Instead of the limited cost of registering a name with the few standard extensions, we would need to register every possible combination to protect the names we have.
The registrars would get rich collecting fees from companies trying to protect their names from misuse.
And don't think for one minute that companies like microsoft wouldn't try to scoop up the www.microsoft.sucks, etc., names to ensure they are not given to anyone else...
HMO's are a great option for young, healthy, non-travelling customers.
I use an HMO, and have been very happy with it (even though I am diabetic, I have no other health problems).
The only problems I've had have resolved around seeking coverage when travelling. The rules are fairly restrictive, and claim payment has taken too long at times.
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Oh, this would be a wonderful idea.
Instead of the limited cost of registering a name with the few standard extensions, we would need to register every possible combination to protect the names we have.
www.microsoft
www.microsoft.com
www.microsoft.corp
www.microsoft.inc
www.microsoft.corporation
www.microsoft.incorporated
www.microsoft.word
www.microsoft.excel
...
The registrars would get rich collecting fees from companies trying to protect their names from misuse.
And don't think for one minute that companies like microsoft wouldn't try to scoop up the www.microsoft.sucks, etc., names to ensure they are not given to anyone else...
Dave
HMO's are a great option for young, healthy, non-travelling customers.
I use an HMO, and have been very happy with it (even though I am diabetic, I have no other health problems).
The only problems I've had have resolved around seeking coverage when travelling. The rules are fairly restrictive, and claim payment has taken too long at times.
Otherwise, it's been great and economical.
In it's basic form, a PPO (preferred provider organization) is like an HMO with out-of-network and self-referral coverage.