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Having working in the domain name industry myself for a couple of years, I’ve
always been intrigued by the fact that there’s such a big business formed around something
as trivial as a bunch of letters and numbers used to ‘translate’ IP addresses. And
when there’s a big business in something, you just know there will be a grey area as well
where ethics are left at the door sometimes.
Andrew Allemann over at Domain Name Wire has been doing an excellent job researching the hoops
The Go Daddy Group jumps through to keep its shady tactics outside of the public view, resulting
in this great blog
post. Turns out The Go Daddy Group, which runs the world’s largest domain name
registrar GoDaddy.com as well as
some other domain name related companies, is apparently warehousing its
customers’ expired domain names and directly profiting from them.
Warehousing and auctioning off expired domain names is not necessarily against ICANN (the
governing body over domain name registration) regulations and actually quite a common practice
among larger registrars, but the story only gets interesting when you take a look at what goes on
behind the transparent part of it. When a valuable expired domain doesn’t sell through an
auction on The Domain Name
Aftermarket (aka TDNAM, GoDaddy’s auction platform), The Go Daddy Group changes the
ownership of the domain to one of its lesser known subsidiaries, Standard Tactics
LLC, using Domains By Proxy’s whois privacy service to hide its identity. Next thing
you know, that company will start monetizing the domain names using parked domain pages filled
with ads and list the domains for resale on TDNAM.
On August 16, 2005, GoDaddy formed a subsidiary called Standard Tactics, LLC in New Mexico.
Before founding Standard Tactics, all of GoDaddy’s subsidiaries were incorporated in
Arizona where the company is headquartered. There are a couple reasons GoDaddy may have chosen to
form the company as a New Mexico limited liability company rather than an Arizona corporation.
First, by creating the company in New Mexico it could distance itself from it. Second, by filing
as a limited liability company instead of a corporation, it didn’t have to list directors
of the corporation.
In fact, Standard Tactics LLC is a subsidiary of Special Domain Services Inc, which is a
subsidiary of GoDaddy Inc, which is a subsidiary of The Go Daddy Group. See a pattern here? The
only reason why we even know this is because the information got out when GoDaddy attempted to
file for an IPO in 2006 (it eventually withdrew the filing).
So why is Go Daddy going through such lengths to keep the public from knowing about its
aftermarket operations, when it’s not even against ICANN regulations? Paragraph 3.7.9 of
the agreement between ICANN and Registrars says:
“Registrars shall abide by any ICANN adopted specifications or policies prohibiting or
restricting warehousing of or speculation in domain names by registrars.”
Only problem is ICANN hasn’t yet adopted specifications or policies prohibiting or
restricting warehousing, leaving registrars in a unique position to impact domain name pricing
top-down by introducing competitive bidding or auctions for expired domain names.
It’s really no wonder GoDaddy is trying to cover its tracks and hide these practices, but
thanks to Andrew the word is now out.
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You know the supposedGuitar Hero: World Tour keyboard that never materialized? If you were really
looking forward to that, get ready to have your hopes dashed on another mystery instrument that
will probably also never come to be. According to Harmonix, that extra port on the back of the
updated drum kit -- which previously was said to be for a second kicker -- is
actually for something that's totally not a second kicker. What exactly will fill
that port, though, the company isn't saying. Speculation is rife about another nebulous keyboard
peripheral, but if you ask us our money's on a high hat, or maybe that other fundamental aspect of
the drumming experience yet to be captured in the silly plastic instrument game genre: the
triangle.
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I guess Nokia isn’t wasting anytime in catching with the latest touchscreen craze of today.
Even if the
5800 XPressMusic phone hasn’t even reached the global market yet, the company has just
announced their new flagship model, the N97. Ironically, it replaces the just recently released
N96. The N97 comes
with a 3.5-inch 640×360 resistive touchscreen with tactile feedback, a slide-out QWERTY
keypad, 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and flash, DVD-quality recording at 30fps, HSDPA,
WiFi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, 32GB internal memory and support for additional storage of up to 16GB via
microSD card.
With its combination of a touchscreen display and QWERTY keypad, this proves that the early
speculation that a Nokia
Communicator phone is next in line after the 5800 is indeed true. Likewise, the N97 also
looks to be directly competing with Sony
Ericsson’s XPERIA X1 due to their similarities.
The N97 is scheduled to ship in the first half of 2009 with a €550 (roughly
$693) price tag attached to it (excluding taxes and subsidies). So, still aching to get a 5800
XpressMusic phone? I know I’m not.
