Carlos Ríos Otero’s new book ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…?, a gripping tale of political, economic, and government conflict and upheaval in the Cuban motherland

April 27, 2021

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MIAMI, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…? was created by Carlos Ríos Otero. Carlos is an author who was born in 1949 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He is a sugar economics consultant who also served in the military in Angola. In 1990 he joined the human rights movement, and since 2015 he lives in the Cuban diaspora.

Carlos Ríos Otero said this about his book: “Angola 1975–1991 (MMCA)—imperfect chapter of the Cuban revolution. Generals from the Ministry of War receive orders from the leaders in genuflection status to Russia. It is such that in the course of this odyssey they are nicknamed “Karamazov brothers,” alluding to the peak of Russian literature. Villages razed in conflict zones.

Liborio bears the worst part—9,000 fallen, 11,000 mutilated, 37,000 enter with calvaries (STDs, HIV-AIDS, malaria). A total of 377,000 legionaries were notified. Ships enter precious wood for the controls bunker. The Karamazovs get their share; they received at least ten billion dollars. They found a pyramid base—state capitalism, managed today by GAESA.

Trace this fascinating story, LQQD: we flourished mercenaries for nothing.”

Published by Page Publishing, Carlos Ríos Otero’s new book ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…? Highlights the struggles of Cuban citizens as they deal with the terrors of war and crisis within the country.

Consumers who wish to learn about the overwhelming toils of the Cuban people can purchase ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…? in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of 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 bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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2022 Sportage Arrives With More Tech And Convenience Features; A Simplified Lineup Highlighted By Popular Nightfall Edition

April 27, 2021

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2022 Sportage arrives with more tech and convenience features; a simplified lineup highlighted by popular Nightfall Edition.

IRVINE, Calif., April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As one Kia’s longest-running nameplates, the Sportage is unchanged for 2022 but maintains its cutting-edge design, capability and convenience. New this year, the LX Value Edition Package adds 18-in. dark gray wheel, Smart key with push button start and heated front seats. The Nightfall Edition also replaces the S trim as a standalone package, and the panoramic sunroof is now standard on the EX trim. The EX Tech Package and SX Turbo are equipped with new complimentary map updates including new points of interest and ADAS features support.

Pricing¹ – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination)
• LX FWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$24,090
• LX AWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$25,590
• Nightfall FWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$28,090
• Nightfall AWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$29,790
• EX FWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$28,390
• EX AWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$29,890
• SX Turbo FWD	6A/T 2.0L I4 T	$33,750
• SX Turbo AWD	6A/T 2.0L I4 T	$35,250

Engine:
• 2.4L I4 GDI: 181 hp/175 lb.-ft. of torque
• 2.0L Turbocharged I4 GDI: 240 hp/260 lb.-ft. of torque

Fuel Economy² – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined):
• LX (FWD):	23/30/26
• LX (AWD):	22/26/23
• Nightfall Edition (FWD):	23/30/26
• Nightfall Edition (AWD):	22/26/23
• EX (FWD):	23/30/26
• EX (AWD):	22/26/23
• SX Turbo (FWD):	20/28/23
• SX Turbo (AWD):	19/24/21

Standard and Available Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Features³:
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection:
o Std: All trims
• Lane Departure Warning:
o Std: All trims
• Lane Keeping Assist:
o Std: All trims
• Driver Attention Warning:
o Std: All trims
• High Beam Assist
o Std: All trims
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning:
o Std: Nightfall Edition, EX and SX Turbo o Available: LX Value Edition Package
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning:
o Std: Nightfall Edition, EX and SX Turbo o Available: LX Value Edition Package
Dimensions:
• Overall Length:	176.4 in.
• Overall Width:	73.0 in.
• Overall Height:	64.4 (FWD, without roof rails)
	64.8 in. (FWD, with roof rails)
	64.8 in. (AWD, without roof rails)
	65.2 in. (AWD, with roof rails)
• Wheelbase:	105.1 in.
• Cargo Capacity:	60.1 cu.ft. (behind 1st row)
	30.7 cu.ft. (behind 2nd row)
• Curb Weight, max:	3,596 lbs. (FWD, 2.4L)
	3,739 lbs. (AWD, 2.4L)
	3,898 (FWD, 2.0T)
	3,997 (AWD, 2.0T)

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

² Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

³ These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blind spot or direction of travel. Always drive safely and use caution.

