A quick look back at 2009.
2010 is here. I’d like to put a few things into perspective from the past year.
The stock market is up 35% this year. Did you invest any money at the end of 2008? Were you too scared? Perhaps you pulled out all of your money in fear? As has happened every time the stock market crashes, it has had a big bounce.
We’re safe from terrorism. I really don’t understand what the big hubbub is about the attempted terrorist attack in Detroit. The terrorist failed, after all. It reminds me of when “shoe bomber” Richard Reid tried to blow up a jet with an explosive in his shoes. He failed. You know why? Because it’s really hard to blow up a plane with your shoes. Yet now we all have to take our shoes off at the airport. So in many ways Reid got what he wanted: fear. The latest dimwit tried to blow up a plane with his underpants. I hope that means we don’t have to take of our underwear to get through security.
I’m also a bit confused about how terrorists react. I mean, they were quick to claim credit for the most recent failed attempt, where all some guy managed to do was light his butt on fire. Who raises their hand to claim responsibility for that kind of failure?
There are over 80 million .com domain names registered now. That compares to about 8 million at the start of the decade. And they said the tech bubble bursting would devalue domain names…
The mainstream media continues to get it wrong. They got it wrong all year. Here’s a finale from the London Times, which suggests that non-Roman characters (IDN) will now be allowed for the first time for the part of the domain name to the left of the dot. Um, you’ve been able to do that for years. I think they mean to the right of the dot — the top level domain name.
The 2009 BCS Football Champion will be crowned in a game that takes place in 2010. That has always bothered me. But I can wait another week for the Horns to win it all.
huh? says
“We’re safe from terrorism”
Yeah the system worked, Janet.
Please stick to domains thanks.
Steve M says
Happy New Year to you and yours Andrew.
There’s a great one word description for all you do all year long: Excellence.
Thank you.
Andrew Allemann says
Thanks Steve
William says
Andrew,
I suggest you visit Fort Hood, Texas and ask them about terrorism.
Evidently, you have never been to NYC, Chicago or LA. (Most Texans don’t venture beyond their myopic, slow-minded world, especially to a big cultured city.)
Sadly, at some point this decade, the U.S. will get hit by weapons of mass destruction by terrorists.
Belmassio says
I agree with Steve. This is a very professional blog that I’m not sure I’d ever be able to do as well as you do Andrew.
Please keep it up!
Happy New Year. 🙂
Jacob says
Correction, I think where you put Horns you meant to put Crimson Tide 😛
Andrew Allemann says
@ Jacob – we’ll see 🙂
jblack says
“We’re safe from terrorism. I really don’t understand what the big hubbub is about the attempted terrorist attack in Detroit. The terrorist failed, after all.”
Exactly. Just like the 1993 attempt on the WTC that failed! Since it failed there was nothing to learn from, nor prepare for. Those silly terrorists failed in 1993 so clearly they always fail. So the lesson is are safe and always will be. Jefferson was so wrong when he said the price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
jblack says
“We’re safe from terrorism.”
Sorry for the second post but the quote is so incredibly absurd it requires another comment.
To say “We’re safe from terrorism” is as wildly absurd as “generic domains are safe from UDRP decisions.”
The only reason citizens have enjoyed security is because of the silent, selfless service of many that provide that protection.
Andrew Allemann says
@jblack – I mean we were safe from terrorism in 09. Yes, I fully credit the selfless service of our armed forces and other servants who protect us every day.
jblack says
ok, makes sense now.