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                                                                   Exhibit 10.12



AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEASE-GROSS

1.       Basic Provisions ("Basic Provisions")

1.1 Parties: This Lease ("Lease"), dated for reference purposes only, January
15, 1997 is made by and between Daniel Kingston Cable, Trustee of the Daniel
Kingston Cable and Barbara White Cable 1995 Revocable Intervivos Trust dated
2/15/95 ("Lessor") and Angeles Metal Trim Co., Inc. ("Lessee"), (collectively
the "Parties," or individually a "Party"). 

1.2 Premises: That certain real property, including all improvements therein or
to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease, and commonly known by
the street address of 4817 and 4915 Sheila Street, City of Commerce located in
the county of Los Angeles, State of California, and generally described as
(describe briefly the nature of the property) Lots 3,4,5,6,7,8 of Tract 7275 as
per Map recorded in Map Book 109, Pages 88 and 89, Los Angeles County,
California. See Exhibit "A" for a plot plan attached hereto and hereby
incorporated herein by this reference. Subject to all rights of way,
encumbrances and other matters of record ("Premises"). (See Paragraph 2 for
further provisions.)

1.3 Term: 3 years and 0 months ("Original Term") commencing ("Commencement
Date") and ending ("Expiration Date"). (See Paragraph 3 for further provisions.)

1.4  [omitted]

1.5 Base Rent: $10,000 per month ("Base Rent"), payable on the 15th day of each
month during the first 12 months of this Lease and $11,000 per month for the
remaining 24 months of the initial term of this Lease. (See Paragraph 4 for
further provisions.) x If this box is checked, there are provisions in this
lease for the Base Rent to be adjusted.

1.6  Base Rent Paid Upon Execution:  $10,000 as Base Rent for the period.

1.7 Security Deposit: $10,000 ("Security Deposit"). (See Paragraph 5 for further
provisions.).

1.8 Permitted Use: offices, manufacturing and warehousing of light gage metal
building materials (See Paragraph 6 for further provisions.)

1.9 Insuring Party: Lessor is the "Insuring party." $__________ is the "Base
Premium." (See Paragraph 8 for further provisions.) 

1.10 [omitted] 

1.11[omitted] 

1.12 Addenda. Attached hereto is an Addendum or Addenda consisting of Paragraphs
41 through 45 and Exhibits A option to extend and rent adjustment all of which
constitute a part of this Lease.

2. Premises.

2.1 Letting. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from
Lessor, the Premises, for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the terms,
covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. Unless otherwise provided
herein, any statement of square footage set forth in this Lease, or that may
have been used in calculating rental, is an approximation which Lessor and
Lessee agree is reasonable and the rental based thereon is not subject to
revision whether or not the actual square footage is more or less.
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2.2 Condition. Lessor shall deliver the Premises to Lessee clean and free of
debris on the Commencement Date and warrants to Lessee that the existing
plumbing, fire sprinkler system, lighting, air conditioning, heating, and
loading doors, if any, in the Premises, other than those constructed by Lessee,
shall be in good operation condition on the Commencement Date. If a
non-compliance with said warranty exists as of the Commencement Date, Lessor
shall, except as otherwise provided in this Lease, promptly after receipt of
written notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent
of such non-compliance, rectify same at Lessor's expense. If Lessee does not
give Lessor written notice of a non-compliance with this warranty within thirty
(30) days after the Commencement Date, correction of that non-compliance shall
be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense. 

2.3 Compliance with Covenants, Restrictions and Building Code. Lessor warrants
to Lessee that the improvements on the Premises comply with all applicable
covenants or restrictions of record and applicable building codes, regulations
and ordinances in effect on the Commencement Date. Said warranty does not apply
to the use to which Lessee will put the Premises or to any Alterations or
Utility Installations (as defined in Paragraph 7.3(a)) made or to be made by
Lessee. If the Premises do not comply with said warranty, Lessor shall, except
as otherwise provided in this Lease, promptly after receipt of written notice
from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent of such
non-compliance, rectify the same at Lessor's expense. If Lessee does not give
Lessor written notice of a non-compliance with this warranty within six (6)
months following the Commencement Date, correction of that non-compliance shall
be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense.

2.4 Acceptance of Premises. Lessee hereby acknowledges: (a) that it has been
advised by the Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to the condition *** as
defined in Paragraph 6.3) and the present and future suitability of the Premises
of Lessee's intended use, (b) the Lessee has made such investigation as it deems
necessary with reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility therefor
as the same relate to Lessee's occupancy of the Premises and/or the term of this
Lease, and (c) that neither Lessor, not any of Lessor's agents, has made any
oral or written representations or warranties with respect to the said matters
other than as set forth in this Lease.

2.5 Lessee Prior Owner/Occupant. The warranties made by Lessor in this Paragraph
2 shall be of no force or effect if immediately prior to the date set forth in
Paragraph 1.1 Lessee was the owner or occupant of the Premises. In such event,
Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, correct any non-compliance of
the Premises with said warranties.

3. Term.

3.1 Term. The Commencement Date, Expiration Date and Original Term of this Lease
are as specified in Paragraph 1.3. 

3.2 Early Possession. If Lessee totally or partially occupies the Premises prior
to the Commencement Date, the obligation to pay Base Rent shall be abated for
the period of such early possession. All other terms of this Lease, however,
shall be in effect during such period. Any such early possession shall not
affect nor advance the Expiration Date of the Original Term.
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3.3 Delay in Possession. If for any reason Lessor cannot deliver possession of
the Premises to Lessee as agreed herein by the Early Possession Date, if one is
specified in Paragraph 1.4, or, if no Early Possession Date is specified, by the
Commencement Date, Lessor shall not be subject to any liability therefor, nor
shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease, or the obligations of
Lessee hereunder, or extend the term hereof, but in such case, Lessee shall not,
except as otherwise provided herein, be obligated to pay rent or perform any
other obligation of Lessee under the terms of this Lease until Lessor delivers
possession of the Premises to Lessee. If possession of the Premises is not
delivered to Lessee within sixty (60) days after the Commencement Date, Lessee
may, at its option, by notice in writing to Lessor within ten (10) days
thereafter, cancel this Lease, in which event the Parties shall be discharged
from all obligations hereunder; provided, however, that if such written notice
by Lessee is not received by Lessor within said ten (10) day period. Lessee's
right to cancel this Lease shall terminate and be of no further force or effect.
Except as may be otherwise provided, and regardless of when the term actually
commences, if possession is not tendered to Lessee when required by this Lease
and Lessee does not terminate this Lease, as aforesaid, the period free of the
obligation to pay Base Rent, if any, that Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed
shall run from the date of delivery of possession and continue for a period
equal to what Lessee would otherwise have enjoyed under the terms hereof, but
minus any days of delay caused by the acts, changes or omissions of Lessee.

4. Rent.

4.1. Base Rent. Lessee shall cause payment of Base Rent and other rent or
charges, as the same may be adjusted from time to time, to be received by Lessor
in lawful money of the United States, without offset or deduction, on or before
the day on which it is due under the terms of this Lease. Base Rent and all
other rent and charges for any period during the term hereof which is for less
than one (1) full calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number
of days of the calendar month involved. Payment of Base Rent and other charges
shall be made to Lessor at its address stated herein or to such other persons or
at such other addressees as Lessor may from time to time designate in writing to
Lessee.

5. Security Deposit. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof the
Security Deposit set forth in Paragraph 1.7 as security for Lessee's faithful
performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay
Base Rent or other rent or charges due hereunder, or otherwise Defaults under
this Lease (as defined in Paragraph 13.1), Lessor may use, apply or retain all
or any portion of said Security Deposit for the payment of any amount due Lessor
or to reimburse or compensate Lessor for any liability cost, expense, loss or
damage (including attorneys' fees) which Lessor may suffer or incur by reason
thereof. If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion of said Security Deposit,
Lessee shall within ten (10) days after written request therefor deposit moneys
with Lessor sufficient to restore said Security Deposit to the full amount
required by this Lease. Any time the Base Rent increases during the term of this
Lease, Lessee should upon written request from Lessor deposit additional moneys
with Lessor sufficient to maintain the same ratio between the Security Deposit
and the Base Rent as those amounts are specified in the Basic Provisions. Lessor
shall not be required to keep all or any part of the Security Deposit separate
from its
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general accounts. Lessor shall, at the expiration or earlier termination of the
term hereof and after Lessee has vacated the Premises, return to Lessee (or, at
Lessor's option, to the last assignee, if any, of Lessee's interest herein),
that portion of the Security Deposit not used or applied by Lessor. Unless
otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Lessee, no part of the Security Deposit
shall be considered to be held in trust, to bear interest or other *** for its
use, or to be prepayment for any moneys to be paid by Lessee under this Lease.

6. Use

6.1 Use. Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises only for the purposes set
forth in Paragraph 1.8, or any other use which is comparable thereto, and for no
other purpose. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises in a
manner that creates waste or a nuisance, or that disturbs owners and/or
occupants of, or causes damage to, neighboring premises or properties. Lessor
hereby agrees to not unreasonably withhold or delay its consent to any written
request by Lessee, Lessees assignees or subtenants, and by prospective assignees
and subtenants of the Lessee, its assignees and subtenants, for a modification
of said permitted purpose for which the premises may be used or occupied, so
long as the same will not impair the structural integrity of the improvements on
the Premises, the mechanical or electrical systems therein, is not significantly
more burdensome to the Premises and the improvements thereon, and is otherwise
permissible pursuant to this Paragraph 6. If Lessor elects to withhold such
consent, Lessor shall within five (5) business days give a written notification
of same, which notice shall include an explanation of Lessor's reasonable
objections to the change in use. 

6.2 Hazardous Substances. 

(a) Reportable Uses Require Consent. The term "Hazardous Substance" as used in
this Lease shall mean any product, substance, chemical, material or waste whose
presence, nature, quantity and/or intensity of existence, use, manufacture,
disposal, transportation, spill, release or effect, either by itself or in
combination with other materials expected to be on the Premises, is either: (i)
potentially injurious to the public health, safety or welfare, the environment
or the Premises, (ii) regulated or monitored by any governmental authority, or
(iii) a basis for liability of Lessor to any governmental agency or third party
under any applicable statute or common law theory. Hazardous Substance shall
include, but not be limited to, hydrocarbons, petroleum, gasoline, crude oil or
any products, by-products or *** thereof. Lessee shall not engage in any
activity in, on or about the Premises which constitutes a Reportable Use (as
hereinafter defined) of Hazardous Substances without the express prior written
consent of Lessor and compliance in a timely manner (at Lessee's sole cost and
expense) with all Applicable Law (as defined in Paragraph 6.3). "Reportable Use"
shall mean (i) the installation or use of any above or below ground storage
tank, (ii) the generation, possession, storage, use, transportation, or disposal
of a Hazardous Substance that requires a permit from, or with respect to which a
report, notice, registration or business plan is required to be filed with, any
governmental authority. Reportable Use shall also include Lessee's being
responsible for the presence in, on or about the Premises of a Hazardous
Substance with respect to which any Applicable Law requires that a notice be
given to persons entering or occupying the Premises or neighboring properties.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may, without Lessor's prior consent, but
in
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compliance with all Applicable Law, use any ordinary and customary materials
reasonably required to be used by Lessee in the normal course of Lessee's
business permitted on the Premises, so long as such use is not a Reportable Use
and does not expose the Premises or neighboring properties to any meaningful
risk of contamination or damage or expose Lessor to any liability therefore, in
addition, Lessor may (but without any obligation to do so) condition its consent
to the use or presence of any Hazardous Substance, activity or storage tank by
Lessee upon Lessee's giving Lessor such additional assurances as Lessor, in its
reasonable discretion, deems necessary to protect itself, the public; the
Premises and the environment against damage, contamination or injury and/or
liability therefrom or therefore, including, but not limited to, the
installation (and removal on or before Lease expiration or earlier termination)
of reasonably necessary protective modifications to the Premises (such as
concrete encasements) and/or the deposit of and additional Security Deposit
under Paragraph 5 hereof. 

(b) Duty to Inform Lessor. If Lessee knows, or has reasonable cause to believe,
that a Hazardous Substance, or a condition involving or resulting from same, has
come to be located in, on, under, or about the Premises, other than as
previously consented to by Lessor, Lessee shall immediately give written notice
of such fact to Lessor, Lessee shall also immediately give Lessor a copy of any
statement, report, notice, registration, application, permit, business plan,
license, claim, action or proceeding given to, or received from, any
governmental authority or private party, or persons entering or occupying the
Premises, concerning the presence, spill, releases, discharge of, or exposure
to, any Hazardous Substance or contamination in, on, or about the Premises,
including but not limited to all such documents as may be involved in any
Reportable Uses involving the Premises. (c) Indemnification. Lessee shall
indemnify, protect, defend and hold Lessor, its agents, employees, lenders and
ground lessor, if any, and the Premises, harmless from and against any and all
loss of rents and/or damages, liabilities, judgments, costs, claims, liens,
expenses, penalties, permits and attorney's and consultant's fees arising out of
or involving any Hazardous Substance or storage tank brought onto the Premises
by or for Lessee or under Lessee's control. Lessee's obligations under this
Paragraph 6 shall include, but not be limited to, the effects of any
contamination or injury to person, property or the environment created or
suffered by Lessee, and the cost of investigation (including consultant's and
attorney's fees and testing), removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement
thereof, or of any contamination therein involved, and shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. No termination, cancellation or
release agreement entered into by Lessor and Lessee shall release Lessee from
its obligations under this Lease with respect to Hazardous Substances or storage
tanks, unless specifically so agreed by Lessor in writing at the time of such
agreement. 