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Illinois Public Health Association and Partners Educating and Empowering Communities During Pandemic

April 26, 2021

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Now live, the Pandemic Health Navigator Program connects Community Health Workers, health care providers, resources and education with vulnerable populations.

AURORA, Ill., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Joined by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA), in partnership with the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), today announced that the COVID-19 Pandemic Health Navigator Program (PHNP) is now live and Community Health Workers are available to help residents throughout the state of Illinois. The new program integrates community health centers, community-based organizations, and public health partners to coordinate Illinois resources for the most vulnerable populations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Illinois is well above the national average for getting first doses out to our residents, but making vaccines available is only half the battle,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m proud to announce our Pandemic Health Navigator Program is already hard at work building confidence among our unvaccinated residents, educating them on what COVID-19 is, what the vaccine can do for them, and how they can protect themselves and their families. These are local community organizations who know their peers, their students, their colleagues – people who speak their languages and know their neighborhoods. In short, our Pandemic Health Navigators are a crucial part of keeping our most vulnerable residents safe, and I’m so grateful to all of them.”

“As we look toward recovering from the health, social and economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize the importance of providing Illinois residents with education, resources and guidance from people they trust,” said Dr. Tracey Smith, Director of Programs and Community Health. “We’re proud to be leading a network of Community Health Workers that are already making an impact by connecting vulnerable populations with vital education and resources – like access to food and health services – that are positioning these communities to move forward, stronger.”

In 2021, PHNP began efforts to equip community-based organizations (CBOs) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) with funding, training and resources to provide local support to Illinois residents.

To date, 65 CBOs and 23 FQHCs are participating in the program. These partnerships have helped hire more than 400 Community Health Workers and regional supervisors, with the goal to hire hundreds more in the next three months. The program has received more than 1,270 requests for resources and has a 96 percent completion rate for resource requests within 48 hours.

To better understand the views and needs of Illinois communities during the pandemic, IPHA and IPHCA recently conducted a survey of more than 800 residents. The survey results showed that Illinois residents are in need of guidance and underscored the importance of sharing accurate information and dispelling common misconceptions. The survey revealed the following data:

1 in 5 indicated they were not able or unsure of their ability to tell the difference between scientific facts and misinformation or false claims on the Internet.
21 percent said they would not get the COVID-19 vaccine, 71 percent said they were willing to get the vaccine, and seven percent opted not to answer the question.
More than half (57%) of respondents stated they would be open to working with a Community Health Worker.

“This program is an important resource to support the healthcare needs of our communities, especially diverse communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cyrus Winnett, Interim President and CEO, IPHCA. “By leveraging local health departments, community health centers and community-based organizations, we’re providing on-the-ground, trusted support to ensure Illinoisans receive the health education, outreach, and resources they need to be healthy and safe.”

“Healthcare providers have been on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 from day one,” said Linnea Windel, President and CEO of VNA Health Care. “The Pandemic Health Navigator Program will provide us with additional tools, resources and Community Health Workers to support our fight against this virus and help our patients and larger community get through this together.”

The IPHA, in partnership with the IPHCA, was awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to serve as the Regional Coordinator for regions 2-9 of the PHNP to ensure coverage for these activities through direct services and/or sub-awarding to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other community-based agencies.

IPHA and IPHCA will sub-contract with FQHCs and community-based agencies in Illinois COVID-19 regions 2-9 to recruit the navigators for local COVID-19 education and outreach, to support contact tracing as needed, and to connect cases and contacts with critical services and resources. This may include resources for meals, medicine, mobility support, immigration matters, work and income resources, mental health support, support for unsafe living conditions (e.g. domestic abuse), etc., during isolation and quarantine. In addition, the PHNP team will collaborate and coordinate across the assigned regions with the public health system, including with local health departments (LHDs), to support contact tracing efforts and ensure all communities receive needed assistance and to help reduce disparities in health outcomes.

