Dot .KP domains : North Korea ups its Internet access thanks to Russian ISP
North Korea isn’t quite a black hole on the Internet anymore; the world’s latest nuclear-capable nation seems to be gaining more access. Recently, TransTeleCom, a major Russian telecommunications provider, became the second Internet pipeline to North Korea. Until October 1st, only China provided Internet access to North Korea, and by having two providers, North Korea […]
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ICANN approves new gTLD Dot.ard for political domains
ICANN has approved the latest new gTLD, Dot .ard, an extension specifically for political domains with a conservative bias. Dot .ard was applied for by Donald Trump’s political campaign manager, to ensure that a recent epithet about the president remains under control. “Mr. President is aware of the ‘dotard’ allegations against him, by the Rocket […]
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Crazy! Domainer survives trip to North Korea
A trip to North Korea isn’t on most people’s bucket lists, but a domain investor from Norway just checked that one off. Domainer Kris Moell is also a professional airline pilot, and has attended several domain conferences. Recently, Kris visited North Korea as part of a tour to the forbidden country, known for its human […]
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Domain red alert : Would a nuclear war with North Korea affect domain investing?
An all-out, nuclear war with North Korea would disrupt most international trade. Traffic restrictions would have to be made, and stock market activity around the world would most certainly plummet. With all that in mind, we thought it be interesting to take the pulse of domain industry professionals, and seek their personal opinion about how […]
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North Korean UDRP Respondent threatens to nuke ICANN
The ICANN multi-steakeholder model office is in red alert today, after a UDRP Respondent made plausible threats over the Internet. North Korean UDRP Respondent, Shing Ping Kim, lashed out at both the WIPO and ICANN, after his domain was taken away. Citing the imminent launch of nuclear laden intercontinental ballistic missiles from North Korea, Shing […]
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