6.3 Lessee's Compliance with Law. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease,
Lessee, shall, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, fully, diligently and in a
timely manner, comply with all "Applicable Law" which term is used in this Lease
to include all laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, directives, covenants,
easements and restrictions of record, permit, the requirements of any applicable
fire insurance underwriter or rating bureau, and the recommendations of Lessor's
engineers and/or consultants, relating in any manner to the Premises (including
but not limited to matters pertaining to (i) industrial hygiene, (ii)
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environmental conditions on, in, under or about the Premises, including soil and
ground water conditions, and (iii) the use, generation, manufacture, production,
installation, maintenance, removal, transportation, storage, spill or release of
any Hazardous Substance or storage tank), now in effect or which may hereafter
come into effect, and whether or not reflecting a change in policy from any
previously existing policy. Lessee shall, within five (5) days after receipt of
Lessor's written request, provide Lessor with copies of all documents and
information, including, but not limited to, permits, registrations, manifests,
applications, reports and certificates. Evidencing Lessee's compliance with any
Applicable Law specified by Lessor, and shall immediately upon receipt, notify
Lessor in writing (with copies of any documents involved) of any threatened or
actual claim, notice, citation, warning, complaint or report pertaining to or
involving failure by Lessee or the Premises to comply with any Applicable Law.

6.4 Inspection; Compliance. Lessor and Lessor's lender(s) (as defined in
Paragraph 8.3(a) shall have the right to enter the Premises at any time in the
case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times, for the purpose of
inspecting the condition of the Premises and for verifying compliance by Lessee
with this Lease and all Applicable Laws (as outlined in Paragraph 6.3), and to
employ experts and/or consultants in connection therewith and/or to advise
Lessor with respect to Lessee's activities, including but not limited to the
installation, operation, use, monitoring, maintenance, or removal of any
Hazardous Substance or storage tank on or from the Premises. The costs and
expenses of any such inspections shall be paid by the party requesting same,
unless a Default or Breach of this Lease, violation of Applicable Law, or a
contamination, caused or materially contributed to by Lessee is found to exist
or be imminent, or unless the inspection is requested or ordered by a
governmental authority as the result of any such existing or imminent violation
or contamination, in any such case, Lessee shall upon request reimburse Lessor
or Lessor's Lender, as the case may be, for the costs and expenses of such
inspections.

7. Maintenance; Repairs; Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures and Alterations.

7.1      Lessee's Obligations.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2 (Leasor's warranty as to
condition), 2.3 (Lessor's warranty as to compliance with covenants, etc.).

7.2 (Lessor's obligations to repair), 9 (damage and destruction), and 14
(condemnation), Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole cost and expense and at all
times, keep the Premises and every part thereof in good order, condition and
repair, (whether or not such portion of the Premises requiring repair, or the
means of repairing the same, are reasonably or readily accessible to Lessee, and
whether or not the need for such repairs occurs as a result of Lessee's use, any
prior use, the elements or the age of such portion of the Premises), including,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all equipment or facilities
serving the Premises, such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilating,
electrical, lighting facilities, boilers, fired or unfired pressure vessels,
fire sprinkler and/or standpipe and hose or other automatic fire extinguishing
system, including fire alarm and/or smoke detection systems and equipment, fire
hydrants, fixtures, walls (interior and exterior), ceilings, floors, windows,
doors, plate glass, skylights, landscaping, driveways, parking lots, fences,
retaining walls, signs, sidewalks and parkways located in, on, about, or
adjacent to the
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Premises, but excluding foundations, the exterior roof and the structural
aspects of the Premises. Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous
Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under or about the Premises
(including through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system) and shall promptly, at
Lessee's expense, take all investigatory and/or remedial action reasonably
recommended, whether or not formally ordered or required, for the cleanup of any
contamination of, and for the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of, the
Premises, the elements surrounding same, or neighboring properties, that was
caused [omitted] by Lessee, or pertaining to or involving any Hazardous
Substance and/or storage tank brought onto the Premises by or for Lessee or
under its control. Lessee, in keeping the Premises in good order, condition and
repair, shall exercise and perform good maintenance practices. Lessee's
obligations shall include restorations, replacements or renewals when necessary
to keep the Premises and all improvements thereon or a part thereof in good
order, condition and state of repair. 

(b) Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, procure and maintain
contracts, with copies to Lessor, in customary form and substance for, and with
contractors specializing and experienced in, the inspection, maintenance and
service of the following equipment and improvements, if any, located on the
Premises: (i) heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, (ii) boiler,
fired or unfired pressure vessels, (iii) fire sprinkler and/or standpipe and
hose or other automatic fire extinguishing systems, including fire alarm and/or
smoke detection, (iv) landscaping and irrigation systems, (v) roof covering and
drain maintenance and (vi) asphalt and parking lot maintenance.

7.2 Lessor's Obligations. Upon receipt of written notice of the need for such
repairs and subject to Paragraph 13.5, Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense, keep
the foundations, exterior roof and structural aspects of the Premises in good
order, condition and repair, Lessor shall not, however, be obligated to paint
the exterior surface of the exterior walls or to maintain the windows, doors or
plate glass or the interior surface of exterior walls. Lessor shall not in any
event, have any obligation to make any repairs until Lessor receives written
notice of the need for such repairs. It is the intention of the Parties that the
terms of this Lease govern the respective obligations of the Parties as to
maintenance and repair of the Premises. Lessee and Lessor expressly waive the
benefit of any statute now or hereafter in effect to the extent it is
inconsistent with the terms of this Lease with respect to, or which affords
Lessee the right to make repairs at the expense of Lessor or to terminate this
Lease by reason of, any needed repairs. 

7.3 Utility Installations; Trade Fixtures; Alterations. 

(a) Definitions; Consent Required. The term "Utility Installations" is used in
this Lease to refer to all carpeting, window coverings, air lines, power panels,
electrical distribution, security, fire protection systems , communication
systems, lighting fixtures, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
equipment, plumbing, and fencing in, on or about the Premises. The term "Trade
Fixtures" shall mean Lessee' machinery and equipment that can be removed without
doing material damage to the Premises. The term "Alternations" shall mean any
modification of the improvements on the Premises from that which are provided by
Lessor under the terms of this Lease, other than Utility Installations or Trade
Fixtures, whether by addition or deletion. "Lessee Owned Alterations and/or
Utility Installations" are defined as Alterations and/or Utility Installations
made by lessee that are not yet owned by
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Lessor as defined in Paragraph 7.4(a). Lessee shall not make any Alterations or
Utility Installations in, on, under or about the Premises without Lessor's prior
written consent. Lessee may, however, make non-structural Utility Installations
to the interior of the Premises (excluding the roof), as long as they are not
visible from the outside, do not involve puncturing, relocating or removing the
roof or any existing walls, and the cumulative cost thereof during the term of
this Lease as extended does not exceed $25,000. (b) Consent. Any Alteration or
Utility Installations that Lessee shall desire to make and which require the
consent of the Lessor shall be presented to Lessor in written form with proposed
detailed plans. All consents given by Lessor, whether by virtue of Paragraph
7.3(a) or by subsequent specific consent, shall be deemed conditioned upon: (i)
Lessee's acquiring all applicable permits required by governmental authorities,
(ii) the furnishing of copies of such permits together with a copy of the plans
and specifications for the Alteration or Utility Installation to Lessor prior to
commencement of the work thereon, and (iii) the compliance by Lessee with all
conditions of said permits in a prompt and expeditious manner. Any Alterations
or Utility Installations by Lessee during the term of this Lease shall be done
in a good and workmanlike manner, with good and sufficient materials, and in
compliance with all Applicable Law. Lessee shall promptly upon completion
thereof furnish Lessor with as-built plans and specifications therefor. Lessor
may (but without obligation to do so) condition its consent to any requested
Alteration or Utility Installation that costs $10,000 or more upon Lessee's
providing Lessor with a lien and completion bond in an amount equal to one and
one-half times the estimated cost of such Alteration or Utility Installation
and/or upon Lessee's posting an additional Security Deposit with Lessor under
Paragraph 36 hereof. 

(c) Indemnification. Lessee shall pay, when due, all claims for labor or
materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee at or for
use on the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanics' or
materialmen's lien against the Premises or any interest therein. Lessee shall
give Lessor not less than ten (10) days' notice prior to the commencement of any
work in, on or about the Premises, and Lessor shall have the right to post
notices of non-responsibility in or on the Premises as provided by law. If
Lessee shall, in good faith, contest the validity of any such lien, claim or
demand, then Lessee shall, at its sole expense defend and protect itself, Lessor
and the Premises against the same and shall pay and satisfy any such adverse
judgment that may be rendered thereon before the enforcement thereof against the
Lessor or the Premises. If Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor
a surety bond satisfactory to Lessor in an amount equal to one and one-half
times the amount of such contested lien claim or demand, indemnifying Lessor
against liability for the same, as required by law for the holding of the
Premises free from the effect of such lien or claim. In addition, Lessor may
require Lessee to pay Lessor's attorney's fees and costs in participating in
such action if Lessor shall decide it is to its best interest to do so.

7.4 Ownership; Removal; Surrender; and Restoration. 

(a) Ownership. Subject to Lessor's right to require their removal or become the
owner thereof as hereinafter provided in this Paragraph 7.4, all Alterations and
Utility Additions made to the Premises by Lessee shall be the property of and
owned by Lessee, but considered a part of the Premises. Lessor may, at any time
and at its option, elect in writing
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to Lessee to be the owner of all or any specified part of the Lessee Owned
Alterations and Utility Installations. Unless otherwise instructed per
subparagraph 7.4(b) hereof, all Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations shall, at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease,
become the property of Lessor and remain upon and be surrendered by Lessee with
the Premises. 

(b) Removal. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Lessor may require that any or
all Lessee Owned Alterations or Utility Installations be removed by the
expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, notwithstanding their
installation may have been consented to by Lessor. Lessor may require the
removal at any time of all or any part of any Lessee Owned Alterations or
Utility Installations made without the required consent of Lessor. (c)
Surrender/Restoration. Lessee shall surrender the Premises by the end of the
last day of the Lease term or any earlier termination date, with all of the
improvements, parts and surfaces thereof clean and free of debris and in good
operating order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
"Ordinary wear and tear" shall not include any damage or deterioration that
would have been prevented by good maintenance practice or by Lessee performing
all of its obligations under this Lease. Except as otherwise agreed or specified
in writing by Lessor, the Premises, as surrendered, shall include the Utility
Installations. The obligation of Lessee shall include the repair of any damage
occasioned by the installation, maintenance or removal of Lessee's Trade
Fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and Alterations and/or Utility Installations,
as well as the removal of any storage tank installed by or for Lessee, and the
removal, replacement, or remediation of any soil, material or ground water
contaminated by Lessee, all as may then be required by Applicable Law and/or
good service practice. Lessee's Trade Fixtures shall remain the property of the
Lessee and shall be removed by Lessee subject to its obligation to repair and
restore the Premises per this Lease.

8. Insurance; Indemnity.

8.1 Payment of Premium Increases.
(a) Lessee shall pay to Lessor any insurance cost increase ("Insurance Cost
Increase") occurring during the term of this Lease. "Insurance Cost Increase" is
defined as any increase in the actual cost of the insurance required under
Paragraphs 8.2(b), 8.3(a) and 8.3(b). ("Required Insurance"), over and above the
Base Premium, as hereinafter defined, calculated on an annual basis, "Insurance
Cost Increase" shall include but not be limited to increases resulting from the
nature of Lessee's occupancy, any act or omission of Lessee, requirements of the
holder of a mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises, increased valuation
of the Premises, and/or a premium rate increase. If the parties insert a dollar
amount in Paragraph 1.9, such amount shall be considered the "Base Premium." In
lieu thereof, if the Premises have been previously occupied, the "Base Premium"
shall be the annual premium applicable to the most recent occupancy. If the
Premises have never been occupied, the "Base Premium" shall be the lowest annual
premium reasonably obtainable for the Required Insurance as of the commencement
of the Original Term, assuming the most nominal use possible of the Premises. In
no event, however, shall Lessee be responsible for any portion of the premium
cost attributable to liability insurance coverage in excess of $1,000,000
procured under Paragraph 8.2(b) (Liability Insurance Carried By Lessor).
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(b) Lessee shall pay any such Insurance Cost Increase to Lessor within thirty
(30) days after receipt by Lessee of a copy of the premium statement or other
reasonable evidence of the amount due. If the insurance policies maintained
hereunder cover other property besides the Premises, Lessor shall also deliver
to Lessee a statement of the amount of such Insurance Cost Increase attributable
only to the Premises showing in reasonable detail the manner in which such
amount was computed. Premiums for policy periods commencing prior to, or
extending beyond, the term of this Lease shall be prorated to coincide with the
corresponding Commencement or Expiration of the Lease term. 

