ROSEAU, Dominica, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dominica’s Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, Hon. Denise Charles, announced two new artistes to perform at Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival carded for October 28 – 30, 2022 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium. Grammy award winning Nigerian afrobeat sensation Burna Boy will be the headliner on the festival stage to crone his popular melodies such as “Last, Last” with his unique fusion of dancehall, reggae, afrobeat and pop music. Burna Boy recently released his sixth studio album Love, Damini which debuted at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 and continues to rank high on Apple Music in 47 countries. Joining Burna Boy on stage will be rising Nigerian musical star Omah Lay with his catchy afrobeat tunes such as “Lo Lo”, “You” and “Do Not Disturb.”
The announcement came one week after the official launch of 21 artistes slated to perform at the World Creole Music Festival’s 22nd edition. Minister Charles extended an invitation to visitors to “come to Dominica to have a cultural immersion, second to none for the entire month and for the week leading to the festival.”
Partners for the 22nd World Creole Music Festival include the National Bank of Dominica, Tropical Shipping, Coulibri Ridge, Tranquility Beach Resort, Digicel and DOWASCO.
Nightly tickets cost EC$150/ US$58 and season tickets cost EC$375/ US$144. The current special rate for Party VIP is EC$960/ US$369 season pass or EC$350/ US$135 nightly while stocks last. Village VIP tickets at the special rate are currently sold out but will be released at the new rate soon. Tickets can be purchased online at https://dominicafestivals.com/wcmf-home/ or at the box office.
Acura today announced that its first all-new full-electric SUV coming to market in 2024 will be named the Acura ZDX. Demonstrating its commitment to performance in the electrified era, Acura will also launch with a ZDX Type S variant, as the brand continues to focus on putting the driver experience first. The ZDX will be the first production model to feature the styling themes of the new Acura design direction introduced during Monterey Car Week in the form of the Acura Precision EV Concept.
First full-electric model coming to market in 2024 will be a performance SUV called the Acura ZDX
Acura Type S performance variants will continue to put the driver experience first in the electrified future with ZDX Type S
Acura will continue to be the tip of the spear for electrification and digitalization for American Honda
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura today announced that its first all-new full-electric SUV coming to market in 2024 will be named the Acura ZDX. Demonstrating its commitment to performance in the electrified era, Acura will also launch with a ZDX Type S variant, as the brand continues to focus on putting the driver experience first. The ZDX will be the first production model to feature many of the styling themes of the new Acura design direction introduced during Monterey Car Week in the form of the Acura Precision EV Concept.
The ZDX is being co-developed with GM utilizing the highly flexible global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries. Acura then will launch additional EV models starting in 2026 based on the company’s own global e:Architecture.
“The Acura ZDX represents the start to what will be an accelerated path toward electrification by the end of the decade and the key role the Acura brand will play in our company’s global goal to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050,” said Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales. “Acura will remain focused on performance in the electrified era and Type S will continue to represent the pinnacle of this direction.”
The ZDX will be Acura’s first zero-emissions SUV and the name pays homage to a previous Acura model of the same name, which was the first vehicle styled from the ground up in the Acura Design Studio which opened in Los Angeles in 2007. The new ZDX is now being styled in the same Acura Design Studio.
In April 2021, Honda global CEO Toshihiro Mibe outlined the company’s vision for global sales of electrified vehicles as part of Honda’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050. This vision called for 100-percent of the company’s North American sales to be battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles by 2040. More details about that announcement are available here.
About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup currently features five distinctive models – the next-gen Integra sport compact, TLX sport sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, and the electrified NSX supercar, along with high-performance Type S variants. Acura’s first all-electric model, the ZDX SUV, will arrive in 2024. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following is being released by A.B. Data, Ltd., the Court-appointed Settlement Administrator for the Automobile Antitrust Cases I and II, JCCP Nos. 4298 and 4303, CJC-03-004298 and CJC-03-004303, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Francisco.
COURT-AUTHORIZED LEGAL NOTICE
Did you buy or lease a new car or truck in California of any of the following vehicle makes at any time from January 1, 2001 through April 30, 2003?
Acura
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Ford
GMC
Honda
Hummer
Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Mazda
Mercury
Nissan
Oldsmobile
Plymouth
Pontiac
Saab
Saturn
Toyota
Volvo
If so, YOU MAY RECEIVE A PAYMENT from an $82 million cash class action settlement.
The settlement resolves a class action antitrust lawsuit titled Automobile Antitrust Cases I and II, JCCP Nos. 4298, 4303, pending in San Francisco County Superior Court. The settlement provides $82 million cash, minus Court-approved fees and costs, for the benefit of Class Members. If you are a Class Member, you must file a claim to receive payment. You may also object to the settlement. Visit the website or call the number above to learn about the lawsuit and the settlement, whether you are a Class Member, and all of your options and the deadlines to act.
ACT NOW. Go to the website to file a claim for payment—
MIAMI, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recent release “Desde Mi Ángulo” from Page Publishing author Geraldine Marin is a meaningful journey of a woman whose faith helped her overcome all the curveballs in life.
Geraldine Marin, a lawyer by profession, a loving wife and mother, has completed her new book “Desde Mi Ángulo”: an honest and heartfelt piece meant to inspire and uplift its readers. Geraldine Marin looks back on her journey as a Venezuelan migrant trying to aim her shot in a foreign land. The path that she walked on was not an easy one. It was a path filled with challenges and even dangers. But those were bearable because God was with her every step of the way.
“More than a literary work, the author Geraldine Marín intends with these lines to reach the hearts and homes of many.
It is simply a small, but very valuable part of her intimacy in the different stages that God and life have allowed her to go through, coming out victorious and taught in each one of them. Here you will find a great story of love, romance, suspense, journeys, challenges and dangers, based on her personal experience, as a mother, wife, daughter and Venezuelan migrant, who crossed borders in search of safety and protection.
I invite you to be part of this extraordinary story, told from its angle.”
Published by Page Publishing, Geraldine Marin’s touching narrative highlights her strength as a woman and a daughter of God. It’s a read written with utmost vulnerability and authenticity.
This volume contains meaningful wisdom to share with loved ones.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Desde Mi Ángulo” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Newsmax announced today that it has signed an exclusive US Hispanic ad sales partnership with El American.
Newsmax will serve as El American’s digital marketing agent to reach conservative US Hispanics.
Jorge Granier Phelps, CEO El American said, “We believe the Newsmax Ad Sales team and broader brand integrity are uniquely positioned to accelerate El American’s growth, while offering marketers a one-stop shop to reach conservative audiences.”
“Hispanics are patriots, and many came here because they wanted a better life. Many US Hispanics fled their home countries, such as Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, searching for freedom and opportunity, and are increasingly voting conservative.”
A recent WSJ poll shows that Republicans have made rapid gains among a crucial voting demographic that has long favored Democrats, and that Hispanics are now evenly split between the parties.
Chris Ruddy, CEO Newsmax said, “US Hispanic conservatives deserve high-quality journalism that embraces faith, family, and entrepreneurship. We’re delighted to empower El American’s rapid growth to provide an underserved audience a voice they deserve.”
About Newsmax Newsmax Media, Inc. operates Newsmax, the nation’s fourth highest-rated cable news network and a top 25 cable channel, according to Nielsen. Newsmax is carried on all major cable and satellite systems, and is also available in more than 100 million U.S. homes through most streaming platforms. Newsmax’s media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, publications like Newsmax Magazine. Forbes has called Newsmax “a news powerhouse.”
About El American El American is the bilingual digital media platform focused on providing information, opinion, analysis and real journalism to the fastest growing audience in the United States: Hispanics. El American is consumed by conservative and libertarian Hispanics across the U.S. and has a monthly reach of over 5 million individuals, with more than 250 million interactions across social media. The company is set to launch a 24/7 nationally syndicated television network.
ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of $1.90 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on the close of business on September 1, 2022. This is the 142nd consecutive quarter the company has paid a cash dividend.
The board of directors also authorized a new $15 billion share repurchase program, replacing its previous authorization.
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the second quarter, the Company operated a total of 2,316 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
Acura today debuted the Acura Precision EV Concept, previewing the brand’s future design language as it prepares to enter the electrified era starting in 2024 with a dynamically styled all-electric SUV. Once again showcasing the brand’s design direction during Monterey Car Week, the concept was created by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles to push the boundaries of Acura design and technology, showcasing Acura’s future vision of electrified vehicles.
Acura Precision EV Concept makes global debut at Monterey Car Week, one of the world’s top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts
Concept expresses Acura’s intense focus on performance through design, with inspiration drawn from luxury Italian power boats
Pushing the boundaries of Acura design and technology, the concept showcases a future vision of electrified vehicles with distinct manual and full driving automation experiences
Acura’s new design language will be first seen on a dynamically styled all-electric SUV arriving in 2024
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura today debuted the Acura Precision EV Concept previewing the performance brand’s future design language as it prepares to enter the electrified era starting in 2024 with a dynamically styled all-electric SUV. Once again showcasing the performance brand’s design direction during Monterey Car Week, one of the world’s top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts, the concept model was created by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles to push the boundaries of Acura design and technology, showcasing Acura’s future vision of electrified vehicles with distinct manual and full driving automation experiences.
“The Acura Precision EV Concept is a design study that will shape the direction of future Acura products in the electrified era including our first all-electric SUV in 2024,” said Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales. “We are committed to delivering Precision Crafted Performance in every facet of the Acura client experience which includes a powerful and very exciting direction for the next generation of electrified Acura models.”
Inspired by the elegance, artistry and harmony of form and function unique to luxury Italian power boats, the Acura Precision EV Concept expresses Acura’s intense focus on performance with a wide, athletic stance, expressive silhouette and sharp character lines dressed in eye-catching Double Apex Blue with a matte finish.
“The Acura Precision EV Concept is a look into our future direction and continues Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance design language with a modern expression of performance” said Dave Marek, Acura executive creative director. “The Acura Precision EV Concept will be our North Star as we move into an exciting electrified future, and you will see these design cues translate over to future production models.”
The Acura Precision EV Concept features a theatrical lighting approach that previews an electrified powertrain through a dramatic illuminated evolution of Acura’s Diamond Pentagon grille, Chicane DRL signature and new “Particle Glitch” lighting on the front and rear facias. The emotional “Particle Glitch” design theme is repeated on the spokes of the Concept’s striking 23-inch wheels.
“The Acura Precision EV Concept continues to build on Precision Crafted Performance ‘Seamless and Dynamic’ exterior design language with a pronounced front fascia to emphasize the next-generation Seamless Illuminated Fascia for an EV,” said Andy Foster, exterior chief designer. “The ‘Particle Glitch’ lower detailing explores what EV performance could look like as Acura shifts toward its electrified future.”
Stimulating, visceral and premium, the performance-focused interior design of the Acura Precision EV Concept reveals Acura’s vision of an immersive experience that engages the driver’s senses. Inspired by the cockpit of a Formula 1 race car with a low-slung driving position, high-performance driver sightlines and a two-grip yoke-style steering wheel, the hyper-modern EV interior space features dual experiences – an exhilarating Instinctive Drive mode that heightens the performance experience and a calming Spiritual Lounge mode during autonomous operation.
Instinctive Drive mode maximizes the joy of performance driving by elevating the dynamic connection with the machine with racing-style digital instrumentation and invigorating red ambient and pipe lighting.
Spiritual Lounge mode retracts the steering wheel as it transforms the cabin into a warm, calming experience with soothing scents and restful “under water” animated projection so the driver can relax and recharge.
A sanctuary of speed and spirit, the cabin is beautifully crafted with sustainable, environmentally-responsible materials creating premium, unique finishes including marbled recycled plastic trim and 100% biomass leather. All the aluminum used, as well as the dimensional green cast acrylic that forms the steering wheel secondary controls, were made from recycled materials. Milled FSC certified wood, harvested from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits, adds warmth and a connection to nature.
“As the definition of premium and performance evolves to include the application of sustainable materials, we are looking at new and innovative material technologies to inspire our customers while both reducing our carbon footprint and enabling the Acura brand to reshape the perception of quality,” said Gypsy Modina, principal designer: color, materials and finish.
Acura’s third design concept since 2016, the Acura Precision EV Concept also previews the next generation of Acura HMI with an intuitive and easy to use hyper-wide, curved transparent display and haptic touch response. “Particle Glitch” boot up graphics mirror the Concept’s signature exterior detail, visually harmonizing the experience. Life advancing new technologies create an emotional union with the user, automatically identifying and matching the driver’s state with the optimal driving dynamics settings.
“The Acura Precision EV Concept gives a sneak peek of our future Dual Experience interior design philosophy,” said Simon Yu, senior interior designer. “We want to provide exhilarating performance driving control with a sophisticated and invigorating lounge environment that immerses the driver’s senses.”
Following its world premiere at a private Acura reception Thursday, Aug. 18, the Acura Precision EV Concept will publicly debut on Friday, Aug. 19 at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. It will then be showcased at the historic Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Concept Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 21.
About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup currently features five distinctive models – the next-gen Integra sport compact, TLX sport sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, and the electrified NSX supercar, along with high-performance Type S variants. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tamika Farr, CEO of Pathways LA issued the following statement on The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Upon review of the Inflation Reduction Act, I support the transformative investment in environmental protection and healthcare measures that the latest reconciliation package outlines. The Inflation Reduction Act allocates nearly $400 billion in transformational climate change proposals that will help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 40% by 2030 and includes enhancements in healthcare subsidies to the most vulnerable in our community. By any measure, the Inflation Reduction Act represents the most ambitious action taken by the federal government to combat climate change and mitigates the exorbitant cost of healthcare access. I applaud the monumental impact that these measures aim to achieve.
However, I am disheartened that our federal leaders have neglected to support child care providers and the millions of young children for whom they care for. Over the past 18 months, Congress and President Biden have deliberated on several iterations of a reconciliation package that promised to address the fractured child care sector and aid the countless families on the brink of poverty. Although Congress passed a Child Tax Credit provision in the American Rescue Plan ACT (ARPA) – a measure that temporarily lifted millions of children out of poverty – child care was omitted in this legislation by a handful of Congressional votes. As a result, a path forward – to build on similar regulations to support families and early care educators who cannot keep up with rampant inflation and the high prices for basic necessities – was obstructed. Despite the shortcomings on Early Childhood Education (ECE) policies, I commend President Biden and the supporting members of Congress for their unwavering convictions to support legislation that will help tackle our nation’s most intractable economic challenges and position the country to lead in critical global policy initiatives.
Put simply, the ECE field faces a precarious fate without proper investments to help mitigate a ruptured infrastructure caused by decades of flawed policy-making across all sectors of government. Providers are indispensable to our nation’s economy at large and to the families they provide care for; therefore, it’s time all our leaders recognized them by implementing substantive investments for the ECE sector.
To this end, legislation akin to the ARPA bill is what the ECE sector and families across the country need. ARPA ensured that all children received adequate funds for day-to-day expenses and established child care stabilization grants. The Biden administration delivered key initiatives that benefited all American families and invested in the child care sector which is essential for a thriving U.S. economy. I’m hopeful the President will continue to prioritize these measures and ensure quality child care for all children and secure livable wages for all ECE workers.
I look forward to seeing subsequent proposals from Congress and the Biden Administration.
ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected CEO and President Edward “Ted” Decker as chair of the board, effective Oct. 1, 2022. He will succeed Craig Menear, who will retire as chair effective Sept. 30, 2022.
“During Ted’s tenure as CEO and a member of the board, we have witnessed firsthand his passion for the customer experience and our associates, and we look forward to continuing to work with him as chair,” said Greg Brenneman, the board’s lead director. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Craig for his unwavering commitment to The Home Depot’s values and his visionary leadership, which established a solid foundation for the long-term success of the company.”
Decker, a 22-year veteran of The Home Depot, was named CEO in March 2022. He was named president and chief operating officer in October 2020. Decker joined The Home Depot in 2000 as a director of business valuation and has held numerous strategic positions across the company.
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the second quarter, the company operated a total of 2,316 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Angeles Investors – the investor community finding, funding and growing the most promising Hispanic and Latinx ventures – is pleased to recognize the 2022 Angeles Estrellas award recipients. Awardees, attendees and the industry at large will convene in-person at the Awards in Chicago, Illinois, August 19, 2022, to recognize the top funders and venture capital firms investing in Hispanic and Latinx startups. This year’s honorees exemplify leadership in not only investing in top startups but also investing in founders who are among the fastest growing segments in the U.S. economy.
This year’s Q3 event will take place August 18-19, across multiple sites in Chicago at Google’s Chicago Office, Northern Trust, the Chicago Booth Gleacher Center and Wintrust. The Estrellas awards dinner and cocktails are being sponsored by Goldman Sachs and First Bank Chicago, respectively . Accredited investors will have an opportunity to hear a few of America’s top startups pitch for funding. Click here to view the full agenda.
“It’s exciting to see the number of top funders and venture capital groups investing in Latino startups grow!” In 2020, we started Angeles Investors with the goal of making the venture capital industry aware of all the Latino startup community has to offer. Fast forward two years, we now have a list of 40 Estrellas who are helping us to achieve this goal, and we’re just getting started,” said Adela Cepeda, Angeles Investors Board Chair and Director at BMO Financial Corporation.
It’s been a priority of Chingona Ventures to provide access and opportunity to the Latino startup community, where gaining access to funding — the necessary fuel to grow their companies – is a constant struggle.
“I’ve been fortunate to benefit from having the Latinx community support me in the early days of raising a fund, including many Angeles members. We need organizations like ours to invest and support the startup community where founders receive less than 1% of all venture capital funding,” said Samara Mejia Hernandez, Founding Partner at Chingona Ventures.
Nominations for the Angeles Estrellas award are solicited from Angeles members, partners and the general public. Awardees are evaluated on the quantity of startups invested in, total dollars invested and their commitment to the Hispanic and Latinx startup ecosystem.
Crafted Market meals are now available in the deli section of all Meijer stores.
Available in all Meijer delis, the new Crafted Market lines offer restaurant-style meals in 5 minutes or less at home
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Meijer announced today the launch of its latest offering that caters to customers in need of convenience – its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat meals. Crafted Market meals are now available in the deli section of all Meijer stores.
“We have a long history of centering convenience and quality in our deli experience for our customers, so expanding our ready-to-heat options just makes sense,” said Marlys Roberts, Meijer Merchandising Director of Deli and Bakery.
Customers looking for a quick meal solution for their post-shopping trip dinner or to have on-hand for later in the week when they don’t feel like cooking can now find 12 varieties of meals in the deli grab-and-go section of their local Meijer.
In fact, the retailer expects 40 percent of its Crafted Market meals to be consumed the same day they’re purchased.
“We know that sometimes doing your grocery shopping can work up an appetite, so we’re pleased to be enhancing our heat-and-eat selection with this line full of fun flavors and classic favorites that customers can grab as they finish up their trip and enjoy soon after from the comfort of their homes,” said Salwan Yaqo, Meijer Deli Buyer.
The new ready-to-heat options come in two lines – Crafted Market by Meijer and Crafted Market Signature by Meijer. The Crafted Market line offers classic, family favorites like blackened chicken mac & cheese, teriyaki chicken and meatloaf and mash. The signature line offers more elevated meal options assembled in-store like chicken enchiladas, pesto grilled chicken with lemon thyme orzo and chicken asada. Each meal heats in 5 minutes or less.
To see the full range of Crafted by Meijer meals available, visit meijer.com.
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 262 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
BUFORD, Ga., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recent release “Silencio” from Page Publishing author P. Julissa García is a meaningful piece that shows the grounding effect of staying silent and letting God do the work.
