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The Healthy Diet Plan To Lose Weight With Kyle Cooper's Weight Loss Program

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ST. LOUIS, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a time when more and more people in the western world are suffering from health issues and where obesity is on the rise, many find it difficult to locate accurate information that brings true results.  The fitness and weight loss industry in the U.S. alone generates more than $70 billion in annual revenue – yet more and more Americans suffer from chronic weight gain, poor health and poor diet.“There’s so much out there that’s myth,” says Gunnery Sergeant Kyle Cooper. “We’re constantly being bombarded with tons of information… and most of it is at best ineffective and at worst downright counterproductive and even dangerous.”

Kyle Cooper, former marine Gunnery Sergeant and certified trainer, is pleased to announce the global release of his innovative weight loss program known as the Fat Decimator.  This weight-loss program is based on a chance meeting with a Korean medical student while serving in Afghanistan.  This man introduced Gunny Cooper to a whole new way of looking at weight loss and health and it has revolutionized the way that he trains his clients and how he’s been able to help tens of thousands of people regain the bodies they’ve desperately missed.

“For over a decade I trained marines in the traditional way,” Kyle notes. “It wasn’t until I was faced with a group of semi-out of shape National Guard soldiers that I began to see how our prescribed western techniques simply fell way short… and it got one of my men killed.”

Kyle was tasked with training a group of middle aged men who were called up to fight in the war.  He quickly found that his routines – heavy cardio, limited diet and so on were having little or no effect.  When a booby trapped cave cost him the life of one National Guard soldier whose physical conditioning wasn’t good enough to get him free of danger, he took it hard and began to question everything Kyle thought he knew.

“Doctor Sam Pak introduced me to some amazing research based on ancient eastern traditions that have made the Asian world one of the healthiest and longest lived parts of the globe,” Kyle continues. “Much of what Sam showed me flew in the face of western convention… but it was backed by independent clinical research so… I tried it out.  And it worked better than I could have thought possible.”

After working with his soldiers and then coming home and meeting a woman who was on the brink of losing her life due to her weight and being able to help her turn her life around, Kyle has dedicated his life to sharing his remarkably simple and effective weight loss program with anyone who wants it.  The information contained in the Fat Decimator program is truly unique, simple and tremendously effective.

What’s even more amazing is that Kyle isn’t charging huge amounts of money for his program.  In fact, his video presentation which tells his story and exposes the truth that’s been hidden about the weight loss industry contains a host of useful information that any viewer can have for nothing.

To learn more about Kyle’s journey and how he’s helped more than 50,000 people, Click Here or the link below:

www.fatdecimator.com * *

Media Contact:
Fat Decimator
Kyle Cooper
Attn: Media Relations
917 S. Lusk Street, Suite 200, Boise, Idaho 83706
*kyle@fatdecimator.com*

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/9e949ad2-c714-4344-96af-0a2925d98940. Reported by GlobeNewswire 8 hours ago.

How these millennials' invention can save more disaster victims

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How these millennials' invention can save more disaster victims Climate scientists anticipate that natural disasters are only going to get worse. Which means we need to think about the people in harm's way and figure out ways to improve our disaster relief efforts. That's exactly the issue that college engineering tackled for the 2018 3M Disruptive Design Challenge. We spoke with the leader of the winning team about their design called the Dazzle Box. Following is a transcript of the video.

*VO:* This invention could help save more disaster victims. 2017 was a bad year for the US. It spent an estimated $306 billion on fixing the damage from natural disasters — one of the most expensive years on record. But those toppled homes and flooded streets aren’t just expensive to clean up. They block the way for rescue crews. Making it even harder to help disaster victims in need of medical aid. Rescue crews can drop supplies from the air, but even those can have rough landings,  breaking fragile medical equipment on impact. That’s where something like this could help.

It’s called The Dazzle Box. And it won first place at the 3M Disruptive Design Challenge. The challenge? Test college engineering students to build a container that could successfully deliver needed medical supplies if airdropped into the midst of a natural disaster. The guidelines? The device must be resilient, easy to transport from one point to another, able to be reused after the drop and water-resistant. 

*Jonathan Carlson:* So we were supposed to design a container that would have a parachute but be able to survive if that parachute failed. First and foremost, it had to survive a 150ft drop from the crane. 

*VO*: Not many projects survived the drop. Ultimately, it was the iconic shape that gave this team a leg up on the competition.

*Jonathan: So we went through a lot of different shapes. And the shape we settled on for the final container is called a truncated octahedron. And we chose that one specifically because it’s sort of still like round and it has that sort of profile but it also it’s really easy to transport because it can stack perfectly with itself in space. So it makes it very efficient to transport as well.*

*VO: *The device was made of individual polycarbonate panels that the team taped together and lined with foam. This not only made the device more resistant on impact, but it also made it extremely versatile.

*Jonathan*: One of the major design decisions that we made, and the tape also helped us make this decision, was that all the polycarbonate panels and the pieces were completely modular so you can just cut one out if it’s broken and replace them with a new one, put down new tape and the container would be ready to drop again after that. We also had a lot of foam that helped absorb the impact and that was used, you know you can make beddings, cushions, pillows, really anything you need to use it for. It can be cut and made into sponges if you needed it.

*VO:* Last but not least was the colorful design.

*Jonathan*: Yeah, so that was inspired by this thing called dazzle camouflage. There was a marine artist named Norman Wilkinson who developed it actually for the British Royal Navy to be put on the side of their ships. So that it will be harder for enemy ships to see the ships heading because the sort of, sharp geometric pattern broke up where the ship was heading. And it sort of also has this secondary effect of making anything stand out in any natural environment because it’s a very unnatural pattern. So we wanted to use that aspect just so our container, if it fell in the jungle, where there may be like heavy underbrush or different things, it would really, really stand out against that natural environment.

*VO*: They also added LED emergency lights on each face of the container so it could be equally visible at night.

In total, the team spent $600 building the device. But it paid off in the end.

*Jonathan*: So each member of our team is going to get $1500 cash prize, which is awesome. And then I think we just get some bragging rights, because we are the inaugural winners of the 3M disruptive design competition.

*VO*: And while the team has no plans to pursue the project beyond this point...

*Jonathan*: All of us did the challenge as an extracurricular activity but I think we would be open to any opportunities that pop up.

Join the conversation about this story » Reported by Business Insider 8 hours ago.

General Plastics to Spotlight Lightweight Composite Core and Dielectric Materials at SAMPE, May 22-23

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Rigid and flexible polyurethane foam pioneer, General Plastics Manufacturing Co., will showcase its lightweight composite core and dielectric materials as well as tooling boards and extensive molded parts capabilities at booth N13, at the SAMPE Show on May 22-23 in Long Beach, CA.

TACOMA, Wash. (PRWEB) May 15, 2018

General Plastics Manufacturing Company, an early and ongoing innovator within the composites industry, will be participating in the SAMPE Technical Conference and Exhibition May 22-23 in Long Beach, California. The AS9100D-certified, Nadcap-accredited supplier of high-performance polyurethane foam products and custom composite parts will be presenting its rigid and flexible foam products, and samples of its tooling and production capabilities at BOOTH N13 in the Long Beach Convention Center.

