It is also possible that some domain seekers will offer to pay their rivals to back out entirely.

WSJ: Wheeling and Dealing for Domain Names

Already, ISPs are figuring out ways to offer domain registrations free.

CNN: New domain name system creates confusion over ownership

While the announcement sounds the start of competition in this market, it raises a serious question for users: If ISPs offer domain name registration as an add-on to Web services, then who owns the domain?

CNN: New domain name system creates confusion over ownership

Other parts of the military's domain aren't exactly natural but still offer the animals military-style protection.

WSJ: An Army of Biologists Are on Nature Patrol at Military Bases

As a welcome offer, Microsoft will provide free domain registration for one year and free tools for SMEs interested in creating a professional Web presence.

ENGADGET: Microsoft launches 4Afrika initiative with Huawei W1 variant, TV white space broadband project

Plans to offer UK-based firms shorter internet domain names backed by added security features have been proposed.

BBC: Shorter .uk internet domain proposed by Nominet

Small Business service and page offer a wide range of products, including: Domain registration, website hosting, loan calculators, a marketing dashboard and toolset (that I reviewed some months back for YSMB, just to be transparent), and many other useful tools that could become mobile tools, in addition to strong content.

FORBES: Yahoo! Revives Flickr And Sees Growth In Mobile Apps And Content

Regulated utilities are granted the power of eminent domain to build and maintain their infrastructure, but in return must offer service to all residents.

FORBES: The Madness of Regulating VoIP as a Public Utility

For better or worse, a lot of what has been on offer, a lot of what has been considered and talked about, is now out in the public domain.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing