World’s Largest Meeting of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Kicks Off in New Orleans

November 2, 2017

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Next week, thousands of eye physicians and surgeons will attend AAO 2017, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 121st annual meeting. The meeting delivers opportunities to hear from the greatest minds in medical and surgical eye care discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs in vision treatment and research. This global ophthalmology conference takes place Nov.11-14 at The Ernest N. Morial Convention in New Orleans.

More than 25,000 are expected to attend the Academy’s annual meeting, making it one of the largest medical meetings in the United States. It features more than 350 instruction courses, more than 100 hours of lectures and discussions on cutting-edge science and new ideas in practice management, seven subspecialty meetings, and 535 exhibitors showcasing the latest pharmaceuticals, devices, and technologies for improving patient care.

Highlights include:

CMS Administrator to Give Keynote Address
Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will give the keynote address at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. In one of her first major speeches, Ms. Verma will give attendees a frontline account of federal efforts to improve the U.S. health care system.

Blind New Orleans Musician Explores the Nature of “Seeing” in Keynote Lecture
An eight-time W.C. Handy “Best Blues Instrumentalist – Piano” award nominee, Henry Butler knows no limitations. Blinded by glaucoma since birth, and composing and performing since age 12, Butler is also a world-class photographer. Mr. Butler will deliver the Michael F. Marmor Lecture in Ophthalmology and the Arts: One Man’s Vision, at 9:28 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 12. The New Orleans native’s work has been displayed at exhibitions throughout the United States.

World-Renowned Leader in Inherited Eye Disease to Receive Academy’s Highest Honor
The Academy will present Irene Maumenee, M.D., with its highest honor, the 2017 Laureate Recognition Award, for her seminal work in the rapidly advancing field of ophthalmic genetics. She has devoted her life work to understanding and teaching of genetic eye diseases. Dr. Maumenee’s insights have contributed significantly to the development of the first effective gene therapy for inherited retinal disease.

Harnessing the Power of Big Data to Improve Patient Care
What happens when big data meets ophthalmology’s innovators? Find out at the symposium, The Value of the IRIS Registry: What we can learn from 100 Million Patient Records, at 12:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11. The Academy launched the IRIS^®Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) in New Orleans in 2014. It’s now the largest specialty-based clinical data registry in all of medicine, with more than 41.2 million unique patients in its database, representing 166.2 million patient visits. The IRIS Registry was the source of data for several recently published studies.

New Details on the Promise of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies to Prevent Blindness
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, two papers will offer new details on possible treatments for diseases that currently have no treatment options, inherited retinal disease and dry age-related macular degeneration.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve within the next two months, a first-of-its-kind gene therapy that could restore vision to people with a rare degenerative condition that leads to blindness. Get an update from the lead researcher at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over age 60. Currently, there is no effective treatment for late-stage or advanced dry AMD. However, some studies show stem-cell therapy is a promising new approach. Attend an update from leading researchers at 10:39 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Strategies for Preventing Physician Burnout
Physician suicide has increased to about 400 a year – twice the rate of the general population. Ophthalmologists, who have traditionally been among the happiest medical specialists, are now experiencing burnout rates of 43 percent. A symposium will examine the causes of physician burnout found in major published peer-reviewed literature. Michael Lumpkin, a professor of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology at Georgetown University, will guide the audience in how to practice mindfulness and other coping strategies. Dr. Lumpkin teaches both medical students and lay audiences about stress and the diseases it can cause. Physician Wellness starts at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13.

Ophthalmologists Make Progress in Hurricane Preparedness
A special session at 12:45 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12 will feature ophthalmologists discussing what they learned from the recent hurricanes, as well as Hurricane Katrina. These physicians were on the front lines, mobilizing vital eye care services at temporary shelters. Although governments agencies at the local and national level have addressed disaster relief planning, ophthalmology resources are less well developed. Amy Coburn, M.D., of Houston Methodist Hospital, will share an ophthalmic disaster response action plan that can be customized for cities across the nation. This press conference starts at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13.

“The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology continues to evolve to meet the needs of our global community of eye physicians and surgeons,” said Maria M. Aaron, M.D., Secretary for the Annual Meeting. “There is no other conference in the world that provides the breadth and depth of clinical education, research, and practice management advancements that continue to advance our specialty and help physicians navigate their practice and improve the quality of care they provide to patients each day. The Academy is focused on continuing to innovate to ensure that AAO 2017 is the place where all of ophthalmology meets.”