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knows of no discussions between the two companies. Shares of Yahoo were down over 1 percent to
$11.35 in after hours trading. Last week, Icahn added nearly 7 million shares to his holdings in
Yahoo—for a to 75.6 million shares— for the relatively low
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some reports a target="_blank"
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Randall C. Kennedy and OSNews#39; Thom Holwerda#160;a
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set. Infoworld#39;s Randall C. Kennedy, for instance, recently declared that Windows 7 was
essentially a a target="_blank"
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(Image above by keerthi). Today marks one week since the attacks in Mumbai that killed and injured
hundreds (BB post #1, BB post #2). Skimming headlines this morning in the Times of India, the
post-attack narrative has now turned to the possibility of punitive strikes on Pakistan by India,
with some Indian media implying US support -- things could get a lot scarier, fast, given that both
nations have nukes. US Secretary of State Rice just arrived, and on this same day, they've found
bombs in the Mumbai train station that was an attack site. One of the other aftermath stories I've
been following: what tech devices the attackers used to orient themselves and coordinate
communications before, during, and after the attacks. VOIP phones, SIM cards, and Garmin GPS units,
among them. Some of this information is apparently the result of interrogation with the one known
surviving attacker, and is being printed in Indian tabloids, so I'm not sure of how reliable all of
this is. Anyway, snip from one more reputable account: [T]he terrorists who carried out the rampage
in Mumbai procured with ease five cell phone SIM cards -- three of which were being purchased from
Delhi's Karol Bagh area while the rest from West Bengal's 24 Parganas district, interrogation
records of the only arrested ultra have revealed. Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman has told interrogators
that right through the fighting, the Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir
remained very much in touch with them, frequently calling their mobile phones via a
voice-over-Internet service. The government last year imposed strict rules on the issuance of SIM
cards by cellular services operators following the Mecca Masjid blasts in Hyderabad in May, where
terrorists had copiously used cell phones to trigger improvised explosive devises and send text
messages to their handlers in Pakistan. Here's another account: Each man was equipped with a
Kalashnikov rifle and 200 rounds of ammunition and grenades. The group also had at least one
state-of-the art Garmin global positioning system set, and several mobile phones fitted with SIM
cards, which have now been determined to have been purchased in Kolkata and New Delhi. Three men
had larger bags, packed with five timer-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices. More about the
attackers, who were apparently men in their early twenties, from Pakistan: They apparently took
large amounts of cocaine and LSD before and during the attacks to stay awake, in an altered state
of consciousness. And, a random, weird thing: one attacker captured alive by the Indian authorities
is shown below in a CCTV camera still. Remember how Indian TV news was reporting that his shirt
read "CRSA," speculating that this was some new terror organization, when the attacks were taking
place? Well, take a closer look. That's "VERSA", with the rest of the word cut off -- "VERSACE."
Loren Coleman has more. Previously: Suketu "Maximum City" Mehta on the Mumbai attacks - Boing Boing
India: Mumbai Attacks, Day Two; tech speculation - Boing Boing Maximum City: exhausting and
beautiful love-note to Mumbai - Boing ... Blasts kill hundreds in Mumbai: local bloggers react -
Boing Boing Boing Boing tv Update: Econopocalypse, Julie Amero, Holiday Gifts ... India: 80+
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officially changed its name to Eidos. The publisher had filed a request to change its name with the
Registrar of Companies yesterday, and now the firm has assumed the name and logo of its Eidos
subsidiary.br //strongbr /Since Monday the company has been the subject of takeover speculation,
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So this is purely speculation but we're pretty sure that there will be a Sayid centric episode near
the beginning of the season. All we know for sure is that a casting call went out for three actors
fluent in Arabic. One is to be an older man and the other two are supposed to be his sons ages 12
and 8. What we assume is that a childhood story of Sayid's will be told. I hope they go a different
route than Mr. Eko's first flashback, when he sacrificed himself and turned into a warlord to
protect his little brother. It would be very easy for the writers to copy the idea make the death
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DATELINE TOONTOWN. President-elect Bam Bam has announced a slate of Cabinet appointments, declaring
that "this new generation of leadership" will mix a few popular characters from the past along with
"many less familiar faces who are getting their first opportunity in a leading role." At a press
conference, the President-elect explained that the new appointees were put through a rigorous
examination of their public and private lives, and that all were found to have "rock-solid
reputations." He praised his new team, calling them "a bedrock for change." The most anticipated
announcement of the day was the confirmation of Wilma Rockham Flintstone as his selection for the
next Secretary of State. Here's the complete rundown of all the appointments announced over the
past week: Secretary of State - Wilma Rockham Flintstone This appointment shows how close the ties
between family and party are in Toontown. Bam Bam used to party with the Flintstone's daughter,
Pebbles, and his father, Barney Rubble, worked with Wilma's husband, Fred, in the excavation
business. Most analysts are wondering what the appointment means for Fred Flintstone. Fred, who
first uttered the words "hit the ground running", is still very popular around the world; and he
likes the attention. But he has a big mouth. Bam Bam said today that "Wilma Flintstone is an
American of tremendous stature" and that he has "complete confidence in her character and
judgement." He cited her experience in dealing with domestic affairs, which has prepared her for
"her new role in protecting the nation's interests abroad." Treasury Secretary - Richie Rich Rich,
who has fallen on hard times lately, beat out Top Cat for the appointment. Reportedly,
President-elect Bam Bam never felt comfortable around such a street-smart character. He thought
that Rich's recent misfortunes, which have moved him back to the middle-class, might stir sympathy
for the plight of the average American. Also, Rich really does need the job. Dept of Homeland
Security -- Yosemite Sam With his hot-temper and first-hand knowledge of the southwestern border
states, Yosemite Sam promises to bring "straight-talk" to immigration policy in America. He is not
expected to duck from any aspect of this tough issue in the media or in Congress. However, many
analysts think that because Sam's likely to come out with all his guns a-blazing, he is also a
likely candidate for an early exit from the Bam-Bam administration. Attorney General -- Huckleberry
Hound With considerable experience as a small-town Sheriff, this homely, homespun character with a
Southern drawl is expected to restore the department's reputation as an honest defender of justice.
