Category: News
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Nigeria imposes restrictions on email Ids used by Government Officials
The Nigerian Government has taken a very unique and bold action against the email Ids used by Government officials. Popular platforms like Gmail.com, Yahoo.com and Hotmail.com are popular in Nigeria and so with the Government officials. The Nigerian Government has decided to completely ban such email ids, which includes the domain name of popular companies.…
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Harry Potter and the mystery of a domain registration
This year began with the ‘Return of Hogwarts’. Harry Potter fans across the world finally rejoiced on the much awaited reunion of the cast. The program was organised to mark the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s stone. However, this just isn’t it. Harry Potter has much left…
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The legacy of J. W. Dant
Some stories are so interesting that you start thinking how a movie based on them would look like. Well, seldom do such feelings arise out of legal proceedings. However, a recent judgement could very confidently be described as an exception. The story is of J. W. Dant. Dant used to distill bourbon in his own…
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Gulf Power merged to Florida Power and Light company
Gulf Power, a company that has been in existence since 1925, was merged into Florida Power and Company. From 1st of January, Gulf Power would be officially called Florida Power and Light Company. Following the name change, the original domain name of Gulf Power won’t be functional. Gulf Power used to function on the domain…
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Which artworks are entering the public domain in 2022?
A number of popular artworks are entering the public domain. This means that anyone can use it. Usually artworks are protected by Intellectual Property Rights, and you can’t use them without the owner’s permission. However, there are certain exceptions where you can use some of the artworks without the owner’s permission. How is this possible…
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Vision and Jack Sparrow discuss this domain name
Vision and Jack Sparrow were discussing buying a domain name. No, don’t be alarmed I am not revealing another weird multiverse plot. It was Paul Bettany (who plays Vision) and Johnny Depp (who plays Jack Sparrow), who were discussing purchasing a domain name. The story came out during the trial between ex-couple Johnny Depp and…
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General Motors has filed to trademark this name
General Motors has filed an application at the United States Trademark and Patent Office. The name has a lot of nostalgia and tremendous future scope associated with it. The term is ‘Buick Electra’. Anyone, who isn’t living under the rocks, would understand the value of the term ‘Electra’, at the hands of a Car manufacturing…
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This domain name is giving a voice to the Black Community
The Black Community of Pittsburgh has a representative. The domain name BlackPittsburgh.com is a firm voice for the Black community and the issues related to them. The platform hosts a broad range of issues that vary from politics to entertainment to health. The domain name is one of the many different steps by 1Hood Media.…
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Popular adult websites to be banned in France
France is about to take some strict measures against the 5 most popular porn websites. A government authority will request the court to ban popular adult websites Pornhub, XHamster, XVideos, XNXX and Tukif for failing to introduce sufficient measures to prevent underage children from viewing their content. The problem is that currently the only filter…
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Internet Association is no more
Internet Association, the lobbying group that represented big tech companies, is no more. In a post published by the Association, it was announced that at the end of this year, the Association will be closed. The reason behind this step is the lack of funding. Microsoft and Uber left the Association in the previous month.…
