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By Jim Teece

Abacela winery names Gregory Jones as its new CEO

Abacela winery in Roseburg has named former Linfield University director of wine studies Gregory V. Jones as its new CEO. Abacela’s owners, who also happen to be Jones’ parents, are pleased as punch. 

https://www.abacela.com/blog/Abacela-winery-names-Gregory-Jones-as-its-new-CEO

DUTCH BROS AND ITS CUSTOMERS RAISE MORE THAN $1.9M TO HELP END ALS

Dutch Bros and its customers raised a record breaking $1.9 million during its 15th annual Drink One for Dane day. The funds will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the leading non-profit organization in ALS research, care, advocacy, educational and professional programming.

https://www.dutchbros.com/news-events/dutch-bros-and-its-customers-raise-more-than-19m-to-help-end-als

Bipedal robot developed at Oregon State makes history by learning to run, completing 5K

Cassie the robot, invented at Oregon State University and produced by OSU spinout company Agility Robotics, has made history by traversing 5 kilometers, completing the route in just over 53 minutes.

https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/bipedal-robot-developed-oregon-state-makes-history-learning-run-completing-5k