8.2 Liability Insurance. 

(a) Carried by Lessee. Lessee shall obtain and keep in force during the term of
this Lease a Commercial General Liability policy of insurance protecting Lessee
and Lessor (as an additional insured) against claims for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage based upon, involving or arising out of the
ownership, use, occupancy or maintenance of the Premises and all areas
appurtenant thereto. Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis providing
single limit coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with
an "Additional Insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises" Endorsement and contain
the "Amendment of the Pollution Exclusion" for damage caused by heat, smoke or
fumes from a hostile fire. The policy shall not contain any intra-insured
exclusions as between an insured persons or organizations, but shall include
coverage for liability assumed under this Lease as an "insured contract" for the
performance of Lessee's indemnity obligations under this Lease. The limits of
said insurance required by this Lease or as carried by Lessee shall not,
however, limit the liability of Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any obligation
hereunder. All insurance to be carried by Lessee shall be primary to and not
contributory with any similar insurance carried by Lessor, whose insurance shall
be considered excess insurance only. Carried by Lessor, in the event Lessor is
the insuring Party, Lessor shall also maintain liability insurance described in
Paragraph 8.2(a), above, in addition to, and not in lieu of, the insurance
required to be maintained by Lessee. Lessee shall not be named as an additional
insured therein. 

8.3. Property Insurance-Building, Improvements and Rental Value. 

(a) Building and improvements. The insuring Party shall obtain and keep in force
during the term of this Lease a policy or policies in the name of Lessor, with
loss payable to Lessor and to the holders of any mortgages, deeds of trust or
ground leases on the Premises ("Lender(s)"), insuring loss or damage to the
Premises. The amount of such insurance shall be equal to the full replacement
cost of the Premises, as the same shall exist from time to time, or the amount
required by Lenders, but in the event more than the commercially reasonable and
available insurable value thereof if, by reason of the unique nature or age of
the improvements involved, such latter amount is less than full replacement
cost. Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility installations shall be insured by
Lessee under Paragraph 8.4. If the coverage is available and commercially
appropriate, such policy or policies shall insure against all risks of direct
physical loss or damage (except the perils of flood and/or earthquake unless
required by a Lender), including coverage for any additional costs resulting
from debris removal and reasonable amounts of coverage for the enforcement of
any ordinance or law regulating the reconstruction or replacement of any
undamaged sections of the Premises required to be demolished or removed by
reason of the enforcement of any
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building, zoning, safety or land use laws as the result of a covered cause of
loss, but not including plate glass insurance. Said policy or policies shall
also contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause,
waiver of subrogation, and inflation guard protection causing an increase in the
annual property insurance coverage amount by a factor of no less than the
adjusted U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
for the city nearest to where the Premises are located. 

(b) Rental Value, Lessor shall, in addition, obtain and keep in force during the
    term of this Lease a policy or policies in the name of Lessor, with loss
    payable to Lessor and Lender(s), insuring the loss of the full rental and
    other charges payable by Lessee to Lessor under this Lease for one (1) year
    (including all real estate taxes, insurance costs, and any scheduled rental
    increases). Said insurance shall provide that in the event the Lease is
    terminated by reason of an insured loss, the period of indemnity for such
    coverage shall be extended beyond the date of the completion of repairs or
    replacement of the Premises, to provide for one full year's loss of rental
    revenues from the date of any such loss. Said insurance shall contain an
    agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause, and the amount
    of coverage shall be adjusted annually to reflect the projected rental
    income, property taxes, insurance premium costs and other expenses, if any,
    otherwise payable by Lessee, for the next twelve (12) month period. 

(c) Adjacent Premises. If the Premises are a part of a larger building, or if
    the Premises are part of a group of buildings owned by Lessor which are
    adjacent to the Premises, the Lessee shall pay for any increase in the
    premiums for the property insurance of such building or buildings if said
    increase is caused by Lessee's acts, omissions, use or occupancy of the
    Premises. 

(d) Tenant's Improvements. Since Lessor or the Insuring Party, the Lessor shall
    not be required to insure Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility installations
    unless the item in question has become the property of Lessor under the
    terms of this Lease. 

8.4. Lessee's Property Insurance. Subject to the requirements of Paragraph 8.5,
Lessee at its cost shall either by separate policy or, at Lessor's option, by
endorsement to a policy already carried, maintain insurance coverage on all of
Lessee's personal property. Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations
in, on, or about the Premises similar in coverage to that carried by the
Insuring Party under Paragraph 8.3. Such insurance shall be full replacement
cost coverage with a deductible of not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence. The
proceeds from any such insurance shall be used by Lessee for the replacement of
personal property or the restoration of Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations. Lessee shall be the Insuring Party with respect to the insurance
required by this Paragraph 8.4 and shall provide Lessor with written evidence
that such insurance is in force. 

8.5 Insurance Policies. Insurance required hereunder shall be in companies duly
licensed to transact business in the state where the Premises are located, and
maintaining during the policy term a "General Policyholders Rating" of at least
B+, V, or such other rating as may be required by a Lender having a lien on the
Premises, as set forth in the more current issue of "Best's Insurance Guide."
Lessee shall not do or permit to be done anything which shall invalidate the
insurance policies referred to in this Paragraph 8. Lessee shall cause to be
delivered to Lessor certified copies of, or certificates evidencing the
existence and amounts of, the insurance, and with the additional insureds,
required under Paragraph 8.2(a) and 8.4.
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No such policy shall be cancelable or subject to modification except after
thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessor. Lessee shall at least thirty
(30) days prior to the expiration of such policies, furnish Lessor with evidence
of renewals or "insurance binders" evidencing renewal thereof, or Lessor, may
order such insurance and charge the cost thereof to Lessee, which amount shall
be payable by Lessee to Lessor upon demand.

8.6 Waiver of Subrogation. Without affecting any other rights or remedies,
Lessee and Lessor ("Waiving Party") each hereby release and relieve the other;
and waive their entire right to recover damages (whether in contract or in tort)
against the other, for loss of or damage to the Waiving Party's property arising
out of or incident to the perils required to be insured against under Paragraph
8. The effect of such releases and waivers of the right to recover damages shall
not be limited by the amount of insurance carried or required, or by any
deductibles applicable thereto.

8.7 Indemnity. Except for Lessor's negligence and/or breach of express
warranties, Lessee shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the
Premises, Lessor and its agents, Lessor's master *** ground lessor, partners and
Lenders, from and against any and all claims, loss of rents and/or damages,
costs, liens, judgments, penalties, permits, attorney's and consultant's fees,
expenses and/or liabilities arising out of, involving, or in dealing with, the
occupancy of the Premises by Lessee, the conduct of Lessee's business, any act,
omission or neglect of Lessee, its agents, contractors, employees or invitees,
and out of any Default or Breach by Lessee in the performance in a timely manner
of any obligation on Lessee's part to be performed under this Lease. The
foregoing shall include, but not be limited to, the defense or pursuit of any
claim or any action or proceeding involved therein, and whether or not (in the
case of claims made against Lessor) litigated and/or reduced to judgment, and
whether well founded or not. In case any action or proceeding be brought against
Lessor by reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee upon notice from Lessor
shall defend the same at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to
Lessor and Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not
have first paid any such claim in order to be so indemnified. 

8.8 Exemption of Lessor from Liability. Lessor shall not be liable for injury or
damage to the person or goods, wares, merchandise or other property of Lessee,
Lessee's employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any other person in or
about the Premises, whether such damage or injury is caused by or results from
fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, or from the breakage, leakage,
obstruction or other defects of pipes, fire sprinklers, wires, appliances,
plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause,
whether the said injury or damage results from conditions arising upon the
Premises or upon other portions of the building of which the Premises are a
part, or from other sources or places, and regardless of whether the cause of
such damage or injury or the means of repairing the same is accessible or not.
Lessor shall not be liable for any damages arising from any act or neglect of
any other tenant of Lessor. Notwithstanding Lessor's negligence or breach of
this Lease, Lessor shall under no circumstances be liable for injury to Lessee's
business or for any loss of income or profit therefrom. 

9. Damage or Destruction. 

9.1. Definitiions.
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(a) "Premises Partial Damage" shall mean damage or destruction to the
improvements on the Premises other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations, the repair cost of which damage or destruction is less than 50%
of the then Replacement Cost of the Premises immediately prior to such damage or
destruction, excluding from such calculation, the value of the land and Lessee 
Owned Alterations and Utility Installations.

(b) "Premises Total Destruction" shall mean damage or destruction to the
Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility installations the
repair cost of which damage or destruction is 50% or more of the then
Replacement Cost of the Premises immediately prior to such damage or
destruction, excluding from such calculation the value of the land and Lessee
Owned Alterations and Utility Installations.

(c) "Insured Loss" shall mean damage or destruction to improvements on the
Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, which
was caused by an event required to be covered by the insurance described in
Paragraph 8.3(a), irrespective of any deductible amounts or coverage limits
involve. 

(d) "Replacement Cost" shall mean the cost to repair or rebuild the improvements
owned by Lessor at the time of the occurrence to their condition existing
immediately prior thereto, including demolition debris removal and upgrading
required by the operation of applicable building codes, ordinances or laws, and
without deduction for depreciation. 

(e) "Hazardous Substance Condition" shall mean the occurrence or discovery of a
condition involving the presence of, or a contamination by, a Hazardous
Substance as defined in Paragraph 6.2(a) in, on, or under the Premises. 

9.2 Partial Damage - Insured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is an
Insured Loss occurs, then Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense, repair such damage
(but not Lessee's Trade Fixtures or Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations) as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the required insurance
was not in force or the insurance proceeds are not sufficient to effect such
repair, the insuring Party shall promptly contribute the shortage in proceeds as
and when required to complete said repairs. In the event, however, the shortage
in proceeds was due to the fact that, by reason of the unique nature of the
improvements, full replacement cost insurance coverage was not commercially
reasonable and available. Lessor shall have no obligation to pay for the
shortage in insurance proceeds or to fully restore the unique aspects of the
Premises unless Lessee provides Lessor with the funds to cover same, or adequate
assurance thereof, within ten (10) days following receipt of written notice of
such shortage and request therefor. If Lessor receives said funds or adequate
assurance thereof within said ten (10) day period, the party responsible for
making the repairs shall complete them as soon as reasonably possible and this
Lease shall remain in full force and effect. If Lessor does not receive such
funds or assurance within said period, Lessor may nevertheless elect by written
notice to Lessee within ten (10) days thereafter to make such restoration and
repair as is commercially reasonable with Lessor paying any shortage in
proceeds, in which case this Lease shall remain in full force and affect. If in
such case, Lessor does not so elect, then this Lease shall terminate sixty (60)
days following the occurrence of the damage or destruction. Unless otherwise
agreed, Lessee shall in no event have any right to reimbursement from Lessor for
any funds contributed by Lessee to repair any such damage or destruction.
Premises Partial Damage due to flood or earthquake shall be subject to
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Paragraph 9.3 rather than Paragraph 9.2, notwithstanding that there may be some
insurance coverage, but the net proceeds of any such insurance shall be made
available for the repairs if made by either Party. 

9.3 Partial Damage -- Uninsured Loss. If a Premises Partial Damage that is not
an Insured Loss occurs, unless caused by a negligent or willful act of Lessee
(in which event Lessee shall make the repairs at Lessee's expense and this Lease
shall continue in full force and effect, but subject to Lessor's rights under
Paragraph 13), Lessor may at Lessor's option, either: (i) repair such damage as
soon as reasonable possible at Lessor's expense, in which event this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect, or (ii) give written notice to Lessee within
thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such
damage of Lessor's desire to terminate this Lease as of the date sixty (60) days
following the giving of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give such
notice of Lessor's intention to terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have the
right within ten (10) days after the receipt of such notice to give written
notice to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay for the repair of such damage
totally at Lessee's expense and without reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall
provide Lessor with the required funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within
thirty (30) days following Lessee's said commitment. In such event this Lease
shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such
repairs as soon as reasonably possible and the required funds are available. If
Lessee does not give such notice and provide the funds or assurance thereof
within the times specified above, this Lease shall terminate as of the date
specified in Lessor's notice of termination. 

9.4 Total Destruction. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, if a Premises
Total Destruction occurs (including any destruction required by any authorized
public authority), this Lease shall terminate sixty (60) days following the date
of such Premises Total Destruction, whether or not the damage or destruction is
an Insured Loss or was caused by a negligent or willful act of Lessee. In the
event, however, that the damage or destruction was caused by Lessee, Lessor
shall have the right to recover Lessor's damages from Lessee except as released
and waived in Paragraph 8.6. 