P. Julissa García, a devout believer of God, has completed her new book “Silencio”: an uplifting opus that gives emphasis on the importance of silence. Silence is a precious gift and can be used as a tool for personal healing. Silence is also a way of surrendering to God and letting Him take over.
García shares, “Few are those who know when to speak and when to remain silent and difficult to find are those who respond with the wisdom of SILENCE when there is no option to deny or do justice by any means other than waiting quietly trusting in a wonderful God.
SILENCIO becomes that sea of words that flow in the soul with the total authority not to stop the just hand of God; because we have decided to remain silent and wait in his time, it is also the alternative to give rest to the debauchery of our words and wait quietly under the shadow of faith.”
Published by Page Publishing, P. Julissa García’s comforting tale is a self-help book that will make readers appreciate the beauty of silence.
Silencio is undoubtedly a soothing and empathetic read.
Readers who wish to experience this heartwarming work can purchase “Silencio” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
BALDWIN PARK, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libroValentina, Mi Abuela, Una historia que contar, por María Yañez de Moctezuma de la editorial Page Publishing, nos cuenta la historia de Valentina, quien vivió su vida con mucho valor, amor y, sobre todo, con fe, superando adversidades y pérdidas de sus seres amados, cumpliendo así su misión aquí en la tierra.
María Yáñez de Moctezuma, nació en Chihuahua, México en 1959, emigró a los Estados Unidos en su juventud, está casada y tiene dos hijos. Pertenece a La Iglesia de Cristo en Montebello, California, es expositora y consejera en adicciones y violencia doméstica.
Hay muchas historias que deben ser contadas, personas que han influenciado en la vida de otras personas, dejando huella para que la siga su descendencia.
Así como Valentina, hay muchas abuelas cumpliendo su misión. Mamás grandes en sabiduría y en experiencia que siembran semillas maravillosas en sus generaciones, para que se conviertan en árboles que den buen fruto.
Publicada por Page Publishing, el interesante libro deMaría Yañez de Moctezuma Valentina, Mi Abuela, Una historia que contar, nos enseña que una mujer decidida puede cambiar el curso de su vida.
Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta hermosa experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra Valentina, Mi Abuela, Una historia que contar, en cualquier tienda de libros, o en las tiendas en línea de Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play o Barnes and Noble.
Para información adicional o cualquier consulta pueden contactar a Page Publishing, a través del siguiente número: 866-315-2708.
Acerca de Page Publishing:
Page Publishing es una editorial tradicional, que presta todo tipo de servicios, maneja todos los temas intrínsecos involucrados en la publicación de los libros de sus autores incluyendo la distribución en las tiendas minoristas más grandes del mundo y la generación de las regalías. Page Publishing sabe que los autores necesitan ser libres para crear, no atados a un negocio complicado con temas como la conversión de libros en línea, establecer cuentas de ventas, seguros, impuestos y temas similares. Sus autores pueden dejar atrás estos temas tan tediosos, complejos y que representan una pérdida de tiempo para ellos, y enfocarse en su pasión; escribir y crear. Aprende más en www.pagepublishing.com
WOODSIDE, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recent release “Corte Tecnico De Cabello” from Page Publishing author Carmen Ledesma is a step-by-step manual for those who dream of becoming a successful hair cutting professional.
Carmen Ledesma, a professional who is competitive in everything she does, has completed her new book “Corte Tecnico De Cabello”: an essential read that provides haircutting techniques that are exactly tailored to different hair styles. This is a practical handbook for those who want to start or continue educating themselves about the world of hairdressing.
Ledesma shares, “This is my first book and others will come, for comprehensive personal training in the beauty industry.
This book is addressed to you, even if you are not prepared in this field, you just need to want to improve.
When I was back from a world congress of cosmetology in France, Paris, where I took advantage and took courses in Cutting Technique.
On the plane back to my country, I took the task of capturing the steps of the cut in writing, making an outline of everything I learned.
My inspiration was Jesus, a great teacher. Making my professional career an open book in teaching.
That was my transparent and simple teaching formula and methodology, with precise practices, with which in my school in New York I managed to train well-trained professionals in different areas of beauty, putting a lot of effort and perseverance in teaching.
Making it one of the most prestigious schools, graduating well-trained professionals in knowledge, learning and practice, making many of the graduates’ successful professionals in this demanding market.
My career spans 40 years working as a salon professional and 12 years working as a teacher. I want to express in these books my knowledge that will be very useful for the personal development of each one of you, both professionally and financially.”
Published by Page Publishing, Carmen Ledesma’s functional volume is born from the author’s great passion towards her craft.
The book also includes illustrations and photographs making it more convenient for the readers.
Readers who wish to experience this informative work can purchase “Corte Tecnico De Cabello” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
COALINGA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Juan Martin Padilla Rojas, a Mexican who now lives in Coalinga, California; has completed his new book “Don’t Scream! Instead, Save Your Life”: a gripping story that narrates Juan’s personal experience with drowning. Juan and his wife, Blanca, are on their way to Bass Lake to go camping with their relatives. Juan wanted to try swimming in the middle of the lake for a reason. It’s been known that for years, a lot of people got drowned in the rivers and lakes. Due to this, he decided to offer a good solution. Juan plans to create an instructional swimming video to help prevent this catastrophic incident. But things suddenly got out of hand while filming it. Will his knowledge be enough to get him out of that predicament?
Rojas shares, “After swimming for many years, I realized that what makes us float are our lungs when we use them as floats; we do it instinctively. I also realized that knowing how to work our lungs, we have a better chance of survival if we ever get trapped in a strong current. For that reason, I began to explain my experiences because many people drown each year in different rivers and lakes, including those who know how to swim; don’t be just another statistic. In this book, ‘Don’t scream! Instead, Save Your Life’, you will understand why. In addition, it contains a story of love and adventures, and remember: Don’t Scream! Instead, Save Your Life”
Published by Page Publishing, Juan Martin Padilla Rojas’ informative tale is a story of love and adventure combined with water safety and drowning prevention.
Readers who wish to experience this compelling work can purchase “Don’t Scream! Instead, Save Your Life” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
With Spanish language radio stations in 8 markets, LaMusica, SBS Entertainment, and Mega TV, the creation of a full-service digital marketing brand, rounds out SBS’ portfolio of products.
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc, (SBS) (OTC Pink: SBSAA), today announced its entrance into the world of digital marketing solutions with the launch of its newly created pure-play digital marketing department, DigIdea, Digital Marketing Solutions. The addition of DigIdea Digital Marketing Solutions to the SBS Family will make SBS a one-stop shop for a business’ full marketing needs.
