An overview of the URS (new gTLDs)

There are a lot of interesting articles to read today and I recommend the reading of the "hot" one I added the link to. I have a "non journalistic" article coming (on CircleId I guess) and I want to send a warm "Hello" (and Good Luck) to my ex-colleagues from CSC Corporate Domains and NetNames: two companies I worked for in the past in London and France.

News:

1. Sunrise Period for .BLOG is starting soon;
2. China joins the .CLUB…
3. Interesting - An Overview of the Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS);
4. Explanation - The logic behind "Inkkas.shoes";
5. New gTLDs - The State of Search;
6. HOT - Three Ways Unique Domain Names Boost Mobile App Marketing;
7. Just delegated:
1. .NBA
   (already added to the SPORT new gTLD report)
2. .FIAT
   (already added to the CAR new gTLD report)
3. .MOPAR
   (added to the CAR new gTLD report)
4. .JUNIPER
5. Fast - .FERRARI
   (already added to the CAR new gTLD report)
6. .ALFAROMEO
   (already added to the CAR new gTLD report)
7. .BOFA
   (added to the FINANCE new gTLD report)
8. Poll - Will .WEB Become Best Selling New gTLD Extension?
9. Registration volumes:
1. New gTLDs related to REAL ESTATE;
2. New gTLDs related to SPORT;
   (the .NBA newgTLD has entered the report with its first registration)
3. New gTLDs related to ALCOHOL.
10. Back-End Registry - Radix doubles up on DNS;
11. A Club to get the right answers: http://wpdiy.club/;
12. L’Oreal shows cards on former "closed generic" gTLDs.

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