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Bush Library Pays $35K for Domain Name Mistake

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(Newser) – A Web company has profited off the George W. Bush Presidential Library to the tune of $35,000, the Dallas Morning News reports. The Internet firm that was contracted to develop the library’s website and had purchased www.GeorgeWBushLibrary.com in 2007 unknowingly let the domain license lapse, and a savvy North Carolina company snapped it up for $10.

In April, Illuminati Karate sold the domain back to Yuma Solutions for a profit of $34,990. “It worked out very well,” Illuminati’s lead developer said. “I think they wanted it back pretty badly.” Yuma, which had first purchased the name for $3,000, has apparently absorbed the cost of the mistake. A Bush Library official said he had no knowledge of the transaction.

President George W. Bush pauses before making remarks.
President George W. Bush pauses before making remarks.   (AP Photo)
President George W. Bush.
President George W. Bush.   (AP Photo)
Museum director Warren Finch shows off the situation room at the newly renovated George Bush Presidential Library.
Museum director Warren Finch shows off the situation room at the newly renovated George Bush Presidential Library.   (AP Photo)
President Bush speaks during a commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University, where his father's library is housed.
President Bush speaks during a commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University, where his father's library is housed.   (AP Photo)
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jaguarj
Dec 12, 08 8:03 PM CST
The Great One smears himself. As usual Bushie plays dumb again...
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Mr.C
Dec 13, 08 1:06 AM CST
thanks for pointing that out these editors here actually suck - still a good site though
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Dec 14, 08 5:27 PM CST
The "Great One?" Hahaha. I don't think I've ever read anything further from the truth - thank you for topping the list! :)
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