showing us the 'whois' for five-elements.com doesn't help.
here's secretcurves.
bash-2.05a# whois secretcurves.com
Whois Server Version 1.3
Domain names in the .com, .net, and .org domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to
http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.
Domain Name: SECRETCURVES.COM
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC.
Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
Referral URL:
http://www.networksolutions.com
Name Server: NS0.FIVE-ELEMENTS.COM
Name Server: NS1.FIVE-ELEMENTS.COM
Updated Date: 04-jun-2002
>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:44:24 EDT <<<
The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .ORG, .EDU domains and
Registrars.
The Data in the VeriSign Registrar WHOIS database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information about
or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not guarantee
its accuracy. Additionally, the data may not reflect updates to billing contact
information. By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree to use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data to:
(1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited,
commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone, or facsimile; or
(2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to VeriSign
(or its computer systems). The compilation, repackaging, dissemination or
other use of this Data is expressly prohibited without the prior written
consent of VeriSign. VeriSign reserves the right to terminate your access to
the VeriSign Registrar WHOIS database in its sole discretion, including
without limitation, for excessive querying of the WHOIS database or for failure
to otherwise abide by this policy. VeriSign reserves the right to modify these
terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy.
Registrant:
Five Elements Internet Services, Inc. (SECRETCURVES-DOM)
7601 36th Ave N #220
New Hope, MN 55427
US
Domain Name: SECRETCURVES.COM
Administrative Contact:
Five Elements Internet Services, Inc. (S12783-OR)
[email protected]
Five Elements Internet Services, Inc.
7601 36th Ave N #220
New Hope, MN 55427
US
(763) 595-9479 fax: 123 123 1234
Technical Contact:
VeriSign, Inc. (HOST-ORG)
[email protected]
VeriSign, Inc.
21355 Ridgetop Circle
Dulles, VA 20166
US
1-888-642-9675 fax: -
[email protected]
Record expires on 29-May-2002.
Record created on 29-May-2001.
Database last updated on 5-Jun-2002 23:42:56 EDT.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS0.FIVE-ELEMENTS.COM 66.220.15.80
NS1.FIVE-ELEMENTS.COM 206.191.246.3
the reason you don't get it is because your whois isn't hitting the master registry, which will then bounce you to the registrar that owns the record.