Wow, you weren't kidding.

http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-string...

Jesus - who came up with these?

Also - anyone know where you can register any domains with these new delegations? Is it on a registrar-by-registrar basis?

Anybody with enough money can register a gtld now, unless there is significant opposition you'll get it.

Most of the big registrars have fully embraced the new TLDs. You can register most of them anywhere. I'm a fan of Gandi, as they are super explicit and summarise the rules and requirements of each very plainly.

I don't know... That's kind of like saying "People will always wear business suits" which is true... until it isn't anymore.

just takes a little time to get used to them. before you know it, people will move away from just pure .com.