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[APPLe list] domain name news - 30 October
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Headlines from the edition of the news include:
Amnesty criticises Global Network Initiative for online freedom of speech | Who is Responsible in Our Cloudy World? by Bill Thompson | Principles for a better Web by Colin Maclay, Acting Executive Director, and Caroline Nolan, Research Associate, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University | Independent Reviewer's Report on the ICANN Board | More Mechanisms for Transparency and Accountability | ICANN Delays Shutting Down Spammy Estonian Registrar | Dispute over .africa domain | NZRS replaces .nz name server | Cyberattacks target UK's national infrastructure | Google should use its own technology to defeat typosquatting, says lawyer
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Big Tech Companies Back Global Plan to Shield Online Speech
http://nytimes.com/2008/10/28/technology/internet/28privacy.html
International Telecommunication Union criticised for its role in internet snooping
http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/117985
Expressions of Interest Sought for Bulk Transfer of Registrations
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-28oct08-en.htm
Public Comment: The Role Of Individual Internet Users in the GNSO
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-28oct08-en.htm
EstDomains Update: Notice of Termination Stayed
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-29oct08-en.htm
For Public Comment: Additional Explanatory Memorandum on Morality and Public Order Objection Considerations in New gTLDs
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-29oct08-en.htm
ICANN releases draft gTLD guidebook [IDG]
http://nytimes.com/external/idg/2008/10/28/28idg-ICANN-proposes.html
ICANN proposes new way to buy TLDs [IDG]
http://reseller.co.nz/reseller.nsf/inews/7F88D34366EC5DEFCC2574F100037CBB
ICANN De-Accredits EstDomains for CEO's Fraud Convictions
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/10/icann_de-accredits_estdomains.html
Dispute over .africa domain
http://www.heise-online.co.uk/networks/Dispute-over-africa-domain--/news/111809
New 2nd Level .br Domain to make Internet Banking Safe in Brazil
http://www.domainnews.com/en/general/new-2nd-level-.br-domain-to-make-internet-banking-safe-in-brazil.html
One Million .mobi Registered Names Help Drive Evolution of Mobile Web [news release]
http://mtld.mobi/node/1220
Mandelson's dept mulls UK internet power grab
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/29/berr_nominet/
Virtual workshop unites countries to sharpen cyber defenses
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20081029_6874.php
Domain Registrars Make Strides to Protect Internet from Phishing [news release]
http://technewsreview.com.au/article.php?article=6365
Election '08: What's in a domain name [IDG]
http://nytimes.com/external/idg/2008/10/27/27idg-Election-08-W.html
TRAFFIC Down Under: Your Trip Down Under Just Got Cheaper
http://www.domainpulse.com/2008/10/29/traffic-down-under-your-trip-down-under-just-got-cheaper/
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GOVERNANCE
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Big Tech Companies Back Global Plan to Shield Online Speech
Google, Microsoft and Yahoo and a group of human rights and public interest organizations plan to introduce Wednesday a global code of conduct that they say will better protect online free speech and privacy against government intrusion.
http://nytimes.com/2008/10/28/technology/internet/28privacy.html
http://iht.com/articles/2008/10/28/technology/28privacy.php
Tech giants agree on free speech principals
Google Inc, Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc are expected to announce on Tuesday, that they have agreed to a common set of principals on how to do business in nations that restrict free speech and expression, the Wall Street Journal reported.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKTRE49R13620081028
http://in.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKTRE49R13620081028
China's Baidu Commits To Lofty Internet Ideals By Joining United Nations Global Compact
Chinese search engine Baidu (BIDU) officially announced that it has committed to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact to boost its daily management on corporate social responsibility.
http://www.chinatechnews.com/2008/10/29/7857-chinas-baidu-commits-to-lofty-internet-ideals-by-joining-united-nations-global-compact/
International Telecommunication Union criticised for its role in internet snooping
At EuroDIG, the first European Dialogue on Internet Governance, the scientists and experts of the Council of Europe have sharply criticised the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for acting behind closed doors in its initiatives towards cybersecurity standardization.
http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/117985
http://www.heise-online.co.uk/networks/International-Telecommunication-Union-criticised-for-its-role-in-internet-snooping--/news/111789
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DOMAIN NAMES
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Expressions of Interest Sought for Bulk Transfer of Registrations
Request For Information: ICANN Seeks Expressions of Interest from Registrars to Receive Bulk Transfer of Names from De-Accredited Registrar EstDomains
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-28oct08-en.htm
Public Comment: The Role Of Individual Internet Users in the GNSO
The ICANN Board has asked for additional community input on the appropriate role and representation of individual commercial and non-commercial Internet users in the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO). Faced with a number of different recommendations stemming from various independent reviews and GNSO and user-community group efforts, the Board continues to consider this issue and believes that comments from the community, especially stakeholders in the GNSO, ALAC and At-Large groups, and any relevant applicants for new constituencies, would be particularly helpful.
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-28oct08-en.htm
EstDomains Update: Notice of Termination Stayed
On 28 October 2008, ICANN sent a notice of termination to EstDomains. Based on an Estonian Court record, ICANN has reason to believe that the president of EstDomains, Vladimir Tsastsin, was convicted of credit card fraud, money laundering and document forgery on 6 February 2008.
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-29oct08-en.htm
For Public Comment: Additional Explanatory Memorandum on Morality and Public Order Objection Considerations in New gTLDs
An additional explanatory memorandum is being posted today for public comments to assist with the understanding of the implementation work related to morality and public order objections in New gTLDs. The memorandum is also available for download at the New gTLD Program webpage.
http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-29oct08-en.htm
ICANN backs anti-tasting plan, sets bespoke domain price at $185,000
The body that governs internet addresses has adopted a plan to battle domain tasting, a practice which businesses claim allows unscrupulous operators to earn millions trading on familiar brand names.
http://out-law.com/page-9536
TLD change could see Aussie businesses splash US$500k on Net egos
Proposed changes by ICANN to the domain name system could see Australian firms paying anywhere between US$185,000 to US$500,000 for the prestige of owning their own TLD.
http://computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;98022543
http://techworld.com.au/article/265241/tld_change_could_see_aussie_businesses_splash_us_500k_net_egos
Will ICANN changes create a tug-of-war for domains?