For more information about the program and to connect to a local community health worker, visit HelpGuideThrive.org.

About the Illinois Public Health Association
The Illinois Public Health Association is the oldest and largest public health association in the state of Illinois. As one of the largest affiliates of the American Public Health Associations, IPHA is widely recognized as the leader in the field of public health advocacy, health education and promotion. For more information, visit https://www.ipha.com/.

About the Illinois Primary Health Care Association
IPHCA represents Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or community health centers—entities created by Congress to meet the health care needs of underserved communities and high-risk patients. These centers fill a void by providing care for those whom other providers often do not serve. Since FQHCs must, by law, serve the medically underserved regardless of their ability to pay, CHCs are located in geographic regions designated as having a shortage of medical providers who serve this population. In addition, the medically underserved may be low-income, uninsured, homeless, affected by HIV/AIDS, struggling with substance abuse and/or have special needs. IPHCA is committed to fulfilling its mission of helping communities help themselves by advocating and expanding community primary care services across Illinois, and assisting member organizations in fulfilling their goal of community empowerment through health care choice. By advocating on behalf of members’ interests, IPHCA also advocates for underserved citizens and communities. For more information visit https://www.iphca.org.

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Honda Releases Video Revealing New Interior Design Philosophy

April 26, 2021

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In a video released today, Honda showcases a new interior design philosophy that will shape the interior design of future Honda models. Johnathan Norman, Creative Lead for Honda Interior Design in the U.S., provides insight into the new philosophy behind the interior design direction.

TORRANCE, Calif., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a video released today, Honda showcases a new interior design philosophy that will shape the interior design of future Honda models. Johnathan Norman, Creative Lead for Honda Interior Design in the U.S., provides insight into the new philosophy behind the interior design direction.

Inspired by the classic human-centered designs of early Honda vehicles, the brand’s new simplicity and “something” philosophy helps enhance the driving experience by eliminating complexity and advancing the user experience through thoughtful and pleasing design elements. The new design philosophy features a renewed focus on Honda’s classic “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum” approach that maximizes cabin space, while minimizing space required for mechanical components.

“Simplicity in design requires not only a strong philosophy, but a discipline toward the user experience,” said Norman. “We’ve heard from designers working for other brands who say they were inspired by the simple, human-centered design of old Hondas. Well, so are we!”

For Honda, this means interior design is about the people inside the vehicle, leading to interiors free of visual clutter with a focus on thin pillars, a low cowl and a large greenhouse for excellent visibility, enabling the driver and occupants to see the road and the environment around them.

The “and something” is the personality and character of the design meant to invoke a positive emotional response from the driver and passengers, expressed through design details such as the careful knurling of a knob or charm of a material.

Norman notes the “simplicity” philosophy will be the design language of Honda, while the “and something” is the personality and appeal unique to each model. “We are pursuing this design language with the new Hondas we’re designing in the studio now,” he said. “It’s our ‘simple’ approach to design with the ‘and something’ that will help differentiate each product and make your future Honda vehicles something you want to drive and are excited to use.”

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun, and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO₂ emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup, and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid, and the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 38 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2020, more than 95 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of 2020 and 2021 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

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April 26, 2021

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Pole for Herta, Honda in St. Petersburg

April 26, 2021

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ Colton Herta prevailed in a typical fraught NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying, edging fellow Jack Harvey by just two-tenths of a second to secure an all-Honda front row for Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Herta and Harvey were two of the seven Honda drivers to advance through the first round of INDYCAR “knockout” qualifying. Behind the lead pair, defending series champion Scott Dixon will start eighth in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, with Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s Graham Rahal and Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama race winner Alex Palou rounding out the top 10 for Honda. Andretti Autosport’s Alexander Rossi and James Hinchcliffe also advanced to second-round qualifying, and will start 11^th and 12^th, respectively.

