Signs of the times

[Lamplighter]

This is the result of our "non-profit" University of Oregon.

OKOBOJI, Iowa — A northwest Iowa school district superintendent says
the Okoboji Pioneers team will phase out its use of an "O'' logo
after receiving complaints from the University of Oregon.

The Sioux City Journal reported Friday that Superintendent Gary Janssen agreed
to phase out use of the district's maroon logo at the request of the university.
Oregon has trademarked its green or yellow emblem, which was designed by footwear and apparel company Nike.

Oregon is known nationally for its vivid uniforms, which incorporate the "O'' logo.
The logo has become known nationally in recent years as the school's football team
has experienced great success, finishing with a No. 2 ranking last season.

Now, I hope Oprah will come in to complain about the UofO using her "O" trademark.
Maybe Hawaii-Five-O could sue also.
Or, the software giant, Oracle, might join in too.
And all the Irish O'Brien's, O'Casey's, O'Connors, O'Donnells,... on the basis of prior use.

The UofO is in Nike's pocket, and has lost it's Objectivity.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

The UofO is in Nike's pocket, and has lost it's Objectivity.

Maybe they could use an 8, with one half the same color as the background.

[tw]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Maybe they could use an 8, ...

Rotate that digit 90 degrees ... and the possibilities become endless.

[Lamplighter]

A $million here, a $million there
... it's getting harder and harder to cover all those cracks in the bathroom wall


NY Times
By CAROL VOGEL
11/13/13
At $142.4 Million, Triptych Is the Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold at an Auction

The 1969 triptych, "Three Studies of Lucian Freud,"
sold for $142.4 million at Christie's, described as the highest price
ever paid for an artwork at auction.