Unwrap a World of Disney Memories This Holiday Season – Or Any Occasion – With New Gift of Disney Vacations

October 20, 2017

Give the Gift of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation this holiday season.

BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ready to put a little pixie dust in your gift-giving this holiday season or any time of year? Give the gift of Disney!

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Disney has made it easier than ever to give magical Disney vacations, theme park tickets or special Disney experiences as gifts for those lucky friends and family on your gift list. The new GiveDisneyVacations.com website is the way to unwrap Disney memories that will last a lifetime. It takes the guesswork out of what to give. And there’s no worry about size, color or some assembly required.

It’s Easy to Gift an Entire Disney Vacation

For the first time ever, guests can select from a full portfolio of Disney destinations and experiences to gift — all in one, easy-to-navigate place. Guests can explore GiveDisneyVacations.com and open a dedicated feature page profiling each Disney destination available. From an unforgettable escape on an Adventures by Disney trip or a voyage aboard Disney Cruise Line, or a vacation at the sun-drenched beaches of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina Hawai‘i to exciting Disney Vacation Club properties, the vacation gifting options are endless. Or gift them the experience of a lifetime with a visit to the enchanting world of magic and make-believe at the Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Park Tickets and Gift Cards Offer More Gifting Options

The gift of Disney is the most magical gift of all. Big things – magical things – can come in small packages. GiveDisneyVacations.com offers guests a quick and easy option to gift just about any Disney experience with the purchase of Disney Gift Cards¹. Imagine the joy on Christmas morning, birthday, anniversary, graduation, new baby or any occasion gifting a Disney experience. Disney Gift Cards can be redeemed for practically all-things Disney including merchandise, theme park tickets, dining experiences, entertainment, resort stays and experiences onboard Disney Cruise Line ships. And with the convenience of email, it makes for a great last-minute gift idea, too.

Guests can simply choose a Card design, activate and give the gift of Disney magic. Cards themselves are like a Disney vacation in your pocket, colorfully designed in Disney themes from Mickey at Christmas to Minnie and Mickey for Valentine’s Day, Goofy to Donald, Pirates to Princesses.

Cards may be purchased in set amounts of $25 up to $150, plus denominations of $200, $300 and $500. The activated Card with amount specified can even be e-delivered to the gift recipient or for a memorable unwrapping moment sent via traditional mail, enclosed in a themed gift card holder. The Card ships free to any U.S. address, when standard shipping is selected.

Regardless if mailed or shared as an eGift, senders can pair the Card with a personalized message. And because the Disney Gift Card charges no fees and never expires, senders can gift friends and family worry-free and let the magic begin.

For a Limited Time Only:

At Walt Disney World Resort, it easier than ever this holiday season to unwrap the magic of a Disney vacation with a gift beyond belief. Through Nov. 15, guests may purchase a Walt Disney World Resort vacation – a 6-night/7-day room and ticket package for a family of four for travel throughout 2018 — with rates as low as $96 per person, per day at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort². And you’ll get a specially designed gold-trimmed gift box that includes limited-edition Magic Bands for your group to mark the special occasion³. What an exciting time to make it a Walt Disney World vacation, too, with the much acclaimed Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and exciting openings on deck, including Toy Story Land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2018.

At the Disneyland Resort, guests continue to enjoy the thrilling, new Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure Park, and the beloved nighttime spectacular “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland Park, now more brilliant than ever. This holiday season, anyone can give the gift of a Disneyland experience to family or friends with a special offer to visit early in the new year. A package priced from $144 per person, per day, for a family of four includes a 3-day/2-night hotel stay, along with park tickets and hotel dining certificates⁴. Guests also receive a fun surprise prior to arrival. Booking is available from Nov. 16 to Nov. 27, 2017 for travel on select nights from Jan. 7 to Feb. 1, 2018. And even more magic is on the way in 2018!

Beyond the theme parks, there are even more magical offerings to make your family’s holiday wishes come true. Enjoy winter in paradise at Aulani Resort with savings up to 30 percent on 5-night stays in select ocean view rooms, plus receive $50 resort credit per night when you book your stay before Oct. 25, 2017. Or, why not give your family something they can enjoy for years to come – the gift of Disney Vacation Club Membership. Now through Oct. 31, 2017, you can save $2,600 or more on membership at select Disney Vacation Club Resorts.

