The 2nd Annual Open Web Awards, sponsored by Mashable, has issued a call for nominations. Through November 16, you can nominate a company for recognition in any of the 26 categories that range from photo sharing and dating to online games and travel.

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One of the companies that I've followed for years, Panicware, is now missing in action. The company, which offered a really nifty pop-up stopper for your Internet browser, no longer has a website and searchers are directed to a blog. It actually looks like founder Matina Fresenius is heading into uncharted waters with a line of Panicware kids clothing. You can check it out at www.panicware.com.

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New Seattle-based startup Divvy went live with a site that helps members rent whatever they'd like to whomever they'd like through the creation of private websites linked to calendars and PayPal. Founders Aaron Freed and Brandon DeCuir have created an online portal where you can "divvy" up a condo or where a church might rent out its facilities for weddings -- all through personal webpages. Regardless, it's the latest entry into the very active startup market here...this despite a slowing economy.

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