DIELECTRIC POLYURETHANE FOAMS
General Plastics’ array of dielectric materials fulfills varied needs for applications involving transmission and receipt of wireless electronic signals. These include radomes; aerospace, marine and recreational microwave antennas; and other radio-frequency communications systems. All are closed-cell, dimensionally stable, hydrophobic and easy-to-machine foams. The advanced LAST-A-FOAM® RF-2200 Dielectric Foam Series optimally satisfies requirements for an RF-transparent, low-signal-loss protective layer in radomes and other antennas exposed to harsh weather conditions. With a Tg that exceeds 350º Fahrenheit, these products support processing of high-temperature composite prepregs. They are available in standard densities of 3, 4 and 6 pcf, plus custom densities to meet specific dielectric requirements.

COMPOSITE CORE FOAMS
Attendees will be able to see samples of the company’s lightweight, flame-retardant composite core materials, which retain their physical properties over time. These polyurethane foams remain strong and stable; bond easily; and are easily finished, thanks to their smooth, fine cell structures. They are both versatile and economical when utilized in place of traditional core materials. For example, they do not absorb water and are a non-decaying substitute for wood in the marine industry, and a lightweight, less-costly alternative to aluminum and honeycomb in the aerospace and automotive industries. Our LAST-A-FOAM® core materials also support fiberglass-infusion processes and do not release any toxic substances.

TOOLING BOARDS
At the booth, General Plastics will have samples of its ready-to-use, easy-to-bond tooling foam boards, as well as a sample tool produced in-house. These rigid boards maintain dimensional stability and withstand peak temperatures up to 400ºF, making them ideal for use in vacuum-forming and high-temperature autoclave applications. With their uniform cell structures and smooth surface finish, they are also easy to machine for achieving fine finishes on master models and plugs, mold and foundry patterns and composite tooling. Their ability to bond securely using myriad adhesive systems supports building of large-scale products. And, these products are far less expensive and much lighter weight than aluminum billet and other metals for creating prototype or limited-run tooling.

MOLDED PARTS AND PRODUCTION SERVICES
Exhibition attendees will be able to examine samples and explore General Plastics’ mold-making capabilities using its self-skinning and self-extinguishing flexible and rigid foams. Its molding services span custom sizes, pattern-to-print production, machining, complete fabrication and assembly. The company’s five-axis CNC machine allows it to produce highly complex shapes and a fine surface finish with extreme accuracy to meet customers’ exacting specifications and requirements.

ABOUT GENERAL PLASTICS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Tacoma, Washington-based General Plastics Manufacturing Company has been a leading innovator in the plastics industry for more than 75 years. The company develops and manufactures rigid and flexible polyurethane foam products, which include its signature LAST-A-FOAM® brand series and build-to-print composite parts.

Directly or through its network of distributors, General Plastics serves the aerospace and defense, nuclear packaging, composite core, prototype and modeling, construction, dimensional signage, testing and marine industries. General Plastics is certified to ISO 9001:2008/AS9100D, Nadcap-accredited (AC7130 Rev. A and AC7130/1 Rev.), and meets the rigorous demands of numerous leading quality systems, which include NQA-1, Mil-I-45208A and Boeing Company D6-82479. Please visit http://www.generalplastics.com. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.

Lyft makes it easier to get a ride on a military base

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Military bases are a difficult place for ride-hailing riders and drivers alike.

Restricted access often means pick-ups and drop-offs at faraway entry gates, and it can be a logistical mess for drivers trying to find someone. 

SEE ALSO: Hardcore Lyft riders can sign up to pay less than $7 a ride — but is it worth it?

Lyft announced Tuesday a pilot program with the Department of Defense to make it easier for thousands of military members to request a ride.

"Base mode" is rolling out at Camp Pendleton's Marine Corps training facility in Southern California so drivers who have access to the base will be matched to passengers within the base. Most drivers who have access are other service members, spouses, or retired veterans. Eligible drivers will be able to turn on base mode within the app. Read more...

More about Uber, Military, Lyft, Ride Hailing Apps, and Tech Reported by Mashable 8 hours ago.

PXG Deploys PXG For Heroes Program

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PXG Announces New Program Designed to Deliver the World’s Finest Golf Equipment to Military Veterans

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 15, 2018

PXG, the luxury performance brand that disrupted the golf industry with its bold approach to product development, custom fitting and distribution, has launched a special program in support of military veterans. Developed by PXG’s original 0311, founder and CEO Bob Parsons, the PXG for Heroes program is designed to help military veterans find their way into a new set of sticks.

Parsons, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, credits his success in life and business to the Corps. The influence of Parsons’ time in the service can be seen in his philanthropic efforts and across his many ventures, including global golf equipment phenomenon PXG.

“I owe everything I have ever accomplished to the Marine Corps, so I make it a point to honor my military roots in everything I do,” Parsons shared.

“PXG for Heroes is the epitome of vets supporting vets,” said CMDR John "Dawg" Gawne U.S.N. (Ret). “I'm excited to see this program pay it forward. The opportunity to put PXG’s outstanding golf equipment the in my bag is going to catapult this retired Navy pilot's golf game to the next level! FIGHT'S ON!”

The PXG for Heroes program makes PXG’s game-changing equipment available to all active duty, active reserve, retired personnel and veterans from the U.S. Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. The program currently supports the purchase of PXG 0311 GEN1 irons and wedges with a special military price consideration of fifty-percent off suggested retail. The program will be expanded to include select drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and putters in the coming weeks.

PXG’s commitment to its customers is black and white. PXG cuts no corners, prescribes to no product cycles and holds nothing back in the development its club technology. The company’s only measure of success is performance. As a result, PXG delivers an unparalleled playing experience to golfers at every level of the game.

Jeff Graves, V.P. of Sales at Brown & Brown Insurance and Capt. U.S.M.C. shared, “I’m a bogey golfer at best. Putting the world's finest clubs in my bag was something I always wanted to do. Now, through this program, I have. Thanks to Bob Parsons and PXG for valuing veterans!”

For more information on PXG For Heroes or to confirm eligibility, visit http://www.pxg.com/heroes.

ABOUT PARSONS XTREME GOLF – PXG, A YAM WORLDWIDE COMPANY
Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) was founded by American entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Parsons in 2014. Leveraging breakthrough technology and sophisticated manufacturing processes that integrate high-performance alloys, PXG produces the finest golf clubs in the world. The company has more than 180 global patents issued for its proprietary designs.

PXG's professional staff includes PGA TOUR champions Zach Johnson, Pat Perez, Billy Horschel, Ryan Moore, James Hahn, Charles Howell III, and Charl Schwartzel, as well as Web.com tour rookie and college golf sensation Wyndham Clark. The roster also includes two-time major champions Lydia Ko and Anna Nordqvist, U.S. Women’s Open champion Brittany Lang, and LPGA Tour players Katherine Kirk, Austin Ernst, Christina Kim, Alison Lee, Ryann O’Toole, and Gerina Piller.

PXG offers a full lineup of right and left-handed clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters. For more information, visit PXG.com. Reported by PRWeb 8 hours ago.