For more information and more detailed information about the variety of Disney experiences available, visit GiveDisneyVacations.com.

¹Disney Gift Card: The Disney Gift Card can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World^® Resort, Disneyland^® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Store locations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, shopDisney.com, DisneyPhotoPass, Adventures by Disney^®, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Beach Resorts. It cannot be used toward the purchase of a Disney Vacation Club^®Membership. Visit DisneyGiftCard.com for complete terms and conditions. Additional restrictions may apply.

²Walt Disney World Resort: Sample price is based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child in a standard room at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort for stays most nights 1/2–2/10, 2/25–3/8, 4/8–5/24, 8/12–10/4, 10/8–11/16 and 11/24–12/13/18. The number of rooms allocated for this package may be limited. Tickets valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. First use must be by December 31, 2018. All prices are in U.S. dollars.

³MagicBand: Your package includes a special Walt Disney World MagicBand and gift box. To receive these items in home by December 15, please create or sign into your My Disney Experience account in My Disney Experience at DisneyWorld.com, link your resort package reservation, verify your address, and customize the MagicBands no later than December 1, 2017.

⁴Disneyland Resort: Price is based on 3 adults and 1 child (age 3-9) for a 2 night stay in a standard room at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel most Sunday – Thursday nights from 1/7/18 through 2/1/18 plus 3-Day, 1-Park per Day Disneyland® Resort Tickets with Disney MaxPass per person and two (2) $20 Disneyland Resort Dining Certificates per reservation. Total package price starting from $1,728. Excludes applicable taxes and fees. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Walt Disney Travel Co. CST# 1022229-50.

Give the Gift of a Disneyland Resort vacation this holiday season.

Give the Gift of Disney Cruise Line this holiday season.

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Generac: Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Electrical Storms. How To Continue With Your Life And Your Business?

October 19, 2017

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recently, hurricane Irma made landfall in Puerto Rico and the consequences were devastating. According to the island’s Emergency Management Agency, almost one million people ran out of electricity and there are more than 50,000 without water; 14 hospitals used generators due to loss of power, and some roads were obstructed by fallen trees and poles. The director of the agency warned that some areas could be without power for up to 6 months due to the deterioration of infrastructure.

It´s an earthquake, it’s an earthquake!

Recently Mexico City suffered one of the most damaging earthquakes since ’85. An earthquake of 7.1 shook the cities of Puebla, Mexico City and Morelos, causing fallen buildings, destroyed homes, homeless people, offices and evacuated companies for inspection of buildings’ infrastructure to see whether or not they can continue their activities.

In response to this incident, there was damage to the infrastructure of 93 telecommunications service sites in CDMX, which resulted in the loss of voice services. In the State of Mexico, the damages reached the infrastructure of 44 places and 7 in Morelos.

“Facing natural disasters with the force of an earthquake or hurricane, a culture of prevention is necessary, which means that we have the right tools for our day-to-day continuity. For this reason, it is important to always be prepared and have backup energy systems that allow for coping with the worst natural phenomenon or a failure in the supply of the public network”, said Samara Salgado, Marketing Director for Latin America of Generac.

Back-up units or a power generation system to prevent a power outage from putting the operation at risk in a home, businesses, schools and even large enterprises with critical applications are key equipment, which from Generac’s point of view must be considered in any continuity theme.

According to Samara, “In this context, electric power backup systems are no longer just a system for critical loads; nowadays they’ve become the system of systems, the backbone and a strategic tool for companies, either because the business is considered mission critical or just because it pretends to achieve a competitive advantage, while for the public sector, servicing and guiding the citizenry is not optional. The idea is to consider it as strategic within the business continuity and emergency service plan.”