A new rule by ICANN, the Internet oversight body, to expand the field of TLDs, will make it much harder for companies to protect their trademarks, attorneys say. They expect confusion and increased litigation as corporations seek to prevent cybersquatters and fraudsters from registering domain names that infringe on their trademarks.
http://www.wislawjournal.com/article.cfm/2008/10/27/Will-ICANN-changes-create-a-tugofwar-for-domains
Prices soar for TLD names
The global TLD debate is set to ignite with the release over the weekend of the draft new global TLDs program guidebook.
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20081028-Prices-soar-for-top-level-domain-names.html
ICANN releases draft gTLD guidebook [IDG]
New gTLD names will change the face of the Internet, according to a newly released draft 'Applicant Guidebook' by domain name regulator ICANN.
http://nytimes.com/external/idg/2008/10/28/28idg-ICANN-proposes.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/152959/.html
http://www.itnews.com.au/News/87634,icann-releases-draft-gtld-guidebook.aspx
ICANN proposes new way to buy TLDs [IDG]
ICANN is seeking comments on a proposal that would open up the market for gTLDs on the Internet, basically allowing anyone with US$185,000 to buy a new TLD.
http://itworld.com/internet/56886/icann-proposes-new-way-buy-top-level-domains
http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9118361
http://computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;424767525
http://reseller.co.nz/reseller.nsf/inews/7F88D34366EC5DEFCC2574F100037CBB
ICANN to allow new TLDs – warning to brand owners
ICANN is responsible for the allocation of all TLD names. There are presently only a limited number of TLDs (e.g. .com, .net, .org etc) but ICANN has announced it intends to open the market for any person to create new TLDs of their choosing.
http://www.law-now.com/dmemails/icannoct08.htm
Expansion of TLDs: Why Current Brand Protection Procedures Will Be Impractical by Margie Milam
As ICANN introduces new gTLDs and separates itself from US oversight, it has the opportunity to distance itself from the taint of cybersquatting, brand abuse, and criminal activity involving domains. Establishing a new norm for disputing and resolving disputes would demonstrate leadership and ICANN's ability to regulate itself on behalf of the greater good.
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20081029_tld_expansion_brand_protection/
Rules for New Domain Extensions Announced (gTLD’s)
Last week at the ICANN meeting in Cairo, a rule book for the new extensions, hundreds or maybe thousands of them was published.
http://www.thedomains.com/2008/10/28/rules-for-new-domain-extensions-announced-gtlds/
ICANN Offers gTLD Applicant Guide
ICANN announced on Monday it has released the "Applicant Guidebook" for new gTLDs, which the organization hopes will help reinforce its anti-domain tasting position.
http://www.thewhir.com/marketwatch/102908_ICANN_Offers_gTLD_Applicant_Guide.cfm
New Life for .XXX — but Hurdles Remain
Poor .xxx. The TLD that never was to be. On again, off again. With the new TLD process getting into high gear and ICANN expecting 500 applications, you can be assured that some of them will be for .xxx, .sex, or .porn. But will they be approved? The morality police are on the prowl.
http://domainnamewire.com/2008/10/29/new-life-for-xxx-but-hurdles-remain/
Trademark Holders Shouldn’t Rush to Get New TLDs
One of the examples the mass media has given for the potential of new TLDs is .ebay . “Imagine eBay being able to create cars.ebay and electronics.ebay”, is the general line of thought.
http://domainnamewire.com/2008/10/29/trademark-holders-shouldnt-rush-to-get-new-tlds/
ICANN Sends Termination Notice to Registrar by Gadi Evron
ICANN has sent EstDomains a termination notice: "Dear Mr. Tsastsin: Be advised that ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) for EstDomains, Inc. (customer No. 919, IANA No. 943) is terminated..."
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20081029_icann_termination_notice_registrar/
ICANN De-Accredits EstDomains for CEO's Fraud Convictions
The entity responsible for overseeing the Internet's domain name system said Tuesday that it was revoking the right of registrar EstDomains.com to process new domain names, citing the company CEO's recent conviction on cyber crime charges.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/10/icann_de-accredits_estdomains.html
Notorious registrar gets deactivation notice for president's sin
EstDomains, a domain name registrar with a reputation for catering to cyber criminals, suffered another blow after the organization that oversees the net's address system said it would revoke the company's right to sell domain names because of a recent fraud conviction in Estonia of its president.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/29/estdomains_gets_deaccredited/
EstDomains Loses Accreditation, 280k Domains up for Grabs
Domain registrar EstDomains, Inc has lost its ICANN accreditation.
http://domainnamewire.com/2008/10/29/estdomains-loses-accreditation-280k-domains-up-for-grabs/
EstDomains fighting for life
A domain registrar infamous amongst the security world is being faced with shutdown. EstDomains was notified by ICANN that it would be stripped of its accreditation due to the legal troubles of its chief executive. Vladimir Tsastsin was convicted in February of credit card fraud, forgery and money laundering in Estonia.
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2229394/estdomains-fighting-life
http://www.whatpc.co.uk/vnunet/news/2229394/estdomains-fighting-life
http://www.infomaticsonline.co.uk/vnunet/news/2229394/estdomains-fighting-life
http://www.itnews.com.au/News/87889,estdomains-fighting-for-life.aspx
Cybercrime friendly EstDomains loses ICANN registrar accreditation
EstDomains AbuseDespite EstDomains persistent press releases during the last couple of days, next to the domain registrar’s delayed response to the security community, on Thursday the ICANN has sent a notice of termination of their registrar accreditation agreement with EstDomains, following obtained court records stating that EstDomains president Vladimir Tsastsin has been convicted of credit card fraud, money laundering and document forgery on 6 February 2008. The end of EstDomains? Could be, but their malicious customers are not going offline anytime soon.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2089
ICANN drops EstDomains over CEO’s fraud convictions
ICANN has dropped the accreditation for EstDomains, essentially ending their ability to process new domain orders for any TLD.
http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200844/2349/ICANN-drops-EstDomains-over-CEO-s-fraud-convictions
One criminal Internet registrar down...
EstDomains has finally lost its Internet Registrar accreditation due to the criminal activity of its CEO. Well, he *was* already in jail...
http://weblog.infoworld.com/stratdev/archives/2008/10/one_criminal_in.html
ICANN steps up and yanks EstDomains’ accreditation
In a move that could signal a shift in ICANN policy the organization which controls the TLDs has pulled the accreditation of EstDomains. The European hosting provider has been under fire recently from the security community for allegedly providing a safe haven for the likes of spammers, malware authors and assorted other bad types.
http://www.inquisitr.com/6658/icann-steps-up-and-yanks-estdomains-accreditation/
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Dispute over .africa domain
IP address registry AfriNIC has had to postpone its planned November meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa due to disagreement over the future location of a .africa address zone. According to AfriNIC, the hosts, the Ethiopian Telecommunication Corporation, have cancelled the ninth meeting of the African address registry at short notice. The organisation has thus found itself forced to divert to Mauritius. The reason for the Ethiopian cancellation appears to be wrangling over the operation of the planned .africa TLD.
http://www.heise-online.co.uk/networks/Dispute-over-africa-domain--/news/111809
New 2nd Level .br Domain to make Internet Banking Safe in Brazil
Internet banking in Brazil has become much safer with the launch of the new second level domain "B.br".
http://www.domainpulse.com/2008/10/29/new-2nd-level-br-domain-to-make-internet-banking-safe-in-brazil/
http://www.domainnews.com/en/general/new-2nd-level-.br-domain-to-make-internet-banking-safe-in-brazil.html
Finnish regulator extends .fi domain names validity periods [sub req'd]
Users will be able to apply for, renew or transfer a domain name to another holder either for one or three years, for a price of EUR 15.
http://telecompaper.com/news/article.aspx?cid=642812
http://telecom.paper.nl/news/article.aspx?id=236084
One Million .mobi Registered Names Help Drive Evolution of Mobile Web [news release]
dotMobi, the company behind the .mobi Internet domain designed to help consumers find content that works on mobile phones, today announced that more than one million .mobi domains have been registered since its launch two years ago.
http://mtld.mobi/node/1220
.tel Gaining Momentum
Over 100 registrars will sell the .tel domain name according to Telnic Limited. While it is too soon to know how successful .tel will be as a TLD name, I am optimistic that it will make communicating easier.
http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/rich-tehrani/ip-communications/tel-gaining-momentum.html
.tel Domain Booked by 100 Registrars
Telnic Limited, the Registry Operator for the new .tel TLD has announced that even before it has launched, the .tel domain name has become extremely popular among ICANN-accredited registrars.
http://internetcommunications.tmcnet.com/topics/broadband-mobile/articles/43920-tel-doma-booked-100-registrars.htm
Dot.tel means staying connected with ease
Asking a prospective date for a phone number is so last century. Starting soon, it'll be "what's your dot.tel?"
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/bustech/story.html?id=d9110bb3-8307-4d50-bffc-a757e8cd24c4
.Tel TLD Gains Momentum
Yet another TLD is emerging on the scene and gains momentum. The new .Tel TLD, created by a London-based company called Telnic, will allow individuals, companies and organizations to store all their contact information in a virtual phone book for life. In essence, it will be a global online contact directory.
http://www.domaininformer.com/news/editors/081027TelTLDGainsMomentum.html
Mandelson's dept mulls UK internet power grab
Ministers led by Peter Mandelson are considering a power grab at the independent company at the centre of UK's internet infrastructure, The Register can reveal. Mandelson's Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) has asked Nominet, which is in charge of the .co.uk registry, to justify its independence from Whitehall.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/29/berr_nominet/
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Virtual workshop unites countries to sharpen cyber defenses
Recent incidents of cyberwarfare showcase the need for nation states to work together to better defend their computer systems and networks from attacks, a Defense Department official involved in an international readiness exercise said on Wednesday. The United States is one of 16 countries participating in the virtual workshop to test the global defense community's ability to fend off calculated attacks on computer systems and networks.
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20081029_6874.php
Domain Registrars Make Strides to Protect Internet from Phishing [news release]
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), in consultation with the ICANN Registrar Constituency and several domain name registrars, has published a "best practices" advisory for registrars to help them implement mechanisms to make it more difficult to register and use domains for illicit uses such as phishing, a confidence scheme used to dupe consumers out of personal financial information.
http://technewsreview.com.au/article.php?article=6365
http://www.domainpulse.com/2008/10/29/domain-registrars-make-strides-to-protect-internet-from-phishing/
http://www.domainnews.com/en/general/domain-registrars-make-strides-to-protect-internet-from-phishing.html
Phishing Registrar Accounts: eNom is First Target by Gadi Evron
Criminals are now looking to use established domain names, via phishing targeted at domain registrars. This is possibly related to ICANN finally moving to stop the black hat registrars of the world.
