …