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Whizzbang Expands on Call for “Transparency” by the Parking Companies (Oct 29, 2007)

Whizzbang/Michael further expands on his call for transparency by the parking companies.
http://www.whizzbangsblog.com/content/view/306/86/
Josh says: “”Michael gets it big time and digs into some of the nuts and bolts. He and many others, including myself, have said repeatedly that whichchever parking company goes the extra mile or 7 miles for domain holders, that parking company will benefit [...]

Real Estate or Domain Names? You Be The Judge (Oct 29, 2007)

From Sahar’s blog:
http://www.conceptualist.com/?p=597
***FS***Sahar brings up the comparison of domain names to real estate.  These comparisons will never go away, and for good reason, since they are comparable, though they aren’t the same. Ultimately what we’re “overlooking” today is the thing we don’t see coming..  a split platform of navigation where future browser manufacturers and search [...]

Is There a Better Search Algo Than Google’s? (Oct 29, 2007)

http://www.newsweek.com/id/62254
***FS***  If there is, the race is on to find it.  200 Billion in market cap cuts both ways..  You can’t sustain that kind of cap without outsiders trying to invest/compete against it.  Search has been a constantly renewing cycle since the dawn of the web..  I think google will always have a significant position, but like [...]

Google Keeps it Simple with G.cn in China (Oct 29, 2007)

G.cn points to Google.cn.
Beijing. October 29. INTERFAX-CHINA – Google China began operating from the new, simplified Web address “g.cn” this afternoon to overcome difficulties users have in remembering “google.cn”.
http://www.interfax.cn/displayarticle.asp?aid=29084&slug=CHINA-IT-SEARCH
***FS*** Can’t get any shorter than a single character..  Well, perhaps they could make it so you just press enter and Google appears.

Microsoft to Back Up The Truck on Microcaps and BallmerFreude (Oct 29, 2007)

Firstly let me say that I feel bad for Steve Ballmer..  I’ve never seen the head of a big co have more “out there” photos published than Steve..  and I’m not the only one guilty of publishing.  I’m starting to think there’s a conspiracy going on where photographers (having seen wacky pics of him previously) [...]

The Shrinking Pool of Short, Mobile Friendly .COM Domain Names (Oct 29, 2007)

Reader Equity78 writes:
“”Frank this is not a question did not know how to contact you, this is for a post on the blog. A buyout of L-L-L.com going on, only 500 out of the 17576 left… [***FS*** that's industry speak for "LETTER[dash]LETTER[dash]LETTER[dot]COM” for those of you new to the space… NNN = 3 Numbers .com [...]

Two Friday Night Observations to Round out the Week (Oct 27, 2007)

Danno writes:
Google Silent On Adsense Bug
http://valleywag.com/tech/online-advertising/google-silent-on-major-adsense-bug-315703.php
***FS*** “In other words, Google can’t say what’s wrong and won’t say when it will be fixed. And users don’t know if the data will be fixed retroactively”.  How unGoogle-like!
Cnet looking to sell some domains/websites?
http://valleywag.com/tech/cnet/cnet-looking-to-shed-dead-weight-315655.php
***FS*** Comment from Valleywag: “When I worked there, it constantly pained me how little effort the company [...]

A Young Domainer Grows Up (Oct 27, 2007)

Donna Writes 
“”You have been my unfaltering example, mentor and idol. I have followed you tirelessly for years! Such a great teacher deserves to bask in his students successes! Check this out and a very humble thank you for all you do for our industry! http://www.elliotsblog.com/index.php/category/5-with“”
Donna Mahony
***FS***   There are several kinds of people in this world..  [...]

Google .. Great Wall of Seperation Crumbling? (Oct 19, 2007)

Whizzbang’s Traffic Quality article; Part 2: (Oct 19, 2007)