9.5 Damage Near End of Term. If at any time during the last six (6) months of
the term of this Lease there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one
(1) month's Base Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may, at Lessor's
option, terminate this Lease effective sixty (60) days following the date of
occurrence of such damage by giving written notice to Lessee of Lessor's
election to do so within thirty (30) days after the date of occurrence of such
damage. Provided, however, if Lessee at that time has an exercisable option to
extend this Lease or to purchase the Premises, then Lessee may preserve this
Lease by, within twenty (20) days following the occurrence of the damage, or
before the expiration of the time provided in such option for its exercise,
whichever is earlier ("Exercise Period"), (i) exercising such option and (ii)
providing Lessor with any shortage in insurance proceeds (or adequate assurance
thereof) needed to make the repairs. If Lessee duly exercises such option during
said Exercise Period and provides Lessor with funds (or adequate assurance
thereof) to cover any shortage in insurance proceeds, Lessor shall, at Lessor's
expense repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect. If Lessee fails to exercise such option and
provide such funds or assurance during said Exercise Period, then Lessor may at
Lessor's option terminate this Lease as of the
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expirations of said sixty (60) day period following the occurrence of such
damage by giving written notice to Lessee of Lessor's election to do so within
ten (10) days after the expirations of the Exercise Period, notwithstanding any
term or provision in the grant of option to the contrary.

9.6 Abatement of Rent; Lessee's Remedies. 

(a) In the event of damage described in Paragraph 9.2 (Partial Damage --
    insured), whether or not Lessor or Lessee repairs or restores the Premises,
    the Base Rent, Real Property Taxes, insurance premiums, and other charges,
    if any, payable by Lessee hereunder for the period during which such damage,
    its repair or the restoration continues (not to exceed the period for which
    rental value insurance is required under Paragraph 8.3(b)), shall be abated
    in proportion to the degree to which Lessee's use of the Premises is
    impaired. Except for abatement of Base Rent, Real Property Taxes, insurance
    premiums, and other charges, if any, as aforesaid, all other obligations of
    Lessee hereunder shall be performed by Lessee, and Lessee shall have no
    claim against Lessor for any damage suffered by reason of any such repair or
    restoration. 

(b) If Lessor shall be obligated to repair or restore the Premises under the
    provisions of this Paragraph 9 and shall not commence, in a substantial and
    meaningful way, the repair or restoration of the Premises within ninety (90)
    days after such obligation shall accrue, Lessee may, at any time prior to
    the commencement of such repair or restoration, give written notice to
    Lessor and to any Lenders of which Lessee has actual notice of Lessee's
    election to terminate this Lease on a date not less than sixty (60) days
    following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice to Lessor
    and such Lenders and such repair or restoration is not commenced within
    thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, this Lease shall terminate as
    of the date specified in said notice. If Lessor or a Lender commences the
    repair or restoration of the Premises within thirty (30) days after receipt
    of such notice, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect.
    "Commence" as used in this Paragraph shall mean either the unconditional
    authorization of the preparation of the required plans, or the beginning of
    the actual work on the Premises, whichever first occurs. 

9.7 Hazardous Substance Conditions. If a Hazardous Substance Condition occurs,
    unless Lessee is legally responsible therefor (in which case Lessee shall
    make the investigation and remediation thereof required by Applicable Law
    and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, but subject to
    Lessor's rights under Paragraph 13), Lessor may at Lessor's option either
    (i) investigate and remediate such Hazardous Substance Condition, if
    required, as soon as reasonably possible at Lessor's expense, in which event
    this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, or (ii) if the estimated
    cost to investigate and remediate such condition exceeds twelve (12) times
    the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater, give written
    notice to Lessee within thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessor of
    knowledge of the occurrence of such hazardous substance condition of
    Lessor's desire to terminate this Lease as of the date sixty (60) days
    following the giving of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give such
    notice of Lessor's intention to terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have the
    right within ten (10) days after the receipt of such notice to give written
    notice to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay for the investigation and
    remediation of such Hazardous Substance condition totally at Lessee's
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     expense and without reimbursement from Lessor except to the extent of an
     amount equal to twelve (12) times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000,
     whichever is greater. Lessee shall provide Lessor with the funds required
     of Lessee or satisfactory assurance thereof within thirty (30) days
     following Lessee's said commitment. In such event this Lease shall continue
     in full force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such
     investigation and remediation as soon as reasonably possible and the
     required funds are available. If Lessee does not give such notice and
     provide the required funds or assurance thereof within the times specified
     above, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in Lessor's
     notice of termination. If a Hazardous Substance Condition occurs for which
     Lessee is not legally responsible, there shall be abatement of Lessee's
     obligations under this Lease to the same extent as provided in Paragraph
     9.6(a) for a period of not to exceed twelve (12) months.

9.8 Termination -- Advance Payments. Upon termination of this Lease pursuant to
    this Paragraph 9, an equitable adjustment shall be made concerning advance
    Base Rent and any other advance payments made by Lessee to Lessor. Lessor
    shall, in addition, return to Lessee so much of Lessee's Security Deposit as
    has not been, or is not then required to be, used by Lessor under the terms
    of this Lease. 

9.9 Waive Statutes. Lessor and Lessee agree that the terms of this Lease shall
    govern the effect of any damage to or destruction of the Premises with
    respect to the termination of this lease and hereby waive the provisions of
    any present or future statute to the extent inconsistent herewith. 

10. Real Property Taxes. 

10.1 (a) Payment of Taxes. Lessor shall pay the Real Property Taxes, as defined
in Paragraph 10.2, applicable to the Premises; provided, however, that Lessee
shall pay, in addition to rent, the amount, if any, by which Real Property Taxes
applicable to the Premises increase over the fiscal tax year during which the
Commencement Date occurs ("Tax Increase"). Subject to Paragraph 10.1(b), payment
of any such Tax Increase shall be made by Lessee within thirty (30) days after
receipt of Lessor's written statement setting forth the amount due and the
computation thereof. Lessee shall promptly furnish Lessor with satisfactory
evidence that such taxes have been paid. If any such taxes to be paid by Lessee
shall cover any period of time prior to or after the expiration, or earlier
termination of the term hereof, Lessee's share of such taxes shall be equitably
prorated to cover only the period of time within the tax fiscal year this Lease
is in effect, and Lessor shall reimburse Lessee for any overpayment after such
proration. (b) Advance Payment. In order to insure payment when due and before
delinquency of any or all Real Property Taxes, Lessor reserves the right, at
Lessor's option, to estimate the current Real Property Taxes applicable to the
Premises, and to require such current year's Tax Increase to be paid in advance
to Lessor by Lessee, either: (i) in a lump sum amount equal to the amount due,
at least twenty (20) days prior to the applicable delinquency date, or (ii)
monthly in advance with the payment of the Base Rent. If Lessor elects to
require payment monthly in advance, the monthly payment shall be that equal
monthly amount which, over the number of months remaining before the month in
which the applicable tax installment would become delinquent (and without
interest thereon), would provide a fund large enough to fully discharge before
delinquency the estimated Tax Increase to be paid.
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When the actual amount of the applicable Tax Increase is known, the amount of
such equal monthly advance payment shall be adjusted as required to provide the
fund needed to pay the applicable Tax Increase before delinquency. If the
amounts paid to Lessor by Lessee under the provisions of this Paragraph are
insufficient to discharge the obligations of Lessee to pay such Tax Increase as
the same becomes due, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, upon Lessor's demand, such
additional sums as are necessary to pay such obligation. All moneys paid to
Lessor under this Paragraph may be intermingled with other moneys of Lessor and
shall not bear interest. In the event of a Breach by Lessee in the performance
of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, then any balance of funds paid to
Lessor under the provisions of this Paragraph may, subject to proration as
provided in Paragraph 10.1(a), at the option of Lessor, be treated as an
additional Security Deposit under Paragraph 5. 

(c) Additional Improvements. Notwithstanding Paragraph 10.1(a) hereof, Lessee
    shall pay to Lessor upon demand therefor the entirety of any increase in
    Real Property Taxes assessed by reason of Alterations or Utility
    Installations placed upon the Premises by Lessee or at Lessee's request.
    
10.2 Definition of "Real Property Taxes." As used herein, the term "Real
    Property Taxes" shall include any form of real estate tax or assessment,
    general, special, ordinary or extraordinary, and any license fee, commercial
    rental tax, improvement bond or bonds, levy or tax (other than inheritance,
    personal income or estate taxes) imposed upon the Premises by any authority
    having the direct or indirect power to tax, including any city, state or
    federal government, or any school, agricultural, sanitary, fire, street,
    drainage or other improvement district thereof, levied against any legal or
    equitable interest of Lessor in the Premises or in the real property of
    which the Premises are a part, Lessor's right to rent or other income
    therefrom, and/or lessor's business of leasing the Premises. The term "Real
    Property Taxes" shall also include any tax, fee, levy, assessment or charge,
    or any increase therein imposed by reason of events occurring, or changes in
    applicable law taking effect, during the term of this Lease, including but
    not limited to a change in the ownership of the Premises or in the
    improvements thereon, the execution of this Lease, or any modification,
    amendment or transfer thereof, and whether or not contemplated by the
    Parties. 

10.3 Joint Assessment. If the Premises are not separately assessed, Lessee's
    liability shall be an equitable proportion of the Real Property Taxes for
    all of the land and improvements included within the tax parcel assessed,
    such proportion to be determined by Lessor from the respective valuations
    assigned in the assessor's work sheets or such other information as may be
    reasonably available. Lessor's reasonable determination thereof, in good
    faith, shall be conclusive. 

10.4 Personal; Property Taxes. Lessee shall pay prior to delinquency all taxes
    assessed against and levied upon Lessee Owned Alterations, Utility
    Installations, Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all personal
    property of Lessee contained in the Premises or elsewhere. When possible,
    Lessee shall cause its Trade Fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all other
    personal property to be assessed and billed separately from the real
    property of Lessor. If any of Lessee's said personal property shall be
    assessed with Lessor's real property, Lessee shall pay Lessor the taxes
    attributable to Lessee within ten (10) days
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     after receipt of a written statement setting forth the taxes applicable to
     Lessee's property or, at Lessor's option, as provided in Paragraph 10.1(b).

11. Utilities. Lessee shall pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power,
    telephone, trash disposal and other utilities and services supplied to the
    Premises, together with any taxes thereon. If any such services are not
    separately metered to Lessee, Lessee shall pay a reasonable proportion, to
    be determined by Lessor, of all charges jointly metered with other premises.

12. Assignment and Subletting.

12.1 Lessor's Consent Required.

(a) Lessee shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer,
    mortgage or otherwise transfer or encumber (collectively, "assignment") or
    sublet all or any part of Lessee's interest in this Lease or in the Premises
    without Lessor's prior written consent given under and subject to the terms
    of Paragraph 36. 

(b) A change in the control of Lessee shall constitute an assignment requiring
    Lessor's consent. The transfer, on a cumulative basis, of twenty-five
    percent (25%) or more of the voting control of Lessee shall constitute a
    change in control for this purpose. 

(c) The involvement of Lessee or its assets in any transaction, or series of
    transactions (by way of merger, sale, acquisition, financing, refinancing,
    transfer, leveraged buy-out or otherwise), whether or not a formal
    assignment or hypothecation of this Lease or Lessee's assets occurs, which
    results or will result in a reduction of the Net Worth of Lessee, as
    hereinafter defined, by an amount equal to or greater than twenty-five
    percent (25%) of such Net Worth of Lessee as it was represented to Lessor at
    the time of the execution by Lessor of this Lease or at the time of the most
    recent assignment to which Lessor has consented, or as it exists immediately
    prior to said transaction or transactions constituting such reduction, at
    whichever time said Net Worth of Lessee was or is greater, shall be
    considered an assignment of this Lease by Lessee to which Lessor may
    reasonably withhold its consent, "Net Worth of Lessee" for purposes of this
    Lease shall be the net worth of Lessee (excluding any guarantors),
    established under generally accepted accounting principles consistently
    applied. 

(d) An assignment or subletting of Lessee's interest in this Lease without
    Lessor's specific prior written consent shall, at Lessor's option, be a
    Default curable after notice per Paragraph 13.1 (c), or a noncurable Breach
    without the necessity of any notice and grace period. If Lessor elects to
    treat such unconsented to assignment or subletting as a noncurable Breach,
    Lessor shall have the right to either: (i) terminate this Lease, or (ii)
    upon thirty (30) days written notice ("Lessor's Notice"), increase the
    monthly Base Rent to fair market rental value or one hundred ten percent
    (110%) of the Base Rent then in effect, whichever is greater. Pending
    determination of the new fair market rental value, if disputed by Lessee,
    Lessee shall pay the amount set forth in Lessor's Notice, with any
    overpayment credited against the next installment(s) of Base Rent coming
    due, and any underpayment for the period retroactively to the effective date
    of the adjustment being due and payable immediately upon the determination
    thereof. Further, in the event of such Breach and market value adjustment,
    (i) the purchase price of any option to purchase the Premises held by Lessee
    shall be subject to similar adjustment to the then fair market value
    (without the Lease being considered an encumbrance or any deduction
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     for depreciation or obsolescence, and considering the Premises at its
     highest and best use and in good condition), or one hundred ten percent
     (110%) of the price previously in effect, whichever is greater, (ii) any
     index-oriented rental or price adjustment formulas contained in this Lease
     shall be adjusted to require that the base index be determined with
     reference to the index applicable to the time of such adjustment, and (iii)
     any fixed rental adjustments scheduled during the remainder of the Lease
     term shall be increased in the same ratio as the new market rental bears to
     the Base Rent in effect immediately prior to the market value adjustment.