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The American Heart Association hosts inaugural summit on social determinants of health; addresses barriers and solutions to healthy living and wellbeing in urban communities

October 19, 2017

DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, hosted its inaugural EmPOWERED To Serve™ Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 17 and 18. As part of the Association’s EmPOWERED To Serve movement, which was developed to build a sustainable culture of health in diverse communities across America, leading experts and thought-leaders convened to discuss and address:

Community transformation and the root causes that impact social determinants of health.
Why and how your zip code may increase your risk of stroke, high blood pressure and other types of heart disease.
Engaging unconventional partners to drive creative solutions for collaborative health impact.

According to the Association, individual behaviors aren’t the only factors that affect health. Community environments play a determining role in health outcomes. People living just five miles apart can have a difference in life expectancy of more than 20 years. That’s why the Association will collaborate with a variety of organizations to create solutions to our communities’ most complex social issues through collective impact.

Additionally, as a part of the summit, 10 finalists in the American Heart Association’s EmPOWERED To Serve Urban Business Storytelling Competition, which sought innovative solutions to remove barriers to health and wellbeing, presented innovative, urban business solutions to a judging panel. Three winners were selected to receive financial awards ranging from $10,000 to $30,000:

First Place, $30,000: Nyasha Nyamapfene of Gospel Run (Chicago) partners with the faith community to create a culture of health via organized walks and runs.
Second Place, $20,000: Maria Rose Belding of MEANS Database (Philadelphia) uses technology to move excess food to communities in need.
Third Place, $10,000: Cecil Wilson of GoffersGotIt (Chicago), which is an on-demand delivery service that connects people to services and access to products and income opportunities.

The competition winners will now have an opportunity to implement their business solution in their selected community, partnering with local American Heart Association offices for assistance.

“The EmPOWERED To Serve Summit and Urban Business Storytelling Competition are opportunities for companies, organizations and individuals to help influence and drive community change,” said Rhonda Ford Chatmon, American Heart Association vice president of Health Initiatives, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, which hosted the two-day event. “This event was designed to bring people together to identify solutions. When we focus and each bring our own talents and ideas to the table, we can truly make a difference. We assembled leaders this week to strengthen their alliance with the AHA, transferring what we discussed into meaningful action for the communities we are serving. Putting our thoughts and words into practice will ultimately deliver a sustainable culture of health and wellbeing.”

For additional information about EmPOWERED To Serve and to learn more about the competition winners, visit empoweredtoserve.org.

About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About the American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is devoted to saving people from stroke — the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat stroke. The Dallas-based association officially launched in 1998 as a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit StrokeAssociation.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association receives funding mostly from individuals. Foundations and corporations donate as well, and fund specific programs and events. Strict policies are enforced to prevent these relationships from influencing the Association’s science content. Financial information for the American Heart Association, including a list of contributions from pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, is available at http://www.heart.org/corporatefunding.

For Media Inquiries: (214) 706-1173
For Public Inquiries: (800) AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and strokeassociation.org

SOURCE American Heart Association

Live Nation Entertainment Schedules Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Teleconference

October 19, 2017

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, announced today that it will release its third quarter 2017 financial results after market hours on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a teleconference that day to discuss the company’s financial performance at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT).

The teleconference will be available via live webcast. All interested parties should visit the “Events & Webcasts” section of the company’s website at www.investors.livenationentertainment.com to register for the webcast. Supplemental statistical and financial information to be provided on the call, if any, will be under the same link.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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Whitefish Energy Holdings, LLC Statement on Agreement with Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)

October 19, 2017

WHITEFISH, Montana, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whitefish Energy Holdings, LLC today announced its continued support of the Puerto Rico power restoration mission with the formal approval and ratification by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) Board of Governors of the company’s $300 million agreement with PREPA. Whitefish Energy has been working for PREPA since Sept. 26, 2017 to repair and reconstruct electrical transmission infrastructure on the island. The company has been providing, and continues to provide, daily updates on its progress.

Three hundred Whitefish Energy employees and subcontractors have temporarily relocated to Puerto Rico from all over the United States mainland. Whitefish Energy is mobilizing an additional 700 people to support the critical mission of restoring power to Puerto Rico as quickly as possible.

Working side-by-side with the engineering team of PREPA, Whitefish Energy has already repaired several miles of key transmission and distribution lines, bringing the team within days of energizing and restoring power to multiple Puerto Rico towns and communities.

