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Re: LEGO name change
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Date: 
Fri, 12 Nov 1999 17:36:06 GMT
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Being a LEGO Fellow at MIT, I receive an employee magazine. It was
stated to all employees. I have seen the change implemented in a few
areas, but undoubtedly it will take time.

note: the "the" is lowercase in the Lego Company.

If looking for a new acronym, I'd instead be leaning toward using
"LEGO." But that's just my opinion. If I see "TLC" anyplace, I'll let
you know. Haven't yet.

-Suz.

John Matthews wrote:

Thanks for the info.

It doesn't appear that LEGO themselves have updated their web site...

http://www.lego.com/info/legal.asp as of 11/11/99 1:42 AM EST.

Where did you find this news?

Build On!

John Matthews

Suzanne D. Rich <suz@media.mit.edu> wrote in message
news:382A2319.C94530E@media.mit.edu...
This is an important announcement for any LEGO fan who has a web site
containing disclaimers.

The descriptive phrase "the LEGO Group" has changed to "the LEGO
Company." Its use applies to all LEGO companies, workplaces, and the
organization as a whole. In other languages it is to appear without • translation.

-Suz.



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: LEGO name change
 
(...) Well, if we really want an acronym, (I think LEGO is fine) I guess that since the "the" is lowercase then it could just be "LC" Often times in acronyms the "the"s and "and"s and such are left out. TLC just has too many other meanings. T-Boz, (...) (25 years ago, 12-Nov-99, to lugnet.publish)
  Re: LEGO name change
 
(...) Oh, but that's a WHOLE EXTRA LETTER. I'm not sure we can cope.... *grin* (25 years ago, 14-Nov-99, to lugnet.publish)

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  Re: LEGO name change
 
Thanks for the info. It doesn't appear that LEGO themselves have updated their web site... (URL) as of 11/11/99 1:42 AM EST. Where did you find this news? Build On! John Matthews Suzanne D. Rich <suz@media.mit.edu> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 11-Nov-99, to lugnet.publish)

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