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Ginkgo Bioworks Acquires Reverie Labs Platform, Enhancing AI-Driven Drug Discovery Capabilities for Customer Programs

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of key assets of Reverie Labs, which built and used AI/ML tools to accelerate drug discovery.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of key assets of Reverie Labs, which built and used AI/ML tools to accelerate drug discovery.
  • Ginkgo has acquired Reverie's infrastructure and software for training large-scale AI foundation models and four of Reverie's key AI team members will join Ginkgo.
  • The acquisition is intended to strengthen Ginkgo's AI/ML-driven discovery services offering and to accelerate Ginkgo's work to build next-generation biological foundation models .
  • Reverie's generative AI platform for chemistry will also be added into Ginkgo's capabilities to support small molecule programs.

K.C. Ryerson of Owl Be There Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named K.C. Ryerson, owner of Owl Be There of Frederick, MD. and Loudoun, VA., as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Ryerson was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

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  • Ryerson was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named K.C.
  • Ryerson was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "I was so proud and honored to have been nominated and chosen for such an honor as Franchisee of the Year."

Canadian Museum of Nature announces winners of the 2023 Nature Inspiration Awards

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Friday, November 17, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Museum of Nature announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards at special gala Thursday.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Museum of Nature announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards at special gala Thursday.
  • The 2023 awards covered seven categories: Youth (aged 17 and younger), Adult, Not-for-Profit (small to medium), Not-for-Profit (large), Sustainable Business, Community Action and Lifetime Achievement.
  • “Ten years of the Nature Inspiration Awards confirm there’s an abundance of inspiring ways that Canadians are working to maintain a healthy natural world,” says Dr. Danika Goosney, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature.
  • Winners receive $5,000 that they can ”pay forward” to a nature-related program of their choice, or reinvest into their project or initiative.

Hailed As One of the Most "Influential Women in Institutional Investing," Author Peels Back the Curtain on Financial Literacy with New Children's Book Series

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Topics like stocks and investing are often subjects that can test an adult's confidence in their own financial literacy.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Topics like stocks and investing are often subjects that can test an adult's confidence in their own financial literacy.
  • Investment researcher and professional equity investor, Nicolette DiMaggio, has a plan to change that by starting with the very young.
  • With her new children's book series, Stock Explore, DiMaggio uses engaging storytelling to educate young readers on the basics of investing to foster confidence and a chance at a better financial future.
  • If you would like more information about author Nicolette DiMaggio and Stock Explore, please contact [email protected] or visit www.stock-explore.com .

Owl Therapeutics Enters a Strategic Clinical Collaboration With Abliva to Advance NeuroSTAT® (OWL-1410) for Traumatic Brain Injury

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The collaboration agreement provides Owl Therapeutics with a global license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize NeuroSTAT®.

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  • The collaboration agreement provides Owl Therapeutics with a global license to develop, manufacture, and commercialize NeuroSTAT®.
  • "Abliva stands out as an exceptional partner for Owl Therapeutics, and we are excited to join forces in our collective commitment to advance NeuroSTAT® (OWL-1410)," said William E. Haskins, PhD, Co-Founder of Owl Therapeutics and Chief Executive Officer of Gryphon Bio.
  • "We are thrilled to focus our team's scientific, clinical, and business experience on this potentially game-changing treatment for military and civilian TBI patients."
  • Owl Therapeutics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gryphon Bio, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company created to develop diagnostic-powered therapeutics for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and brain health.

Behavioral Health Study Uncovers Remarkable Results: Measurement-Based Care with Owl Reduces Behavioral Health Adverse Events, Slashes Costs for Colorado Medicaid Plan

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

AURORA, Colo., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl, a behavioral health technology company, today announced the results of a measurement-based care (MBC) impact study in collaboration with Colorado Access, the largest public sector health plan in Colorado, and Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, a certified community behavioral health clinic.