The 3rd Silk Road Expo Kicks off in Xi'an, a New Pattern of Two-way Opening-up Takes Shape along the Belt and Road

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The 3rd Silk Road Expo Kicks off in Xi'an, a New Pattern of Two-way Opening-up Takes Shape along the Belt and Road XI'AN, China, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 11, the Third Silk Road International Exposition and the Investment and Trade Forum for Cooperation between Eastern and Western China ("the 3rd Silk Road Expo") opens in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province. Guests and investors from 75 countries and regions like the UK, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Iran, South Korea, Nepal and South Africa are participating in the event, with the UK and Malaysia as guests of honor.On May 11, an opening ceremony was held for the Guest of Honor's National Pavilions in the Silk Road Expo.

The theme of this year's Silk Road Expo is "New Age, New Pattern and New Development". Forty activities covering over 20 fields like trade, culture, investment, science and finance are held in the forms of governmental dialogues, enterprise collaborations, people-to-people exchanges and intercity interactions. The six pavilions provide transnational, inter-regional and crossover displays, highlighting aerospace, electronic information technology products and intelligent manufacturing in high-tech industries.

Rona Fairhead, Minister for Trade and Export Promotion at the Department for International Trade of the UK, says that more than 200 British delegates and 50 enterprises participated in this event. "This largest ever British delegation visiting Northwest China will strengthen cooperation with the provinces in Northwest China as well as the regions along the Silk Road Economic Belt," Fairhead said.

Rona Fairhead said that all the countries along the Belt and Road and enterprises across the globe gather here for trade exchanges, free capital flow, technology competition and communication of ideas and that this Silk Road Expo shows to the whole world a modern, open and encompassing Shaanxi Province.

The Silk Road Expo, which aims to contribute to the building of the Belt and Road, has become a center of wisdom for the development of the countries along the Belt and Road, a center of investment and trade cooperation, and a center for high-end products and scientific development. With a view to boosting interaction between land and marine economy, domestic and overseas cooperation, and the cooperation of East and West China, the Silk Road Expo will also bring new development opportunities to the world.

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Larson Electronics LLC Releases Low Profile Explosion Proof LED Light with Emergency Backup

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KEMP, Texas, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Larson Electronics LLC, leader in industrial emergency lighting, has released a new low-profile explosion proof light fixture with emergency battery backup that provides users with powerful, energy efficient illumination. This 208-watt LED lamp has a compact design, terminal strips for wiring, and T5 temperature rating with paint spray booth, ATEX and IECEx certifications, making it ideal for paint booths, oil rigs, offshore applications, petrochemical, manufacturing, chemical storage and more.The EPL-EMGX-LP-2X48-LED is a low-profile explosion proof light with emergency backup for Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 locations and provides 27,040 lumens of high quality light drawing just 208 watts.

This fixture features two LED lamp, which contain two offset LED assemblies that help the explosion proof lamps achieve a brilliant 100º horizontal beam spread and a 140º vertical spread. The fixture’s standard 5000K color temperature produces colors and details more accurately than traditional luminaries. This integrated linear LED fixture uses special positioned boards within the fixture to provide wide area light without sacrificing quality or output. This light can operate on standard 100-277V AC, 50/60Hz current without any modifications and comes equipped with terminal strips for wiring.

This lightweight low-profile explosion proof LED fixture features a maintenance free sealed lead acid battery, which provides at least 90 minutes of runtime in an emergency. The battery will power one of the lamps at 104 watts and 13520 lumens.

The EPL-EMGX-LP-2X48-LED is compact, measuring just 12 inches in width and 3 inches in depth, great for small spaces. This LED light is built with powder coated cast aluminum, and is IP67 rated, dust-proof, and protected against high pressure jets and temporary submersion, as well as resistant to vibration and impacts. A special heat dissipating design paired with LED technology helps this unit achieve a 60,000-hour rated lifespan and 80% lumen retention. The EPL-EMGX-LP-2X48-LED is offered with suspension pendant mounting, chain hang mounting or surface mounting options.

“This emergency low profile explosion proof light provides reliable, durable and great for emergency use in smaller hazardous location spaces,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC. “This fixture produces twice the light output while taking up less than half the surface area of other larger models and has a maintenance free self-charging battery that runs one lamp during power outages.”

*About Larson Electronics LLC:* Larson Electronics LLC is a manufacturer of industrial lighting equipment and accessories. The company offers an extensive catalog of industry-grade lighting and power distribution products for the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, food processing, oil and gas, military, marine and automobile. Customers can benefit from the company’s hands-on, customized approach to lighting solutions. Larson Electronics provides expedited service for quotes, customer support and shipments.

*For further information, please contact:*
Rob Bresnahan, *President and CEO
*Toll-free: 1-800-369-6671
Phone: 214-616-6180
Fax: 903-498-3364
E-mail: sales@larsonelectronics.com

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Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Participation in Stephens Energy Conference

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KILGORE, Texas, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) (“MMLP” or the “Partnership”) announced today that members of executive management will participate in the Stephens Energy Conference on May 16, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. A copy of the Partnership’s presentation will be available by visiting the Partnership’s website at www.martinmidstream.com.About Martin Midstream Partners

Martin Midstream Partners L.P. is a publicly traded limited partnership with a diverse set of operations focused primarily in the United States Gulf Coast region.  The Partnership's primary business lines include: (1) natural gas liquids transportation and distribution services and natural gas storage; (2) terminalling, storage and packaging services for petroleum products and by-products; (3) sulfur and sulfur-based products processing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution; and (4) marine transportation services for petroleum products and by-products.

Additional information concerning Martin Midstream is available on its website at www.martinmidstream.com, or

Joe McCreery, IRC – Head of Investor Relations
(877) 256-6644 Reported by GlobeNewswire 6 hours ago.

New Generation of Diesel Power Delivers Cargo and Cleaner Air to America’s Ports

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Latest-generation Diesel Technologies Deliver More than 80 Percent Emission Reductions in the Marine Environment

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The newest generation of diesel technologies offer innovative and sustainable options that help America’s ports achieve near-zero emissions, today.

“America’s sea and river ports underpin roughly 26 percent of the U.S. economy, generating $4.6 trillion in economic activity, and providing jobs for 23 million workers. Moving this trade requires many diesel-powered trucks, trains, ships, cargo handling equipment, barges and marine workboats,” said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. “It’s important that we do so in the most economic, environmentally friendly way possible. By using new-technology diesel engines and ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel, port administrators and equipment operators can be sure to deliver fuel efficiency, power, performance and reliability, along with significant emission reductions for the communities near our nation’s ports.”

Starting in 2015, new diesel engines used in large equipment were required to meet Tier 4 emissions standards which, relative to previous generations of technology, reduces emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particle emissions (PM) between 88 and 95 percent.

Recent research conducted by the Diesel Technology Forum and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) confirms that upgrading the engines in two of the key pieces of equipment used in ports – tugboats and switcher locomotives – to the latest clean diesel technology offers the most cost-effective option for reducing diesel emissions. Clean diesel upgrades for the engines on a single tugboat can reduce 96,840 lbs. of NOx and 2,646 lbs. of PM for $4,379 per ton of NOx eliminated. A clean diesel upgrade on a single switch locomotive can reduce 37,602 lbs. of NOx and 974 lbs. of PM for $15,201 per ton of NOx eliminated.

“The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB) offer stunning examples of the incredible impact new-technology diesel engines can have for port communities,” said Schaeffer. “The LA/LB Port Authority estimates that between 2005 and 2015, PM emissions fell by 85 percent (745 tons) per year, while NOx emissions fell by 51 percent (8,325 tons) per year. The overwhelming majority of these clean air achievements are attributable to the introduction of the new generation of clean diesel technology in Southern California. Other ports have also reported similarly impressive emission reductions."