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20081029_phishing_registrar_accounts_enom/
Industry Safety Group Announces Formation to Improve Internet Security [news release]
The Registry Internet Safety Group, ("RISG"), is a global group of responsible Internet related companies whose mission is to work collaboratively to combat Internet identity theft; even though RISG is uniquely Registry focused, it includes both gTLD and ccTLD members. RISG is intended to complement and not duplicate existing Internet security efforts.
http://pir.org/index.php?db=content/News&tbl=Press&id=12
WARNING: Enom Phishing Scam
We have received several reports of phishing scam emails that at first glance appear to be coming from domain name registrar Enom.com. The emails warn of a complaint for invalid whois information and ask the user to login. Of course the link that the email directs you to is not a valid Enom domain name. The site is likely harvesting user names and passwords to access legitimate Enom accounts.
http://www.domainnamenews.com/news/warning-enom-phishing-scam/3002
Economic Crisis May Be Boon For Cybercriminals, Experts Say
One industry sector is actually happy about the current state of the global economy: cybercriminals.
http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=211601123
us: DHS cybersecurity boss fights back against critics
The man in charge of running the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity efforts has defended its efforts in the face of congressional criticism.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/29/dhs_cybersecurity/
Don't Be Dragooned Into the Botnet Army
The malware armies are growing, with a sharp rise in the number of computers corralled into botnets--far-flung networks of infected PCs that digital crooks use to steal financial account data, relay spam, and launch crippling Internet attacks. Now that popular Web sites can invisibly and unwillingly spread malicious software, the days of staying safe just by being careful where you surf are sadly long gone. But you can take steps to protect yourself and your PC from these threats.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/152965/dont_be_dragooned_into_the_botnet_army.html
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/10/29/How_to_combat_the_botnet_army_1.html
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au: Family has hope of regaining Britt's website
THE parents of backpacker Britt Lapthorne can use the internet to help regain ownership of the domain name using her moniker, according to a Deakin University computer ethics expert.
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2008/10/28/26881_news.html
us: Man fights Realtors over a Web address but they say it is theirs
Despite filing a federal lawsuit against the Sarasota Association of Realtors to prevent them from seizing ownership of his Web site, local real estate agent Marc Rasmussen appears to no longer have control of the domain name he established in 2003.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20081027/ARTICLE/810270310/2058/NEWS
Texas Domainer Wins Case Against California Agency
Texas attorney, lobbyist, and domain investor Ramiro Canales has successfully defended an attack on one of his company’s domain names, CapitolCorridor.com.
http://domainnamewire.com/2008/10/29/texas-domainer-wins-case-against-california-agency/
MarkMonitor helps firms combat online brand abuse
Online brand protection firm MarkMonitor is now offering TLD Advisory Services to help companies keep up with the changes in the online domain world.
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2229270/markmonitor-helps-businesses
http://www.infomaticsonline.co.uk/vnunet/news/2229270/markmonitor-helps-businesses
Three Judge Panel in Kentucky Case to Meet November 18th
Poker News Daily has learned that the three judge Appeals Court panel in the case involving the seizure and forfeiture of 141 internet gambling domain names will convene for the first time on November 18th, according to Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) attorneys. It comes as the IGC and Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) have each filed writs to the Kentucky Court of Appeals to intervene in the matter.
http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/three-judge-panel-in-kentucky-case-to-meet-november-18th-612/
Kentucky officials still want to make money out of domain debacle
Further disclosures in the attempt by the state of Kentucky to seize international domain names became public this week following moves by the Interactive Gaming Council and the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association to challenge county court Judge Thomas Wingate's findings.
http://www.online-casinos.com/news/news7791.asp
India: Reiterating Bad Faith And Similarity In The Use Of Domain Names [reg req'd]
Viking Range Corporation, established under the laws of Mississippi, USA and located therein, moved to the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre, with regard to its grievance in relation to its rights in the mark and name VIKING and VIKING COOKING SCHOOL, being the owner of the trademark VIKING and holder of registrations in respect of the same in the USA. The matter posing itself forth the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Administrative Panel Decision as Viking Range Corporation v. Domains By Proxy [2008 (37) PTC 624 (WIPO)]
http://mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=68578
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Enterprises urged to make IPv6 migration
The business case for internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) has not been felt keenly by the industry, but the issue will come to a head in two years, according to networking experts, who say companies should begin preparing now.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/internet/0,1000000097,39532426,00.htm
IPv6: Zeno's Paradox and Invisible Brick Walls by Yves Poppe
As we continue our ride toward the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses, Regional Internet Registries public discussion groups such as the ARIN PPML mailing list remain filled with endless discussions on how large swaths of allocated IPv4 addresses are unused, should be reclaimed or recycled one way or another, maybe be put on the free market and sold to the highest bidder or parsed out in more egalitarian controlled ways.
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20081029_ipv6_zeno_invisible_brick_walls/
IPv6 is the lifeline for internet growth, say tech experts
Failure to adopt new generation internet protocol could have a bearing on business innovation: Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) holds the key as IP addresses become critical Internet infrastructure lifeblood for the region, said experts at Ripe 57, the first IP networking event for the Middle East that got underway in Dubai on October 26.
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=§ion=business&xfile=data/business/2008/October/business_October1122.xml
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Election '08: What's in a domain name [IDG]
The tale told by other Internet traffic trends (see Internet traffic tracking favors Obama), also rings true when taking domain registration into account. Using DomainTools to query for domains, we saw 2,357 domains for Obama and 1,431 domains for McCain.
http://nytimes.com/external/idg/2008/10/27/27idg-Election-08-W.html
http://computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1720804501
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php/id;1720804501
The Great Russian Firewall?