President-elect Bam Bam said that he appreciated Huckleberry Hound's true-blue nature but added:
"he is as sly as a dog." Supposedly, Ricochet Rabbit was also under consideration. Secretary of
Education -- Mister Peabody The bespectacled inventor of the Wayback Machine, Peabody originated
the phrase "no child left behind" during his time-travelling expeditions with young Sherman.
Peabody has agreed to re-invent American education for the 21st Century. Many think he is capable
of doing this single-handedly, if he's allowed to do so by teachers, parents and bureaucrats.
Secretary of Defense -- Baba Looey Longtime deputy secretary to Quick Draw McGraw (aka El Kabong),
Looey has been demonstrating his considerable brain-power behind the scenes in Toontown for
decades. Now Looey is the first Mexican-born burro to hold a senior-level cabinet post.
Unfortunately, the generals are already complaining about having to answer to another person with a
funny name. Secretary of Labor -- Hardy Har Har Worked for years under Lippy the Lion and LBJ, Har
Har is known to be rather down-in-the-mouth and pessimistic. This made him a good choice for a
Labor Department, which must figure out how to put Americans back to work -- no laughing matter,
indeed. Secretary of Energy -- vacant. There has been little speculation on the names under
consideration for running the Energy Department, although the Drudge Report is saying that Bart
Simpson's name has come up more than once. Secretary of Commerce -- Magilla Gorilla Citing years of
experience in Mister Peebles' Pet Store, Magilla Gorilla is familiar with the struggles of
small-town shopowners, a vanishing breed in an era where people are busily stampeding through
Wal-Marts. President-elect Bam Bam is encouraging his new Secretary of Commerce to throw his weight
around. Secretary of Veterans Affairs -- General Flap One of the pitifully few African-Americans
living in Toontown, Lt. Flap distinguished himself in the war working with Beetle Bailey, starting
in 1961, and now he finally receives this overdue promotion to a top job. In a town that worries
more about equal representation of cats and dogs, this is progress. Secretary of Transportation --
Motormouse or Penelope Pitstop. One of the few appointments left undecided, the next Secretary of
Transportation will either be the quiet but very quick Motormouse or the wealthy heiress, Ms.
Pitstop, who has escaped many a predicament in her melodramatic career. Neither is expected to play
a major role in the next administration. Secretary of Health and Human Services -- Olive Oyl Known
for her good heart but lacking much on-the-job experience, Olive must tackle day-to-day management
of a large department that could suffer brutal cutbacks. She is said to be focusing on childhood
obesity and she's considering the possibility of banning wimpy burgers. It will also be important
that she distance herself from her husband, known for the rap song "I Yam What I Yam" and violent
rages induced by his vegetarian diet. Secretary of the Environment -- Chilly Willy or Wally Gator.
This one is still a toss-up. The choice is between directing attention to the thawing Artic or the
storm-tossed Louisiana swamp. Bam Bam is probably leaning towards Chilly Willy because of growing
concern over global warming, along with a secret preference for Klondike bars. Secretary of
Agriculture -- Porky Pig This ageless character comes out of retirement for one last spin on the
world's stage. He comes from farm country so it will be interesting to see if he can be strong
enough to roll back huge f-f-farm s-s-subs-s-s-idies. National Security Advisor -- Johnny Quest
After a promising start to his career, Quest has finally achieved the senior-level position that
many thought would come much earlier. He not only knows each region's hot spots but he's lived in
each of them and found ways to survive on his own. Whether that qualifies him for the politically
charged environment of Toontown remains to be seen. Many believe there is a role in national
security for veteran Clutch Cargo but lips are sealed on this one. There is also talk that Yakky
Doodle will be the next press secretary. Finally, Uncle Scrooge is said to be close to accepting a
role as President-elect Bam-Bam's top economic adviser. The sage skinflint, Scrooge is dusting off
his own post-war recovery plan, titled "Voodoo Hoodoo", and he's updating it to cope with today's
credit crisis. Stay tuned for more news as it happens from Toontown. Thanks to Toonopedia.com for
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said, adding any speculation that he would be interested is “completely false.”
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