Registration remains open to credentialed members of the media. Learn more at www.aao.org/newsroom/annual-meeting-for-media. For more information about the meeting, visit www.aao.org/annual-meeting.

A searchable program is available at www.aao.org/mobile. Selected hours of educational content will be streamed live Nov.11-4. Learn more and sign up at www.aao.org/virtual-meeting.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart^® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

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Odyssey Media’s IN THE BLACK Tour Offers Free Admission To Houston Small Business Owners And Aspiring Entrepreneurs Post Hurricane Harvey

November 2, 2017

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HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Odyssey Media, a leading brand in the empowerment of multicultural women, hosts IN THE BLACK, the high-octane event that provides a unique environment for multicultural women to share insights, discover business strategies and build relationships. More than 5,000 women have participated in previous IN THE BLACK programs in over 20 cities.

Over 150 women will attend the IN THE BLACK Houston event on Nov. 10 for free, thanks to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 program, developed to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs worldwide by 2020.

“We know that women are the pillars of our communities. We strongly believe in investing in women to foster economic growth and sustainable development,” said Lori George Billingsley, Vice President of Community Connections at The Coca-Cola Company. “We are proud to support women entrepreneurs by partnering with Odyssey Media’s In The Black Tour, a program that empowers women to build businesses, support their families and shape their communities.”

In a Sept. 2, Business Insider article, Houston business owners expressed that their small businesses, which make up 99% of Houston’s companies, face a long road of restoration after Hurricane Harvey. According to the article, many lack large cash revenues and are suffering from having to shut down temporarily or permanently due to extensive damages.

Linda Spradley Dunn, CEO and Founder of Odyssey Media is quoted saying, “Harvey has been especially difficult for Black and Latina small business owners and it has discouraged many who wanted to start a business. Our sisters need us, and we’ll be there! We will customize the program and focus on where women can get immediate help, as well as how other Odyssey Women around the world can pitch in.”

Earlier this year, Spradley Dunn launched “Keys to Success,” a $25,000 pitch competition designed to help female, small-business owners get access to capital. Ironically, the winner was Houston’s own Kim Roxie, Founder of LAMIK Beauty. Roxie will speak at the Nov. 10 event.

Featured speakers include: Denise Hamilton, CEO of Watch Her Work; Melanie Elturk, Founder of Haute Hijab; Sharmeen Hawkins, businesswoman who owns over 15 franchises; Mikki Taylor, author and Essence Editor-at-large; Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore, “The Matchmaking DUO,” and Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter.

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Radical and Rapid 2018 Honda Civic Type R Goes On Sale

November 2, 2017

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The radical and rapid 2018 Honda Civic Type R goes on sale today.

TORRANCE, California, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After a blazing but abbreviated first model year, the Civic Type R accelerates into 2018 today following the June launch of the limited production run 2017 model. The first Civic Type R Honda ever sold in America, this hottest of hot hatchbacks has been widely praised for its dynamic poise and track prowess. The Civic Type R returns for 2018 with a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $34,100 (excluding $890 destination and other charges).

With a peak output of 306 horsepower (SAE net) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net) from its muscular 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected VTEC Turbo^® engine, the Civic

Type R is the most powerful Honda ever sold in America. As before, the 2018 Type R is available in one fully equipped trim with a short-throw 6-speed manual transmission, limited slip differential, Adaptive Damper System and an ingenious dual-axis strut front suspension design that virtually eliminates torque steer.

2018 Civic Type R Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

Trim	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $890 Destination Charge	EPA MPG Rating² (city/highway/combined)
Civic Type R	$34,100	$34,990	22 / 28 / 25

The Honda Civic Type R’s Adaptive Damper System continually adjusts damping force at all four corners and is tied into the Three-Mode Driving System with COMFORT, SPORT and track-focused +R modes. The system modifies damper and throttle response along with steering assist, in accordance with the driver’s chosen setting.

Similar to many Civic trims, the 2018 Honda Civic Type R incorporates advanced in-vehicle connectivity and technologies as standard features. These features include Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and more, offering drivers a comfortable and convenient in-vehicle experience.