RUSSOFT, a trade association of the largest software companies in Russia, the Ukraine and Belarus, has come forward with a new proposal to separate the Russian internet from the rest of the world.
http://www.theotherrussia.org/2008/10/27/the-great-russian-firewall/
Alternate DNS root server system to close
The Open Root Server Network (ORSN) is shutting down. After nearly six years of operation, it will close at midnight on the last day of 2008, said one of its coordinators, Paul Vixie.
http://www.heise-online.co.uk/networks/Alternate-DNS-root-server-system-to-close--/news/111802
http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/118053
AE to offer domain names in Arabic
The UAE is seeking become the first country to offer complete internet domain names in a language other than English by late next year, reported Gulf News.
http://www.ameinfo.com/173270.html
http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Technology/10254469.html
ENUM: Its time is now
Worldwide revenue from VoIP services jumped 52% to $24 billion in 2007, following a 66% percent surge, according to Infonetics Research. And, if the company’s projections are on the mark, strong double-digit growth will continue through at least 2011.
http://www.telecomasia.net/article.php?type=article&id_article=11055
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TRAFFIC Down Under: Your Trip Down Under Just Got Cheaper
TRAFFIC Down Under is fast approaching and the organisers want potential visitors to note there has been a collapse in the value of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar. As well the Aussie dollar has fared badly against the Euro and Pound. So that trip down under has just got cheaper, especially if you haven’t paid for your accommodation yet.
http://www.domainpulse.com/2008/10/29/traffic-down-under-your-trip-down-under-just-got-cheaper/
http://www.domainnews.com/en/general/traffic-down-under-your-trip-down-under-just-got-cheaper.html
Financial Crash Proves a Hit for Sedo Sale of the Week
Sedo's weekly list of their top sales has just been released, with a very topical name given the financial crisis being their number one seller last week. The domain name, MoneyWatch.com sold for US$125,000 and was more than double the second biggest .com seller (faire-part.com - €46,501/~US$58,100).
http://www.domainpulse.com/2008/10/29/financial-crash-proves-a-hit-for-sedo-sale-of-the-week/
http://www.domainnews.com/en/general/financial-crash-proves-a-hit-for-sedo-sale-of-the-week.html
Domain Industry Growth amidst the Recession
Surprising as it may seem, the domain industry seems to be unfazed by the recent economic turmoil that has been plaguing the world. Proof of this can be seen in the increase of industry blogs related to domaining. More and more domainers, it seems, are finding the need to communicate their “secrets” to the world.
http://www.domainersmagazine.com/20080917134/domainer-s-magazine-news/domain-industry-growth-amidst-the-recession.html
Are one third of all domain names owned by speculators?
The domain name market is often likened to the real estate market, and a significant share of all domain names out there have been bought by people hoping to later sell them on for a greater price than what they paid for them.
http://www.domaininformer.com/guides/General_Information/articles/081029Areonethirdofalldomainnamesownedbyspeculators.html
Domainer Mardi Gras to Focus on Risk Management
Modern Domainer Magazine’s Domainer Mardi Gras will take place in New Orleans February 19-21, 2009. The event is produced by Modern Domainer with support from Parked.com and other sponsors.
http://domainnamewire.com/2008/10/29/domainer-mardi-gras-to-focus-on-risk-management/
Live Current Media Retains Leading Investment Bank Arbor Advisors to Sell Six Non-Core Domain Names
Live Current Media Inc., a media company built around content and commerce destinations, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Palo Alto-based Arbor Advisors, LLC to sell six of its non-core but highly valuable dot-com domain names from the Company’s portfolio of more than 800 domains.
http://livecurrent.com/live-current-media-retains-399.html
Sedo Marketplace Survey-Take part for the Chance to Win! [news release]
Our Sedo team would like you to join our brainstorming process by participating in this quick and painless (we hope) survey. By collecting your thoughts on Sedo’s search options, fixed pricing, and overall marketplace, we can gain a better understanding of our strengths and which areas we need to improve upon.
http://www.sedo.com/links/showhtml.php3?Id=2207
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ICANN nimmt Estland die TLD weg
Die ICANN hat gestern den Vertrag mit EstDomains, dem Verwalter der TLD für Estland, außerordentlich gekündigt. Als Grund gibt die ICANN in ihrem Schreiben an, dass der Präsident von EstDomains Vladimir Tsastsin am 6. Februar 2008 von einem estnischen Gericht rechtskräftig wegen Kreditkartenbetruges, Geldwäsche und Urkundenfälschung verurteilt worden sei.
http://www.zdnet.de/security/news/0,39029460,39198272,00.htm
ICANN sucht neuen Registrar für 280.000 Domains
Die ICANN sucht einen neuen Domain-Registrar für rund 280.000 Domains, die bislang durch den Registrar EstDomains verwaltet wurden. In der PDF-Version der Fax-Mitteilung (PDF-Datei) an den EstDomains-Chef Vladimir Tsastin begründet die ICANN den vorzeitigen Lizenzentzug mit Paragraf 5.3.3 des Registrar Accreditation Agreements: Tsastin sei von einem estländischen Gericht wegen Kreditkarten-Betrügereien, Geldwäsche und Urkundenfälschung verurteilt worden.
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/ICANN-sucht-neuen-Registrar-fuer-280-000-Domains--/meldung/118127
Tante-Emma-Laden im Netz
Die Stadt Cottbus und der Spree-Neiße-Kreis liegen bundesweit im hinteren Drittel, was die Anzahl der registrierten Internet-Adressen bezogen auf die Einwohnerzahl anbelangt. In Cottbus besitzt nach Angaben der zentralen Registrierungsstelle DENIC für alle .de-Domains (Internet-Adressen) demnach jeder zwölfte Cottbuser eine eigene Seite. Im Spree-Neiße-Kreis sei es nur jeder 18.
http://www.lr-online.de/regionen/Cottbus;art1049,2236038
Querelen um afrikanische Domain .africa
Die IP-Adressregistry AfriNIC musste wegen Querelen um den künftigen Sitz einer .africa-Adresszone ihr für November geplantes Treffen in der äthiopischen Hauptstadt Addis Abeba kurzfristig verlegen.
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/Querelen-um-afrikanische-Domain-africa--/meldung/118004
RIPE: Handel mit IPv4-Adressen ist Realität
Mit dem nahenden Ende freier IPv4-Adressreserven und der schleppenden Einführung von IPv6 werden künftige "Transfers" – also der Adresshandel – praktisch die einzige Quelle für IPv4-Adressen. Die Mehrheit der Experten hält diese Entwicklung für unausweichlich.