DigIdea’s full-service digital solutions, includes, Search Marketing, Display, OTT/CTV, Email, and Social in addition to their vast Spanish language portfolio of Radio, TV, Streaming Audio, and Programmatic platforms. DigIdea Digital Marketing Solutions will allow advertisers of every size and industry to build complete marketing solutions to meet their target consumers at all stages of the purchase journey. With DigIdea, advertisers will receive the best and most state-of-the-art technologies, full access to performance data, along with the unmatched customer service SBS is well-known for.
“SBS is beyond excited for the launch of DigIdea. As a valued media partner for advertisers of all levels and varied industries, SBS must remain progressive, with best-in-class digital marketing solutions.” stated, Albert Rodriguez, SBS’ president, and COO.
“The Digidea initiative will provide expertly crafted and creative digital marketing solutions to ad agencies and clients seeking to reach the U.S. Hispanic consumer. Our Company’s 40-years’ experience in serving Latino audio fans gives us an enormous leg up in providing the necessary knowhow, tools, and staff to guarantee effective and immediate results for our digital clients.” stated SBS Chairman and CEO, Raúl Alarcón.
DigIdea is slated to launch October 2022 starting in L.A., followed by N.Y., Puerto Rico and Florida – remaining markets are scheduled to launch early 2023. Additional details on DigIdea Digital Marketing Solutions, will be released in the coming weeks.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States. SBS is also invested in television and internet properties, deriving the majority of its income from advertising through its media products. SBS owns the internet portal LaMusica.com. It also acquired WSBS-TV in Miami, Florida and WTCV in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the group of owned and operated TV stations for its Mega TV network.SBS targets the U.S. Hispanic audience in eight geographic regions: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Orlando and Tampa.
STORK helps identify cause of miscarriage and potentially improves in vitro fertilization process
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —
WHAT: Scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a same-day test to identify abnormal fetal chromosomes. The Short-read Transpore Rapid Karyotyping (STORK) test can detect extra or missing chromosomes (i.e., aneuploidy) using samples collected from prenatal tests, such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, as well as tissue obtained from miscarriage and biopsies from pre-implantation embryos produced using in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study is led by Brynn Levy, Ph.D., and Zev Williams, M.D., Ph.D., from Columbia University Fertility Center and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York City, and is supported by NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) through the Human Placenta Project.
The study team compared STORK to standard methods by testing 218 samples that included tissue from miscarriage, chorionic villi, amniotic fluid and trophectoderm biopsies, which are used to evaluate embryos before IVF implantation. In this set of samples, STORK had an accuracy of 98 to 100%. In another set of 60 samples, technicians in a clinical laboratory certified for quality testing, called a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certification, performed STORK. In these samples, STORK was 100% in accordance with standard clinical testing.
Overall, the study shows that STORK is comparable to standard clinical tests and has many advantages. STORK is faster, providing results within hours versus several days. It is also cheaper, with the study team estimating STORK to cost less than $50 per sample, if 10 samples are run at the same time, or up to $200 if a sample is run on its own. STORK can also be done at the point-of-care for a patient, eliminating the need to ship a sample to a clinical laboratory.
According to the study authors, STORK may be particularly useful in identifying genetic causes of miscarriage. Currently, professional societies only recommend genetic testing if a person has had multiple miscarriages, but an easy, cost-effective test like STORK can potentially be offered after the first miscarriage. STORK can also be used to streamline the IVF process. Currently, embryos must be frozen while genetic tests are run and analyzed before implantation. STORK’s ability to provide results within hours can presumably eliminate this freezing step, which saves time and cost. More work is needed to validate STORK, but if results continue to show promise, STORK could improve the quality of reproductive healthcare.
Additional NIH funding comes from the National Cancer Institute.
WHO: Diana W. Bianchi, M.D., NICHD Director, is available for interviews.
To arrange an interview with Dr. Bianchi, please e-mail nichdpress@mail.nih.gov or call 301-496-5133.
REFERENCE: Wei S, et al., Rapid nanopore sequencing-based screen for aneuploidy in reproductive care. New England Journal of Medicine DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc2201810 (2022)
About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): NICHD leads research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all. For more information, visit https://www.nichd.nih.gov.
About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit https://www.nih.gov.
SOURCE National Institutes of Health (NIH); Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Recent release “Los Motivos del Lobo” from Page Publishing author Lázaro Felipe García Fonseca is a dark story that presents a man’s calamitous actions after the untimely passing of his wife.
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lázaro Felipe García Fonseca, a Cuban native, has completed his new book “Los Motivos del Lobo”: a gripping tale that contains heavy topics such as suicide and mental illness. The main character’s grief pushed him to the edge, losing his capability to think rationally. The pain of losing his loved one urged him to commit brutal acts against mankind. It’s an unfortunate story of a man whose agony and anger led him to the path of self-destruction.
García Fonseca shares, “The title of the book is based on the poetry of the Nicaraguan writer Rubén Darío.
In this novel, the protagonist René Medina Castillo has to resist the injustice of a racist lieutenant and a woman driven by lust. René Medina is removed from his military rank and expelled from the Navy. So Medina’s wife commits suicide out of grief at what the press writes about her husband’s case.
The immense pain drives Medina to madness, to such an extent that he thinks he sees his wife in his dreams; and that she demands revenge. This schizophrenic situation leads Medina to carry out two terrorist acts, two criminal acts; to avenge the death of his wife.
The novel runs in the United States, The Bahamas and Puerto Rico. In the end, René Medina decides to commit suicide, and with his death pay his ruthless revenge. This novel is totally fictional, because nothing like that can slightly touch reality.”
Published by Page Publishing, Lázaro Felipe García Fonseca’s immersive tale explores the devastating consequences of acting out on rage and vengeance.
This suspenseful read is worth a person’s time.
Readers who wish to experience this chilling work can purchase “Los Motivos del Lobo” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
Leadership North Texas Builds Regional Stewards through Graduate-Level Program
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The North Texas Commission, a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the North Texas region, has selected the members of Leadership North Texas Class 14. Leadership North Texas is a graduate-level, regional leadership program that recruits, develops and supports stewards of our region. Oncor is the presenting sponsor for the program.
Class 14 is made up of 32 leaders from across North Texas in a variety of industry sectors including elected officials, municipal leaders, education leaders and the business community.
Since the program launched in 2008, Leadership North Texas has graduated over 400 leaders including a state representative, numerous mayors and city council members, a county commissioner, business and non-profit executives and higher education leaders.
“Leadership North Texas continues to be the region’s top professional development program for management level executives proving that regionalism is a must in North Texas,” said Chris Wallace, President and CEO of the North Texas Commission and an alumnus of the program. “Convening public and private sector leaders together to address our region’s greatest challenges is the bedrock of the Commission. LNT participants have a long track record of becoming regionalists who work together to ensure that we improve our region’s sustainability and inclusivity to further grow our economy.”