Along with the in-vehicle connectivity features, the 2018 Civic Type R is also equipped with advanced safety features, including Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) with Traction Control, Advanced 4-Channel ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines, and an Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The 2018 Civic Type R for the U.S. market is produced exclusively in Honda’s Swindon, UK plant with the engine produced in Anna, Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

Additional media information including high-resolution photography of the Honda Civic Type R is available at http://hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/civic-type-r. Consumer information is available at http://www.automobiles.honda.com/civic-type-r. To join the Civic Type R community on Facebook, please visit facebook.com/hondacivic.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $890 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² 2018 EPA fuel-economy ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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November 2, 2017

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San Antonio Designated ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO

November 2, 2017

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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Tuesday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated San Antonio a Creative City of Gastronomy, making the city part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). San Antonio is only the second city in the U.S. to earn this distinction, and the first in Texas.

San Antonio’s culinary heritage is significant for its confluence of many world cultures such as Mexican, Spanish, German and French, as well its geology and geography.

Drawn to San Antonio’s river running between the coastal plains and hill country, for 13,000 years indigenous people foraged roots, harvested pecans and hunted game. Trails and river ways brought trade with other groups who introduced gulf coast game. In the 1700s, Spanish colonists and Canary Islanders introduced new traditions and tastes. Other new flavors, spices and ingredients from Europe, Asia and Africa came with German and other European settlers in the 1800s.

Today the city’s culinary scene has since blossomed in its richness, with chefs honoring and celebrating its culinary heritage through preservation and innovation. Beyond the famous River Walk and historic walls of The Alamo, San Antonio’s culinary scene has historically been firmed planted in blends of Tex-Mex, but has now progressed to “Tex-Next.”

As a gateway to Latin America, San Antonio is uniquely positioned to showcase and celebrate the richness of this cuisine. The third campus of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is located in San Antonio. Dedicated to the foundations of culinary instruction as well as specializations in Latin cuisine, this campus takes advantage of San Antonio’s cultural influences and access to indigenous ingredients. The CIA campus is located at Pearl, a 22-acre indie food haven in a repurposed German brewery built in 1883. With 18 concepts, including a robust weekend farmers market and the city’s first food hall, Pearl is a destination onto itself.

UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network promotes international cooperation and encourages the sharing of experiences and resources to promote local development through culture and creativity. The local food movement and enthusiasm for sustainable programs spurred the dramatic evolution of San Antonio’s culinary landscape and inspired a comprehensive effort to apply for the UNESCO designation in June 2017.

San Antonio’s officials on the designation:

“This designation is a great honor for San Antonio,” San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said. “As a Creative City of Gastronomy, we will seek to strengthen and expand international connections, share our culinary arts and heritage globally and introduce San Antonio as an international culinary destination. We look forward to actively participating in the Network, which is aligned with our dedication to sustainable and equitable urban planning.”

“Travelers are increasingly seeking a destination with a robust culinary scene as a way to really get to know the heart of a city,” said Casandra Matej, President & CEO of Visit San Antonio. “The UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation confirms what millions of visitors have known all along—San Antonio’s cuisine is truly unique and authentic to our region.”

“One of San Antonio’s most important identities comes from its deep culinary traditions which began with the innovative agricultural techniques of the Native American peoples who lived here for thousands of years,” said Richard Perez, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “These have evolved and mixed with many others to create a unique and burgeoning food scene. The San Antonio Chamber is honored to have been part of the UNESCO Creative City application process, and we are eager to learn from and share information with other Creative Cities on a global level to enhance the culinary arts.”

“This is an exciting time for the culinary arts in San Antonio—the designation reinforces the creativity and hard work of every individual who participates in and supports the local culinary community and the philanthropy of so many groups, like the Chef Cooperatives and our chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier,” Chef Johnny Hernandez of Grupo La Gloria said. “From showcasing our culinary heritage to sharing local innovations and leading the way with San Antonio’s brand of culinary diplomacy, the opportunities afforded us as a City of Gastronomy are all reasons for San Antonio to celebrate today.”

“The international bonds San Antonio solidified as a World Heritage Site are invaluable to us as a community and growing city,” District 3 City Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran said. “Becoming a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy will serve as another catalyst that encourages equity and more opportunity to protect and promote our local cultural assets at home and on the global stage.” Viagran’s district is home to four of the five San Antonio Missions that comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The UCCN covers seven thematic areas: Craft and Folk Arts, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music. UNESCO announced this week that 64 cities have joined the Creative Cities Network. The UCCN is now comprised of a total of 180 cities from 72 countries.