While the latest clean diesel technologies are ready and available to reduce emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that by 2020, only 5 percent of America’s switch locomotives and 3 percent of America’s marine workboats will be the newest generation of near-zero emissions technology.

Visit http://www.dieselforum.org/cleandieselports to learn more about diesel’s role in America’s ports.Come Learn More about Diesel’s Role in Greening America’s PortsTomorrow, at the inaugural GreenPort Congress America being held in Baltimore, Md., the Diesel Technology Forum’s Director of Policy, Ezra Finkin, will lead a discussion on the most cost-effective methods to reduce port emissions. The session will feature presentations from the Environmental Defense Fund, Volvo Group North America, Progress Rail, and Neste North America.
*WHAT:   * GreenPort Congress America
Session 4.1 – Using smart technologies to minimize emissions landside
*WHEN:* Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
*WHERE: * The Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21201
*WHO: * Ezra Finkin, Director of Policy, Diesel Technology Forum – Moderator

Ken Adler, Senior Contributing Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund 
Useful Life of Large Marine Engines: Implications for VW Mitigation Fund

Parthav Desai, Principle Engineer, Volvo Group North America 
Advanced clean smart truck technology, hybrid and geo-fencing capabilities

Amar Chhajed, Director, Locomotive Repowers, Progress Rail 
Enhancing and greening rail power and switching performance in ports

Dayne Delahoussaye, Director of Public Relations, Neste North America 
Current & next generation of fuels for carbon reduction and clean air benefits
*RSVP: * Media interested in attending the Forum’s GreenPort session should contact 
Sarah Dirndorfer at sdirndorfer@dieselforum.org or 301-668-7230.

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The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel and technology. Forum members are leaders in clean diesel technology and represent the three key elements of the modern clean-diesel system: advanced engines, vehicles and equipment, cleaner diesel fuel and emissions-control systems. For more information, visit http://www.dieselforum.org.

*Attachments*

· Diesel Powers the Ports
· Ports Fact Sheet

CONTACT: Sarah Dirndorfer
Diesel Technology Forum
301-668-7230
sdirndorfer@dieselforum.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 6 hours ago.

Industry Leaders at Capital Link’s Analyst & Investor Day Forum on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Athens, Greece

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NEW YORK, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Capital Link Analyst & Investor Day is a Posidonia Conference program event. Posidonia takes place in Greece every two years and is the largest maritime exhibition in the world with multiple activities taking place during the week.*FORUM OVERVIEW*

The Capital Link Analyst & Investor Day brings together public and private shipping company executives, investors, analysts, financiers, and other industry participants who visit Athens from all over the world for the Posidonia event. Attendees will exchange views with industry leaders on the shipping, financial and capital markets, alternative finance, private equity, investor attitudes towards shipping as well as the latest regulatory, technological, geopolitical and market developments affecting the industry.

The Forum features as panelists industry leaders from the Greek and global shipping communities, the Global Shipping Heads of major shipping banks, top investors and analysts.

There are sector roundtable discussions dedicated to the dry bulk, tanker, container, LPG and LNG sectors, as well as panel that discusses opportunities across all sectors. The Forum will also address issues of critical importance for shipping, such as access to and availability of capital, bank and alternative finance, the impact of technology and new regulations.

It is a highly exclusive event providing unique opportunity to exchange views and information and network.

*REGISTRATION:*
To view more information and register: http://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2018analyst/index.html.

*KEYNOTE SPEAKER:*
*Mr. Kitak Lim*, Secretary General – *International Maritime Organization*

*PANEL DISCUSSION TOPICS:*

         
•    Dry Bulk Shipping   •    Tanker Shipping
•    Container Shipping   •    Capital Markets & Private Equity
•    Bank Finance   •    Industry Challenges & The Road Map Ahead
•    LNG/LPG Shipping   •    The Future of Shipping – Risks & Opportunities
         

*PANELS & PANELISTS:*

*THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING: *

*Moderator:
*Mrs. Sofia Kalomenides, Partner, Central & Southeast Europe Accounts, Business Development Leader & Capital Markets Leader – EY

*Panelists:*

· Mr. Evangelos Marinakis, Chairman - Capital Maritime & Trading Corp.
· Mr. George Economou, Founder & CEO –   DryShips; Chairman – Ocean Rig (Nasdaq:DRYS) (Nasdaq:ORIG)
· Mr. George Prokopiou, Chairman - Dynagas LNG Partners (NYSE:DLNG)
· Mr. Nicolas Busch, CEO, Navig8 Group 
· Mr. Petros Pappas, CEO, Star Bulk Carriers (Nasdaq:SBLK)

*INDUSTRY CHALLENGES & THE ROAD MAP AHEAD*

*Moderator:
*Mr. Ioannis Chiotopoulos, Regional Manager South East Europe & Middle East – DNV GL – Maritime

*Panelists:*

· Mr. Anastasios Panagiannopoulos, President – BIMCO; President, Common Progress Company Navigation
· Mr. Panos Laskaridis, President - European Community Shipowners Associations; CEO - Lavinia Corporation / Laskaridis Shipping Company Ltd.
· Mr. John Platsidakis, Chairman – Intercargo; Managing Director – Anangel Maritime Services, Inc.;
· Mr. Nikos Tsakos, Chairman –  Intertanko; President & CEO - Tsakos Energy Navigation (NYSE:TNP)

*TANKER SHIPPING*

*Moderator:
*Mr. Nick Brown, Marine & Offshore Director, Lloyd's Register

*Panelists:*

· Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO, Capital Product Partners (Nasdaq:CPLP)
· Mr. Vassilis Kertsikoff, Vice Chairman – Eletson Holdings
· Mr. Eddie Valentis, CEO - Pyxis Tankers
· Mr. Robert Burke, Partner & CEO - Ridgebury Tankers
· Mr. George Saroglou, COO - Tsakos Energy Navigation

*LNG / LPG SHIPPING*

*Moderator:
*Mr. Peder Nicolai Jarlsby, Analyst – Fearnley Securities

*Panelists:*

· Mr. Tony Lauritzen, CEO - Dynagas LNG Partners LP
· Mr. Paul Wogan, CEO – GasLog Ltd. (NYSE:GLOG)
· Mr. Stavros Hatzigrigoris, CEO, Maran Gas Maritime
· Mr. Harry Vafias, CEO – StealthGas (Nasdaq:GASS)
· Mr. Christos Economou, Founder – TMS Cardiff Gas

*CONTAINER SHIPPING*

*Moderator:
*Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO - Columbia Marlow

*Panelists:*

· Mr. Nils Aden, CEO - E.R. Schiffahrt GmbH & Cie. KG
· Mr. Aristides Pittas, CEO – Euroseas Ltd.
· Mr. George Youroukos, CEO – Poseidon Containers
· Mr. Ted Petrone - Navios Group of Companies (NYSE:NMM)