(d) Lessee's remedy for any breach of this Paragraph 12.1 by Lessor shall be
    limited to compensatory damages and injunctive relief. 

12.2 Terms and Conditions Applicable to Assignment and Subletting. 

(a) Regardless of Lessor's consent, any assignment or subletting shall not: (i)
    be effective without the express written assumption by such assignee or
    sublessee of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, (ii) releases
    Lessee of any obligations hereunder, or (iii) alter the primary liability of
    Lessee for the payment of Base Rent and other sums due Lessee hereunder or
    for the performance of any other obligations to be performed by Lessee under
    this Lease. 

(b) Lessor may accept any rent or performance of Lessee's obligations from any
    person other than Lessee pending approval or disapproval of an assignment.
    Neither a delay in the approval or disapprovel of such assignment nor the
    acceptance of any rent or performance shall constitute a waiver or estoppel
    of Lessor's right to exercise its remedies of the Default or Breach by
    Lessee of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Lease. 

(c) The consent of Lessor to any assignment or subletting shall not constitute a
    consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting by Lessee or to any
    subsequent or successive assignment or subletting by the sublessee. However,
    Lessor may consent to subsequent sublettings and assignments of the sublease
    or any amendments or modifications thereto without notifying Lessee or
    anyone else liable on the Lease or sublease and without obtaining their
    consent, and such action shall not relieve such persons from liability under
    this Lease or sublease. 

(d) In the event of any Default or Breach of Lessee's obligations under this
    Lease, Lessor may proceed directly against Lessee, any Guarantors or any one
    else responsible for the performance of the Lessee's obligations under this
    Lease, including the sublessee, without first exhausting Lessor's remedies
    against any other person or entity responsible therefor to Lessor, or any
    security held by Lessor or Lessee. 

(e) Each request for consent to an assignment or subletting shall be in writing,
    accompanied by information relevant to Lessor's determination as to the
    financial and operational responsibility and appropriateness of the proposed
    assignee or sublessees, including but not limited to the intended use and/or
    required modification of the Premises. If any, together with a
    non-refundable deposit of $1,000 or ten percent (10%) of the current monthly
    Base Rent, whichever is greater as reasonable consideration for Lessor's
    considering and processing the request for consent. Lessee agrees to provide
    Lessor with such other or additional information and/or documentation as may
    be reasonably requested by Lessor.
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(f) Any assignee of, or sublessee under, this Lease shall, by reason of
    accepting such assignment or entering into such sublease, be deemed, for the
    benefit of Lessor, to have assumed and agreed to conform and comply with
    each and every term, covenant, condition and obligation herein to be
    observed or performed by Lessee during the term of said assignment or
    sublease, other than such obligations as are contrary to or inconsistent
    with provisions of an assignment or sublease to which Lessor has
    specifically consented in writing. 

(g) The occurrence of a transaction described in Paragraph 12.1 (c) shall give
    Lessor the right (but not the obligation) to require that the Security
    Deposit be increased to an amount equal to six (6) times the then monthly
    Base Rent, and Lessor may make the actual receipt by Lessor of the amount
    required to establish such Security Deposit a condition to Lessor's consent
    to such transaction. 

(h) Lessor, as a condition to giving its consent to any assignment or
    subletting, may require that the amount and adjustment structure of the rent
    payable under this Lease be adjusted to what is then the market value and/or
    adjustment structure for property similar to the Premises as then
    constituted. 

12.3 Additional Terms and Conditions Applicable to Subletting. The following
    terms and conditions shall apply to any subletting by Lessee of all or any
    part of the Premises and shall be deemed included in all subleases under
    this Lease whether or not expressly incorporated therein: 

(a) Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of Lessee's interest in
    all rentals and income arising from any sublease of all or a portion of the
    Premises heretofore or hereafter made by Lessee and Lessor may collect such
    rent and income and apply same toward Lessee's obligations under this Lease;
    provided, however, that until a Breach (as outlined in Paragraph 13.1) shall
    occur in the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease, Lessee
    may, except as otherwise provided in this Lease receive, collect and enjoy
    the rents accruing under such sublease. Lessor shall not, by reason of this
    or any other assignment of such sublease to Lessor, nor by reason of the
    collection of the rents from a sublessee, be deemed liable to the sublessee
    for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply with any of Lessee's
    obligations to such sublessee under such sublease. Lessee hereby irrevocably
    authorizes and directs any such sublessees, upon receipt of a written notice
    from Lessor stating that a Breach exists in the performance of Lessee's
    obligations under this Lease, to pay to Lessor the rents and other charges
    due and to become due under the sublease. Sublessee shall rely upon any such
    statement and request from Lessor and shall pay such rents and other charges
    to Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether such
    Breach exists and notwithstanding any notice from or claim from Lessee to
    the contrary. Lessee shall have no right or claim against said sublessee,
    or, until the Breach has been cured, against Lessor, for any such rents and
    other charges so paid by said sublessee to Lessor. 

(b) In the event of a Breach by Lessee in the performance of its obligations
    under this Lease, Lessor, at its option and without any obligation to do so,
    may require any sublessee to attorn to Lessor, in which event Lessor shall
    undertake the obligations of the sublessor under such sublease from the time
    of the exercise of said option to the expiration of such sublease; provided,
    however, Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid
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     rents or security deposit paid by such sublessee to such sublessor or for
     any other prior Defaults or Breaches of such sublessor under such sublease.

(c) Any matter or thing requiring the consent of the sublessor under a sublease
    shall also require the consent of Lessor herein.

(d) No sublessee shall further assign or sublet all or any part of the Premises
    without Lessor's prior written consent.

(e) Lessor shall deliver a copy of any notice of Default or Breach by Lessee to
    the sublessee, who shall have the right to cure the Default of Lessee within
    the grace period, if any, specified in such notice. The sublessee shall have
    a right of reimbursement and offset from and against Lessee for any such
    Defaults cured by the sublessee. 

13. Default; Breach; Remedies. 

13.1 Default; Breach. Lessor and Lessee agree that an attorney is consulted by
    Lessor in connection with a Lessee Default or Breach (as hereinafter
    defined), $350.00 is a reasonable minimum sum per such occurrence for legal
    services and costs in the preparation and service of a notice of Default,
    and that Lessor may include the cost of such services and costs in said
    notice as rent due and payable to cure said Default. A "Default" is defined
    as a failure by the Lessee to observe, comply with or perform any of the
    terms, covenants, conditions or rules applicable to Lessee under this Lease.
    A "Breach" is defined as the occurrence of any one or more of the following
    Defaults, and, where a grace period for cure after notice is specified
    herein, the failure by Lessee to cure such Default prior to the expiration
    of the applicable grace period, shall entitle Lessor to pursue the remedies
    set forth in Paragraphs 
13.2 and/or 13.3: 

(a) The vacating of the Premises without the intention to reoccupy same, or the
    abandonment of the Premises. 

(b) Except as expressly otherwise provided in this Lease, the failure by Lessee
    to make any payment of Base Rent or any other monetary payment required to
    be made by Lessee hereunder, whether to Lessor or to a third party, as and
    when due, the failure by Lessee to provide Lessor with reasonable evidence
    of insurance or surety bond required under this Lease, or the failure of
    Lessee to fulfill any obligation under this Lease which endangers or
    threatens life or property, where such failure continues for a period of
    three (3) days following written notice thereof by or on behalf of Lessor to
    Lessee. 

(c) Except as expressly otherwise provided in this Lease, the failure by Lessee
    to provide Lessor with reasonable written evidence (in duly executed
    original form, if applicable) of (i) compliance with applicable law per
    Paragraph 6.3, (ii) the inspection, maintenance and service contracts
    required under Paragraph 7.1(b), (iii) the recission of an unauthorized
    assignment or subletting per Paragraph 12.1(b), (iv) a Tenancy Statement per
    paragraphs 16 or 37, (v) the subordination or non-subordination of this
    Lease per Paragraph 30, (vi) the guaranty of the performance of Lessee's
    obligations under this Lease if required under Paragraphs 1.11 and 37, (vii)
    the execution of any document requested under Paragraph 42 (easements), or
    (viii) any other documentation or information which Lessor may reasonably
    require of Lessee under the terms of this Lease, where any such failure
    continues for a period of ten (10) days following written notice by or on
    behalf of Lessor to Lessee.
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(d) A Default by Lessee as to the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of
    this Lease, or of the rules adopted under Paragraph 40 hereof, that are to
    be observed, complied with or performed by Lessee, other than those
    described in subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c), above, where such Default
    continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof by
    or on behalf of Lessor to Lessee; provided, however, that if the nature of
    Lessee's Default is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably
    required for its cure, then it shall not be deemed to be a Breach of this
    Lease by Lessee if Lessee commences such cure within said thirty (30) day
    period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

(e) The occurrence of any of the following events: (i) The making by lessee of
    any general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii)
    Lessee's becoming a "debtor" as defined in 11 U.S.C.Section 101 or any
    successor statute thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against
    Lessee, the same is dismissed within sixty (60) days; (iii) the appointment
    of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of Lessee's
    assets located at the Premises or of Lessee's interest in this Lease, where
    possession is not restored to Lessee within thirty (30) days; or (iv) the
    attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all of
    Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of Lessee's interest in this
    Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within thirty (30) days;
    provided, however, in the event that any provision of this subparagraph (e)
    is contrary to any applicable law, such provision shall be of no force or
    effect, and not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. 

(f) The discovery by Lessor that any financial statement given to Lessor by
    Lessee or any Guarantor of Lessee's obligations hereunder was materially
    false. 

(g) If the performance of Lessee's obligations under this Lease is guaranteed:
    (i) the death of a guarantor, (ii) the termination of a guarantor's
    liability with respect to this Lease other than in accordance with the terms
    of such guaranty, (iii) a guarantor's becoming insolvent or the subject of a
    bankruptcy filing, (iv) a guarantor's refusal to honor the guaranty, or (v)
    a guarantor's breach of its guaranty obligation on an anticipatory breach
    basis, and Lessee's failure, within sixty (60) days following written notice
    by or on behalf of Lessor to Lessee of any such event, to provide Lessor
    with written alternative assurance or security, which, when coupled with the
    then existing resources of Lessee, equals or exceeds the combined financial
    resources of Lessee and the guarantors that existed at the time of execution
    of this lease. 

13.2 Remedies. If Lessee fails to perform any affirmative duty or obligation of
    Lessee under this Lease, within ten (10) days after written notice to Lessee
    (or in case of an emergency, without notice), Lessor may at its option (but
    without obligation to do so), perform such duty or obligation on Lessee's
    behalf, including but not limited to the obtaining of reasonably required
    bonds, insurance policies, or governmental licenses, permits or approvals.
    The costs and expenses of any such performance by Lessor shall be due and
    payable by Lessee to Lessor upon invoice therefor. If any check given to
    Lessor by Lessee shall not be honored by the bank upon which it is drawn,
    Lessor, at its option, may require all future payments to be made under this
    Lease by Lessee to be made only by cashier's check. In the event of a Breach
    of this Lease by Lessee, as defined in Paragraph 13.1, with or without
    further notice or demand, and without limiting
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     lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy which Lessor may have by
     reason of such Breach, Lessor may:

(a) Terminate Lessee's right to possession of the Premises by any lawful means,
    in which case this Lease and the term hereof shall terminate and Lessee
    shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Lessor. In such
    event Lessor shall be entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) the worth at the
    time of the award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the time of
    termination: (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the
    unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of
    award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could
    have been reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the
    amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time
    of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could
    be reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate
    Lessor for all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee's failure to
    perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of
    things would be likely to result therefrom, including but not limited to the
    cost of recovering possession of the Premises, expenses of reletting,
    including necessary renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable
    attorneys' fees, and that portion of the leasing commission paid by Lessor
    applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time of
    award of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of the prior sentence
    shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the
    Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent
    (1%). Efforts by Lessor to mitigate damages caused by Lessee's Default or
    Breach of this Lease shall not waive Lessor's right to recover damages under
    this Paragraph. If termination of this Lease is obtained through the
    provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, Lessor shall have the right to
    recover in such proceeding the unpaid rent and damages as are recoverable
    therein, or Lessor may reserve therein the right to recover all or any part
    thereof in a separate suit for such rent and/or damages. If a notice and
    grace period required under subparagraphs 13.1 (b), (c) or (d) was not
    previously given, a notice to pay rent or quit, or to perform or quit, as
    the case may be, given to Lessee under any statute authorizing the
    forfeiture of leases for unlawful detainer shall also constitute the
    applicable notice for grace period purposes required by subparagraphs
    13.1(b), (c) or (d). In such case, the applicable grace period under
    subparagraphs 13.1(b), (c) or (d) and under the unlawful detainer statute
    shall run concurrently after the one such statutory notice, and the failure
    of Lessee to cure the Default within the greater of the two such grace
    periods shall constitute both an unlawful detainer and a Breach of this
    Lease entitling Lessor to the remedies provided for in this Lease and/or by
    said statute. 