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  • AURORA, Colo., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl , a behavioral health technology company, today announced the results of a measurement-based care (MBC) impact study in collaboration with Colorado Access , the largest public sector health plan in Colorado, and Aurora Mental Health & Recovery , a certified community behavioral health clinic.
  • Behavioral health study shows the power of MBC in improving patient care and outcomes while delivering cost savings.
  • "The results from this measurement-based care impact study are astounding," said Lindsay Cowee, senior director of behavioral health network performance at Colorado Access.
  • Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a certified community behavioral health clinic on a mission to elevate the standards of behavioral health care.

Amazon and Readyland Expand Industry-First Collaboration, Launch Immersive Reading Experience with Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Toy Fair, a book that's more fun than a toy! Amazon, a leader in AI voice technology, and Readyland, the toy development team responsible for generating over $2 billion in retail sales, expand their groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure. It's the first-ever interactive book based on Amazon's Echo Dot Kids characters, where readers can actually talk with the characters, play games and join their exciting adventures. Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure will be available for pre-order on Amazon starting today, with books shipping next month.

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  • Amazon , a leader in AI voice technology, and Readyland , the toy development team responsible for generating over $2 billion in retail sales, expand their groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure.
  • Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure will be available for pre-order on Amazon starting today, with books shipping next month.
  • The Readyland team has unlocked the power of Alexa devices to create a magical adventure that brings the characters to life for the millions of fans of Amazon's Echo Kids devices.
  • "Our close collaboration with Amazon and their cutting-edge technologies has allowed us to make a completely groundbreaking experience for kids."

Colorado Access Selects Owl to Advance Quality and Reduce Costs in Behavioral Healthcare

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

AURORA, Colo., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl, a behavioral health technology company, today announced that Colorado Access, the largest and most experienced public sector health plan in Colorado, has selected Owl to help providers deliver more effective and efficient treatment.

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  • AURORA, Colo., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl , a behavioral health technology company, today announced that Colorado Access , the largest and most experienced public sector health plan in Colorado, has selected Owl to help providers deliver more effective and efficient treatment.
  • As behavioral health needs continue to rise, access to effective and affordable care is a top priority.
  • The partnership between Owl and Colorado Access is poised to address this challenge by integrating measurement-based care into the health plan's offerings.
  • The partnership between Owl and Colorado Access marks a significant step forward in using measurement-based care to align providers and payers on behavioral health outcomes data.

Owl Cyber Defense Acquires Cloud Cyber Security Company

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Columbia, MD, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Owl Cyber Defense (“ Owl ”), the leading provider of hardware-enforced cyber security solutions for military, national security, intelligence and critical infrastructure organizations, today announced that it has acquired Big Bad Wolf Security (“BBWS”) – a Maryland-based technology company focused on next generation cloud infrastructure security for government and commercial applications.

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  • Columbia, MD, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Owl Cyber Defense (“ Owl ”), the leading provider of hardware-enforced cyber security solutions for military, national security, intelligence and critical infrastructure organizations, today announced that it has acquired Big Bad Wolf Security (“BBWS”) – a Maryland-based technology company focused on next generation cloud infrastructure security for government and commercial applications.
  • BBWS brings a highly skilled team of cyber security innovators with specific expertise in cloud security and Cross Domain Solutions (“CDS”) to the Owl family.
  • Owl, a DC Capital Partners portfolio company, has invested over $100 million in advanced CDS technologies in recent years, leading to the only RTB-certified CDS for VTC and VOIP communications.
  • To learn more about Owl Cyber Defense and the team behind the solutions, visit:

Boogie Board® Expands Award-Winning Toy Collection with Three New Launches

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Monday, August 14, 2023

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boogie Board®, the category creator of reusable LCD writing and drawing tablets, is expanding its collection of screen-free creativity toys with the introduction of three new launches within the brand's pre-existing Magic Sketch™ and Sketch Pals™ product lines.  

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  • All Boogie Board® toys and products come with a stylus that allows for seamless writing and drawing in bright, easy-to-ready color.
  • Due to the popularity of Boogie Board's® innovative products, multiple copycat tablets have recently cropped up.
  • Boogie Board's® new toy launches are strategically timed to coincide with end-of-summer travel and back to school – two seasons where families are actively seeking unplugged play solutions.
  • Connect with Boogie Board® and stay up to date on new launches by visiting myboogieboard.com and following @myboogieboard on Instagram and Facebook .