-.Com suddenly is going to get a lot more company. ICANN, the Internet regulatory agency, opened the door this week to applications for a new domain names like .nyc and .sports. Looking to name a domain after your business (a la eBay)? ICANN estimates that'll cost you a cool $100K-plus.

-We learned what some VCs are looking for in a start-up and what they aren't. Making the Internet easier to use, fusing cyberspace and real space, and growing mobile Web tops their list. You having a life? Not so much.

-Survey Says: Things aren't as bad as they seem! You guys overwhelmingly feel that the economic outlook for the small business isn't as bleak as, say, The New York Times makes it sound. For those of you who are feeling a little less rosy, we found a game that lets you figure out who killed the economy—and your cash flow. Have fun pointing the finger!

-Nokia has devised a new business plan specifically intended to snatch away part of the iPhone's market share. Smart—but no word yet on whether offering users free concert footage is enough to draw them away from the allure of the iPhone.

-For this week's Q&A you asked whether there's grant money available for for-profit businesses. Our .02 cents? Not really.

-Lastly, let's not forget Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo, who apparently drank too much of his own Kool-Aid, telling shareholders this week: "Countrywide has had a positive impact on the country". While that's insane, what I really want to know is what's with the tan?

Happy Friday!