Leadership North Texas meets nine times and covers topics such as regionalism, the North Texas economy, education and workforce, racial inequity, the cost of incarceration, and transportation and sustainability.
The 2022-2023 Leadership North Texas Class will include the following:
Jerod Anderson, City of Coppell Amy Arnold, City of White Settlement Jeannette Benefee, DFW International Airport Kervin Campbell, Dunaway Councilman Don Carroll, City of Coppell Camilo Carvajal, MEMCO Thuy Cobb, DFW International Airport Dr. Jasmine Collier, Year Up Cristina Criado, Criado & Associates, Inc. Martha Fernandez, Dallas College Janet Foreman, The Ascend Institute – Dallas College Andrew Fortune, City of Plano Joshua Griffith, Hillwood Hon. Clyde C. Hairston, City of Lancaster Sadaf Haq, Be In Health Foundation Fraser Hay, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano John Heerwagen, Aetna, a CVS Health Company Shannon Hicks, Town of Addison June Jenkins, Noir Lifestyles of Collin County Dr. LaJuanda Jones, Dallas College Councilmember Jennifer Justice, City of Richardson Dana MacDonald, Quest Employment Services Rob Matwick, Texas Rangers Baseball Club Shanee’ Moore, Dallas College North Lake Campus Trent Newell, Fidelity Investments Andjelka Pavlovic, The Cooper Institute Dylan Rafaty, North Texas Disability Chamber Catherine Riggle, Children’s Health Mary Rosenbleeth, Town of Addison Jane Santa Cruz, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Megan Stoub, Oncor Alexandria Woodward, City of Mesquite
About the North Texas Commission
Established in 1971, the North Texas Commission is a unique public-private partnership that drives large impactful projects and legislative issues benefiting a robust 13-county region, and tackles the region’s greatest challenges with board and staff subject matter experts who provide resources to market the region and educate future leaders. The Commission also manages the region’s unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels.
Acura Motorsports today released the first official images and details for the all-new, electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car, which will make its competition debut next January in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car features hybrid power unit
Exterior design work led by Acura Design Studio
Sixth-generation Acura prototype to compete in 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GTP Championship, starting with the Rolex 24 at Daytona
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura Motorsports today released the first official images and details for the all-new, electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car, which will make its competition debut next January in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
The latest in a line of successful Acura endurance racing prototypes, the ARX-06 features Acura-specific bodywork and aerodynamics based around an all-new ORECA LMDh chassis which utilizes an electrified hybrid power unit featuring an equally new, bespoke twin-turbocharged 2.4 liter V6 internal combustion engine designed, developed and manufactured by Honda Performance Development [HPD] the racing arm for Acura Motorsports in North America.
The public unveiling will take place Friday, August 19, at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, in Carmel, California.
“Precision Crafted Performance is at the heart of everything Acura does,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and Acura brand officer. “If you’re a performance brand, you have to go racing. It’s that simple. Both the existing ARX-05 prototype and our production-based NSX GT3 have proven to be race- and championship-winning designs on tracks all across North America. Now, with the introduction of the new, electrified Acura ARX-06, we look forward to facing off against other premium automotive brands from around the world – and continuing our winning ways.”
“HPD has 30 years of race-winning and championship-winning history,” said David Salters, HPD President and Technical Director. “Not only in endurance sports car racing, but in developing championship-winning Honda Civic-based racing cars, the powertrain for the Baja Ridgeline race truck, Formula Regional Americas and Formula 4 powertrains with the Type R engine, and of course the Indy 500 and the IndyCar Series.
“We are HPD. We race, we develop our engineers and technology through racing. We have an amazing and unique racing legacy, both past and present. It’s what we do as Acura’s – and Honda’s – North American racing organization. We are looking forward to the challenge of racing Porsche, BMW and GM in IMSA’s pinnacle GTP championship. We are very cognizant this is a big step for us. We have a lot to learn, but that is why race.”
“The new Acura ARX-06 has elements of our Indy-winning technology, Honda Formula One technology and Rolex 24-winning technology in it. This was achieved using HPD’s world-class simulation, design, development and manufacturing technologies; that our own engineers have developed, tested and validated. We are very proud of that. Now the challenge and hard work really starts, including grueling 24 hour simulations, and learning how to maximize all aspects of performance.”
Powertrain
The Acura AR24e power unit was developed by Honda Performance Development to bring electrification to the Precision Crafted Performance of Acura’s endurance sports car racing program. The complete hybrid power unit is based around the Acura AR24e internal combustion engine (ICE), an all-new bespoke 2.4-lliter, twin-turbocharged direct injection racing V6 that was designed, developed and manufactured by HPD.
At 2.4 liters, this is the smallest displacement ICE conceived by HPD for endurance racing, yet still meets the performance target of 500 kW as measured at the rear axle by torque meters. It features a 90-degree V-angle to lower its center of gravity and reduce polar moment of inertia. In addition, the combustion chamber has been designed to run on sustainable low-carbon fuel.
The hybrid power plant includes an IMSA-ACO specified electric Bosch Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and Williams Advanced Engineering battery pack. The MGU is contained in a common transmission casing and gearbox internals provided by Xtrac. The battery, within the chassis survival cell, is built by Williams Advanced Engineering. The HPD Electrical Group completed both hardware and software development to best match the spec MGU and battery pack to the Acura ICE.
“We’ve taken the challenge presented by this new rule package from IMSA and the ACO, and developed what we believe is a very competitive solution,” said Pierre Descamps, who led HPD’s powertrain design team for the ARX-06. “We’ve gone in a new direction for HPD in the design of the ICE. It is still a V6, which of course for Honda is well-known, but we have incorporated several new elements which we believe will make best use of the electric MGU and battery pack. Our new engine will rev to the maximum 10,000 rpm set by the rules, so it also makes a wonderful sound!”
Chassis
Both IMSA in North America and FIA World Endurance Championship rules require manufacturers to use one of four approved prototype chassis, fitted with IMSA and ACO-homologated, manufacturer-designed and branded bodywork and engines.
In the case of the ARX-06, HPD and Acura have elected to continue their successful relationship with ORECA [ORganisation Exploitation Compétition Automobiles]. Since moving into chassis design and construction in 2007, ORECA has produced a series of winning sports prototypes, including the Acura ARX-05.
“We’re extremely pleased with our relationship with ORECA,” said Mark Crawford, HPD Large Project Leader for the ARX-06. They’ve been great partners throughout both our ARX-05 DPi program and now with the ARX-06. The GTP [Grand Touring Prototype] project has brought with it a new set of challenges and, while you certainly can see the Acura ‘family resemblance’ to our previous collaboration, the ARX-06 is an entirely new design.”