Consistent with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló’s plan, Whitefish Energy is committed to restoring power to 100 percent of the island, and ensuring Puerto Rico has an improved, resilient electrical grid.

For Whitefish Energy daily progress updates please visit facebook.com/WhitefishEnergy or twitter.com/WhitefishEnergy.

Media Contacts:
Chris Chiames
[email protected]

SOURCE Whitefish Energy Holdings, LLC

Dr. Dabber Announces Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 19, 2017

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dr. Dabber, rapidly emerging as a national leader in quality vaporizer pens and accessories, is teaming up with Keep a Breast Foundation in support of breast cancer awareness and education.

The company is excited to present its popular Aurora vape pen bundle in a limited- edition package that celebrates as well as contributes to the efforts of Keep A Breast. Keep A Breast is a unique organization dedicated to introducing compelling dialogue among the youth demographic about a subject that’s generally catered to older generations.

For Product Details and Additional Information, Click Here:
https://www.drdabber.com/collections/all/products/pink-edition-aurora-dr-dabber-x-keep-a-breast-collab

Sharing a younger, more modern audience with the vaporizer scene, the foundation uses art and a progressive platform (including big-name figures from skateboarding, street art, music, and sports) to engage youth about breast cancer prevention and education. The Dr. Dabber brand is a stand-out in vape pen design and production, satisfying a broad customer base with its formula of superior components, innovative low-heat titanium technology, and focus on improving flavor and efficacy.

An exclusive special edition of the award-winning Dr. Dabber Aurora Vape Pen is the product of this celebrated collaboration. Designed with the signature bright pink of the breast cancer movement, the kit includes a custom charging dock, bandana, cosmetic storage container, and patches. Continuing the Dr. Dabber tradition of high-quality material and technology, created for the consumer seeking diversity in oil/wax mixes, improved airflow, straightforward use, durability, and perfection in adjustable heating technology.

Released just in time for the 2017 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Keep a Breast x Dr. Dabber Premium Vaporizer Pen Collab is available on the Dr. Dabber website as well as select retailers.

Dr. Dabber is a Las Vegas-based vaporizer company credited for having developed the first portable electronic rig. The company focuses on providing a vaping experience that minimizes health risks without sacrificing enjoyment or flavor.

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The National Osteoporosis Foundation Presents its Website in Spanish

October 19, 2017

National Osteoporosis Foundation. (PRNewsFoto/National Osteoporosis Foundation)

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation’s leading healthcare organization dedicated to bone health, today announced the launch of its new Spanish website, www.huesosanos.org . The new website offers the same expert information that is available from NOF’s English website, www.nof.org.

NOF’s most recent prevalence report showed that 2.5 million Mexican-Americans suffer from osteoporosis and low bone mass. The prevalence report used 2010 U.S. census information for its population reporting, so only people of Mexican descent could be identified within the Hispanic community residing in the country. The impact of osteoporosis on the Hispanic population nationwide is likely far greater.

“We are very pleased to be able to provide essential information about bone health and the prevention, management and treatment of osteoporosis in Spanish to reach Hispanic audiences in the United States,” said Amy Porter, Executive Director and CEO of NOF. “With two million broken bones caused by osteoporosis each year, it is critical that we reach out to all women and men with clear information about the importance of bone health. It is also very important that this information be available in a culturally sensitive language.”

To create www.huesosanos.org , NOF partnered with Farmacopea, Inc., an independent minority-owned and women-owned agency with the mission of promoting culturally engaging Hispanic health education and health related quality of life. Farmacopoea aims to provide culturally understandable information for patients who speak Spanish and the people responsible for their care. They also create communications geared to health professionals.

The www.huesosanos.org website was made possible through support from Amgen, Inc.

In addition to the website, NOF also translated its publication, the Clinicians Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis to Spanish and created a series of videos in Spanish that will focus on important information about osteoporosis. The main objective of this effort is to provide educational information on osteoporosis in Spanish that is easy to understand and respectful of the Hispanic culture.

About the National Osteoporosis Foundation
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the National Osteoporosis Foundation, visit www.nof.org.

