Edward Snowden
This article poses an interesting question about mixing up names. Can you offer a solution?
Name Mix-Up: Why Do Our Senators Keep Calling Ed Snowden ‘Eric Snowden’?
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The Top 20 NYC Bar Names
What are the best bar names? The branding company Siegel+Gale recently published their opinions on the matter.Max: Most Popular Pet Name
Veterinary Pet Insurance has announced that “Max” is the most popular pet name for both dog and cat owners.
Their analysis is based on ca. 450,000 insured pets.
Top 5 dog names: Max, Molly, Buddy, Bella, and Lucy
Top 5 cat names: Max, Chloe, Lucy, Tigger, and Tiger.
Click here for useful tips on naming your favorite furry family member.
International Domain Name Conference, Paris, Nov 4-5 2015
There are less than 200 days until the 5th International Domain Name Conference in Paris, France from the 4th to the 5th of November 2015.
The conference discusses issues surrounding the legal, marketing, and technical aspects of domain naming. Click here for information and registration.
Place Names on the Dwarf Planet Ceres
Efforts are now underway to give place names to Ceres, “the Dwarf Planet”. According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), Ceres’ nooks and crannies will be named after agricultural deities. According to Emily Lakdawalla of the Planetary Society, a topographic map of Ceres’ surface is being divided into quadrants. Each of these “quads” is then systematically bestowed an official toponym, many of which have borrowed from Roman mythology.
Names at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference, Jerusalem, July 6-10 2015
Old City of Jerusalem
The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) will be holding its 35th annual conference from the 6th to the 10th of July 2015, in Jerusalem.
Talks on Jewish Naming include:
- “Jewish Names, Red Herrings, and Name Changes” by Philip Trauring
- “Jewish Surnames from North Africa” by Dr. Alexander Beider
Click here for more information.
Second Call for Papers: International Symposium on Place Names, South Africa, Sept 16-17 2015
The second official call for papers for the 2015 International Symposium on Place Names has been released. The Conference will take place in Clarens, Free State Province, South Africa from the 16th to the 17th of September 2015. The theme of this year’s conference is “Place names, diversity, and heritage”. Click here for more information.
Charlotte the Japanese Macaque Monkey
On May 6, 2015, a zoo in Oita, Japan announced the results of an official poll: The zoo’s very first baby Macaque monkey, would be named Charlotte, in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. News of the decision erupted in a national controversy with critics and supporters fighting over whether the name insulted or honored the newborn Royal. On May 8th, the city mayor put an end to the debate, stating that the public had chosen a beautiful name, and no complaint from Britain had been lodged.
Jackson, Sophia still top baby names list
Ariana Grande
Dr. Cleveland Evans writes about names for the Omaha World-Herald. This week’s column offers additional information about the most popular baby names of 2014.
New Domain Names Coming Soon
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is planning to increase the current selection of domain names beyond the generic top-level domains like .com, .net, and .org. In anticipation, many companies have already begun to apply for their own brand name domains. The costs of placing an official application and paying for the accompanying legal and consulting fees for one of the trendy domain names can reach upwards of 1 million US dollars.