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Qualifying Results

1^st	Colton Herta	Andretti Autosport Honda
2^nd	Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
8^th	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
9^th	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
10^th	Alex Palou	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
11^th	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport Honda
12^th	James Hinchcliffe	Andretti Autosport Honda
13^th	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport Honda
15^th	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
16^th	Marcus Ericsson	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
18^th	Romain Grosjean-R	Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda
21^st	Ed Jones	Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda
23^rd	Jimmie Johnson-R	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda

Quotes

Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Pole Qualifier, 1^st NTT INDYCAR SERIES pole of 2021 and 5^th career pole: “I knew [before the start of the race weekend] we had a good race car for here. Just had to get through those two [qualifying] stages nice and clean. Really happy for [my] guys. We’ve got the best seat in the house [pole] for the start, it’s been an incredible weekend so far. Can’t wait to get going again tomorrow.”

Jack Harvey (Meyer Shank Racing Honda) Qualified Second, third career front-row start: “We felt confident coming into this weekend, as we’re run well here previously. We were strong all day, and happy to share the front row with our ‘pseudo teammate’ [Colton Herta]. With Colton, with Honda and the Andretti Autosport connection [MSR shares a technical partnership with Andretti Autosport], it’s a really good day for us all.”

Fast Facts

Honda claimed the initial lead in the 2021 INDYCAR Manufacturers’ Championship with Alex Palou’s victory Sunday at the season-opening Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
As a result, Honda holds a 17-point lead in the Manufacturers’ Championship, with 90 points to 73 for rival Chevrolet. The company is seeking its fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers’ Championship in 2021.
Palou also takes the early-season lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings, with 53 points to 41 for Team Penske’s Will Power. Palou’s Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, defending and six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, is third with 35 points.
The 24-car starting field at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will once again be led to the green flag by the Honda Civic Type R Pace Car. The Civic Type R is the latest in a series of Honda Pace Cars utilized for NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition since 2006.

Where to Watch the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Sunday’s 100-lap Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg starts at 12 p.m. EDT, with live network television coverage on NBC. Complete, flag-to-flag race coverage also will be available on NBC Peacock, the NBC Sports App and the INDYCAR Radio Network.

Honda Racing social media content and video links from St. Petersburg can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).

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Herta Makes It Two-In-A-Row for Honda

April 26, 2021

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Colton Herta dominated today's Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for Honda's second consecutive win in the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colton Herta continued Honda’s early-season winning streak in the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with the Andretti Autosport driver starting from the pole and leading a race-record 97 laps en route to victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

The win is the second for Honda in as many races this season, following Alex Palou’s victory in last weekend’s season-opening Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. Starting on the outside of the front row, Honda-powered Meyer Shank Racing’s Jack Harvey battled the Team Penske duo of Josef Newgarden and Simon Pagenaud in the middle stages of today’s 100-lap contest to finish fourth for Honda.

Today’s results move Herta to fourth in the Drivers’ Championship standings, five points behind Palou; while Honda increased its lead in the Manufacturers’ Championship to 30 points (178-148). Meanwhile, defending series champion Dixon backed up his third-place result at Barber with fifth today, leaving him just two points behind his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Palou.

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Honda Driver/Team Results

•	1^st Colton Herta	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	4^th Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing Honda
•	5^th Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	6^th Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	7^th Marcus Ericsson	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	13^thRomain Grosjean-R	Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda
•	14^thRyan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	15^thGraham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda
•	17^thAlex Palou	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
•	17^thJames Hinchcliffe	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	20^thEd Jones	Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda
•	21^stAlexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport Honda
•	22^ndJimmie Johnson-R	Chip Ganassi Racing Honda

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers’ Championship (unofficial, after 2 of 17 rounds)

Honda	178 pts
Chevrolet	148

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Drivers’ Championship (unofficial, after 2 of 17 rounds)

1.	Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda	67 pts. [1 race win]
2.	Will Power, Team Penske Chevrolet	65
3.	Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing Honda	65
4.	Colton Herta, Andretti Autosport Honda	62 [1 race win]