(b) Continue the Lease and Lessee's right to possession in effect (in California
    under California Civil Code Section 1951.4) after Lessee's Breach and
    abandonment and recover the rent as it becomes due, provided Lessee has the
    right to sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations. See
    Paragraphs 12 and 36 for the limitations on assignment and subletting which
    limitations Lessee and Lessor agree are reasonable. Acts of maintenance or
    preservation, efforts to relet the Premises, or the appointment of a
    receiver to protect the Lessor's interest under the Lease, shall not
    constitute a termination of the Lessee's right to possession.
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(c) Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available to Lessor under the laws
    or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are located.

(d) The expiration or termination of this Lease and/or the termination of
    Lessee's right to possession shall not relieve Lessee from liability under
    any indemnity provisions of this Lease as to matters occurring or accruing
    during the term hereof or by reason of Lessee's occupancy of the Premises.

13.3 Inducement Recapture in Event of Breach. Any agreement by Lessor for free
    or abated rent or other charges applicable to the Premises, or for the
    giving or paying by Lessor to or for Lessee of any cash or other bonus,
    inducement or consideration for Lessee's entering into this Lease, all of
    which concessions are hereinafter referred to as "Inducement Provisions,"
    shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's full and faithful performance of
    all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease to be performed or
    observed by Lessee during the term hereof as the same may be extended. Upon
    the occurrence of a Breach of this Lease by Lessee, as defined in Paragraph
    13.1, any such Inducement Provision shall automatically be deemed deleted
    from this Lease and of no further force or effect, and any rent, other
    charge, bonus, inducement or consideration theretofore abated, given or paid
    by Lessor under such an Inducement Provision shall be immediately due and
    payable by Lessee to Lessor, and recoverable by Lessor as additional rent
    due under this Lease, notwithstanding any subsequent cure of said Breach by
    Lessee. The acceptance by Lessor of rent or the cure of the Breach which
    initiated the operation of this Paragraph shall not be deemed a waiver by
    Lessor of the provisions of this Paragraph unless specifically so stated in
    writing by Lessor at the time of such acceptance.

13.4 Late Charges. Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment by Lessee to
    Lessor of rent and other sums due hereunder will cause Lessor to incur costs
    not contemplated by this Lease, the exact amount of which will be extremely
    difficult to ascertain. Such costs include, but are not limited to,
    processing and accounting charges, and late charges which may be imposed
    upon Lessor by the terms of any ground lease, mortgage or trust deed
    covering the Premises. Accordingly, if any installment of rent or any other
    sum due from Lessee shall not be received by Lessor or Lessor's designee
    within five (5) days after such amount shall be due, then, without any
    requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall pay to Lessor a late charge
    equal to six percent (6%) of such overdue amount. The parties hereby agree
    that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs
    Lessor will incur by reason of late payment by Lessee. Acceptance of such
    late charge by Lessor shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's
    Default or Breach with respect to such overdue amount nor prevent Lessor
    from exercising any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder. In
    the event that a late charge is payable hereunder, whether or not collected,
    for three (3) consecutive installments of Base Rent, then notwithstanding
    Paragraph 4.1 or any other provision of this Lease to the contrary, Base
    Rent shall, at Lessor's option, become due and payable quarterly in advance.

13.5 Breach by Lessor. Lessor shall not be deemed in breach of this Lease unless
    Lessor fails within a reasonable time to perform an obligation required to
    be performed by Lessor. For purposes of this Paragraph 13.5, a reasonable
    time shall in no event be less than thirty (30) days after receipt by
    Lessor, and by the holders of any ground lease,
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    mortgage or deed of trust covering the Premises whose name and address shall
    have been furnished lessee in writing for such purpose, of written notice
    specifying wherein such obligation of Lessor has not been performed;
    provided, however, that if the nature of lessor's obligation is such that
    more than thirty (30) days after such notice are reasonably required for its
    performance, then Lessor shall not be in breach of this Lease if performance
    is commenced within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently
    pursued to completion.

14. Condemnation. If the Premises, or any portion thereof are taken under the
    power of eminent domain or sold under the threat of the exercise of said
    power (all of which are herein called "condemnation"), this Lease shall
    terminate as to the part so taken as of the date the condemning authority
    takes title or possession, whichever first occurs. If more than ten percent
    (10%) of the floor area of the Premises, or more than twenty-five percent
    (25%) of the land area not occupied by any building, is taken by
    condemnation, Lessee may, at Lessee's option, to be exercised in writing
    within ten (10) days after Lessor shall have given Lessee written notice of
    such taking (or in the absence of such notice, within ten (10) days after
    the condemning authority shall have taken possession) terminate this Lease
    as of the date the condemning authority takes such possession. If Lessee
    does not terminate this Lease in accordance with the foregoing, this Lease
    shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of the Premises
    remaining, except that the Base Rent shall be reduced in the same proportion
    as the rentable floor area of the Premises taken bears to the total rentable
    floor area of the building located on the Premises. No reduction of Base
    Rent shall occur if the only portion of the Premises taken is land on which
    there is no building. Any award for the taking of all or any part of the
    Premises under the power of eminent domain or any payment made under threat
    of the exercise of such power shall be the property of Lessor, whether such
    award shall be made as compensation for diminution in value of the leasehold
    or for the taking of the fee, or as severance damages; provided, however,
    that Lessee shall be entitled to any compensation separately awarded to
    Lessee for Lessee's relocation expenses and/or loss of Lessee's Trade
    Fixtures, in the event that this Lease is not terminated by reason of such
    condemnation. Lessor shall to the extent of its net severance damages
    received, over and above the legal and other expenses incurred by Lessor in
    the condemnation matter, repair any damage to the Premises caused by such
    condemnation, except to the extent that Lessee has been reimbursed therefor
    by the condemning authority. Lessee shall be responsible for the payment or
    any amount in excess of such no severance damages required to complete such
    repair. 

15. Broker's Fee. 

15.1 The Brokers named in Paragraph 1.10 are the procuring causes of this Lease.

15.2 Upon execution of this Lease by both Parties, Lessor shall pay to said
    Brokers jointly, or in such separate shares as they may mutually designate
    in writing, a fee as set forth in a separate written agreement between
    Lessor and said Brokers (or in the event there is no separate written
    agreement between Lessor and said Brokers, the sum of $_________________)
    for brokerage services rendered by said Broker to Lessor in this
    transaction.
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15.3 Unless Lessor and Brokers have otherwise agreed in writing, Lessor further
    agrees that: (a) if Lessee exercises any Option (as defined in Paragraph
    39.1) or any Option subsequently granted which is substantially similar to
    an Option granted to Lessee in this Lease, or (b) if Lessee acquires any
    rights to the Premises or other premises described in this Lease which are
    substantially similar to what Lessee would have acquired had an Option
    herein granted to Lessee been exercised, or (c) if Lessee remains in
    possession of the Premises, with the consent of Lessor, after the
    expiration of the term of this Lease after having failed to exercise an
    Option, or (d) if said Brokers are the procuring cause of any other lease
    or sale entered into between the Parties pertaining to the Premises and/or
    any adjacent property in which Lessor has an interest, or (e) if Base Rent
    is increased, whether by agreement or operation of an escalation clause
    herein, then as in any of said transactions, Lessor shall pay said Brokers
    a fee in accordance with the schedule of said Brokers in effect at the time
    of the execution of this Lease. 

15.4 Any buyer or transferee of Lessor's interest in this Lease, whether such
    transfer is by agreement or by operation of law, shall be deemed to have
    assumed Lessor's obligation under this Paragraph 15. Each Broker shall be a
    third party beneficiary of the provisions of this Paragraph 15 to the extent
    of its interest in any commission arising from this Lease and may enforce
    that right directly against Lessor and its successors. 

15.5 Lessee and Lessor each represent and warrant to the other that it has had
    no dealings with any person, firm, broker or finder (other than the Brokers,
    if any named in Paragraph 1.10) in connection with the negotiation of this
    Lease and/or the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby, and
    that no broker or other person, firm or entity other than said named Brokers
    is entitled to any commission or finder's fee in connection with said
    transaction, Lessee and Lessor do each hereby agree to indemnify, protect,
    defend and hold the other harmless from and against liability for
    compensation or charges which may be claimed by any such *** broker, finder
    or other similar party by reason of any dealings or actions of the
    indemnifying Party, including any costs, expenses, attorneys' fees,
    reasonably incurred with respect thereto. 

15.6 Lessor and Lessees hereby consent to and approve all agency relationships,
    including any dual agencies, indicated in Paragraph 1.10. 

16. Tenancy Statement.

16.1 Each Party (as "Responding Party") shall within ten (10) days after written
    notice from the other Party (the "Requesting Party") execute, acknowledge
    and deliver to the Requesting Party a statement in writing in form similar
    to the then most current "Tenancy Statement" form published by the American
    Industrial Real Estate Association, plus such additional information,
    confirmation and/or statements as may be reasonably requested by the
    Requesting Party. 

16.2 If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the Premises, any part
    thereof, or the building of which the Premises are a part, Lessee and all
    Guarantors of Lessee's performance hereunder shall deliver to any potential
    lender or purchaser designated by Lessor such financial statements of Lessee
    and such Guarantors as may be reasonably required by such lender or
    purchaser, including but not limited to Lessee's financial statements for
    the past three (3) years. All such financial statements shall be received by
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    Lessor and such lender or purchaser in confidence and shall be used only 
    for the purposes herein set forth.

17. Lessor's Liability. The term "Lessor" as used herein shall mean the owner or
    owners at the time in question of the fee title to the Premises, or, if this
    is a sublease, of the Lessee's interest in the prior lease. In the event of
    a transfer of Lessor's title or interest in the Premises or in this Lease,
    Lessor shall deliver to the transferee or assignee (in cash or by credit)
    any unused Security Deposit held by Lessor at the time of such transfer or
    assignment. Except as provided in Paragraph 15, upon such transfer or
    assignment and delivery of the Security Deposit, as aforesaid, the prior
    Lessor shall be relieved of all liability with respect to the obligations
    and/or covenants under this Lease thereafter to be performed by the Lessor.
    Subject to the foregoing, the obligations and/or covenants in this Lease to
    be performed by the Lessor shall be binding only upon the Lessor as
    hereinabove defined.

18. Severability. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease, as determined
    by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the validity of
    any other provision hereof.

19. Interest on Past-Due Obligations. Any monetary payment due Lessor hereunder,
    other than late charges, not received by Lessor within thirty (30) days
    following the date on which it was due, shall bear interest from the
    thirty-first (31st) day after it was due at the rate of 12% per annum, but
    not exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law, in addition to the late
    charge provided for in Paragraph 13.4.

20. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of
    all obligations to be performed or observed by the Parties under this Lease.

21. Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Lessee or Lessor under the terms
    of this Lease are deemed to be rent.

22. No Prior or other Agreements; Broker Disclaimer. This Lease contains all
    agreements between the Parties with respect to any matter mentioned herein,
    and no other prior or contemporaneous agreement or understanding shall be
    effective. Lessor and Lessee each represents and warrants to the Brokers
    that it has made, and is relying solely upon, its own investigation as to
    the nature, quality, character and financial responsibility of the other
    Party to this Lease and as to the nature, quality and character of the
    Premises. Brokers have no responsibility with respect thereto or with
    respect to any default or breach hereof by either Party.

23. Notices.

23.1 All notices required or permitted by this Lease shall be in writing and may
    be delivered in person (by hand or by messenger or courier service) or may
    be sent by regular, certified or registered mail or U.S. Postal Service
    Express Mail, with postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission, and shall
    be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner specified in this
    Paragraph 23. The addresses noted adjacent to a Party's signature on this
    Lease shall be that Party's address for delivery or mailing of notice
    purposes. Either Party may by written notice to the other specify a
    different address for notice purposes, except that upon Lessee's taking
    possession of the Premises, the Premises shall constitute Lessee's address
    for the purpose of mailing or delivering notices to Lessee. A copy of all
    notices required or permitted to be given to Lessor hereunder
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    shall be concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such addresses
    as Lessor may from time to time hereafter designate by written notice to
    Lessee.

23.2 Any notice sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
    shall be deemed given on the date of delivery shown on the receipt card, or
    if no delivery date is shown, the postmark thereon. If sent by regular mail
    the notice shall be deemed given forty-eight (48) hours after the same is
    addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid. Notices
    delivered by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that guarantees
    next day delivery shall be deemed given twenty-four (24) hours after
    delivery of the same to the United States Postal Service or courier. If any
    notice is transmitted by facsimile transmission or similar means, the same
    shall be deemed served or delivered upon telephone confirmation of receipt
    of the transmission thereof, provided a copy is also delivered via delivery
    or mail. If notice is received on a Sunday or legal holiday, it shall be
    deemed received on the next business day.