*DRY BULK SHIPPING*

*Moderator:
*Mr. James Johnston, Senior Analyst, Braemar ACM Shipbroking

*Panelists:*

· Mr. John Dragnis, CEO - Goldenport
· Mr. John Michael Radziwill, CEO – Goodbulk
· Mr. Philippe Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman – Louis Dreyfus Armateurs S.A.S.; President - BIMCO
· Mr. Stamatis Tsantanis, CEO - Seanergy Maritime Holdings (Nasdaq:SHIP)
· Mr. Spyros Capralos, Chairman - Star Bulk Carriers

*BANK FINANCE*

*Moderator:
*Mr. Richard Brand, Partner - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft

*Panelists:*

· Mr. Harris Antoniou, CEO – Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V.
· Mr. Joep Gorgels, Global Head Transportation & Logistics Clients - ABN AMRO - Corporate & Institutional Banking
· Mr. Michael Parker, Global Industry Head for Shipping - Citi
· Mrs. Kristin H. Holth, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Ocean Industries –  l Energy – Maritime – Seafood - DNB Bank ASA
· Mr. Christian P. Nieswandt, Managing Director, Global Head Shipping - HSH Nordbank
· Mr. Tobias Zehnter, Global Head Ship Finance – NORD/LB 

*CAPITAL MARKETS & PRIVATE EQUITY*

*Moderator:
*Mr. Panos Katsambas, Partner, Reed Smith

*Panelists:*

· Mrs. Christa Volpicelli, Managing Director & Head of Maritime Investment Banking – Citi
· Mr. Theodore Jadick, Managing Director, CEO and President – DNB Markets, Inc.
· Mr. Rikard Vabo, Managing Director, Corporate Finance – Fearnley Securities
· Mr. Paulo Almeida, Portfolio Manager - Tufton Oceanic Ltd.
· Mr. Michael Weisz, President, Yield Street

Mr. Clay Maitland, Chairman - New York Maritime (NYMAR); Managing Partner - International Registries is the Conference Chairman.

*FORUM SPONSORS & MEDIA PARTNERS:*

*In Cooperation With:* NASDAQ • NYSE
*Global Lead Sponsors: *Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd
*Global Gold Sponsors: *Clay Maitland • Columbia Shipmanagement • DNV GL • EY • Tototheo Maritime
*Global Sponsors:* ABN AMRO • Citi • DNB • Fearnley Securities • NORD/LB • Reed Smith
*Event Sponsors: *Amsterdam Trade Bank • Braemar ACM Shipbroking • Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP • HSH Nordbank • Lloyd’s Register • Tufton Oceanic Ltd. • Watson Farley & Williams • YieldStreet
*Supporting Sponsor: *Flott & Co.
*Luncheon Sponsor: *Bermuda Business Development Agency

*FOR** FURTHER INFORMATION & TO REGISTER*
 http://forums.capitallink.com/shipping/2018analyst/index.html

*ORGANIZER – CAPITAL LINK, INC.*

Founded in 1995, Capital Link is an advisory, investor relations and financial communications firm headquartered in New York and with presence in London, Oslo and Athens.
Capital Link, among other services, specializes in the organization of investment forums in New York, London, Athens, Shanghai, Singapore and Limassol which are known for combining rich informational and educational content with unique marketing and networking opportunities. Capital Link’s Investment Forums calendar for 2018-2019 can be found at http://forums.capitallink.com/Forum_Calendar.pdf.

*CONTACT*

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New York +1 212-661-7566
London +44-203-206-1322
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AKVA group ASA: 1Q 2018 financial reporting

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*High activity across all regions*

*AKVA group completed first quarter with growth in order intake and revenue. The revenue in first quarter of 2018 ended on 589 MNOK (510 MNOK) with an EBITDA of 59 MNOK (54 MNOK). First quarter EBITDA margin was 10.0% (10.6%). The Net Profit increased to 24 MNOK compared to 20 MNOK in Q1 2017.  *

*AKVA group is ending the quarter with an order backlog of 1.43 BNOK.*

*A half-yearly dividend of 0.75 NOK per share was paid out in March 2018.*

Cage Based Technology (CBT)

In the Nordic region, the order intake ended at 293 MNOK (244 MNOK) in the first quarter. ASA Nordic, Helgeland Plast and Sperre are strong contributors to the growth. AKVA Marine Services had a slower start of the year than expected due to weather conditions in Norway.

Americas had a strong quarter in terms of EBITDA with 6 MNOK compared to 1 MNOK in Q1 2017. All entities in the region had a stronger EBITDA than in the same period last year. The market activity is high in Americas and the region had an order intake of 187 MNOK (117 MNOK) in the quarter.

EME (Europe & Middle East) more than doubled the revenue from Q1 2017, with Scotland and deliveries to Russia through AKVA group ASA Export as the main contributors. Our new offices in Spain, Middle East and Greece has started to yield results and Spain had a strong quarter with an order intake of 8 MNOK.

Software (SW)

Both AKVA group Software and Wise lausnir Ehf ends the quarter with stronger margins and EBITDA compared to the same quarter last year. As noted in a stock notice of January 19th, we are currently conducting a strategic evaluation of Wise lausnir Ehf with the objective to realize the potential of the business going forward. No conclusions have yet been made.

Land Based Technology (LBT)

Revenues and margins are up year on year for the land based segment. The order intake in Q1 2018 was 51 MNOK compared to 103 MNOK in Q1 2017. The low order intake in the quarter was a function of some projects has pushed out in time. The revenue increases as projects in the order book are starting to be delivered and margins have improved compared to the same quarter last year.

Balance sheet

The balance sheet remains strong. Working capital as a percentage of 12 months rolling revenue is 5.8% (6.8%). The twelve month average working capital is 6.3%. Cash and unused credit facilities amounted to 462 MNOK at the end of Q1 (180 MNOK). Total assets and total equity amounted to 1,755 MNOK (1,425 MNOK) and 491 MNOK (446 MNOK) respectively, resulting in an equity ratio of 28% (31%) at the end of Q1.

Atlantis Subsea Farming AS

In partnership with Sinkaberg-Hansen AS and Egersund Net AS, AKVA group ASA established Atlantis Subsea Farming AS on February 1st, 2016 with the purpose of developing submersible fish-farming facilities for salmon on an industrial scale.  Atlantis Subsea Farming AS applied for six development licenses to enable large-scale development and testing of the new technology and operational concept.

On February 22nd 2018 The Directorate announced that the Company has been granted one license, and the Atlantis Subsea Farming AS is now in a planning phase with regards to execution of the project.

Dividend of NOK 0.75 per share was paid in Q1 2018

The Company's main objective is to maximize the return on the investment made by its shareholders through both increased share prices and dividend payments. According to AKVA group ASAs' dividend policy a dividend of 0.75 NOK per share was paid in March 2018. Total dividend payout in March 2018 was 19.4 MNOK.

Order Backlog

We have experienced continued high market activity across all regions and segments in the first quarter of 2018. The order intake in Q1 2018 was 639 MNOK (589 MNOK). The order backlog at the end of Q1 2018 was 1,430 MNOK (1,077 MNOK). MNOK 479 of total order backlog at end of Q1 relates to land based technology.

Outlook

Following a significant increase in order intake and order backlog in 2017, the outlook for AKVA group is positive for 2018.

The activity in the Nordic cage based segment as well as within services continue to be good. Services and after sales are high priority in our strategy.

The market conditions in Chile are expected to remain favorable and we have implemented improvements in the operations and product portfolio, which further strengthen our competitive position and presence in that market.

