ScottM

College football has always been a land of "haves and have nots", especially since TV money has been pouring into the mix. This move just formalizes the structure, and saves the NC$$ the embarrassment of losing the B5 entirely. That said, the coming "arms race" for players, facilities, money, etc. will probably force some schools to drop programs, conferences, etc.

The Big5 may get their way in paying athletes. http://www.nytimes.c...v=top-news&_r=0 More details http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/07/sports/ncaafootball/new-rules-would-further-separate-college-sports-haves-from-have-nots.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=LargeMediaHeadlineSum&module=photo-spot-region&region=photo-spot&WT.nav=photo-spot

The NC$$ is settling a concussion/head injury class action. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/30/sports/ncaa-settlement-overhauls-head-injury-policies.html?hpw&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpHedThumbWell&module=well-region&region=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well

Whole Foods looks at the overall demographics of an area, as well as how it can source locally grown organic produce and meats. For example, Des Moines just got a small one a couple of years ago, so I doubt Fargo would be on their radar anytime soon unless WF really wanted to increase its footprint. The fact you have roughnecks making over $100K and living in $3000 apartments may not be enough to drive them unless Williston also develops a larger white collar population who would be amenable to spending more there than at CashWise.

It seems the NC$$ and the Big 5 conferences have seen "the writing on the wall". http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/sports/24ncaa.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpSectionSumSmallMedia&module=pocket-region&region=pocket-region&WT.nav=pocket-region

What's the over/under before another explosion forces the Bakken producers' hand to stablilize their product before shipping? http://online.wsj.com/articles/north-dakota-fracking-behind-the-oil-train-explosions-1404761720?mod=WSJ_hp_RightTopStories

Throw "Wild" in there, and I'm with you.

Part of the problem with the federal law argument is that the Lanham Act generally provides protection only to tradmarks that are registered or in the application process for registration. It's been a number of years since i've looked at the Act, but that's my basic recollection, and that discrete protection creates the incentive to register trademarks at the federal level. So the NFL and Snyder may be left to fighting it out in a variety of state courts where state laws may also prohibit protections for "disparaging" marks. I agree the "fat lady" hasn't sung, but if the DC trial and appellate courts follow the USPTO lead, it creates a bit of challenge for Goodall et al. from a litigation perspective as well as a "reputation" perspective.

The cynic in me would suggest that removing trademark protection may actually be counter-productive to the plantiffs' stated goals especially if there is a flood of "Redskins" merchandise unleashed into the market. Then again, that's just me thinking out loud.

Looks like the NFL and Redskins may be screwed by the USPTO. http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=92046185&pty=CAN&eno=199

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/09/sports/face-of-the-ncaa-battered-early-and-often.html?hpw&rref=sports Emmert makes over $1MM a year and has access to a private jet as head of the NC$$.

I thought the Rangers started to get pretty sloppy with the puck in the late 3rd and into OT. Good series so far, but I really don't care who wins since the 'hawks are golfing.

Pretty cool article about the KIngs, and a few quotes from Matt Greene. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/07/sports/hockey/la-kings-work-on-ice-but-most-live-on-the-beach.html?src=dayp

Yes, but instances of evil spells are on the increase ..

I wonder how many of those erstwhile Senators go to 'skins games courtesy of some lobbyists. I'd guess all or most of them.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/22/sports/football/citing-nba-example-senators-urge-nfl-to-act-on-redskins-name.html?hp&_r=0 Fortunately, all other major issues have been addressed, so our do-nothing Congress can focus its laser-like intellect on this issue.

No breaking of the law, and no civil rights violation, no matter how badly the bed wetters feel aggrieved. Then again, "professional victims" always feel pissed off about something. Expel these clowns? I'd love to sue that one out.

I'm sure the Klan's "Diversity and Inclusion" people are happy about this.

Just another "check the box" requirement to keep a few bed wetters happy. Sort of like the "diversity" training found in corporate settings.

Good.

I guess logical reasoning isn't her strong suit.

Using the court system because someone's overly sensitive feelings are hurt? Good f'ing luck with that. No wonder China and Russia laugh at us.

It may not matter in the long run. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-trademark-islamisation-20140513,0,4634794.story

Now that the Sioux moniker is gone, can we dispense with all of the pretense, and get rid of "Indian Studies" and some these other useless feel good programs that offer nothing but a reacharound to the intellectually challenged?

Someone needs some sensitivity training. -President Kelley's office