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2024 will put a spotlight on the global state of democracy as more people than ever head to the polls

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economist has launched The World Ahead, an annual special year-end issue from The Economist that examines important themes, trends and events that will shape the coming year. The editor's top ten themes for 2024 and the accompanying articles are online today on https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead-2024. The full edition will be available digitally from November 16th, and, for the first time, included in The Economist's weekly print edition dated November 18th. The standalone print issue will be available on global newsstands from November 29th (later in the United States due to the Thanksgiving holiday).

Key Points: 
  • The World Ahead's aim is to help you keep your worldview up to date—and tell you what might be coming next."
  • The World Ahead discusses a broad range of topics, but its top ten themes for 2024, distilled from its pages, are as follows:
    Vote­a­rama!
  • Elections all over the world, for more voters than ever before, will put a spotlight on the global state of democracy.
  • There will be more than 70 elections in 2024 in countries that are home to around 4.2bn people—for the first time, more than half of the global population.

Ellis Island Honors Society Presents the 2023 Ellis Island Medals of Honor

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

NEW YORK, May 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) presented the Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor, to more than 90 honorees including: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Former Republican National Chairman James Nicholson, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, chef personality and TV host Rachael Ray, Actor and Ukraine Activist Liev Schreiber, Financier and Philanthropist David Rubenstein, Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Academy Award-winning Director Robert Zemeckis and Award-Winning Documentarian Leslie Zemeckis. To see the full list of 2023 recipients, please visit: https://www.eihonors.org/medalists2023

Key Points: 
  • This year, a total of 91 Americans were honored for their contributions in philanthropy, humanitarian advocacy, technological and medical innovation, and professional achievements.
  • EIHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which, in addition to presenting the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, is a humanitarian organization supporting educational opportunities for students with immigrant heritage and preserving the Ellis Island National Monument.
  • The Ellis Island Medals of Honor ranks among the nation's most renowned awards.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

Ellis Island Honors Society announces the 2023 Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients

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Monday, May 1, 2023

NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) has today announced the recipients of the Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor, which include: Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Former Republican National Chairman James Nicholson, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, chef personality and TV host Rachael Ray, Actor and Ukraine Activist Liev Schreiber, Financier and Philanthropist David Rubenstein, Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Academy Award-winning Director Robert Zemeckis and Award-Winning Documentarian Leslie Zemeckis. To see the full list of 2023 recipients, please visit: https://www.eihonors.org/medalists2023

Key Points: 
  • This year, a total of 94 Americans will be honored for their contributions in philanthropy, humanitarian advocacy, technological and medical innovation, and professional achievements.
  • EIHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which, in addition to presenting the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, is a humanitarian organization supporting educational opportunities for students with immigrant heritage and preserving the Ellis Island National Monument.
  • The Ellis Island Medals of Honor ranks among the nation's most renowned awards.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

TorchStone Welcomes Personal Protection Expert Christopher Keenan to Deliver Proactive Private Client Security Services

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TorchStone Global, a premiere risk mitigation and security firm, announced that Christopher Keenan has joined the team as Vice President. Christopher brings over 25 years of experience in worldwide security operations, management, and leadership, including 18 years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TorchStone Global, a premiere risk mitigation and security firm, announced that Christopher Keenan has joined the team as Vice President.
  • He will provide executive protection, event and venue security coordination, threat and vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, secure travel operations and logistics, internal program audits, and training.
  • TorchStone Global is a leader in global risk mitigation and security, delivering proactive guidance and protection for prominent clients around the globe.
  • Combining state-of-the-art proactive strategies with experienced professionals and cutting-edge technologies, TorchStone provides discreet, relationship-based security solutions for their clients around the globe.