The salmon farming industry expects growth in eastern Canada and Iceland and we are in the process of positioning ourselves better to participate in the expected growth in these markets.

The strategy to focus on the "Non-Salmon" activities around the Mediterranean Sea, has yielded good results in 2017 and in the first quarter of 2018. We will continue to develop and invest in these markets going forward.

The land based organization was re-organized during 2017 and at the beginning of 2018 is in even better shape to compete in this segment, where we see increased demand and investments from our customers.

The positive financial development has strengthened the Group, and during 2017 we have also carried out an extensive strategic review process, focusing on all aspects of the business to further improve our cost position, product offerings and ability to deliver sustainable aquaculture solutions to our customers.About AKVA group

AKVA group is a technology and service partner to the aquaculture industry worldwide. The company has 998 employees, offices in 11 countries and a total turnover of NOK 2.1 billion in 2017. We are a public listed company operating in one of the world's fastest growing industries and supply everything from single components to complete installations, both for cage farming and land based aquaculture. AKVA group is recognized as a pioneer and technology leader through more than 40 years. The

Corporate Headquarter is in Bryne Norway.Dated: 15 May 2018

AKVA group ASA

Web: www.akvagroup.com

CONTACTS:

Hallvard Muri Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +47 51 77 85 00
Mobile: +47 91 58 07 50
E-mail: hmuri@akvagroup.com

Simon Nyquist Martinsen Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +47 51 77 85 00
Mobile: +47 91 63 00 42
E-mail: snmartinsen@akvagroup.comThis information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.*Attachments*

· 2018 1Q AKVA group presentation.pdf
· 2018 1Q AKVA group report.pdf Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.

Federal judge scraps Oakland, California, ban on coal shipments

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California on Tuesday struck down the city of Oakland’s ban on coal shipments through its port, siding with a developer who wants to use a proposed marine terminal to transport coal from Utah to Asia. Oakland’s City Council did not have enough evidence when it made the […] Reported by Seattle Times 36 minutes ago.

US judge scraps Oakland, California, ban on coal shipments

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California has struck down the city of Oakland's ban on coal shipments through its port.U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria on Tuesday sided with a developer who wants to use a proposed marine... Reported by New Zealand Herald 3 hours ago.

SemGroup to Participate in 2018 MLPA Investor Conference

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TULSA, Okla., May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SemGroup^® Corporation (NYSE:SEMG) President and Chief Executive Officer Carlin Conner is scheduled to present at the Master Limited Partnership Association’s MLP & Energy Infrastructure Conference in Orlando on Thursday, May 24. In addition, Conner will conduct one-on-one meetings with members of the investment community throughout the conference on May 23 and May 24.Presentation materials will be accessible the day of the event in the investor relations section of the SemGroup website at www.semgroupcorp.com.

*About SemGroup *
SemGroup® Corporation (NYSE:SEMG) moves energy across North America through a network of pipelines, processing plants, refinery-connected storage facilities and deep-water marine terminals with import and export capabilities. SemGroup serves as a versatile connection between upstream oil and gas producers and downstream refiners and end users. Key areas of operation and growth include western Canada, the Mid-Continent and the Gulf Coast. SemGroup is committed to safe, environmentally sound operations. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., the company has additional offices in Calgary, Alberta; Platteville, Colo.; and Channelview, Texas.

SemGroup uses its Investor Relations website and social media outlets as channels of distribution of material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on our Investor Relations website at www.semgroupcorp.com, our Twitter account and LinkedIn account.

*Forward-Looking Statements*
Certain matters contained in this Press Release include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Press Release may constitute forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause actual results to differ include the risk factors discussed from time to time in each of our documents and reports filed with the SEC.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to any forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations:
Alisa Perkins
918-524-8081
investor.relations@semgroupcorp.com

Media:
Tom Droege
918-524-8560
tdroege@semgroupcorp.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 53 minutes ago.

Larson Electronics Announces Temporary 25 KVA 480V Power Distribution Station

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KEMP, Texas, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Larson Electronics, a company with expertise in energy-efficient lighting systems and portable power distribution units, announced the availability of a 25 KVA temporary power distribution station for industrial projects. The power distribution unit accepts 480V three phase in the primary side and provides 120/240 single phase on the secondary side, as well as access to receptacles for completing power connections to compatible equipment.The MGL25-480V-10X120.20A-2X240.50A 25 KVA temporary power distribution station requires a customer-provided cord to bring in 480V three phase power into the system. The primary side of the power distribution station features a 60-amp 480V single phase NEMA 3R disconnect, which contains two, 60-amp time delay fuses. A 25 KVA NEMA 3R transformer converts 480V single phase to 120/240V single phase and passes power to a 125-amp 120/240V single phase main lug only panel on the secondary side. This NEMA 3R secondary panel is equipped with two, 50-amp breakers protecting two, 50-amp CS6369 125/250V receptacles for 240V equipment and ten, 20-amp breakers protecting ten, 20-amp 5-20R duplex 125V receptacles for 120V equipment. Protection for the secondary receptacles include GFCI (5-20R receptacles) and weatherproof covers.

For maximum portability in industrial facilities, the temporary power distribution station is mounted on a steel dolly cart with run flat tires. The cart and frame are powder coated for durability and resistance to corrosion and other harmful, outdoor elements. Operators may transport the 25 KVA unit via skid pockets (forklifts and hoisting machines), eyelets (heavy-duty chains) or wheels (manual transportation). Applications for the portable power distribution system include: construction sites, MRO, plant operations, maintenance, repair, shipyards, concerts, events, warehouses, stadiums and more.

The MGL25-480V-10X120.20A-2X240.50A can be customized to suit the needs and specifications of industrial projects. Customization includes cords (length, type and cord cap), voltage, phase (single or three), wiring configurations, panel types, breakers, receptacles, mounting systems, materials and more. Customers interested in custom-built portable power distribution systems may contact Larson Electronics directly for more information.

*About Larson Electronics LLC:* Larson Electronics LLC is a manufacturer of industrial lighting equipment and accessories. The company offers an extensive catalog of industry-grade lighting and power distribution products for the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, food processing, oil and gas, military, marine and automobile. Customers can benefit from the company’s hands-on, customized approach to lighting solutions. Larson Electronics provides expedited service for quotes, customer support and shipments.

*For further information, please contact:*
Rob Bresnahan, *President and CEO
*Toll-free: 1-800-369-6671
Phone: 214-616-6180
Fax: 903-498-3364
E-mail: sales@larsonelectronics.com
Website: https://www.larsonelectronics.com

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Deepwater Offshore Oil and Gas Specialist Deep Down Reports Q1 Results and Hosts Investor Call Wednesday, May 16 at 10am ET

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HOUSTON, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deep Down, Inc. (OTCQX:DPDW) (“Deep Down”), a specialist in deepwater oil and gas production and distribution equipment and services, today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2018 (Q1’18). Deep Down will hold a conference call tomorrow at 10:00 am ET to review its results and discuss its 2018 outlook (details below).