24. Waivers. No waiver by Lessor of the Default or Breach of any term, covenant
    or condition hereof by Lessee, shall be deemed a waiver of any other term,
    covenant or condition hereof, or of any subsequent Default or Breach by
    Lessee of the same or of any other term, covenant or condition hereof.
    Lessor's consent to, or approval of, any act shall not be deemed to render
    unnecessary the obtaining of Lessor's consent to, or approval of, any
    subsequent or similar act by Lessee, or be construed as the basis of an
    estoppel to enforce the provision or provisions of this Lease requiring such
    consent. Regardless of Lessor's knowledge of a Default or Breach at the time
    of accepting rent, the acceptance of rent by Lessor shall not be a waiver of
    any preceding Default or Breach by Lessee of any provision hereof, other
    than the failure of Lessee to pay the particular rent so accepted. Any
    payment given Lessor by Lessee may be accepted by Lessor on account of money
    or damages due Lessor, notwithstanding any qualifying statements or
    conditions made by Lessee in connection therewith, which such statements
    and/or conditions shall be of no force or effect whatsoever unless
    specifically agreed to in writing by Lessor at or before the time of deposit
    of such payment. 

25. Recording. Either Lessor or Lessee shall, upon request of the other,
    execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other a short form memorandum of
    this Lease for recording purposes. The Party requesting *** shall be
    responsible for payment of any fees or taxes applicable thereto.

26. No Right To Holdover. Lessee has no right to retain possession of the
    Premises or any part there of beyond the expiration or earlier termination
    of this lease.

27. Cumulative Remedies. No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed
    exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other
    remedies at law or in equity. 

28. Covenants and Conditions. All provisions of this Lease to be observed or
    performed by Lessee are both covenants and conditions.

29. Binding Effect; Choice of Law: This Lease shall be binding upon the parties,
    their personal representatives, successors and assigns and be governed by
    the laws of the State in which the Premises are located. Any litigation
    between the Parties hereto concerning this Lease shall be initiated in the
    county in which the Premises are located. 

30. Subordination; Attornment; Non-Disturbance.
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30.1 Subordination. This Lease and any Option granted hereby shall be subject
    and subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or other
    hypothecation or security device (collectively, "Security Device"), now or
    hereafter placed by Lessor upon the real property of which the Premises are
    a part, to any and all advances made on the security thereof, and to all
    renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions
    thereof. Lessee agrees that the Lenders holding any such Security Device
    shall have no duty, liability or obligation to perform any of the
    obligations of Lessor under this Lease, but that in the event of Lessor's
    default with respect to any such obligation, Lessee will give any Lender
    whose name and address have been furnished Lessee in writing for such
    purpose notice of Lessor's default and allow such Lender thirty (30) days
    following receipt of such notice for the cure of said default before
    invoking any remedies Lessee may have by reason thereof. If any Lender shall
    elect to have this Lease and/or any Option granted hereby superior to the
    lien of its Security Device and shall give written notice thereof to Lessee,
    this Lease and such Options shall be deemed prior to such Security Device,
    notwithstanding the relative dates of the documentation or recordation
    thereof. 

30.2 Attornment. Subject to the non-disturbance provisions of Paragraph 30.3,
    Lessee agrees to attorn to a Lender or any other party who acquires
    ownership of the Premises by reason of a foreclosure of a Security Device,
    and that in the event of such foreclosure, such new owner shall not: (i) be
    liable for any act or omission of any prior lessor or with respect to events
    occurring prior to acquisition of ownership, (ii) be subject to any offsets
    or defenses which Lessee might have against any prior lessor, or (iii) be
    bound by prepayment of more than one (1) month's rent.

30.3 Non-Disturbance. With respect to Security Devices entered into by Lessor
    after the execution of this Lease, Lessee's subordination of this Lease
    shall be subject to receiving assurance (a "non-disturbance agreement") from
    the Lender, that Lessee's possession and this Lease, including any options
    to extend the term hereof, will not be disturbed so long as Lessee is not in
    Breach hereof and attorns to the record owner of the Premises. 

30.4 Self-Executing. The agreements contained in this Paragraph 30 shall be
    effective without the execution of any further documents; provided, however,
    that, upon written request from Lessor or a Lender in connection with a
    sale, financing or refinancing of the Premises, Lessee and Lessor shall
    execute such further writings as may be reasonably required to separately
    document any such subordination or non-subordination, attornment and/or
    non-disturbance agreement as is provided for herein.

31. Attorney's Fees. If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding to
    enforce the terms hereof or declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party
    (as hereafter defined) or Broker in any such proceeding, action, or appeal
    thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Such fees may be
    awarded in the same suit or recovered in a separate suit, whether or not
    such action or proceeding is pursued to decision or judgment. The term,
    "Prevailing Party" shall include, without limitation, a Party or Broker who
    substantially obtains or defeats the relief sought, as the case may be,
    whether by compromise, settlement, judgment, or the abandonment by the other
    Party or Broker of its claim or defense. The attorney's fee award shall not
    be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be such as
    to fully reimburse all attorney's fees
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    reasonably incurred. Lessor shall be entitled to attorney's fees, costs and
    expenses incurred in the preparation and service of notices of Default and
    consultations in connection therewith, whether or not a legal action is
    subsequently commenced in connection with such Default or resulting Breach.

32. Lessor's Access; Showing Premises; Repairs. Lessor and Lessor's agents shall
    have the right to enter the Premises at any time, in the case of an
    emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times for the purpose of showing the
    same to prospective purchasers, lenders, or lessees, and making such
    alterations, repairs, improvements or additions to the Premises or to the
    building of which they are a part, as Lessor may reasonably deem necessary.
    Lessor may at any time place on or about the Premises or building any
    ordinary "For Sale" signs and Lessor may at any time during the last one
    hundred twenty (120) days of the term hereof place on or about the Premises
    any ordinary "For Lease" signs. All such activities of Lessor shall be
    without abatement of rent or liability to Lessee. 

33. Auctions. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, either
    voluntarily or involuntarily, any auction upon the Premises without first
    having obtained Lessor's prior written consent. Notwithstanding anything to
    the contrary in this Lease, Lessor shall not be obligated to exercise any
    standard of reasonableness in determining whether to grant such consent. 

34. Signs. Lessee shall not place any sign upon the Premises, except that Lessee
    may, with Lessor's prior written consent, install (but not on the roof) such
    signs as are reasonably required to advertise Lessee's own business. The
    installation of any sign on the Premises by or for Lessee shall be subject
    to the provisions of Paragraph 7 (Maintenance, Repairs, Utility
    Installations, Trade Fixtures and Alterations). Unless otherwise expressly
    agreed herein, Lessor reserves all rights to the use of the roof and the
    right to install, and all revenues from the installation of, such
    advertising signs on the Premises, including the roof, as do not
    unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Lessee's business. 

35. Termination; Merger. Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing by
    Lessor, the voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, the mutual
    termination or cancellation hereof, or a termination hereof by Lessor for
    Breach by Lessee, shall automatically terminate any sublease or lesser
    estate in the Premises; provided, however, Lessor shall, in the event of any
    such surrender, termination or cancellation, have the option to continue any
    one or all of any existing subtenancies. Lessor's failure within ten (10)
    days following any such event to make a written election to the contrary by
    written notice to the holder of any such lesser interest, shall constitute
    Lessor's election to have such event constitute the termination of such
    interest. 

36. Consents. 

(a) Except for Paragraph 33 hereof (Auctions) or as otherwise provided herein,
    wherever in this Lease the consent of a Party is required to an act by or
    for the other Party, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or
    delayed. Lessor's actual reasonable costs and expenses (including but not
    limited to architects', attorneys', engineers' or other consultants' fees)
    incurred in the consideration of, or response to, a request by Lessee for
    any Lessor consent pertaining to this Lease or the Premises, including but
    not limited to
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    consents to an assignment, a subletting or the presence or use of a
    Hazardous Substance, practice or storage tank, shall be paid by Lessee to
    Lessor upon receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation therefor.
    Subject to Paragraph 12.2(e) (applicable to assignment or subletting),
    Lessor may, as a condition to considering any such request by Lessee,
    require that Lessee deposit with Lessor an amount of money (in addition to
    the Security Deposit held under Paragraph 5) reasonably calculated by Lessor
    to represent the cost Lessor will incur in considering and responding to
    Lessee's request. Except as otherwise provided, any unused portion of said
    deposit shall be refunded to Lessee without interest. Lessor's consent to
    any act, assignment of this Lease or subletting of the Premises by Lessee
    shall not constitute an acknowledgment that no Default or Breach by Lessee
    of this Lease exists, nor shall such consent be deemed a waiver of any then
    existing Default or Breach, except as may be otherwise specifically stated
    in writing by Lessor at the time of such consent.

(b) All conditions to Lessor's consent authorized by this Lease are acknowledged
    by Lessee as being reasonable. The failure to specify herein any particular
    condition to Lessor's consent shall not preclude the imposition by Lessor at
    the time of consent of such further or other conditions as are then
    reasonable with reference to the particular matter for which consent is
    being given. 

37. Guarantor. 

37.1 If there are to be any Guarantors of this Lease per Paragraph 1.11, the
    form of the guaranty to be executed by each such Guarantor shall be in the
    form most recently published by the American Industrial Real Estate
    Association, and each said Guarantor shall have the same obligations as
    Lessee under this Lease, including but not limited to the obligation to
    provide the Tenancy Statement and information called for by Paragraph 16.

37.2 It shall constitute a Default of the Lessee under this Lease if any such
    Guarantor fails or refuses, upon reasonable request by Lessor to give: (a)
    evidence of the due execution of the guaranty called for by this Lease,
    including the authority of the Guarantor (and of the party signing on
    Guarantor's behalf) to obligate such Guarantor on said guaranty, and
    including in the case of a corporate Guarantor, a certified copy of a
    resolution of its board of directors authorizing the making of such
    guaranty, together with a certificate of incumbency showing the signature of
    the persons authorized to sign on its behalf, (b) current financial
    statements of Guarantor as may from time to time be requested by Lessor, (c)
    a Tenancy Statement, or (d) written confirmation that the guaranty is still
    in effect. 

38. Quiet Possession. Upon payment by Lessee of the rent for the Premises and
    the observance and performance of all of the covenants, conditions and
    provisions on Lessee's part to be observed and performed under this Lease,
    Lessee shall have quiet possession of the Premises for the entire term
    hereof subject to all of the provisions of this Lease. 

39. Options. 

39.1 Definition. As used in this Paragraph 39, the word "Option" has the
    following meaning: (a) the right to extend the term of this Lease or to
    renew this Lease or to extend or renew any lease that Lessee has on other
    property of Lessor; (b) the right of
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     first refusal to lease the Premises or the right of first offer to lease
     the Premises or the right of first refusal to lease other property of
     Lessor or the right of first offer to lease other property of Lessor; (c)
     the right to purchase the Premises, or the right of first refusal to
     purchase the Premises, or the right of first offer to purchase the
     Premises, or the right to purchase other property of Lessor, or the right
     of first refusal to purchase other property of Lessor, or the right of
     first offer to purchase other property of Lessor.

39.2 Options Personal to Original Lessee. Each Option granted to Lessee in this
    Lease is personal to the original Lessee named in Paragraph 1.1 hereof, and
    cannot be voluntarily or involuntarily assigned or exercised by any person
    or entity other than said original Lessee while the original Lessee is in
    full and actual possession of the Premises and without the intention of
    thereafter assigning or subletting. The Options, if any, herein granted to
    Lessee are not assignable, either as a part of an assignment of this Lease
    or separately or apart therefrom, and no Option may be separated from this
    Lease in any manner, by reservation or otherwise. 

39.3 Multiple Options. In the event that Lessee has any Multiple Options to
    extend or renew this Lease, a later Option cannot be exercised unless the
    prior Options to extend or renew this Lease have been validly exercised.
    

39.4 Effect of Default on Options. 

(a) Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option, notwithstanding any
    provision in the grant of Option to the contrary; (i) during the period
    commencing with the giving of any notice of Default under Paragraph 13.1 and
    continuing until the noticed Default is cured, or (ii) during the period of
    time any monetary obligation due Lessor from Lessee is unpaid (without
    regard to whether notice thereof is given Lessee), or (iii) during the time
    Lessee is in Breach of this Lease, or (iv) in the event that Lessor has
    given to Lessee three (3) or more notices of Default under Paragraph 13.1,
    whether or not the Defaults are cured, during the twelve (12) month period
    immediately preceding the exercise of the Option. 

(b) The period of time within which an Option may be exercised shall not be
    extended or enlarged by reason of Lessee's inability to exercise an Option
    because of the provisions of Paragraph 39.4(a). 