Contacts: Walter Arenzon, M.D.
Farmacopea, Inc.
914-623-3359
and
Claire Gill
National Osteoporosis Foundation
703-647-3025

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Olympusat Unveils OlyHub, an Online Marketplace for Content Creators and Distributors

October 19, 2017

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat, Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English-language networks, was in attendance at the Next TV Summit in New York City, where Tom Mohler, Founder and CEO of Olympusat Holdings, officially announced the launch of OlyHub, a brand-new online marketplace specifically designed to offer an easy way to sell and acquire TV content.

During the event, Mr. Mohler introduced OlyHub’s capabilities to offer a secure solution developed to create new revenue streams, covering the needs of content creators, acquisitions executives and distributors. “In essence, OlyHub is a big business-to-business digital platform that allows users to do all their programming shopping and selling online,” stated Mr. Mohler. “OlyHub streamlines the content acquisition and delivery process by enabling buyers and sellers to filter the content by type, genre and country, among other options.”

The executive also delved on the high demand for top-notch multicultural content, and how platforms such as OlyHub address the lack of digital means of distribution, as well as the negotiation process. “The platform offers big and small content creators and producers from all over the world the ability to get their product into market,” added Mr. Mohler.

Olympusat’s new global marketplace, leads the Spanish-language TV and media industry offering thousands of hours of Spanish-language TV content, including a vast selection of Olympusat’s original productions, making it easier for filmmakers, content buyers and distributors to buy, license and sell content.

TV and media professionals interested in creating new revenue streams for all their content with OlyHub, please visit: olyhub.tv

To learn more about Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, please visit: olympusat.com

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

SOURCE Olympusat, Inc.

All-New and Upscale 2018 Honda Accord Arrives at Dealerships to Redefine the Midsize Segment

October 18, 2017

The 2018 Honda Accord, the car that Car and Driver magazine recently called "America's best sedan," went on sale today in dealerships across the country.

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– The all-new 2018 Honda Accord goes on sale at dealerships nationwide today as the quickest, most fuel-efficient, sophisticated and spacious Accord in the model’s 41-year history. The 2018 Accord 1.5T, powered by a new 192-horsepower VTEC Turbo^® engine has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $23,570¹. The Accord 1.5T earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 30/38/33 mpg (city/highway/combined)² in LX, EX, EX-L and EX-L Navi trims with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Also available in Sport trim with a 6-speed manual transmission, the Accord 1.5T will be joined next month by the even more powerful Accord 2.0T and, in early in 2018, by the new Accord Hybrid.

Recently called “America’s Best Sedan” by Car & Driver magazine, all Accords showcase new styling with increased focus on stance and proportion while benefitting from an all-new platform with a more rigid and lightweight body, a sophisticated new chassis and a longer wheelbase that contributes to a more spacious cabin with class-leading rear legroom. New standard features on all models include LED headlight and taillights, dual-zone climate control, 7-inch customizable digital driver’s meter and the full suite of Honda Sensing^® safety and driver-assistive technologies including new Traffic Sign Recognition.

New connected-car technologies available on the 2018 Accord include a 7-inch digital TFT driver’s meter (standard), an 8-inch, high-resolution Display Audio touchscreen with both volume and tuning/list-scrolling knobs and Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility (Sport and above trims). A new 6-inch head up display (HUD), automatic Bluetooth^® phone pairing, wireless device charging and next-generation HondaLink™ Assist with available 4G LTE in-car Wi-Fi and smartphone-controlled remote engine start are also available.

Powering the 2018 Accord 1.5T is a 1.5-liter, DOHC direct-injected VTEC Turbo^® inline 4-cylinder engine with peak outputs of 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net), making it the most powerful base engine ever for the Accord. It is available with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in all trims and in Sport trim with either the CVT or a short-throw 6-speed manual transmission (6MT). The Accord 2.0T, arriving next month, will be powered by a responsive 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo^® engine with peak outputs of 252 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net), the highest torque output ever for Accord. The Accord Hybrid, featuring the third-generation of Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain, will join the lineup in early 2018.