*Deep Down at a Glance*

Share Price:   $0.85   Book Value*:   $21.0M
52-Week Range:   $0.67 - $1.25   Price / Book Value:   0.54x
Shares Out*:   13.4M   TTM Revenue:   $17.6M
Market Cap:   $11.4M   Cash and Short-term investments*:   $2.9M
* at 3/31/18            
             

Ronald E. Smith, CEO, stated, “While we are increasingly confident in the demand trends for our expertise and product offerings over the balance of this year and going forward, our performance for the three months ended March 31, 2018 reflected industry softness in the first few months of the year as well as our sensitivity to order timing on both a year over year and sequential basis. We continue to focus our resources and business development efforts on a variety of new geographies and customer prospects while also working to advance our participation in existing customer projects.

“Early in the second quarter we announced over $4 million of new orders for the installation of subsea equipment in the Caribbean and South Pacific from two new customers in South America. We believe these awards reflect a steady ”thawing” of development activity in our industry. They also underscore the strength of our deep industry expertise, capabilities and reputation in solving unique challenges of deepwater deployments. We expect to complete these contracts principally by the end of September 2018.

“Reflecting feedback from our sales and marketing outreach, we are cautiously optimistic regarding contract activity over the remainder of the year, particularly as oil prices continue to firm. We are also very encouraged by recent greenlighting of major offshore projects that are based on a breakeven price of $35 per barrel. Such economics provide a very compelling return on investment for new well development and production where we can position Deep Down to participate.

“Our strategic partnerships in West Africa continue to progress, however more slowly than first expected.  We are now in meaningful discussions with the multi-national oil companies in the region regarding our capabilities and ability to provide locally-sourced products for major field developments off the coast in 2019 and beyond.

“We also see Asia as one of the more promising geographies for offshore business. We recently returned from an extended tour of Asia where we met with many prospective agents, partners and customers across several countries. There appears to be substantial capital available to support deepwater production, and we learned of a range of projects in early, mid and late state development. Deep Down’s engineering expertise, flexibility, service and ability to move quickly resonated well with most audiences, providing us confidence in our ability to secure business in these new markets.”

*Operating Results*
Q1’18 revenues declined to $3.7 million compared to $5.6 million in Q1’17, primarily due to fewer customer projects in the period, reflecting challenging industry conditions.

Principally due to lower revenues in Q1’18 and their impact on overhead absorption, gross margin decreased to 31% in Q1 ’18 compared to 47% in Q1 ’17. Lower revenues and gross margin reduced Q1’18 gross profit to $1.1 million, compared to $2.6 million in Q1 ’17.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) for Q1 ‘18 declined 24% to $1.9 million compared to $2.5 million in Q1 ‘17, principally reflecting the impact of cost containment measures. Deep Down expects the full benefit of these overhead reductions to be realized starting in Q2 ’18.

Deep Down reported a modified EBITDA loss of $419,000 in Q1 ’18 compared to modified EBITDA of $479,000 in Q1 ’17 and provides a reconciliation to net income/loss below. Deep Down reported a net loss of $850,000 in Q1 ‘18, or ($0.06) per basic share, compared to net income of $64,000, or breakeven per share, in Q1 ‘17, with the decrease due primarily to lower revenues. Per share results are based on 13.4 million and 15.4 million weighted average shares outstanding in Q1’18 and Q1’17 respectively.

At March 31, 2018, Deep Down had working capital of $7.5 million, including cash and short-term investments of $2.9 million and total shareholders’ equity of $21.0 million.

Charles Njuguna, CFO, commented, “Deep Down has made solid progress in managing our business and cost structure to better match the current realities of the offshore market. However, we have consciously retained key personnel assets and their related expense in order to put us in a strong position to pursue and win projects over the balance of 2018 and into next year. Deep Down’s core value proposition is our deep expertise, creative thinking and broad solution set, along with our ability to react quickly to customer demand. In that regard we feel we’ve found the right balance in our staffing and spending, which should be reflected as we move through the balance of the year.

“Impacting our cash position, Deep Down had a $1.4 million increase in accounts receivable in Q1 ’18 compared to year-end, principally reflecting efforts by some of the largest oil companies to lengthen vendor payment terms. We expect this situation to be resolved by the close of the second quarter. While we believe we are well funded to advance the business, management continues to evaluate opportunities to optimize our cost structure as well as to monetize non-core assets to further enhance our financial liquidity.”

*Conference Call Details:*

*Call Dial-in:* 877-303-6187 or 678-894-3073 Int’l – Call ID: 3655029
   
*Webcast / Replay URL: * *Deep Down Webcast** or*
  *https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/gv887aij*
   
*Call Replay: * 855-859-2056 or 404 537-3406 Int’l – Call ID: 3655029
  Available through 6/5/18
   

*About Deep Down, Inc. (*www.deepdowninc.com*)*
Deep Down focuses on complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas production distribution system technologies and support services, connecting the platform and the wellhead. Deep Down's proven services and technological solutions include distribution system installation support and engineering services, umbilical terminations, loose-tube steel flying leads, installation buoyancy, remotely operated vehicles and tooling, marine vessel automation, control, and ballast systems.  Deep Down supports subsea engineering, installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects through specialized, highly experienced service teams and engineered technological solutions.

*Forward-Looking Statements *Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industrial conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials and execution of business strategy. For further information, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the Company without charge.

Follow us on: InvestorsHangout.com: *Deep Down*
  Twitter: *@DeepDownIR*

 
*DEEP DOWN, INC.*
*SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA*
   
  *Three Months Ended*
  *March 31, **
* * * *March 31, **
*
  *2018**
*   *2017**
*
(In thousands, except per share amounts) *unaudited**
*   *unaudited**
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Revenues $3,706     $5,609  
Cost of sales 2,572     2,965  
Gross profit 1,134     2,644  
Total operating expenses 1,988     2,588  
Operating income (loss) (854)     56  
Interest income, net 9     13  
Income (loss) before income taxes (845)     69  
Income tax expense (5)     (5)  
Net (loss) income $(850)     $64  
Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted $(0.06)     $0  
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted 13,436     15,374  
           
*Modified EBITDA data:*          
Net (loss) income $(850)     $64  
Deduct interest income, net (9)     (13)  
Add depreciation and amortization 431     389  
Add income tax expense, net 5     5  
Add share-based compensation 4     34  
Modified (EBITDA Loss) EBITDA $(419)     $479  
           
*Cash flow data:*          
Cash provided by (used in):          
Operating activities $(1,759)     $343  
Investing activities (273)     (450)  
Financing activities (1)     (83)  
Total change in cash $(2,033)     $(190)  
           
*Balance Sheet data:*          
Cash and short term investment (CD) $2,923     $4,956  
Current assets 8,930     10,325  
Current liabilities 1,391     2,123  
Working capital 7,539     8,202  
Total assets 22,447     23,970  
Total liabilities 1,446     2,123  
Stockholders' equity $21,001     $21,847  
Stockholders' equity per common share $1.56     $1.42  
           

CONTACT: Investor Relations:
Catalyst IR
Tanya Kamatu
212-924-9800
dpdw@catalyst-ir.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 34 minutes ago.

How to lose weight fast, this simple diet plan can help you lose belly fat with this breakthrough weight loss plan

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ST. LOUIS, MO., May 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a time when more and more people in the western world are suffering from health issues and where obesity is on the rise, many find it difficult to locate accurate information that brings true results.  The fitness and weight loss industry in the U.S. alone generates more than $70 billion in annual revenue – yet more and more Americans suffer from chronic weight gain, poor health and poor diet.“There’s so much out there that’s myth,” says Gunnery Sergeant Kyle Cooper, “We’re constantly being bombarded with tons of information… and most of it is at best ineffective and at worst downright counterproductive and even dangerous.”