(c) All rights of Lessee under the provisions of an Option shall terminate and
    be of no further force or effect, notwithstanding Lessee's due and timely
    exercise of the Option, if, after such exercise and during the term of this
    Lease, (i) Lessee fails to pay to Lessor a monetary obligation of Lessee for
    a period of thirty (30) days after such obligation becomes due (without any
    necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof to Lessee), or (ii) Lessor gives
    to Lessee three (3) or more notices of Default under Paragraph 13.1 during
    any twelve (12) month period, whether or not the Defaults are cured, or
    (iii) if Lessee commits a Breach of this Lease.

40. Multiple Buildings. If the Premises are part of a group of buildings
    controlled by Lessor, Lessee agrees that it will abide by, keep and observe
    all reasonable rules and regulations which Lessor may make from time to time
    for the management, safety, care, and cleanliness of the grounds, the
    parking and building of vehicles and the preservation of good order, as well
    as for the convenience of other occupants or tenants of such other
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    buildings and their invitees, and that Lessee will pay its fair share of 
    common expenses incurred in connection therewith.

41. Security Measures. Lessees hereby acknowledges that the rental payable to
    Lessor hereunder does not include the cost of guard service or other
    security measures, and that Lessor shall have no obligation whatsoever to
    provide same. Lessee assumes all responsibility for the protection of the
    Premises, Lessee, its agents and invitees and their property from the acts
    of third parties.

42. Reservations. Lessor reserves to itself the right, from time to time, to
    grant, without the consent or joinder of Lessee, such easements, rights and
    dedications that Lessor deems necessary, and to cause the recordation of
    parcel maps and restrictions, so long as such easements, rights,
    dedications, maps and restrictions do not unreasonably interfere with the
    use of the Premises by Lessee. Lessee agrees to sign any documents
    reasonably requested by Lessor to effectuate any such easement rights,
    dedication, map or restrictions. 

43. Performance Under Protest. If at any time a dispute shall arise as to any
    amount or sum of money to be paid by one Party to the other under the
    provisions hereof, the Party against whom the obligation to pay the money is
    asserted shall have the right to make payment "under protest" and such
    payment shall not be regarded as a voluntary payment and there shall survive
    the right on the part of said Party to institute suit for recovery of such
    sum. If it shall be adjudged that there was no legal obligation on the part
    of said Party to pay such sum or any part thereof, said Party shall be
    entitled to recover such sum or so much thereof as it was not legally
    required to pay under the provisions of this Lease. 

44. Authority. If either Party hereto is a corporation, trust, or general or
    limited partnership, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of such
    entity represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute
    and deliver this Lease on its behalf. If Lessee is a corporation, trust or
    partnership, Lessee shall, within thirty (30) days after request by Lessor,
    deliver to Lessor evidence satisfactory to Lessor of such authority.

45. Conflict. Any conflict between the printed provisions of this Lease and the
    typewritten or handwritten provisions shall be controlled by the typewritten
    or handwritten provisions. 

46. Offer. Preparation of this Lease by Lessor or Lessor's agent and submission
    of same to Lessee shall not be deemed an offer to lease to Lessee. This
    Lease is not intended to be binding until executed by all Parties hereto.

47. Amendments. This Lease may be modified only in writing, signed by the
    parties in interest at the time of the modification. The parties shall amend
    this Lease from time to time to reflect any adjustments that are made to the
    Base Rent or other rent payable under this Lease. As long as they do not
    materially change Lessee's obligations hereunder, Lessee agrees to make such
    reasonable non-monetary modifications to this Lease as may be reasonably
    required by an institutional, insurance company, or pension plan Lender in
    connection with the obtaining of normal financing or refinancing of the
    property of which the Premises are a part.

48. Multiple Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, if more
    than one person or entity is named herein as either Lessor or Lessee, the
    obligations of such
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     Multiple Parties shall be the joint and several responsibility of all
     persons or entities named herein as such Lessor or Lessee.


     LESSOR AND LESSEE HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS LEASE AND EACH TERM
     AND PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND BY THE EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE SHOW
     THEIR INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT THERETO, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE
     THAT, AT THE TIME THIS LEASE IS EXECUTED, THE TERMS OF THIS LEASE ARE
     COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF LESSOR AND
     LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE PREMISES.

     IF THIS LEASE HAS BEEN FILLED IN, IT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SUBMISSION TO
     YOUR ATTORNEY FOR HIS APPROVAL, FURTHER, EXPERTS SHOULD BE CONSULTED TO
     EVALUATE THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AS TO THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF
     ASBESTOS, STORAGE TANKS OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, NO REPRESENTATION OR
     RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
     OR BY THE REAL ESTATE BROKER(S) OR THEIR AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES AS TO THE
     LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE
     TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES; THE PARTIES SHALL RELY SOLELY UPON THE
     ADVICE OF THEIR OWN COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS
     LEASE, IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA,
     AN ATTORNEY FROM THE STATE WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED SHOULD BE
     CONSULTED.

The  parties hereto have executed this Lease at the place on the dates specified
     above to their respective signatures.

Executed at Los Angeles, California                      Executed at
on                                                       on
by LESSOR:                                               by LESSEE:
Daniel Kingston Cable, Trustee of the Daniel             ANGELES METAL TRIM CO.,
     INC.
Kingston Cable and Barbara White Cable 1995
Revocable Intervivos Trust dated 2/15/95
By                                                       By
Name Printed:                                            Name Printed:
Title:                                                   Title:

By:                                                      By:
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Name Printed:                                           Name Printed:
Title:                                                  Title:
Address: 3907 Bouton Drive, Lakewood, CA 90712          Address:

Tel No (   )         Fax No (   )         Tel No (   )           Fax No (   )
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                                                                      Exhibit A

[Drawing of Premises]
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RENT ADJUSTMENT(S)
ADDENDUM TO
STANDARD LEASE

Dated   January 15, 1997

By and Between (Lessor)  DANIEL KINGSTON CABLE, TRUSTEE

               (Lessee)  ANGELES METAL TRIM CO., INC.

Property Address:  4817 and 4915 Sheila Street, City of Commerce

Paragraph 1.5

A.   RENT ADJUSTMENTS:

     The monthly rent for each month of the adjustment period(s) specified below
     shall be increased using the method(s) indicated below:

(Check Method(s) to be Used and Fill in Appropriately)

x    1.  Cost of Living Adjustment(s) (COL)

(a) On (Fill in COL Adjustment Date(s): every 12 months, during the initial term
    of this Lease and any extension thereof, including the "Option Period" the
    monthly rent payable under paragraph 1.5 ("Base Rent") of the attached Lease
    shall be adjusted by the change, if any, from the Base Month specified
    below, in the Consumer Price Index of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
    U.S. Department of Labor for All Urban Consumers - U.S. City Average. All
    items herein referrred to as "C.P.I.".

(b) The monthly rent payable in accordance with paragraph A1(a) of this Addendum
    shall be calculated as follows: the Base Rent set forth in paragraph 1.5 of
    the attached Lease, shall be multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which
    shall be the C.P.I. of the calendar month 2 (two) months prior to the
    month(s) specified in paragraph A1(a) above during which the adjustment is
    to take effect, and the denominator of which shall be the C.P.I. of the
    calendar month which is two (2) months prior to (select one): the first
    month of the term of this Lease as set forth in paragraph 1.3 ("Base Month")
    or (Fill in Other "Base Month"): . The sum so calculated shall constitute
    the new monthly rent hereunder, but in no event, shall any such new monthly
    rent be less than the rent payable for the month immediately preceding the
    date for rent adjustment.

(c) In the event the compilation and/or publication of the C.P.I. shall be
    transferred to any other governmental department or bureau or agency or
    shall be discontinued, then the index most nearly the same as the C.P.I.
    shall be used to make such calculation. In the
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     event that Lessor and Lessee cannot agree on such alternative index, then
     the matter shall be submitted for decision to the American Arbitration
     Association in accordance with the then rules of said association and the
     decision of the arbitrators shall be binding upon the parties. The cost of
     said Arbitrators shall be paid equally by Lessor and Lessee.

     II. Market Rental Value Adjustment(s) (MRV)
         [not applicable]

     III.  Fixed Rental Adjustment(s) FRA

The monthly rent payable under paragraph 1.5 ("Base Rent") of the attached Lease
shall be increased to the following amounts

On (Fill in FRA adjustment Date(s): The New Base Rental shall be:

     at the conclusion of the first                  $11,000
     ------------------------------                   --------------
     12 months of the initial term                   $
     ------------------------------                   --------------
     of this Lease                                   $
     ------------------------------                   --------------
                                                     $
                                                      --------------
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ADDENDUM TO
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL LEASE
Dated January 15, 1997
By and Between DANIEL KINGSTON CABLE, TRUSTEE AND 
               ANGELES METAL TRIM CO., INC.

39. (Continued)            OPTION TO EXTEND

A.   Lessor hereby grants to Lessee the option to extend the term of this lease
     for 2-3 year periods commencing when the prior term expires upon each and
     all of the following terms and conditions.

     (i) Lessee gives to Lessor, and Lessor actually receives, on a date which
     is prior to the date that the option period would commence (if exercised)
     by at least six (6) and not more than nine (9) months, a written notice of
     the exercise of the option to extend this lease for said additional term,
     time being of the essence. If said notification of the exercise of said
     option is not so given and received, this option shall automatically
     expire:

     (ii)The provisions of paragraph 39, including the provision relating to
     default of Lessee set forth in paragraph 39.4 of this Lease are conditions
     of this Option:

     (iii) All of the terms and conditions of this Lease except where
     specifically modified by this option shall apply:

     (iv) The monthly rent for each month of the option period shall be
     calculated as follows:

     (a) As used herein, the term "C.P.I." shall mean the Consumer Price Index
     of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor for All
     Urban Consumers - U.S. City Average, "All Items", herein referred to as
     "C.P.I."

     (b) The rent payable for the first month of the initial term of this Lease,
     as set forth in paragraph 4 of the attached lease, shall be multiplied by a
     fraction the numerator of which shall be the C.P.I. of the calendar month
     during which the option period commences and the denominator of which shall
     be the C.P.I. for the month in which the original Lease term commenced. The
     sum calculated shall constitute the new monthly rent during the option
     period, but, in no event, shall such new monthly rent be less than the rent
     payable for the month immediately preceding the commencement of the option
     period.

     (c) Pending receipt of the required C.P.I. and determination of the actual
     adjustment, Lessee shall pay an estimated adjusted rental, as reasonably
     determined by Lessor by reference to the then available C.P.I. information.
     Upon notification of the actual
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     adjustment after publication of the required C.P.I., any overpayment shall
     be credited against the next installment of rent due, and any underpayment
     shall be immediately due and payable by Lessee. Lessor's failure to request
     payment of an estimated or actual rent adjustment shall not constitute a
     waiver of the right to any adjustment provided for in the Lease or this
     addendum.

     (d) In the event the compilation and/or publication of the C.P.I. shall be
     transferred to any other governmental department or bureau or agency or
     shall be discontinued, then the index most nearly the same as the C.P.I.
     shall be used to make such calculation. In the event that Lessor and Lessee
     cannot agree on such alternative index, then the matter shall be submitted
     for decision to the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the
     then rules of said association and the decision of the arbitrators shall be
     paid equally by Lessor and Lessee.
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ADDENDUM TO LEASE
FOR THE PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS
4817 AND 4915 SHEILA STREET
CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA


41.  Notwithstanding anything contained in the Lease to the contrary the Lessee
     has been afforded an opportunity to inspect the Premises utilizing experts
     of its own choice; the Premises are being leased on an "AS IS BASIS".
     Lessor represents that to the best of his knowledge the Premises have no
     hazardous or other materials in violation of any EPA, environmental or
     other local, state or federal laws or regulations (the "Environmental
     Regulations"). In the event any pre-existing violation of the Environmental
     Regulations is discovered during the lease term or option renewal period
     which violation materially interferes with the conduct of Lessees business
     on the Premises, then Lessee shall have the right upon thirty (30) days
     written notice to Lessor to terminate the least unless Lessor shall
     forthwith take action to correct such violation of the Environmental
     Regulations so the same does not then materially interfere with the conduct
     of Lessees business on the Premises.

42.  Notwithstanding anything contained in the Lease to the contrary, Lessee
     represents and warrants to Lessor that it will at Lessee's cost and expense
     and at no cost or expense to Lessor comply with all governmental
     restrictions and requirements with respect to the use of the Premises.

43.  Lessee understands and acknowledges that the Premises are located within a
     Redevelopment Area of the City of Commerce. Lessor and its successors and
     assigns shall have the right to terminate this Lease without payment of any
     kind by Lessor or any governmental agency to Lessee upon six (6) months
     notice in the event that the Premises are transferred or sold for
     redevelopment purposes.

44.  Nothwithstanding anything contained in this Lease to the contrary, Lessee
     assumes full responsibility and all expenses not to exceed $5,000 for
     obtaining necessary occupancy permits for the Premises.

45.  Lessor shall provide to Lessee (D.K. Cable) without cost, the continued use
     by Lessee (D.K. Cable) of his existing office and its existing use for the
     first 12 months of the initial term of this Lease.