Nov 14
What was initially revealed as an admission of an affair by the former CIA chief has now enveloped a strange cast that extends around the globe, and has raised concerns about how much privacy we actually have online. Embroiled in the scandal is retired four-star Army general David Petreaus who was selected to served as …
Aug 09
If you’ve managed to catch some of the Olympic coverage on NBC, you’ve probably seen the usual advertisements from McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Visa and other corporate entities. But once in a while, you’ll see a television spot sneak into the lineup from a wholly unfamiliar company– such as the Chinese multinational Huawei. It’s hard to understate …
Jun 12
While it may not be as inspiring or as uplifting as John Lennon’s 1969 anti-war anthem, this chart from the Institute for Economics and Peace via the Economist Intelligence Unit certainly tells, or shows rather, an interesting story about peace around the world. In the map of 2012, quantifiable measurements allowed researchers to select Afghanistan, …
Mar 29
When the Dow Jones Industrial Average was founded in 1896, it was made up of the leading industries in the United States at the time such as the American Sugar Company, the U.S. Leather Company, the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company and General Electric. How times have changed. Not only do we live in …
Dec 07
Over the past month economists from around the world have trained their eyes on the current crisis that is unfolding in Europe. Experts have analyzed whether or not the continent can weather the impending storm brought on by indebted countries such as Greece and Italy and if the crisis will end up being the death …
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 …
Jun 21
One part Wired, one part Economist, with a celebrated Late Night host and a social media maven as marquee attractions, the Wired NExTWORK Conference kicks off tomorrow, June 22. Addressing “the promise and peril of the network’s future,” the one-day event is “not a technology conference in the traditional sense,” say organizers. And we can’t …
Jun 05
The editors and experts of the Economist magazine are the world’s thought leaders, and they’re back on FORA.tv! Starting June 7, 2011, watch innovators, strategists and business leaders at the Ideas Economy: Information summit live and on-demand for 60 days. The era of big data presents incredible opportunities—smarter cities, stronger companies, faster medicine—but just as many challenges. …
Mar 22
On March 23 -24, The Economist will convene the second-annual Ideas Economy: Innovation event, this year focusing on entrepreneurship in a disruptive world. This summit will attract executives who believe in the power of innovation to transform our businesses, our lives and our planet. FORA.tv invites you to enjoy the full program live webcast, and 60 days …
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