The 2018 Honda Accord features the latest generation of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) safety body structure and advanced supplemental restraint systems, including new driver and front passenger knee airbags, and is anticipated to achieve top collision safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing. Additional driver-assistive technology, standard on all trims, include a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with dynamic guidelines, Straight Driving Assist and Auto High-Beams. Blind spot information (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor is standard on EX and above trims, while Touring trims add front and rear parking sensors.

The Honda Accord is America’s best-selling car over the past 41 years³ with American car buyers having purchased more than 13 million Accords, more than 11 million of those produced in America, using domestic and globally-sourced parts. This all-new Accord should help carry the model to its fifth year in a row as the #1 midsize car in America – what’s more, Accord continues as the #2 car in the industry, second only to the Honda Civic.⁴

2018 Accord 1.5T Trims, Pricing and EPA Data

TRIM	TRANSMISSION	MSRP⁵	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings⁶ (city/highway/combined)
LX	CVT	$23,570	30/38/33
Sport	6MT	$25,780	26/35/30
Sport	CVT	$25,780	29/35/31
EX	CVT	$27,470	30/38/33
EX-L	CVT	$29,970	30/38/33
EX-L Navi	CVT	$30,970	30/38/33
Touring	CVT	$33,800	29/35/31

More Information
For more in-depth information, plus video and high-resolution images, please visit www.hondanews.com/channels/accord.

Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com/accord.

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 excluding tax, license, registration, $875 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
³ WardsAuto data Jan. 1976 – Dec. 2015 and Autodata Jan. 2016 – Aug. 2017.
⁴ Based on Urban Science retail sales data for 2017CYTD August for midsize segment and all models in industry.
⁵ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $875 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
⁶ Based on 2018 EPA mileage 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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Antonia Novello, MD, MPH, DrPh, Calls for an Emergency Immunization Fund in Puerto Rico

October 18, 2017

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Antonia Novello, MD, MPH, DrPh, the first Puerto Rican and Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States, and Commissioner of Health for the State of New York in 2001 during the September 11th terrorist attacks, requests U.S. and international aid through donations that would increase the supply of necessary vaccines to be administered to the Island’s residents. Donations may be sent through the Emergency Immunization Fund at www.youcaring.com/immunizationpr.

In Puerto Rico, 90% of the inventory of vaccines has had to be discarded due to lack of electricity and flooding, because they do not fulfill the protocol and specifications established by the manufacturers. The distribution of vaccines to the Island has also been affected because the necessary cold chain cannot be guaranteed.

“Following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria over Puerto Rico, the current situation has increased the risk of contagion from infectious diseases among the population. Vaccination is the first line of defense for diseases that we can prevent. With 80% vaccination we can control outbreaks, endemics and an epidemic of any preventable disease through immunization,” Dr. Novello explained.

The Fund, established by Novello for VOCES, The Vaccination Coalition of Puerto Rico, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes immunization and preventive care, is seeking help to acquire vaccines, support the vaccination centers in Puerto Rico and their infrastructure, as well as to develop a mobile unit that will take the vaccinations all over the Island, including areas that have not had access to the outside or main urban areas.

“Maintaining the vaccination system in Puerto Rico today is an uphill struggle. We need to protect our people, so they must have access to vaccinations. Together with VOCES, I am asking you to help us with prevention. Influenza, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, pneumococcal pneumonia and meningitis B are some of the diseases for which there is a preventative vaccine,” Novello added.

The Immunization Emergency Fund will help VOCES provide immediate vaccinations to people who do not have access to them. You may make your donation through www.youcaring.com/immunizationpr. For more information on VOCES, The Vaccination Coalition of Puerto Rico, please call 787-789-4008, or find us on Facebook at VocesPR.org.

VOCES, The Vaccination Coalition of Puerto Rico, is a non-profit organization that is comprised of more than forty organizations in the healthcare field, community groups, and individuals, whose mission is to bring awareness and provide education on the importance of vaccination. It also promotes vaccinations, which are the frontline in fighting preventable diseases that can affect the quality of life and health in Puerto Rico. The objective of the Coalition is to protect the residents of Puerto Rico through immunization, to promote health and to protect life, preventing contagious diseases.

SOURCE VOCES, Coalición de Vacunación de Puerto Rico

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