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About Visit San Antonio:
Visit San Antonio is a 501(c)6, and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. San Antonio welcomes 20.9 million overnight leisure visitors annually. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $13.6 billion into the local economy and employing more than 130,000. More information about Visit San Antonio can be found at visitsanantonio.com.

San Antonio: America’s 21st Century City
San Antonio is a global city with a dynamic economy and workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse communities that are resilient and welcoming. It is one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country with a vibrant business climate and a ‘AAA’ general obligation bond rating from all three major rating agencies. San Antonio is a city that nurtures entrepreneurship, encourages investment and funds infrastructure. America’s seventh-largest city offers growth opportunities in bioscience, financial services, aerospace, cybersecurity, energy, transportation, manufacturing and healthcare. In 2015, UNESCO designated San Antonio’s 18th century Spanish colonial missions as a World Heritage Site – the first in Texas. Proudly called Military City, USA®, San Antonio is home to one of the largest populations of active duty military, veterans and crucial military commands. In 2018, the city will celebrate its 300th anniversary, honoring its rich past and a bright future focused on innovation and livability. For more information, visit www.sanantonio.gov.

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Cars Take Lead Role in American Honda October Sales Gains

November 1, 2017

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Honda Civic set a new October sales record as cars took the leading role in Honda's October sales gains.

TORRANCE, California, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported October sales of 127,353 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 0.9 percent vs. October 2016. With strong sales of passenger cars, Honda Division reported an increase of 1.2 percent on sales of 114,655. Acura Division sales were down slightly at 1.3 percent on sales of 12,698 vehicles.

Honda
Honda delivered another strong month with passenger car sales playing the lead role. Civic outpaced the market again with another double-digit gain while Accord, strengthened by the debut of the all-new 2018 model, gained 4.7 percent in October. Increased production of Pilot also paid dividends as sales climbed 18.5 percent for the month. Elsewhere in the truck lineup, tight supplies of key model trims checked sales growth.

Honda car sales gained 6.3 percent in October, with 60,283 units sold.
Civic sales climbed 15 percent on sales of 30,319 for the month, a new October record.
Accord posted 26,740 sales, up 4.7 percent with the debut of the all-new 2018 model, with 2.0T and Hybrid variants yet to launch.
Pilot sales gained notably in October for the second straight month, with sales up 18.5 percent on sales of 10,285.

“With key competitors resorting to aggressive discounting and heavy incentives even on new models, Honda is riding the growing momentum of a robust product lineup boosted by the all-new Accord,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda. “As the rollout of the new 2018 Accord continues, we’re focused on a strong finish to 2017 and a fourth consecutive year of record sales.”

Acura
Acura sales were led by MDX, which gained again as it benefitted from higher production volume with the complete shift of production to the East Liberty Plant in Ohio. And while sedan and RDX sales were challenged by the aggressive incentives by competitors, the NSX had its best sales month since going on sale in 2016 with a 30 percent gain in October.

MDX sales were up 4.7 percent in October, with 5,287 units sold.
RLX sales are climbing, helped more significantly by the RLX Sport Hybrid as it continues to gain recognition. RLX gained 6.5 percent on sales of 99 units.
ILX sales were up 2.6 percent on sales of 1,025 vehicles.

“We’re pleased to see the higher inventory from the move of Acura MDX production quickly result in stronger sales,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president & general manager of the Acura division. “With the redesigned RLX ready to hit the market in the coming days sporting a strong expression of the new Acura design direction, we’ll look to close 2017 with stronger sedan sales.”

