This is one of the emails I got from namecheap.com today:
---
Dear xxxx,
This notice is to inform you that one of your domains is expiring
soon. Please act fast and renew the domain as soon as possible. If you
don't renew your domain it will be deleted and will be available for
the public. The details of the domain are provided below.
Domain Name : xxxx
Registered on : 4/13/2004 9:23:39 AM
Registered for : 1 year(s)
Expires on : 4/13/2005 9:23:39 AM
Days to Expire : 30
---
I'd say check them out... they now offer FREE whoisguard with every domain you register or renew. $8.88
http://www.namecheap.com/