HPD’s Vehicle Performance Group worked closely with the ORECA design team and engineers to simulate chassis layout geometries and lap time optimization studies. They also “coded” the new car into HPD’s static and dynamic Driver in the Loop simulators to begin development of the car’s vehicle dynamics and vehicle dynamic control systems.
Critical to the projects was a clean sheet hybrid powertrain control system, brake-by-wire and vehicle dynamics control system – all written in-house at HPD. This control system architecture was implemented on a Formula 1-spec ECU hardware platform. HPD also utilizes its custom, in-house developed ultra-high speed data logging system.
Salters praised the ORECA-HPD relationship during the development process. “I would like to note the stand-out collaboration between the ORECA and HPD engineering groups. Working with the extremely talented ORECA engineers on chassis and aero design and powertrain installation has been a real pleasure. Both groups have put their heart and soul into this intense project and sophisticated race car,” he said.
Bodywork and Aerodynamics
Exterior styling of the Acura ARX-06 was led by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, California, in conjunction with HPD and chassis-supplier ORECA, one of the chassis suppliers approved for prototype competition in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship.
HPD’s aerodynamics engineers and in-house CFD aero engineers worked with the Acura styling studio and chassis builder ORECA to help develop the styling and maximize the aerodynamic performance envelope of the ARX-06, while keeping it within the homologation boxes as specified by IMSA and the FIA.
“The process we used in creating the exterior design for the Acura ARX-06 is exactly the same as how we create a new Acura passenger vehicle,” said Dave Marek, Acura Executive Creative Director.
“As part of our Precision Crafted Performance Brand Promise, we treated it as an integral part of our lineup. The same world-class stylists that lead Acura production car design created initial sketches, then pared those down to several potential designs. Next, we created a scale model, did aero and wind tunnel model testing, and brought HPD and our partner teams in for their feedback,” Marek recounted. “The design continued to be refined throughout the testing and evaluation process, until we came up with a final treatment that met our performance goals while maintaining all-important Acura styling cues. It’s been an exciting process.”
Driver and team input was also sought throughout the design process. One effective change was a revision to the placement of the rearview mirrors – a seemingly minor adjustment that in fact has a large effect on vehicle aerodynamics. Using VR headsets, the drivers were able to sit in the car virtually and recommend a much lower placement for the side mirrors, improving both the aero efficiency of the ARX-06 and visibility for the drivers.
Partner Teams
Acura will continue its partnerships with the proven, race- and championship-winning Wayne Taylor Racing and Meyer Shank Racing organizations to campaign a pair of hybrid-powered Acura ARX-06 entries in the featured GTP category of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, North America’s premier endurance sports car racing championship.
In addition to sweeping all three major IMSA prototype titles in both 2019 and 2020 – for Manufacturers’, Drivers’ and Teams – Acura has won the Rolex 24 at Daytona in both 2021 and ’22, including a 1-2 finish for the manufacturer at this year’s twice-around-the-clock endurance classic. Additional podiums at Sebring, Watkins Glen and the Petit Le Mans in 2021 resulted in a sweep of IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup titles for Acura and partner Wayne Taylor Racing.
This season, Wayne Taylor Racing has recorded four wins and a second to rank lead the IMSA Drivers’ and Teams’ championships heading into the final race of the season at Road Atlanta in October. Meanwhile, Meyer Shank Racing started off 2022 with a second consecutive Acura victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and five second-place finishes in eight races to rank second in both the drivers’ and teams’ standings.
These results have unofficially clinched the 2022 IMSA Manufacturers’ Championship for Acura; while the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles will go to either Meyer Shank Racing or Wayne Taylor Racing.
Acura ARX-06 Development Timeline
“We started with the rule book, a challenging spirit and an open mind,” said Salters. “Then our engineers got to work, utilizing all of the vehicle performance, powertrain simulation and development tools we have at HPD to address the critical areas for performance, including weight, power, packaging, center of gravity, etc.” Here is a timeline of the development process for the Acura ARX-06:
The HPD Vehicle Performance Group used simulation tools to determine the overall vehicle envelope and key requirements that would need to be met to maximize performance. Efficiency, power, weight distribution, aero balance, center of gravity, tire energy, hybrid management and chassis stiffness were some of the parameters included in determining the core architecture guidelines.
This process determined the key architecture for the Internal Combustion Engine [ICE], displacement, fuel injection and turbocharging strategy, and the intercooler layout.
The Design Group then schemed different concepts and weight aspects over a three-week evaluation period.
The Acura ARX-06 concept was then finalized in a single meeting of HPD technical leaders, who then signed off on the project.
Prototype parts were designed and produced for testing in HPD’s in-house single cylinder research engine. These parts were manufactured within 4 weeks.
The HPD Development Group tested these concepts, analyzing performance, efficiency, combustion characteristics, heat rejection etc. Results were analyzed and compared to the initial simulations – the simulation results were spot-on and validated.
Simulation work also was carried out for a novel intercooler packaging and anti-tune induction concept to reach the performance targets while allowing the downsized engine to meet the 500Kw rules target without damaging combustion “events”.
Next, parts were designed and built for the V6 internal combustion engine, including machined from billet sump, block, front cover and ancillary parts made using in-house agile manufacturing techniques. Five months after the initial simulation and concept study, the Acura V6 ICE ran on the dyno and met all performance targets.
The complete control system – written jointly by HPD’s Electrical Control Systems group, Vehicle Performance and Performance Application groups – was prototyped in HPD’s Hardware-In-the-Loop and Driver-In-the-Loop simulator systems.
The control system was then taken to the state-of-the art transient dyno facility at HPD where engineers tested the complete hybrid powertrain – ICE-Hybrid MGU-Gearbox. This system simulates key aspects of the cars during track running and the durability cycle, including running complete “laps” of a circuit, including 12- and 24-hour endurance runs with shifting, acceleration and braking all reproduced on the dyno.
The Aerodynamic Group at HPD made use of its in-house CFD capability during the design phase to optimize aerodynamic and cooling performance. The group worked closely with ORECA on the overall aerodynamic concept of the ARX-06. This has been recently validated in a full-scale wind tunnel test. HPD aerodynamists, using advanced simulation techniques, are working with IMSA and the ACO to ensure the safety of the racing car, and that it satisfies stringent flip-over criteria for high speed prototype sportscars.