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for October 2017
							Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
							October 2017	October 2016	DSR** % Change	MoM % Change	October 2017	October 2016	DSR** % Change	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total						127,353	126,161	5.0%	0.9%	1,358,956	1,354,541	0.3%	0.3%
	Total Car Sales						64,162	60,592	10.1%	5.9%	677,343	689,603	-1.8%	-1.8%
	Total Truck Sales						63,191	65,569	0.2%	-3.6%	681,613	664,938	2.5%	2.5%
	Honda					Total Car Sales	60,283	56,719	10.5%	6.3%	636,700	644,303	-1.2%	-1.2%
	Honda					Total Truck Sales	54,372	56,573	0.0%	-3.9%	595,432	577,642	3.1%	3.1%
	Acura					Total Car Sales	3,879	3,873	4.2%	0.2%	40,643	45,300	-10.3%	-10.3%
	Acura					Total Truck Sales	8,819	8,996	2.0%	-2.0%	86,181	87,296	-1.3%	-1.3%
	Total Domestic Car Sales						58,334	52,819	14.9%	10.4%	572,628	635,868	-9.9%	-9.9%
				Honda Division			54,554	49,039	15.7%	11.2%	532,907	591,718	-9.9%	-9.9%
				Acura Division			3,780	3,780	4.0%	0.0%	39,721	44,150	-10.0%	-10.0%
	Total Domestic Truck Sales						63,191	65,569	0.2%	-3.6%	681,613	664,938	2.5%	2.5%
				Honda Division			54,372	56,573	-0.0%	-3.9%	595,432	577,642	3.1%	3.1%
				Acura Division			8,819	8,996	2.0%	-2.0%	86,181	87,296	-1.3%	-1.3%
	Total Import Car Sales						5,828	7,773	-22.0%	-25.0%	104,715	53,735	94.9%	94.9%
				Honda Division			5,729	7,680	-22.4%	-25.4%	103,793	52,585	97.4%	97.4%
				Acura Division			99	93	10.7%	6.5%	922	1,150	-19.8%	-19.8%
	Total Import Truck Sales						0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
				Honda Division			0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
				Acura Division			0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total						114,655	113,292	5.3%	1.2%	1,232,132	1,221,945	0.8%	0.8%
		* ACCORD					26,740	25,551	8.8%	4.7%	277,542	284,170	-2.3%	-2.3%
		* CIVIC					30,319	26,359	19.6%	15.0%	314,699	310,142	1.5%	1.5%
		CLARITY					34	0	0.0%	0.0%	566	0	0.0%	0.0%
		CR-Z					18	168	-88.9%	-89.3%	669	2,032	-67.1%	-67.1%
		* FIT					3,172	4,641	-28.9%	-31.7%	43,221	47,896	-9.8%	-9.8%
		INSIGHT					0	0	0.0%	0.0%	3	63	-95.2%	-95.2%

		CROSSTOUR					0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%	5	726	-99.3%	-99.3%
		* CR-V					27,773	30,306	-4.7%	-8.4%	308,706	293,799	5.1%	5.1%
		HR-V					6,304	6,596	-0.6%	-4.4%	80,338	64,866	23.9%	23.9%
		ODYSSEY					7,301	7,622	-0.4%	-4.2%	82,610	102,457	-19.4%	-19.4%
		PILOT					10,285	8,677	23.3%	18.5%	94,488	99,676	-5.2%	-5.2%
		RIDGELINE					2,709	3,371	-16.4%	-19.6%	29,285	16,118	81.7%	81.7%

			***		Memo: Accord FHEV		1,832	1,296	47.0%	41.4%	19,262	4,176	361.3%	361.3%
					Memo: Civic Hybrid		2	14	-85.1%	-85.7%	62	869	-92.9%	-92.9%
	Acura Division Total						12,698	12,869	2.6%	-1.3%	126,824	132,596	-4.4%	-4.4%
		ILX					1,025	999	6.7%	2.6%	10,098	12,746	-20.8%	-20.8%
		NSX					87	67	35.0%	29.9%	442	150	194.7%	194.7%
		RLX / RL					99	93	10.7%	6.5%	922	1,146	-19.5%	-19.5%
		TLX					2,668	2,714	2.2%	-1.7%	29,181	31,254	-6.6%	-6.6%
		TSX					0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	4	-100.0%	-100.0%

		MDX					5,287	5,052	8.8%	4.7%	43,469	44,630	-2.6%	-2.6%
		RDX					3,532	3,944	-6.9%	-10.4%	42,712	42,666	0.1%	0.1%

			***		Memo: ILX Hybrid		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%
					Memo: RLX Hybrid		26	13	108.0%	100.0%	187	171	9.4%	9.4%
					Memo: TSX Wagon		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
					Memo: MDX Hybrid		203	0	0.0%	0.0%	1,278	0	0.0%	0.0%
	Selling Days						25	26			255	255
	**** Hybrid						2,168	1,558	44.7%	39.2%	21,903	7,462	193.5%	193.5%

	* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
	** Daily Selling Rate
	*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total
	**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid, RLX Sport Hybrid, MDX Sport Hybrid and NSX

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First Medical E-Commerce Site Launches in New York Just as Open Enrollment Starts!

