technorati.com API key not available

The install asks for a technorati.com api key. I am not able to get one and apparently the old API expires on October 25th.

http://technorati.com/developers says, "Our new API is currently under construction. Our new search technology will allow us to provide several new and interesting API features. As it gets near completion, we will announce the new features. If you are a current API user, please note the legacy API will remain in operation until October 25, 2009."