Quotes
Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) started 1^st, finished 1^st, led a race-record 97 laps for his first Indy car victory of 2021 “What a great job by everybody, my team, Gainbridge, Honda. Sorry, I can hardly talk, I’m so winded. I’m so happy that we did this, so happy that we rebounded from Barber [where an opening-lap crash sent him behind the wall for several laps for repairs]. We’ve now got the momentum we need [to contend for the championship]. I was nervous [following a late-race restart] because Josef [Newgarden] is so good around here and was on [Firestone alternate] ‘Red’ tires, but it turned out to be similar [to Herta’s primary-compound ‘Black’ tires], so I was able to hold him off. Oh man, I can’t even speak right now. So happy to be powered by Honda, and my team, they did a hell of a job.”

Jack Harvey (Meyer Shank Racing Honda) started 2^nd, finished 4^th: “I think we had a solid day. Any time you start on the front row, you want to finish on the podium. So [finishing fourth] is slightly disappointing. But it was a solid result, and that’s what we needed to start the year off properly. We’re just so close to [a qualifying] pole position and podium finish now, we just need to keep working hard and the results will come. We were racing with some of the best drivers on the grid, and that’s where we want to be. I just want to win.”

Kelvin Fu (Director, Program Management, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Honda victory at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg: “Two wins, from two different Honda drivers and teams, is just a fantastic way to start Honda’s season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. It’s great to see a pair of young drivers – Alex [Palou] and Colton [Herta] – come to the fore and end up on the top step of the podiums at Barber and St. Petersburg. And encouraging to see Jack Harvey and Meyer Shank Racing have another strong run as their effort continues to improve. Now we’re excited to head to Texas for our first ovals races of the year, in what should be a preview for an exciting Month of May and Indianapolis 500.”

Fast Facts

With its second win and first pole of 2021, Honda builds it’s early-season lead in the INDYCAR Manufacturers’ Championship with an unofficial total of 178 points to 148 for rival Chevrolet. Honda is seeking the company’s fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers’ Championship in 2021.
Alex Palou continues to lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings after two races, with 67 points to 65 for his teammate, Scott Dixon, and Team Penske’s Will Power. Today’s winner, Colton Herta, is fourth with 62 points.
Seven wins in 2020 brought Honda the company’s ninth INDYCAR Manufacturers’ Championship, and third consecutive title, with Honda driver Scott Dixon prevailing to win his sixth Drivers’ Championship, highest among all active drivers in the series.

Next
The string of consecutive season-opening NTT INDYCAR SERIES races continues next weekend, with the May 1-2 double-header oval event – the Genesys 300 and Expel 375 – Saturday and Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Honda Racing social media content and video links from the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).

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Turtle Beach’s Award-Winning ROCCAT PC Accessory Brand Unveils The All-New Kone Pro Series PC Gaming Mice

April 26, 2021

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Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming accessory brand offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you're a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Designed for Xbox, PlayStation®, and Nintendo consoles as well as for PC, Mac®, and mobile/tablet devices, owning a Turtle Beach gaming headset gives you the competitive advantage. Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone.™ The Company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR. (PRNewsfoto/Turtle Beach Corporation)

The Kone Pro Series Combines ROCCAT’s Iconic Competitive PC Gaming Mouse Design with the Brand’s Latest Technologies, Including Titan Optical Switch, Titan Wheel Pro, and More

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ROCCAT, Turtle Beach Corporation’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) award-winning Hamburg, Germany-based PC peripheral brand, today unveiled the newest additions to its legendary Kone line of PC gaming mice, the Kone Pro and Kone Pro Air. The all-new Kone Pro series mice combine ROCCAT’s ridiculously fast Titan Optical Switch technology with the signature feel of the brand’s legendary Kone PC gaming mouse design. ROCCAT debuted the first-ever Kone mouse in 2007, and the Kone was also ROCCAT’s first commercially launched product in 2008 and has gone on to become a staple of esports. 13 years later, the Kone’s design has undergone well-over a decade’s worth of research into hand sizes and grip-types to create the most advanced, ergonomic, and competitive mouse yet. The all-new Kone Pro series improves on the renowned ergonomic shape of the Kone and is available in Arctic White and Ash Black. ROCCAT’s Kone Pro series mice will be available May 16, 2021 for a MSRP of $79.99 for the wired Kone Pro, and a MSRP of $129.99 for the wireless Kone Pro Air. Pre-orders are available starting today at www.roccat.com and participating retailers worldwide.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8726154-turtle-beach-roccat-kone-pro-series-pc-gaming-mice/