Kyle Cooper, former marine Gunnery Sergeant and certified trainer is pleased to announce the global release of his innovative weight loss program known as the Fat Decimator.  This weight-loss program is based on a chance meeting with a Korean medical student while serving in Afghanistan.  This man introduced Gunny Cooper to a whole new way of looking at weight loss and health and it’s revolutionized the way that he trains his clients and how he’s been able to help tens of thousands of people regain the bodies they’ve desperately missed.

“For over a decade I trained marines in the traditional way,” Kyle notes, “It wasn’t until I was faced with a group of semi-out of shape National Guard soldiers that I began to see how our prescribed western techniques simply fell way short… and it got one of my men killed.”

Kyle was tasked with training a group of middle aged men who were called up to fight in the war.  He quickly found that his routines – heavy cardio, limited diet and so on were having little or no effect.  When a booby trapped cave cost him the life of one National Guard soldier who’s physical conditioning wasn’t good enough to get him free of danger, he took it hard and began to question everything Kyle thought he knew.

“Doctor Sam Pak introduced me to some amazing research based on ancient eastern traditions that have made the Asian world one of the healthiest and longest lived parts of the globe,” Kyle continues, “much of what Sam showed me flew in the face of western convention… but it was backed by independent clinical research so… I tried it out.  And it worked better than I could have thought possible.”

After working with his soldiers and then coming home and meeting a woman who was on the brink of losing her life due to her weight and being able to help her turn her life around, Kyle has dedicated his life to sharing his remarkably simple and effective weight loss program with anyone who wants it.  The information contained in the Fat Decimator program is truly unique, simple and tremendously effective.

What’s even more amazing is that Kyle isn’t charging huge amounts of money for his program.  In fact, his video presentation which tells his story and exposes the truth that’s been hidden about the weight loss industry contains a host of useful information that any viewer can have for nothing.

To learn more about Kyle’s journey and how he’s helped more than 50,000 people, Click Here or the link below:

www.fatdecimator.com * *

Media Contact:
Fat Decimator
Kyle Cooper
Attn: Media Relations
917 S. Lusk Street, Suite 200,Boise, Idaho 83706
*kyle@fatdecimator.com*

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EMGS: New share capital registered

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Reference is made to the stock exchange notifications published by Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA ("EMGS" or the "Company") pertaining to the Comprehensive Refinancing, including the stock exchange notifications published on 16 April 2018 and 19 April 2018.

Reference is further made to the stock exchange notification published on 7 May 2018, wherein it was announced, amongst other things, that the Company would issue a total of 39,540,816 new shares (the "New Shares"), each at a subscription price of NOK 2.45 per share.

The share capital increase pertaining to the New Shares has now been registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises. The Company's new registered share capital is NOK 130.969,690, divided on 130.969,690 shares, each with a par value of NOK 1.

The New Shares will be delivered to the subscribers' VPS accounts on 18 May 2018.
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**For further information, please contact: **
*Hege Veiseth, CFO, +47 99 21 67 43 *

**About EMGS*
EMGS, the marine EM market leader, uses its proprietary electromagnetic (EM) technology to support oil and gas companies in their search for offshore hydrocarbons. EMGS supports each stage in the workflow, from survey design and data acquisition to processing and interpretation. The Company's services enable the integration of EM data with seismic and other geophysical and geological information to give explorationists a clearer and more complete understanding of the subsurface. This improves exploration efficiency and reduces risks and the finding costs per barrel.

EMGS operates on a worldwide basis with offices in Trondheim, Oslo, Houston, Villahermosa, Rio de Janeiro and Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, visit www.emgs.com
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. Announces Closing of Offer to Exchange Existing Convertible Notes

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MONACO, May 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG) (“Scorpio Tankers,” or the “Company”) announced today that it has closed its previously announced exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”), pursuant to which certain holders of the Company’s 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “Existing Notes”) offered to exchange $188.5 million in aggregate principal amount of such Existing Notes for $188.5 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Exchange Notes”). The aggregate principal amount includes an additional $13.5 million of Existing Notes tendered for exchange by one of the holders in the Exchange Offer.   Following closing of the Exchange Offer, there is $160.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Existing Notes outstanding.

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Exchange Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the Exchange Notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. The Exchange Notes and the common shares issuable upon conversion of the Exchange Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act.  

*About Scorpio Tankers Inc.*

Scorpio Tankers is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide. The Company currently owns or finance leases 109 product tankers (38 LR2 tankers, 12 LR1 tankers, 45 MR tankers and 14 Handymax tankers) with an average age of 2.7 years and time or bareboat charters-in 18 product tankers (two LR2 tankers, nine MR tankers and seven Handymax tankers).

*Forward-Looking Statements*

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. Scorpio Tankers desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “project,” “likely,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although management believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, there can be no assurance that Scorpio Tankers will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. The Company undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, except as required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies for the management, expansion and growth of the Company’s operations, risks relating to the integration of the operations of Navig8 Product Tankers Inc. (“NPTI”) and the possibility that the anticipated synergies and other benefits of the acquisition of NPTI will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected timeframe, the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the merger with NPTI and the related transactions, the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with the Company, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires, and other factors. Please see Scorpio Tankers’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties.

*Contact Information *

Scorpio Tankers Inc.
(212) 542-1616 Reported by GlobeNewswire 11 hours ago.

M&I Electric announces $5M Dredge vessel power and control system project award

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HOUSTON, May 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Electric Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AETI), a leading provider of power delivery solutions for the global energy industry, announced today that its M&I Electric business has been awarded a $5M project award for a complete power and control system for a new dredge vessel for a leading US Gulf Coast dredging company.Dredging is an excavation activity usually carried out underwater, in shallow seas or freshwater areas with the purpose of gathering up bottom sediments and widening the waterway. This technique is often used to keep waterways navigable and creates an anti-sludge pathway for boats.

M&I Electric will provide a turnkey solution with a wide range of M&I Electric products and services.  The project will incorporate M&I’s IntelliSafe™ arc-resistant switchgear, low voltage generator control and distribution switchgear, M&I’s Vessel Management System, low voltage and medium voltage Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), along with motors provided by a third party.  

“We are very pleased to work with our customer to help to design and deliver one of the highest technology dredging vessels ever built in the US,” said Doug Williams, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Drilling & Marine business unit.  “M&I’s successful history in the marine market coupled with our ability to provide the complete range of power and control solutions make us the preferred choice as the marine vessel market continues to recover.”

Delivery of the turnkey solution is expected in the second half of 2018. No additional details were disclosed.

*About AETI:*

American Electric Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AETI) is a leading supplier of power delivery solutions for the global energy industry. AETI offers M&I Electric™ power distribution and control products, electrical services, and E&I construction services. AETI is headquartered in Houston and has global operations in Beaumont, Texas; and Rio de Janeiro, Macae and Belo Horizonte Brazil. In addition, AETI has minority interest in a joint venture located in Xian, China. AETI’s SEC filings, news and product/service information are available at www.aeti.com. 

Contact:

Bill Brod

Chief Financial Officer

713-644-8182 Reported by GlobeNewswire 9 hours ago.
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