Friday, January 29, 2010

WIPO Uniform Domain Resolution Policy (UDRP) : 1500+ Domain Names Transferred to IHG Intercontinental Hotels Group in Single Ruling

Over 1,500 domain names handed to hotels group in single ruling | Pinsent Masons LLP Out-Law.com
"The single case, heard by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)'s arbitration centre, transferred 1,519 domain names to the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)....

For a domain name to be transferred by WIPO a brand owner has to show that the name is identical or confusingly similar to terms that it has rights to; that the person who owns it has no rights to the domain name; and that it was registered and is being used in bad faith."

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Saint Lucia is Beautiful Beyond Words | Brilliant Tips from BrilliantTrips.com

Saint Lucia is Beautiful Beyond Words | Brilliant Tips from BrilliantTrips.com

How to Use the London Underground: Part II | Cheap Weekend Breaks

How to Use the London Underground: Part II | Cheap Weekend Breaks

How to Use the London Underground: Part I | Cheap Weekend Breaks

How to Use the London Underground: Part I | Cheap Weekend Breaks

"It’s the oldest in the world and its map resembles rainbow-coloured spaghetti, but don’t be intimidated. It’s easy to use the London Underground."

Flavorwire » Fun with Science: A Subway Map for Space

Flavorwire » Fun with Science: A Subway Map for Space

Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2010 | Britannica Blog

Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2010 | Britannica Blog
by Christopher O'Toole
"Travel in 2010 is going to be all about value and how much holiday experience bang you can get for your buck. The recession may be crawling towards an end, but holidaymakers have received a big wakeup call over the past year. And they don’t just want great value. Travellers are increasingly looking for once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

With that in mind, our travelbite editor Natasha von Geldern offers up her ”Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2010.” You’ll find some countries and some cities on her list and a lot of travel experiences to look forward to."
Check out that list of Top 10 Travel Destinations.

Travel Deals: Airfare, Hotels, Vacations, Cruises | Travelzoo

Travel Deals: Airfare, Hotels, Vacations, Cruises | Travelzoo

Holidays, Travel, Cruises and Cheap Flights | Travelzoo UK

Holidays, Travel, Cruises and Cheap Flights | Travelzoo UK

Urlaub, Reisen, Kreuzfahrten und billige Flüge | Travelzoo Deutschland

Urlaub, Reisen, Kreuzfahrten und billige Flüge | Travelzoo Deutschland

The 31 Places to Go in 2010 - NYTimes.com

The 31 Places to Go in 2010 - NYTimes.com

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Knossos, the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete

Knossos, the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete

"Knossos was the seat of the legendary King Minos and the main centre of power in Crete."

Crete is a must visit for anyone interested in the history of mankind.

Easter Island Quest: Gigantic Moai statues, exotic beaches on Rapa Nui!

Easter Island Quest: Gigantic Moai statues, exotic beaches on Rapa Nui!

Searching for the perfect 10 - The Irish Times - Sat, Jan 02, 2010

Searching for the perfect 10 - The Irish Times - Sat, Jan 02, 2010
"This year’s top destinations will offer better value than ever, combining climate, culture and cuisine without breaking the bank. FIONN DAVENPORT picks 10 destinations to savour and to save for, and SANDRA O'CONNELL asks insiders how they expect 2010 to shape up"

In the Footsteps of France’s First Farmers

In the Footsteps of France’s First Farmers
"Carnac is a series of over 300 standing stones, spread over 4 kilometres, making up about 40 hectares. Associated excavations suggest these stone alignments are dated to between 4500 and 2500 B.C, a period that saw the beginning of sedentary existence and farming in western Europe. This makes the stones amongst the first of the monumental structures built in western Europe."