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/RIPE-Handel-mit-IPv4-Adressen-ist-Realitaet--/meldung/118078
.fam, .med, .moon: Goldgräberstimmung bei neuen Domains
Wird es Tausende von neuen Internetadresszonen geben? Oder mehr? Beim Treffen der ICANN in Paris herrscht jedenfalls eine gewisse Goldgräberstimmung – auch wenn niemand angesichts der byzantinischen Organisations- und Entscheidungsstrukturen der ICANN erwarten durfte, dass die Registrierung einer neuen TLD so einfach wird wie der tägliche Lebensmitteleinkauf, wie diverse Berichte im Netz suggerierten.
http://www.heise.de/netze/fam-med-moon-Goldgraeberstimmung-bei-neuen-Domains--/news/meldung/109940
IPv4-Adressen werden knapp
Vor 10 Jahren dachten die Experten, der Übergang von IPv4 zu IPv6 werde abgeschlossen sein, bevor die Adressen des alten Internetprotokolls knapp werden. Weit gefehlt, konstatierte Geoff Huston, Chefwissenschaftler der IP Adressvergabestelle APNIC beim Treffen der europäischen Schwester Réseaux IP Européens (RIPE) in Berlin Anfang Mai.
http://www.heise.de/netze/IPv4-Adressen-werden-knapp--/artikel/108743
IPv4-Adressen als "heiße Ware"?
Wenn IPv4-Adressen knapp werden, könnten sie mehr und mehr zur interessanten und handelbaren Ware werden. Die regionalen Internet-Registries (RIR), Hüter der IP-Adresszuteilung, beobachten dies mit Sorge. Erlauben sie zukünftig die Transfers oder Verkäufe offiziell, akzeptieren sie damit Kommerzialisierung und Privatisierung.
http://www.heise.de/netze/IPv4-Adressen-als-heisse-Ware--/news/meldung/107658
Adressverwalter einigen sich auf Verteilung der letzten IPv4-Blöcke
Die IP-Adressverwalter (Regional Internet Registries, RIR) aller fünf Regionen (AfriNIC, APNic , ARIN, LacNIC und RIPE) sind sich einig darüber, wie die Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) die letzen IPv4-Adressblöcke verteilen soll.
http://www.heise.de/netze/Adressverwalter-einigen-sich-auf-Verteilung-der-letzten-IPv4-Bloecke--/news/meldung/118025
IETF diskutiert Übergangsszenarien fürs neue Internetprotokoll IPv6
Die Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) disktutiert derzeit heftig über die Übergangszenarien auf dem Weg zum Internetprotokoll IPv6. Gleich mehrere Vorschläge dazu, wie sich IPv4-Systeme mit IPv6-Systemen verständigen sollen, legten die Entwickler auf ihrem Treffen in Dublin auf den Tisch.
http://www.heise.de/netze/IETF-diskutiert-Uebergangsszenarien-fuers-neue-Internetprotokoll-IPv6--/news/meldung/113929
Die Rache des dummen Netzes: Portnummern als IP-Adresszusatz
Not macht erfinderisch. Die drohende Knappheit von IPv4-Adressen hat eine Reihe von Entwicklern veranlasst, TCP-Portnummern als möglichen Adresszusatz für Endgeräte und nicht nur für die Adressierung von Diensten unter einer IP-Adresse ins Auge zu fassen.
http://www.heise.de/netze/Die-Rache-des-dummen-Netzes-Portnummern-als-IP-Adresszusatz--/news/meldung/118018
WIPO warnt vor Problemen mit neuen TLDs
Die geplante Einführung neuer TLD, darunter auch nicht-englische Adresszonen, wird von der Weltorganisation für geistiges Eigentum (World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO) mit Argusaugen verfolgt. Markeninhaber seien durch die Erweiterung des Namensraums vor zusätzliche Probleme gestellt, heißt es in einem zur laufenden Generalversammlung der WIPO vorgelegten Bericht. Die WIPO versuche, auf die ICANN so einzuwirken, dass bei den geplanten Zulassungsverfahren für neue TLDs der Schutz geistiger Eigentumsrechte gewährleistet sei, schreiben die Domain-Experten der WIPO.
http://www.heise.de/netze/WIPO-warnt-vor-Problemen-mit-neuen-Top-Level-Domains--/news/meldung/116524
Viele Stolpersteine auf dem Weg zur eigenen TLD
185.000 US Dollar ist die Grundgebühr für eine neue TLD bei der ICANN. Die Internet-Verwaltung hat kurz vor ihrem Treffen in Kairo den Entwurf für die Modalitäten der neuen TLD-Vergabe veröffentlichte.
http://www.heise.de/netze/Viele-Stolpersteine-auf-dem-Weg-zur-eigenen-Top-Level-Domain--/news/meldung/117963
Neue Spezialeinheit der US-Army zum Schutz vor Cyber-Attacken
Die US-Army hat eine neue Spezialeinheit zum Schutz vor Cyber-Attacken eingerichtet: Die jährlich mit 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar budgetierte Defense Industrial Base Cyber Security Task Force (DIB CSTF) soll offenbar dem weit verbreiteten Diebstahl von kontrollierten, aber nicht geheimen Informationen aus Computersystemen entgegentreten. Laut einem Bericht der Army vom August dieses Jahres könnten solche Vorfälle "den technischen Vorsprung und die Kampfleistung der künftigen Streitkräfte möglicherweise untergraben oder sogar neutralisieren".
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/Neue-Spezialeinheit-der-US-Army-zum-Schutz-vor-Cyber-Attacken--/meldung/118077
IP-Adressverwaltung: Zertifikate, Routing-Sicherheit und IP-Sperren
Die für 2009 geplante Einführung von Zertifikaten für IP-Adressen und AS-Nummern soll das Routing sicherer machen und Attacken wie die Umleitung von Datenverkehr verhindern. Doch das von der IP-Adressregistry RIPE NCC erprobte System könnte andere Interessierte auf den Plan rufen.
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/IP-Adressverwaltung-Zertifikate-Routing-Sicherheit-und-IP-Sperren--/meldung/118089
Schritt für Schritt zur eigenen Homepage
Eine eigene Homepage ist chic und dank vergleichsweise geringer Kosten sehr erschwinglich: Voraussetzung ist lediglich eine Domain, unter der die Homepage erreichbar ist, sowie Webspace, auf dem die Daten der Seite abgelegt sind.
http://www.news.ch/Schritt+fuer+Schritt+zur+eigenen+Homepage/323330/detail.htm
Domain-Umfrage - Mitmachen und Gewinnen! Ihre Meinung ist uns wichtig.
Um unseren Domainhandelsplatz noch besser auf Ihre Bedürfnisse abstimmen zu können, benötigen wir Ihre Unterstützung. Ihre Ideen und Wünsche helfen uns bei der Entwicklung und Optimierung unserer Services und Dienstleistungen. Bitte nehmen Sie sich einige Minuten Zeit und machen Sie bei der Umfrage mit.
http://www.sedo.de/links/showhtml.php3?Id=2208
ICANN – Entwurf für Bewerberhandbuch ist da
Das Warten hat ein Ende: mit der Veröffentlichung des Entwurfs des Bewerberhandbuchs hat die Internet-Verwaltung ICANN die Tür zur Einführung zahlreicher neuer TLDs weit aufgestossen. Allein die geplante Bewerbungsgebühr von US$ 185.000,– dürfte jedoch zahlreiche Interessenten abschrecken.
http://www.domain-recht.de/magazin/domain-news-2008/icann-entwurf-fuer-bewerberhandbuch-ist-da-id667308.html
TLDs – Neues von .eu, .tel und .nl
Während ICANN an der Internationalisierung von eMails und TLDs bastelt, führt EURid demnächst IDNs für .eu ein. Bei .tel steht Programmierern ab sofort ein Baukasten zur Entwicklung von Anwendungen zur Verfügung, und in den Niederlanden geht man mit einem freiwilligen Kodex gegen Rechtsverletzungen vor.
http://www.domain-recht.de/magazin/domain-news-2008/tlds-neues-von-eu-tel-und-nl-id667307.html
domainfight.net – UDRP-Suche bei WIPO und NAF
"Domainfight" ist eine neue Suchmaschine für Entscheidungen nach der Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), die gleichzeitig die Datenbank der World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) sowie die des National Arbitration Forums (NAF) abfragt und so einen besseren und leichteren Überblick über die Beteiligten in Streitbeilegungsverfahren bietet.
http://www.domain-recht.de/magazin/domain-news-2008/domainfight-net-udrp-suche-bei-wipo-und-naf-id667306.html
Icann : les futures extensions de domaine vendues $185 000
L'Icann, l'organisme international de gestion du Net, vient de donner plus de détails sur la libéralisation à venir des noms de domaine. Avec son projet présenté en juin dernier, il ambitionne de permettre la création d'extensions originales, comme le « .amour » ou encore « .taxi ».
http://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/internet/0,39020774,39384415,00.htm
La libéralisation des noms de domaine sera réservée aux plus riches
En juin dernier, l'Icann, l’instance internationale chargée des noms de domaine sur Internet créait la surprise en annonçant la libéralisation des noms de domaine. Le principe : pouvoir déposer n’importe quelle extension web comme par exemple des .amour, .maison, .voiture etc... Une décision qui va concurrencer le marché des .com, .net et autres extensions géographiques (.fr, .uk, …).
http://www.silicon.fr/fr/news/2008/10/28/la_liberalisation_des_noms_de_domaine_sera_reservee_aux_plus_riches
Libéralisation de noms de domaine génériques : c'est onéreux la révolution
Rien que le dépôt d'un dossier auprès de l'Icann pour obtenir une vraie extension de noms de domaine personnalisée coûte 185 00 dollars. Qui en veut?
http://www.vnunet.fr/news/liberalisation_de_noms_de_domaine_generiques___c_est_onereux_la_revolution-2029162
L'Icann lance le chantier des noms de domaine personnalisés
L'Icann pourrait modifier profondément le paysage du Web en autorisant la création de noms de domaine personnalisés. L'Internet corporation for assigned names and numbers vient ainsi d'ouvrir une consultation sur une batterie de mesures visant à élargir le spectre des TLD au-delà des seuls .com, .org, etc. Pour cela, l'organisme propose à quiconque de demander la création d'un nom de domaine personnalisé, sous certaines conditions dont celle de débourser au moins 185 000 $, une somme justifiée par les coûts de traitement des dossiers.
http://www.lemondeinformatique.fr/actualites/lire-l-icann-lance-le-chantier-des-noms-de-domaine-personnalises-27282.html
$185 000 pour déposer son extension de nom de domaine
Le gestionnaire des noms de domaine, l'Icann, publie enfin les détails sur la procédure d'attribution des nouveaux suffixes de l'Internet. Les frais de dossiers s'élèveront à 185 000 dollars.
http://www.01net.com/editorial/394426/185-000-dollars-pour-deposer-son-extension-de-nom-de-domaine/
Les noms de domaine personnalisés coûteront 185 000 dollars
L'Icann, association à but non lucratif qui administre les noms de domaine sur Internet, a rendu public les modalités pour créer des noms de domaine personnalisés.
http://www.journaldunet.com/breve/international/32926/les-noms-de-domaine-personnalises-couteront-185-000-dollars.shtml
Les Hôtels Méridien font condamner un typosquatteur
La Cour de cassation a confirmé mardi 21 octobre la condamnation pour contrefaçon par la cour d'appel du site de vente aux enchères de noms de domaine Sedo, à la demande des Hôtels Méridien.
http://www.journaldunet.com/breve/france/32859/les-hotels-meridien-font-condamner-un-typosquatteur.shtml
IPv6, arme de lutte contre les PC zombies ?
