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CARROLLTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVSS), a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, is introducing their new GVI Samsung Electronics line of Premium Ultra High Resolution LCD security monitors at the ISC East International Security Conference and Exposition at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, October 29 - 30, 2008.

TEWKSBURY, MA (MARKET WIRE) Avid technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Pinnacle PCTV(TM) product line and related assets to Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP). The deal is expected to close before the end of 2008; financial terms were not disclosed.

BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) One clear result of the economic downturn, as made evident by declining retail sales, is that consumers are keeping their wallets shut. As the holiday season approaches, consumers will be faced with the hard choice of scaling back or finding creative ways to pay for gifts. Here are five easy ways for people to earn cash in their spare time -- all without leaving the comfort of home:

SANTA ANA, CA (MARKET WIRE) During a congratulatory reception held last Thursday, Oct. 23rd, at The Center Club in Costa Mesa, California, VillageEDOCS, Inc. (OTCBB: VEDO), a Solution as a Service (SaaS) company, which is the largest segment of the software as a Service (SaaS) market, was ranked 14th on the Deloitte & Touche 2008 technology Fast 50 list of the fastest growing companies in Orange County, based on a five year growth rate of 653.45 percent. Recognition as a Fast 50 company also qualifies VillageEDOCS for placement within Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 program, which honors the 500 fastest growing North

The Indian middle class hasn't been at the crossroads like this before. Should he hold buying his dream home for a few more months or buy it for the heck of the sedan that's coming free with it.

SUNNYVALE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN), a leading provider of digital solutions for applications in the digital entertainment and digital imaging markets, today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008.