We are witnessing the Web's second coming, not a new bubble. The holiday season may be a time for love, hope and all that jazz. But let's face it: for millions of Americans, a big part of it is getting new toys... Building a Better Boom
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The Blog, The Press, The Media: Some Find New Money in Domain Names
Firms are snapping up scores of generic domains
Internet domain names are a hot commodity again. But unlike the 1990s, when speculators bought up Web addresses in hopes of reselling them later for a big payday, many of today's purchases are aimed at cashing in on the boom in online advertising.
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