November 1, 2017

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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Urgent Medical Access, UMA Health, announced today its insurance-free, affordable health care marketplace is the ideal way for patients in the New York area with high-deductible plans or no insurance to shop for doctors and save money. Best of all, there are no membership or hidden fees for doctors or patients. UMA doctors can usually see patients on the same or next day.

In addition, UMA gives patients access to some of the best doctors as tens of thousands of providers have left insurance due to its red tape and low reimbursement rates.

“As a practicing doctor I have seen firsthand how insurance comes between patients and optimal care,” said UMA founder Dr. Pedram Hendizadeh. He continued, “We developed this platform to solve the biggest insurance-related health care problems. We are solving a big pain point for doctors while simultaneously saving patients thousands in unnecessary premiums. Patients are now opting for higher deductibles and shopping for basic health care and dental needs on UMA’s site.”

UMA Health allows doctors of all specialties to create a completely free profile offering their common services and pricing while patients are able to book appointments based on price, distance, ratings, and availability.

The platform is cash-pay (credit card), bypassing insurance entirely, though HSAs are accepted.

By using UMA Health, patients can save money and doctors can offer lower rates since they don’t have the insurance costs which can be more than 61% of their overhead expenses.

Patients know exactly what they pay and no longer receive surprise bills in the mail. Dr. Hendizadeh is available to speak about how new direct-pay doctor alternatives to insurance will allow far more of our nation’s healthcare spending to go to actual healthcare, not insurance company profits.

UMA connects self-paying patients to doctors, and Dentists. UMA is currently featuring doctors in the NYC area and growing quickly. The platform skips insurance and there are no surprise bills to follow when using UMA. It enables and empowers patients to find doctors based on cost, distance, ratings and availability. Patients and members of the press may book an appointment online at umahealth.com.

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Mazda Reports October Sales

November 1, 2017

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

– Record-Breaking Sales Momentum Continues for Mazda CX-5 Crossover SUV –

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October U.S. sales of 20,811 vehicles, representing a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of last year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through October are down 2.4 percent versus last year, with 241,108 vehicles sold.

Key October sales notes:

The all-new Mazda CX-5 continued its record-breaking sales momentum in October, posting its best-ever October and its eighth best-ever month of CY2017, with 10,306 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 15.3 percent versus October of last year.
Mazda’s two-seat roadster, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, posted a year-over-year (YOY) increase of 18.2 percent. Total sales, which includes both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF, remained strong in the month of October, reaching 597 vehicles sold.
The seven-passenger Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV finished the month up 7.0 percent YOY, with 1,971 vehicles sold in the month of October.
Total sales of Mazda’s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 9.9 percent YOY with 13,555 vehicles sold in the month of October. The i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive option continues to be a favorite among Mazda CX-line buyers, with 63.5 percent of customers choosing the AWD option in October.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 3,299 vehicles, marking an increase of 31.6 percent YOY.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported October sales of 4,510 vehicles, marking an increase of 2.3 percent versus October of last year. MMdM achieved its best-ever sales month for the Mazda MX-5 in the month of October.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 600 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	October	October	%	% MTD	October	October	%	% YTD
	2017	2016	Change	DSR	2017	2016	Change	DSR

Mazda3	4,534	6,946	(34.7)%	(32.1)%	64,641	81,077	(20.3)%	(20.9)%
Mazda5	–	2	(100.0)%	(100.0)%	10	367	(97.3)%	(97.3)%
Mazda6	2,125	2,924	(27.3)%	(24.4)%	29,975	38,786	(22.7)%	(23.3)%
MX-5 Miata	597	505	18.2%	22.9%	10,314	8,345	23.6%	22.6%
CX-3	1,278	1,550	(17.5)%	(14.3)%	13,259	15,557	(14.8)%	(15.4)%
CX-5	10,306	8,942	15.3%	19.9%	102,856	91,381	12.6%	11.7%
CX-9	1,971	1,842	7.0%	11.3%	20,053	11,463	74.9%	73.6%

Total Vehicles

CARS	7,256	10,377	(30.1)%	(27.3)%	104,940	128,578	(18.4)%	(19.0)%
TRUCKS	13,555	12,334	9.9%	14.3%	136,168	118,401	15.0%	14.1%

TOTAL	20,811	22,711	(8.4)%	(4.7)%	241,108	246,978	(2.4)%	(3.1)%


Selling Days	25	26			255	253

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