“The new Kone Pro series adds our latest groundbreaking features to this fan-favorite mouse design to deliver true competitive comfort. It is a marvel inside and out,” said René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and General Manager for PC peripherals at Turtle Beach. “ROCCAT’s origin story begins with the first Kone, so when we set out to redesign our most iconic mouse, we were excited to bring our latest advancements together in a new offering that surpasses what’s come before. This was no easy task. However, I can say with confidence that the new Kone Pro series is our best yet.”

The launch of ROCCAT’s Kone Pro mice marks a new chapter in the Kone’s story, as the newly redefined shape strikes the perfect balance between what PC gamers loved in the Kone AIMO and the performance of the Kone Pure. Beyond the evolution in the Kone‘s shape, the Kone Pro mice boast ROCCAT’s Titan Optical Switch technology for a high-quality click feel, a response rate up to 100 times faster than mechanical switches, and long-lasting durability. The Kone Pro mice also feature ROCCAT’s acclaimed Titan Wheel Pro – a new aluminum wheel with a satisfying scroll and sensory click, providing gamers with unmatched speed and a premium feel. Pure PTFE, heat-treated skates assure smooth motion and minimal friction. Both the Kone Pro and Kone Pro Air make use of ROCCAT’s bionic shell design for an ultra-lightweight precision gaming mouse thanks to its honeycomb structure.

Weighing in at 66 grams and 75 grams respectively, the Kone Pro and Kone Pro Air are among the lightest gaming mice on the market. The Kone Pro series use ROCCAT^®s Owl-Eye 19K dpi optical sensor, making them highly accurate. The high-performance sensor allows for precision translation from movement to gameplay. The Kone Pro comes with the PhantomFlex^® cable for a feeling of unrestricted motion. Providing an even greater level of freedom, the Kone Pro Air is completely wireless, with dual connectivity possible via Bluetooth and wireless transmitter. The Kone Pro Air‘s Rapid Charge feature provides five hours of gameplay with just a 10-minute charge, while Stellar Wireless delivers over 100 hours of continuous gameplay with a full charge.

Both models also offer ROCCAT’s alluring AIMO RGB lighting abilities to synchronize with compatible AIMO-enabled products for multi-device illumination patterns. Able to produce 16.8 million colors, the Kone Pro and Kone Pro Air can connect with other ROCCAT desktop devices for optimal RGB lighting coordination.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation https://corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

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While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, the Company’s liquidity, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the Company’s other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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The Noid™ is Back! Domino’s® Villain Returns to TV Ads and New Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!™ Mobile Game

April 26, 2021

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The Noid has returned in Domino’s new television ads which capture the pesky antihero trying to thwart the advanced technology of Nuro’s R2 robot - a completely autonomous, occupantless on-road vehicle - out on a pizza delivery.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, has always had one nemesis: the Noid – an antihero that has been trying to prevent great pizza delivery since 1986. Maybe it was the chaos of 2020 that gave the Noid the confidence to return, or possibly the fact that Domino’s has continued to innovate around great pizza delivery with amazing technology. Whatever the reason, the Noid simply can’t stand it anymore, and the pesky antihero has returned in Domino’s new television ads, which begin airing today, trying to thwart the advanced technology of Nuro’s R2 robot, a completely autonomous, occupantless on-road vehicle, out on a pizza delivery. (See more at selfdrivingdelivery.dominos.com).

“The Noid is Domino’s oldest and most famous villain, and the pizza delivery testing we’re doing with Nuro’s autonomous vehicle is exactly the kind of technology innovation that could provoke the Noid to return,” said Kate Trumbull, Domino’s vice president of advertising. “However, after 35 years of practice in avoiding the Noid, we’re pretty confident we know how to defeat it.”

