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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- BETA Records and founders Chris Honetschlaeger and Georg van Handel are making it possible for independent musicians to take advantage of the communication and promotional advantages of ringtones.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks and just realized that you missed your best friend's birthday? Never forget a birthday card again with Card-List.com's unique and efficient birthday card shopping service.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- SportsGist, a subsidiary of Total Sportz, LLC, is a new, online community that encourages athletes to interact with other athletes; It provides a platform for athletes to network and communicate through videos, photos and blogs.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- AtPrime Media, Inc., the sponsor of AtPrime.com, one of the top age 50+ web services announced today an addition to its highly valued consumer service YOUR PENSION HELPER, whereby consumers will be able to dial up their maximum employee and employer contribution limits for all types of qualified plans, as well as, their insurance pension payouts payable from defunct Defined Benefit Plans insured by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- HotGigs Inc., an innovator in web-based staffing solutions, has upgraded its online staffing exchange HotGigs.com, adding new tools and capabilities, such as the ability to compare billable hourly rates for a large variety of consulting professions.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- You've seen the news recaps of 2006, the most important stories that gripped the nation's attention. But here's one you may have missed: "TIME Magazine Names Air 'Gas of the Year.'" This exclusive from the New Jersey-based humor website Confusion Road was crowned the top satire news story of 2006 by an expert panel of journalists and humor writers in the second annual HumorFeed Satire News Awards.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Shop4Humanity is a new and unique online directory that promotes businesses that give to charity. "Shop4Humanity.com is a new concept that differs from other sites by encouraging people to shop at businesses that give back to the community," Michelle Dunston, founder explains.

BALTIMORE, Md. -- The Super Bowl is right around the corner and that means big parties, funny commercials and delicious appetizers. A Super Bowl party isn't complete without finger foods and tasty treats, something the cooking enthusiasts at ChefClub (www.chefclub.net) will surely have covered.

CHINO HILLS, Calif. -- Jixa LLC announces the release of Prapta.com, a growing database that allows users to share personal life experiences while earning points. Experiences ranging from eating an apple to hiking the Tyrolean Alps will inspire you to share your life experiences and set future goals.

CHICAGO, Ill. -- ZedZone.com is out of its beta phase and now offers online users the ability to easily create or participate in community or group websites. To join, users fill out a brief form. They can then create a "CommZone," a group website that is loaded with world-class functionality.

HOBOKEN, N.J. -- Valentine's Day is for lovers, and what better gift to give your significant other than something you can both enjoy together. Chances are your partner is expecting the old standbys of flowers and chocolates. It's time to bring the element of surprise back into your relationship with the help of the staff at BadFun.com.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Today, CheapoAir announced in partnership with Fareportal, a complex Multi-Airline Auto Ticketing Technology that integrates a three tier fraud detection checkpoint system that issues e-ticket confirmation to customers within a fraction of a second. In addition, CheapoAir.com is also announcing Auto-Airline Paper Tickets to be integrated into FedEx Shipping Software, making transactions seamless and more efficient while still providing a rigorously secure environment.

SYDNEY, Australia -- VideoSift has been named the best "Video Aggregator" in the February edition of PC World magazine. VideoSift was contrasted against other video sharing websites like Digg, Vdiddy and Dabble. VideoSift is a web community that applies people power to "sift" out the best videos from the millions of submissions on sites like YouTube, Google Video, iFilm and other popular video sites.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Collector Systems, LLC (www.collectorsystems.com) today announced the release of "Collector Systems" version 3.0, an enhanced edition of its powerful, flexible art management software solution, helping individuals, collectors, curators, designers, artists, estate managers, insurers, and museums to organize and track their treasures.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Like true love, a diamond is forever, and online boutique Whiteflash.com offers a specialized round brilliant that's perfect for Valentine's Day. "Hearts & Arrows" diamonds are cut so precisely that facet reflections overlap; creating distinct heart and arrow patterns when seen through a special viewer. Whiteflash.com's signature line is "A Cut Above;" an elite brand of conflict-free diamonds.

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Are you buying or selling a ski or wakeboard boat, but lacking the time to surf the Web? Onlyinboards.com eliminates the need for buyers and sellers to search multiple sites by compiling all listings on one user-friendly Web site.

BOSTON, Mass. -- JuryTest.net, the leading provider of online mock trials since 2002, launched on-demand access to its suite of online case presentation and evaluation tools. Adding to its industry leading services, which combine audio presentations with visual evidence, JuryTest on-demand now provides unprecedented convenience and cost-savings to law firms and insurance clients.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Is your search engine boring? Try Winzy (winzy.com) for great search results and a fun way to win free prizes with friends. Since Winzy's launch in April 2006, Winzy has given away almost 200 iPods, 2,000 Amazon.com and iTunes gift certificates, and monthly grand prizes including Xboxes and $500 in cash.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fed up with the current state of the NHL? You're not alone. Thousands of traditional hockey fans are stock piling their picket signs and they have set a date to be heard. On January 20th, fans across North America are being called on to bring personalized signs, to each of the 13 NHL home games, that display their displeasure with "the new NHL." A website, Hockeyfansunite.com, has been established to promote what is being called the "Save the NHL Night Out."

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Looking for something personal and delicate to give to a loved one next holiday season? ShaynaGirl.com may have the answer. This new, on-line company offers a choice of eight, carefully hand-painted ornaments to choose from. The glass balls are hand-painted with enamel paints and then baked to ensure their intricate designs.

CHICAGO, Ill. -- iExplore (iExplore.com) announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers. Egypt held on to its top position, despite the increased turmoil in the Middle East in 2006. Antarctica and Argentina made their first appearance in iExplore's top ten.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Who better to ask than You, Time Magazine's Person of the Year? AmIAnnoying.com, the site that gives a voice to thousands of visitors daily, and millions per year, has released its sixth annual list of the Most and Least Annoying Celebrities of 2006. Throughout the year, visitors browsed and voted on over 19,500 famous celebrities and groups, sharing their opinions on who they found annoying and not annoying.

WINDHAM, N.H. -- Yellow Brick Road Entertainment LLC announces the launch of BandDigs.com 1.0, a first-of-its-kind interactive music web community that revolutionizes the way bands and fans communicate. Bands utilize BandDigs to video chat with their fans and to stream live video broadcasts from back stage at venues, their rehearsal spaces, recording studios and even clubs.

BALTIMORE, Md. -- On January 1, 2007, Artistic Pursuit, LLC of Brunswick, Md. launched a new and innovative Web site - www.artisticpursuit.com - an online community which pays artists for their original work such as unpublished videos, music, images, literature and games, and also allows fans to discover new artistic talents.

FLINT, Mich. -- FlintTalk.com, Flint, Michigan's growing public discussion forum, announces the 2006 "Laundry Room Year-End Special" hosted by "Larry & John." The show will be directed by Shawn Chittle of New York-based production company Roscoe Van Zandt Films, and will be assisted by Steve Myers, a producer at The Laundry Room and founder of Flinttalk.