For more information see
www.

Verizon Wireless Teams Up With the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for 2006 Basketball Tournament

m.m.

Thursday, March 2, 2006
Men's Quarterfinals
Game Times: 1:00 p., 7:00 p.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless
network, serving 51.

fundraising twirlers

Sportsbook .
This is a highly anticipated fight between two accomplished boxers. Brooklyn's team is among several new ABA teams scheduled to
compete in the 2006/2007 season. The ABA currently has 48 teams
competing in the 2005-2006 Season with an expected audience of over
3,000,000 fans. The festivities
of the CIAA Basketball Tournament include The CIAA Fan Experience, Super
Saturday including CIAA Streetball Classic, Battle of the Bands, cheerleading
competition, Miss CIAA pageant, CIAA Stepshow , High School Day, plus celebrity
performances and attendance.verizonwireless.

would fundraising

com is the title sponsor for the bout, which will be televised on
HBO. We're happy to be involved in some
of the biggest bouts in the world and to offer our fans the chance to bet on
them," added Czajkowski."

About the American Basketball Association:

The new American Basketball Association (ABA) was formed in 1999, and has
experienced tremendous growth in the 2004-2005 Season, with more than 30
teams competing for the ABA Championship. To preview and request broadcast-quality video
footage and high -resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to
the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.

The Team Spirit category includes links to subcategories of subjects related to support of a sports team or individual, including:
Team-sponsored spirit groups, music spirit/support groups, or resources such as:

Cheerleading
Colorguard
Drill Teams
Twirlers
Marching Bands
Mascots (and nicknames)
Fight Songs

Of course, team spirit would not be complete without:

Sports Fans,
Fundraising , and
Sports Theme Merchandise, such as T-shirts, and posters.

colorguard posters

com
Sportsbook.

(OTC BB: STIV), today
announced the launch of an online contest for the new Brooklyn expansion
team in the American Basketball Association, which will begin playing in
November 2006., Alumni, students and Central
Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) basketball fans can get involved
in this year's tournament as Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most
reliable wireless network, helps to kick off the competition as an official
corporate sponsor of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association 2006
Basketball Tournament.m.m.

Founded in 1912, the CIAA is the oldest and largest Historically Black
Colleges and Universities Conference in the country and is comprised of 12
HBCUs located along the Eastern seaboard.

sports would

"Vargas should have a challenge with an experienced fighter like
Castillejo," said Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director, Sportsbook. We look forward to receiving creative team names from fans through
the contest.m.m., 1:00 p.m.m.org .

shirts fundraising

The preceding includes forward-looking statements, which involve known and
unknown risks , and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual
results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Actual
results may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including ,
without limitation, competition, intellectual property rights, litigation,
needs of liquidity , and other risks detailed from time to time in the
company's reports filed with the SEC.C., 3:00 p.m.

teams fundraising

Sportsbook.com. Brooklyn fans will truly enjoy the offering of sports and
entertainment that is coming their way. The ABA is focusing on family oriented, affordable
entertainment and is projected to have 100 teams for the 2006 Season., 3:00 p.

sports subcategories

"We are proud of our
HopeLine program and value our established relationships with local government
officials and organizations like the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic
Violence (NCCADV) to help raise awareness throughout the year .m., 9:00 p.m.

fans subjects

com.

As the competition heats up, Verizon Wireless and the
CIAA, the oldest and largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Conference in the country, are taking the on-court action to the next level
with exciting wireless communications services that are designed to keep fans
informed on the latest information during the tournament, which Charlotte will
host for the first time February 26 - March 4, 2006., 9:00 p.

Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Men's Tournament Begins
Game Times: 1:00 p.m.m.m.

Saturday, March 4, 2006
Ford Finals Night at the CIAA
Men's Final (ESPN2), 6:00 p.

teams team

com's sponsorship of this event is another example of its
commitment to the sport, having also sponsored Julio Cesar Chavez's last fight
in Los Angeles on May 28th and Miguel Cotto's fight at Madison Square Garden
on June 11th. The Company has implemented a strategy to create
value for shareholders by investing in emerging companies that are
positioned for strong industry growth or have business models with strong
cash flow potential.starinvestgroup.m.

Men's Semifinals
Game Times: 7:00 p. The CIAA is the premier member of
the NCAA Division II and the CIAA Basketball Tournament is the third largest
in the NCAA only behind the ACC and the Big East Tournaments.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a
Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to
http://www.3 million voice and data customers.

fundraising shirts

"This
will be one of the most exciting matchups of the year, Chicago boxing fans are
in for a real treat. By entering, contestants will have the opportunity to
suggest the team name and be entered into the random drawing to win season
tickets and other ABA merchandise. For
more information see www.

