Month: September 2020

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Opera GX, the world’s first browser developed by Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] designed for people who love PC gaming, is releasing a major new feature still unknown to other browsers: adaptive background music. The new functionality aims to bring an immersive sound experience known from gaming to web browsing.Opera GX initially launched in 2019 with sound effects designed by the composer Ruben Rincón and the Berlinist band, known for the Bafta-nominated soundtrack to Gris. The same team is responsible for the new dynamic background music in Opera GX.“We wanted to give our browser the immersive sound experience known from games, where a perfectly-composed soundtrack boosts your overall experience by adapting to the task at hand,” said Maciej Kocemba, product Director of Opera GX.The dynamic...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Altair International Corp. (the “Company” or “Altair”) (OTC: ATAO) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a lease agreement (the “Lease”) with Oliver Geoservices LLC (“OGS”), a Texas based privately held corporation, whereby Altair will acquire all of OGS’s exclusive rights for exploration, development and exploitation, related to all relevant mining claims that make up the drill-ready Walker Ridge Gold Property (“Walker Ridge”) located in Elko County, Nevada.The Walker Ridge project is located within the Independence range 60 miles north of Elko, NV and is accessible from Elko via State Highway 225. The Walker Ridge claims sit in a favorable location between the Big Springs gold deposit, which currently holds more than 1 million ounces of gold and the Jerritt Canyon gold...

WESTLAKE, Texas, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon has recently completed lab trials with Corning and begun lab trials with Samsung on new 5G mmWave in-building solutions which, when commercially launched, will provide 5G mmWave coverage inside facilities such as hospitals, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, schools, ports, retail stores and more. The launch of these indoor cell sites will not only extend the footprint of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, but will also bring the promise of private networks with Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) capabilities one step closer.“An indoor cell site brings the benefits of mmWave 5G – high throughput, great capacity, high reliability and the ability for a large number of users to simultaneously use robust data applications – indoors where it may be more difficult for...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —UFP Industries, Inc.Nasdaq: UFPIwww.ufpi.comConference Call to Discuss Q3 2020Hosted by:Matthew J. Missad, Chief Executive OfficerMichael Cole, Chief Financial OfficerPress ReleaseWednesday, October 21, 2020 (after market)Conference CallThursday, October 22, 20208:30 a.m. ET* Webcast of Conference Call *www.ufpi.comClick on Investor Relations, then WebcastU.S. dial-in number: 866-518-4547International dial-in: 213-660-0879Chairperson: Matthew J. MissadConference ID7497854Conference Call Replay (Encore) available through Saturday, October 24, 2020855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406For more information, please contact:Dick Gauthier, Vice President of Business Outreach, 616-365-1555 

ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mark Aslett, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercury Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com) was awarded the top honor in Glassdoor’s “25 Highest Rated CEOs During COVID-19” report published earlier today.The report features CEOs in tech, health care, finance and several other industries who have demonstrated exceptional strength despite the challenges involved in navigating the pandemic, including remote work and other unexpected changes.“We’re honored that Mark has been recognized by Glassdoor for his leadership and commitment,” said Vincent Vitto, Chairman of the Mercury Systems Board of Directors. “The Board has proudly supported Mark in his vision to put our people at the center of the innovative work we do as well as his dedication to ensuring the health, safety...

–      Alkaline88® now available in seven new Core-Mark distribution centers.–      FastTrip, Colbea, Kenk, and CN Brown now carry Alkaline88® in their company-owned and serviced locations.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) (the “Company”), is a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters, and CBD infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88®, A88 Infused™, and A88CBD™, respectively. Today, the Company announces that its flagship brand, Alkaline88 is now available in over 200 new convenience store locations and across seven Core-Mark distribution centers.“We continue to make great strides toward our c-store strategy and see strong demand for our single-serve offerings,” stated Ricky Wright, President and CEO of The...

KING CITY, Ontario, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TWC Enterprises Limited (“TWC”) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has accepted a notice filed by TWC of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of the TSX or alternative Canadian trading systems.The notice provides that TWC may, during the twelve-month period commencing September 20, 2020 and ending September 19, 2021 purchase up to 1,271,392 common shares (“Common Shares”) in total, being approximately 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.  The price that TWC will pay for any such Common Shares will be the market price at the time of acquisition.  Management of TWC will determine the actual number of Common Shares that may be purchased and the timing of any such purchases. Under the current normal course issuer...

MATTOON, Ill., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading broadband and business communications provider, today announced the launch of new flexible broadband Internet plans that offer simplified, value-based pricing without data limits to small and medium-sized businesses.Reliable, fast Internet connections are more important than ever, and Consolidated’s new plans provide small businesses affordable options that match their needs. FiberConnect plans deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 1 Gig in Consolidated’s fiber-based service area, and BizConnect plans deliver download speeds up to 100 Mbps in other areas.“Consolidated Communications’ FiberConnect and BizConnect plans offer affordable, flexible options with no data caps and locked-in prices that businesses can count...

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today plans to open simulcast and historical racing machine (“HRM”) operations at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (“Oak Grove”) in Oak Grove, Kentucky, to the public on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. CST. Oak Grove will debut 1,325 state-of-the-art HRMs with some of the best themes from Ainsworth, Scientific Games and International Gaming Technology. Dining and beverage options include Garrison Oak Steakhouse, two quick serve eateries, a coffee house, sports bar and luxurious lobby bar. The second phase of the Oak Grove project will open in October 2020 and will include a 128-room hotel, equestrian center, amphitheater and a RV Park.“We have an exceptional team poised to deliver a premier...