While television screens are a great place for a classic nemesis to return, mobile devices are the newest place for the Noid to cause problems. Starting May 7, the Noid will join the newest installment of the Crash Bandicoot gaming series, Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!, a new mobile adventure that honors the rich 25-year history of the beloved franchise. For a limited time, the Noid will be featured as one of the game’s mini bosses, pitting players against the Noid as Crash progresses through the story. Avoiding the Noid has never been so fun! Players will also have access to exclusive Domino’s pizza-themed player skins, showing players love for all things pizza.

“We’re excited to launch our first in-game collaboration for Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! with Domino’s,” said Richard Hocking, head of marketing at King, the game’s developer. “With the Noid making its big return this year and the Crash Bandicoot franchise celebrating its 25th anniversary, it was the perfect opportunity to have players take on the Domino’s antihero alongside other nostalgic Crash bosses in this brand-new mobile adventure.”

Feeling sentimental about the Noid? Domino’s now has a limited number of “Hanging in There” and “Avoid the Noid” T-shirts, as well as tumblers available for purchase on Amazon. All profits from the Noid merchandise will go to Domino’s Partners Foundation, an independent internal nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to Domino’s franchise and corporate team members in need. The Noid has even schemed its way into GIPHY, the online platform that houses GIFs and stickers for use on all major social media platforms. Fans can find and share the devious creature by searching “The Noid” in GIF and sticker search engines on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, or by visiting giphy.com/dominos.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 17,600 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of more than $16.1 billion in 2020, with nearly $8.3 billion in the U.S. and more than $7.8 billion internationally. In the fourth quarter of 2020, Domino’s had global retail sales of more than $5.5 billion, with over $2.7 billion in the U.S. and more than $2.8 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2020. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2020 from digital channels. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 70% of sales in 2020 via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and more. In 2019, Domino’s announced a partnership with Nuro to further its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In mid-2020, Domino’s launched a new way to order contactless carryout nationwide – via Domino’s Carside Delivery^®, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.

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About King
King is the game developer behind the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as mobile game hits including Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch and Pet Rescue. Candy Crush is the top-grossing franchise in US app stores, a position it has held for the last two years, and King’s games are being played by 240 million monthly active users as of Q4 2020. King, which is part of the Activision Blizzard group since its acquisition in 2016, employs nearly 2,000 people in game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Malta.

© 2021 Activision Publishing Inc. CRASH BANDICOOT: ON THE RUN!, CRASH BANDICOOT and CRASH are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. KING and the KING crown logo are trademarks of King.com Ltd.

The Noid is Domino’s oldest and most famous villain, and Nuro's R2 robot has provoked the antihero's return.

In addition to crashing TV screens, the Noid will join the newest installment of the Crash Bandicoot gaming series, Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! on May 7.

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Esther Miranda Martínez’s New Book La Vida En Versos, A Heartwarming Collection Of Poems That Brim With Life, Love, And Hope

April 26, 2021

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LAS VEGAS, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book La Vida en Versos was created by Esther Miranda Martínez. Esther is an author who was born on December 20, 1951, in Havana, Cuba. In 1971 she graduated as a professor at the Enrique José Varona Pedagogical Institute of the University of Havana. In June 2016 she decided, crossing borders, to arrive in the United States of America.

Martínez shares:

“For You
It is something very simple what I offer you
a group of feelings and emotions
that they could not escape the verse,
part of a life of joys and dreams
of love and regrets like any life
but…this is mine and I present it to you.

If many could see themselves reflected
then I would know that we understand each other,
that I am connected to a universe
of strong passions and great desires
and that I am still alive, because there I have them.”

Published by Page Publishing, Esther Miranda Martínez’s new book La Vida en Versos shares wisdom-filled and evoking verses that will surely stir the hearts and minds of those who wish to partake in a captivating journey of words and feelings.

Consumers who wish to embark on an awe-inspiring journey through entrancing literature can purchase La Vida en Versos in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of 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 bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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