Le nouveau format d'adresses Internet faciliterait la détection de réseaux d'ordinateurs infectés. A tel point qu'une grosse association de lutte contre les abus liés aux courriels lui dédie un groupe de travail.
http://www.atelier.fr/securite/10/29102008/ipv6--arme-de-lutte-contre-les-pc-zombies--37373-.html
Comment départager les TLD trop proches
Le "manuel du candidat" pour la création de nouvelles extensions gTLD vient d’être publié. Le chapitre 4 est consacré à la gestion des risques de confusion entre les extensions proposées. Analyse.
http://domainesinfo.fr/actualite/1684/comment-departager-les-tld-trop-proches.php
http://domainesinfo.fr/actualite/1681/combien-l-icann-sera-paye-par-nouvelle-extension.php
L’ICANN entend généraliser son plan anti "domain tasting"
Les opérateurs gTLD et registrar accrédités ICANN devront bientôt limiter le nombre de remboursements de noms annulés pendant la période de grâce. Un appel à commentaire est ouvert jusqu’au 20 novembre 2008 avant sa mise en application.
http://domainesinfo.fr/actualite/1677/l-icann-entend-generaliser-son-plan-anti-domain-tasting.php
La PREDEC de l'AFNIC : premières décisions
Suite au décret du 6 février 2007, l’AFNIC a donné naissance à une procédure de règlement visant à traiter les violations manifestes d’enregistrement de noms de domaine sous le .FR dont les premières décisions viennent d’être rendues publiques.
http://domainesinfo.fr/chronique/222/emmanuel-gillet-la-predec-de-l-afnic-premieres-decisions.php
100 000 .IR enregistrés
L’IRNIC, registre du .IR, l’extension géographique iranienne annonce 100 000 noms en .IR enregistrés.
http://domainesinfo.fr/extension/1682/iran-100-000-ir-enregistres.php
Libéralisation du .SI
Annoncé par ARNES, registre de l’extension, le .SI sera ouvert à tous sans restriction à partir du 6 novembre prochain.
http://domainesinfo.fr/extension/1683/slovenie-liberalisation-du-si.php
L'ISOC France est au bord de la dissolution
Rien ne va plus au chapitre français de l'Internet Society ! Maître Michèle Lebossé, désignée par ordonnance du TGI de Paris administrateur provisoire de l'ISOC France, préconise la dissolution de l'association. Créée en 1996, l'ISOC Fr est membre de l'ISOC WorldWide, association de droit américain à vocation internationale fondée en 1991. L'organisation est un des acteurs de la gouvernance du Net au côté de l'ICANN.
http://www.neteco.com/171230-isoc-france-bord-dissolution.html
La governance di Internet senza il governo italiano
Microsoft: non perseguiamo i downloader, solo gli uploader. Rodotà: urge una Carta dei diritti e delle regole condivisa da tutti. Utopia?
http://www.lastampa.it/_web/CMSTP/tmplrubriche/giornalisti/grubrica.asp?ID_blog=2&ID_articolo=765
ICANN propone una nueva forma de comprar dominios de primer nivel
ICANN ha pedido comentarios sobre una propuesta que abriría el mercado delos dominios genéricos de primer nivel (TLD- Top Level Domains) sobre Internet, permitiendo que cualquier interesado pudiera comprar un nuevo dominio por 185.000 dólares.
http://www.idg.es/iworld/noticia.asp?id=73104&sec=iworld
Renovación de dominios ".ar".
El día de hoy el ccTLD .ar ha presentado una mejorá al sistema de renovación de nombres de dominio bajo el ccTLD .ar. Este mecanismo ha sido diseñado para agilizar los procesos de renovación de nomrbes de dominio pero además es parte del proceso de mejorá integral del ccTLD .ar, con un claro foco en los usuarios.
http://www.leandrotoscano.com/2008/10/renovacin-de-dominios-ar.html
.ar: Mecanismo de renovación se simplifica
El día de hoy el ccTLD .ar ha presentado una mejorá al sistema de renovación de nombres de dominio bajo el ccTLD .ar. Este mecanismo ha sido diseñado para agilizar los procesos de renovación de nomrbes de dominio pero además es parte del proceso de mejorá integral del ccTLD .ar, con un claro foco en los usuarios.
http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1715
Tras el dominio de internet
Sedo.com, plataforma virtual de compra-venta de direcciones web proyecta en América Latina un enorme potencial para masificar el negocio. Además, entrega algunos consejos para tener un buen nombre.
http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1714
IPv6: site ajuda compreender como funciona nova geração de endereços [IDG]
A atual versão do protocolo IP (IPv4) não comporta o crescimento futuro da internet. Página na web explica e ensina a migrar.
http://pcworld.uol.com.br/noticias/2008/10/27/ipv6-site-ajuda-compreender-como-funciona-nova-geracao-de-enderecos/
Hamarosan jön a .tel domain
http://www.origo.hu/techbazis/internet/20081029-decembertol-lehet-regisztralni-a-tel-domaineket.html
Story in Chinese mentioning ICANN
http://www.takungpao.com.hk/news/08/10/27/ZM-981338.htm
Story in Vietnamese on new gTLDs
http://vnexpress.net/GL/Vi-tinh/2008/10/3BA07E4B/
http://www.baotructuyen.com/C10/A680749/
http://vn.news.yahoo.com/vne/20081029/ttc-185-000-usd-gia-cho-moi-ten-mien-ca-23a85a1.html
Story in Russian mentioning ICANN
http://www.itar-tass.com/level2.html?NewsID=13221455
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