About StarInvest Group, Inc. Fans can drop no-
longer-used wireless phones and accessories in HopeLine drop boxes that will
be located at the Ford Fan Experience March 2-4th in the Verizon Wireless
booth inside the Charlotte Convention Center. "This partnership now allows our
fans to get cutting-edge Verizon Wireless products and services while raising
awareness about domestic violence prevention at the same time.m.
Women's Finals (TV), 9:00 p.verizonwireless.

subjects fundraising

com in
the August 20, Middleweight fight at the AllState Center in Chicago.
Vargas' record is 26-2 with 23 KO's and Castillejo is 58 -5 with 39 KO's., 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.com.

colorguard shirts

Sportsbook.
StarInvest Group, Inc.brooklynaba., 9:00 p.m.

posters sponsored

m. For more information, visit
http://www.com/multimedia.

mascots fight

"Our fans are big boxing supporters .

Joe Newman, CEO of the ABA stated, "We know Brooklyn fans to be amongst the
most loyal and dedicated in the nation, and this contest is the first step
in including those fans in what will prove to be an exciting 2006 season
for the ABA. We will
have many new and competitive teams in 2006 because of this media
attention. The ABA is the perfect forum to offer
both.
"We are absolutely delighted that Verizon Wireless has partnered with the
CIAA," stated Leon Kerry, CIAA Commissioner., 7:00 p. Find more information on the Web at
http://www.com.

nicknames theme

sportsbook.

In October 2005, StarInvest reserved the exclusive development of the ABA
Brooklyn Team. Die-hard fans can also weigh in to
select the "Verizon Wireless Tournament All Star Team" by sending a TXT
Message vote right through their mobile phone headset.

The schedule for the 61st Annual CIAA Men 's and Women's Basketball
Tournament at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena is as follows:

Monday , February 27, 2006
Women's Tournament Begins
Game Times: 1:00 p., 7:00 p.m.

would songs

About Sportsbook., 9:00 p.

fans songs

"
The under card will also feature a featherweight bout favoring Ricardo
Juarez at -325 over Humberto Armando Soto at +250. It is the flagship brand for Sportingbet PLC,
(LSE: SBT)."

Ike Sutton, CEO of StarInvest added, "We are extremely excited to be a part
of the ABA., 9:00 p.

teams merchandise

abalive.com.

Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Women's Quarterfinals
Game Times: 1:00 p.

twirlers subjects

Headquartered in London, England, Sportingbet is the world's
largest publicly traded online betting, gambling and gaming company.
Verizon Wireless is offering CIAA basketball fans a variety of TXT 2 WIN
contests, text messaging alerts and an opportunity to select the "Tournament
Dream Team" voting directly from their mobile phone headsets.
In addition , as part of the sponsorship, Verizon Wireless will team up
with the CIAA to invite basketball fans attending the tournament to donate no-
longer-used wireless phones and accessories to benefit victims of domestic
violence through the Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) program."
"This is terrific opportunity for Verizon Wireless to support a tournament
with a long history and tradition, adding a new way for fans to enjoy the
action through modern communications services," said Jerry Fountain ,
President, Verizon Wireless Carolinas/Tennessee Region.
During tournament week, Verizon Wireless customers with TXT Messaging-
capable phones can enter various TXT 2 WIN promotions and TXT Seat Upgrades,
or sign up for TXT alerts to get real time tournament game results including
top scorers for all the matches, VIP access and daily listings of the exciting
off-the-court social events taking place.

fight subjects

com lists odds on highly anticipated bout

CHICAGO, Aug.

Odds:
-----------------------------
Middleweight
-----------------------------
Fernando Vargas -325
-----------------------------
Javier Castillejo +250
-----------------------------
Featherweight
-----------------------------
Ricardo Juarez -325
-----------------------------
Humberto Armando Soto +250
-----------------------------

For more information , please visit http://www.:

StarInvest Group is a publicly-traded Business Development Company (BDC)
located in New York City.

cheerleading spirit

Castillejo's last defeat was in June of 2001 in a decision to Oscar de la
Hoya. In addition to structuring financing requirements,
StarInvest provides managerial assistance and strategic links between the
Portfolio Companies enabling them to maximize their resources for
marketing, business development, administration, public listing planning,
and realization of their goals.m.

Friday, March 3, 2006
Women's Semifinals
Game Times: 11:00 a.verizonwireless.

spirit cheerleading

Recent media attention, such as an article in Sports
Illustrated, appearances on ESPN, and coverage on MTV, Fox Sports and E!
Entertainment have made a great positive impact on the league. Brooklyn needs professional basketball and quality
entertainment at affordable prices .Sponsorship Brings Exclusive TXT 2 Win Sweepstakes, TXT messaging news updates
and domestic violence prevention campaign

CHARLOTTE, N.m., 3:00 p.

shirts without

Big time boxing comes to Chicago as Vargas hits town

18 - "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas has been
listed as a -325 favorite over Javier Castillejo, +250 on Sportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet,
offering numerous products including sports betting, horse racing, poker,
casino and virtual games.

PRESS RELEASE StarInvest Announces 'Name The Team' Contest for Brooklyn American Basketball (ABA) Expansion Team

To enter, contestants should visit
www.com. Headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications
(NYSE: VZVOD; LSE).

marching sponsored

com.
Forward-looking statements above are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.ciaatournament.