Doris Kearns Goodwin Returns to Speak at Westmont College President's Breakfast

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Santa Barbara, California, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doris Kearns Goodwin , world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, speaks at the 18th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday, March 10, from 7-9 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Key Points: 
  • Santa Barbara, California, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doris Kearns Goodwin , world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, speaks at the 18th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday, March 10, from 7-9 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
  • Tickets cost $125 per person and go on sale Friday, Feb. 10, at 9 a.m. at westmont.edu/breakfast .
  • The Westmont Foundation, local businesses and individuals sponsor the President’s Breakfast to promote discussion of significant issues.
  • For event sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Baker, Westmont associate vice president for advancement, at (805) 565-7156 .

Governor Asa Hutchinson Assembles National Leaders for Upcoming Summit

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is announcing more newsmakers to the lineup for the inaugural America Leads: An Ideas Summit with top leaders from across the nation including Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, former Oklahoma congressman J.C. Watts and former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

Key Points: 
  • Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is announcing more newsmakers to the lineup for the inaugural America Leads: An Ideas Summit with top leaders from across the nation including Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, former Oklahoma congressman J.C. Watts and former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
  • The summit will take place Oct. 19 in Bentonville at the Momentary and will center on ideas that will guide America into the future.
  • Kitchen and Mr. Bailey are excellent additions to the America Leads summit, as they all have careers full of front-line experience in business, government and research.
  • They are leaders who know what is at stake in America and has practical ideas to protect freedom at home and abroad, said Gov.

MasterClass Launches President George W. Bush's Class on Tough Calls and Life Lessons

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Friday, August 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced the launch of  U.S. President George W. Bush's class on tough calls and life lessons. President Bush will teach members leadership skills he learned during his presidency and beyond—and share an intimate window into how his desire for lifelong learning has guided all aspects of his life, including his post-presidency passion for painting. President Bush's class is part of the "MasterClass Presents the White House" series and now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

Key Points: 
  • President Bush's class is part of the "MasterClass Presents the White House" series and now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • "Through the lens of leading through some monumental moments in history, President Bush shares his biggest leadership lessons.
  • In his class, President Bush will share critical moments from his career to illuminate how the lessons he learned can be applied by the leaders of today, tomorrow and well into the future.
  • With MasterClass at Work , companies can keep their employees engaged and boost morale and motivation with immersive, short-form lessons from the world's best.

66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Headlines Ideas Summit with Governor Asa Hutchinson

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is headed to the state of Arkansas to give a keynote speech at the inaugural America Leads: An Ideas Summit hosted by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.

Key Points: 
  • The 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is headed to the state of Arkansas to give a keynote speech at the inaugural America Leads: An Ideas Summit hosted by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220620005580/en/
    In making the announcement, Governor Asa Hutchinson said, I worked with Secretary Rice in the Bush administration and her views on national security issues are essential with the current threats across the globe.
  • Condoleezza Rice is the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and the Thomas Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy.
  • The Ideas Summit is hosted by America Strong and Free, Inc., which is an education and advocacy organization.

BroadwayHD Founder Bonnie Comley Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

NEW YORK, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) hosted the 35th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony, where BroadwayHD founder, Bonnie Comley, was among the medalists recognized for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life. The black-tie gala was held in Ellis Island's Great Hall, the original registry room and gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S. The 2022 medalists received and celebrated their awards in front of an iconic view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

Key Points: 
  • BroadwayHD Founder Bonnie Comley awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
  • NEW YORK, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) hosted the 35th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony, where BroadwayHD founder, Bonnie Comley, was among the medalists recognized for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life.
  • EIHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which, in addition to presenting the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, is a humanitarian organization supporting educational opportunities for students with immigrant heritage and preserving the Ellis Island National Monument.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

Celebrity Portrait Artist, Maestro Igor Babailov, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, one of the nation's most prestigious awards

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

He was selected for his outstanding leadership and achievements in arts and culture and philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to our nation.

Key Points: 
  • He was selected for his outstanding leadership and achievements in arts and culture and philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to our nation.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.
  • According to EIHS chairmanNasser Kazeminy, in his opening remarks: This year's distinguished medalists come from a range of industries and backgrounds.
  • Maestro Babailov's philanthropic endeavors support children's health, STEM for kids of diversity, special needs, veterans with PTSD, and other causes.