Acura ARX-06 Details
Will compete in the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Carbon fiber monocoque chassis manufactured by ORECA
Acura-specific bodywork, aerodynamics and cooling systems
Double wishbone, pushrod suspension front and rear, Penske dampers
FIA-specified roll cage structure, carbon fiber driver’s seat shell, six-point safety harness, fresh air intake system, on-board fire suppression system
Bespoke Acura 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged, direct injected V6 internal combustion engine designed and manufactured by HPD, mated to IMSA and ACO-specified electric Bosch Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and Williams Advanced Engineering battery pack
IMSA and ACO-specified XTrac six-speed, sequential, paddle-operated transmission, rear-wheel drive
Chassis dimensions: 5100mm length x 2000mm width x 1060mm height (above reference plane); 3148mm wheelbase
About Acura Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup currently features five distinctive models – the next-gen Integra sport compact, TLX sport sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, and the electrified NSX supercar, along with high-performance Type S variants. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
About Honda Performance Development
Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers since 1993. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA Sports Cars to commercial racing programs, HPD powers the dreams of professional and amateur racers from age 4 to 40+. HPD is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and leads all of Honda and Acura’s high-performance racing programs in North America. HPD specializes in the design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics and performance parts, as well as technical and race support. HPD offers parts and race support to Honda and Acura amateur and professional motorsports racers, and is continually expanding its palette of racing programs that make Honda racing products available to all racing styles, from karting and Quarter Midgets to the highest levels of pro racing.
Recent release “Santa Fe – CUBA” from Page Publishing author Juan Ramirez Cubela shares a wonderful collection of verses about what makes his life; his origins, family, career, and the events that shape him as a person.
Juan Ramirez Cubela, a writer passionate in music and poetry, has completed his new book “Santa Fe – CUBA“: a heartfelt expression of a life journey that found joy and treasure in its little moments.
HIALEAH, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “There are times in life when the maelstrom of daily events does not allow us to see the importance of the small events that make up our environment, it is like admiring the enormous Ocuje or the legendary Ceiba tree in the forest, without realizing that we are walking, on a carpet full of hopes. The author of this collection of poems, Juan Ramírez Cubela, a simple Cuban of humble origins, does not let the details of daily events go unnoticed. His work is the way he has to render memories and tribute to the children, the family, in short, to the history of humanity. He vociferously expresses what he has been able to achieve.”
Published by Page Publishing, Juan Ramirez Cubela’s book uses poetic expression to bring imagination and reality together as it tells about who Juan Ramírez Cubela is and the journeys and relationships that he has built throughout the years.
Readers who wish to experience this potent work can purchase “Santa Fe – CUBA” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
Recent release “Una Vez Amé con el Alma, Pero no con La Razón” from Page Publishing author ARE is an inspirational opus that examines what love really is and how it works and manifests from the heart.
ARE, a promising author born in Mexico, has completed her new book “Una Vez Amé con el Alma, Pero no con La Razón”: a brilliant take on affection, soulmates, and true love. It gives a great perspective into what it really is and how it brings out the best from all of us far beyond the surface.
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ARE shares, “Once I loved with the soul, thinking that it is the right thing, of course, we believe that it is the right thing to love with the soul and find your soulmate. This is how love works, when I understood that reason has more weight than the soulmate, then I saw that loving with the soul is not enough to be a success in this aspect of life, since the soul only feels, it only leaves lead by that desire to be loved. Love is something more than feeling that divine sensation, it is something more than finding a soul mate, it is learning, nobody says it, it is a matter of discovering it for ourselves, being realistic and discovering the reason why another human being with the desire to love came to me. to love.”
Published by Page Publishing, ARE’s book will make readers look at themselves and reflect the love they have, the love they receive, and the love they give. How does love work anyway? In this opus is a well-written exposition and a tale of how love came to fill the heart of one person.
Passionate about reading and discovering more, the author also believes that everyone has the right to happiness.
Readers who wish to experience this profound work can purchase “Una Vez Amé con el Alma, Pero no con La Razón” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
Recent release “La muerte a través del Cristal” from Page Publishing author Victor Manuel Cisneros Bello is a compelling short read that follows the highs and the tragic lows of a successful man’s life.
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Victor Manuel Cisneros Bello, an effective writer, has completed his new book “La muerte a través del Cristal”: an interesting volume about a great human being who has a successful career and a beautiful woman by his side. People see him as a charismatic man who does his work diligently. He was doing pretty well, not until he let this certain woman come into his life.
Cisneros Bello shares, “Getting in is easy, getting out is complicated, you make the difference between living or dying!”
Published by Page Publishing, Victor Manuel Cisneros Bello’s intriguing tale will stir a lot of emotions from the readers. The story is just a short one but it’s straightforward and ends with a satisfying note.
It’s a quick read that a lot of people can enjoy.
Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase “La muerte a través del Cristal” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
Recent release “The Helpless” from Page Publishing author Lázaro Felipe García Fonseca is a six-chapter journey from the year 1981 that fuses reality and fiction to build a part of Cuba’s history.
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lázaro Felipe García Fonseca, a man who worked as a painter, carpenter, lanchero, among others; has completed his new book “The Helpless”: a riveting fiction based on true-to-life events and journeys that took place in 1981. It is a narration that brings light on how God’s hands played their part in these situations. It is a work that surpasses fiction by looking into reality and into Cuba’s historical events.
García Fonseca shares, “I thank the reader for their understanding so that they do not judge me with prejudices and understand that one lives not as one wants but as God wants.
In this novel, I narrate his participation in the events that involved the MC Department of the Cuban Ministry of the Interior.
I narrate an interview that I had with Brigadier General José Abrante and Colonel Antonio de la Guardia Font to plan the activities of that department.
So this novel is written, without omitting or adding anything, using only the author’s memories, which are based on real events.”
Published by Page Publishing, García Fonseca’s novel highlights an interview done with General de brigada José Abrante and Coronel Antonio de la Guardia Font which will let readers get a clearer perspective throughout this creative retelling of history.
Readers who wish to experience this excellent work can purchase “The Helpless” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recent release “FUIMOS HEREDEROS DEL INFIERNO” from Page Publishing author Juan Contreras is a gripping manuscript that explores the meaning of man’s existence, purpose, and destination throughout the scriptures.
Juan Contreras, a Mexican writer born in the valley of Ciudad Juarez, has completed his new book “FUIMOS HEREDEROS DEL INFIERNO”: a stirring read about man’s true path and the Lord’s will. It will try to unravel biblical scriptures and carve out the message within for the realization of many.
Contreras shares, “We are heirs of Hell because we do not know who can reveal the truth to us, We are Heirs of hell, because we do not know the true path, that path that can free us from going to that hell, We are heirs of hell because we do not lead a good life and we feel a great emptiness in our existence, but there is a solution in someone who wants to give us a great new life.”
Published by Page Publishing, Juan Contreras’ book scrutinizes the truth and message behind the Word. With this interesting compendium, it helps readers navigate the revelations and know what lies behind the scriptures.
Readers who wish to experience this well-written work can purchase “FUIMOS HEREDEROS DEL INFIERNO” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
