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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

                  10.31 METROBANCORP DIRECTORS' RETIREMENT PLAN

                                    SECTION 1
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                                  Introduction
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         1.1 Establishment of the Plan. The MetroBanCorp Directors' Retirement
         Plan (the "Plan") is established by MetroBanCorp, an Indiana
         corporation and registered bank holding company (the "Company"), to
         provide retirement benefits for members of the Board of Directors of
         the Company (the "Board"). The Company intends the Plan to be an
         unfunded, non-qualified plan of deferred compensation maintained
         primarily to provide retirement income for its eligible directors for
         income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
         amended.

         1.2 Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of the Plan are to further the
         growth and financial success of the Company and its subsidiary,
         MetroBank, by providing flexibility to the Company in attracting and
         retaining the services of outside directors who make significant
         contributions to its success and the success of MetroBank.

         1.3 Effective Date. The "Effective Date" of the Plan is January 1,
         2001. However, no person will be entitled to receive any benefits
         hereunder until the Plan has been approved by the holders of at least a
         majority of the outstanding stock fo the Company at a meeting at which
         approval is considered.

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                                  Participation
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         2.1 Eligibility and Plan Entry Date. Each director of the Company who
         is not also an employee of the Company (a "Non-Employee Director") will
         become a participant in the Plan on the later of the Effective Date (if
         he is then a Non-Employee Director) or the fifth anniversary of the
         date on which such Non-Employee Director was first appointed or elected
         to the Board. Non -Employee Directors of the Company's wholly-owned
         banking subsidiary, MetroBank and any other affiliate of the Company
         are not eligible to participate in the Plan.

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         2.2 Employee Directors. Any director of the Company who is an employee
         of the Company or any of its subsidiaries and who subsequently becomes
         a Non-Employee Director will not be eligible to become a participant in
         the Plan if such director is receiving or is entitled to receive any
         form of retirement benefit from an employee benefit plan sponsored the
         Company or any of its subsidiaries.

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                               Amount of Benefits
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         3.1 Retirement Benefit. A participant who retires as a Non-Employee
         Director will be entitled to receive an annual retirement benefit in an
         amount equal to the annual rate of his Retainer Pay (which excludes any
         payments for attending meetings of the Board or any committee thereof)
         as a Non-Employee Director in effect as of the day immediately
         preceding the date on which he retires from the Board. Such benefit
         will be paid at the times and in the form provided in Section 4.1.

         3.2 Pre-Retirement Death Benefit. If a participant dies either (i)
         while serving as a Non-Employee Director or (ii) after his retirement
         date but prior to the date his benefits are scheduled to commence under
         Section 4.1, his beneficiary will be entitled to receive a single lump
         sum benefit in an amount equal to the annual rate of his Retainer Pay
         in effect as of the day immediately preceding the date of his death.
         Such benefits shall be the sole benefit payable under the Plan.

         3.3 Retirement and Retirement Date. For purposes of the Plan, a
         participant's "retirement" as a Non-Employee Director means the
         termination of his service as a Non-Employee Director for any reason
         (other than death or Permanent and Total Disability) either (i) on or
         after his attainment of age 75, or (ii) on such earlier date as may be
         designated by the Nominating Committee of the Board. A participant's
         "retirement date" means the date as of which his retirement becomes
         effective.

         3.4 Disability Benefit. A participant who becomes Totally and
         Permanently Disabled will be entitled to receive an annual disability
         retirement benefit in an amount equal to the annual rate of his
         Retainer Pay as a Non-Employee Director in effect as of the day
         immediately preceding the date on which he becomes Totally and
         Permanently Disabled. For purposes of the Plan, a Non-Employee Director
         will be considered to be Totally and Permanently Disabled if he is
         unable, due to a medical or physical condition certified by a physician
         licensed to practice medicine in Indiana selected by the Board, to
         carry out his duties and responsibilities as a member of the Board.
         Notwithstanding the foregoing, a disability will not qualify under the
         Plan if it is the result, as determined by the Company, of (i) an
         intentionally self-inflicted or sickness, or (ii) an injury, illness or
         disease contracted, suffered or incurred while participating in a
         criminal offense.

         3.5 Forfeiture of Benefits on Resignation or Removal for Cause. A
         participant's entire benefit under the Plan will be forfeited if he is
         removed from membership on the

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         Board for Cause or he resigns from the Board in anticipation of being
         removed for Cause. For purposed of the Plan, Cause means (i) the
         willful and continued failure of a participant to perform his duties
         as a Non-Employee Director, (ii) any action by a Non-Employee Director
         in the course of his duties which involves willful misfeasance or
         gross negligence, (iii) the requirement of or direction by a federal
         or state regulatory agency which has jurisdiction over the Company or
         MetroBank that the Non-Employee Director resign or be removed from the
         Board, or (iv) the connection of the participant in the commission of
         any criminal offense which involves dishonesty or breach of trust.

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                               Payment of Benefits
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         4.1 Payment of Retirement Benefits. A participant's retirement benefit
         under Subsection 3.1 or his disability benefits under Subsection 3.4
         will be paid in annual installments beginning on the first day of the
         calendar year coincident with or next following the participant's
         retirement date or, in the case of his disability, the date in which he
         becomes Totally and Permanently Disabled (the "Benefit Commencement
         Date") or as soon as administratively practicable thereafter. The
         payment of such benefit will terminate on the earliest to occur of the
         following: (i) the date of the participant's death, (ii) the day
         immediately preceding the tenth anniversary of the participant's
         Benefit Commencement Date, and (iii) the last day of a period of
         consecutive calendar years (beginning on his Benefit Commencement Date)
         which equals the number of full calendar years throughout which the
         participant was a Non-Employee Director.

         4.2 Payment of Death Benefit. Payment of the death benefit under
         Subsection 3.2 will be made in a single lump sum as soon as
         administratively practicable following the participant's death.

         4.3 Facility of Payment. All amounts payable under the Plan to a
         participant or beneficiary under a legal disability or who, in the
         judgment of the Company, is unable to properly manage his financial
         affairs may be paid to such participant's or beneficiary's legal
         representative, or may be applied for the benefit of such participant
         or beneficiary in any manner selected by the Company.

         4.4 Funding of Benefits. Benefits payable under the Plan to any person
         will be paid by the Company from its general assets. Neither the
         Company nor MetroBank will be required to segregate on its books or
         otherwise establish any funding procedure for any amount to be used for
         the payment of benefits under the Plan. The Company and/or MetroBank
         may, however, in their sole discretion, set funds aside in investments
         to meet any anticipated obligations under the Plan. Any such action or
         set-aside will not be deemed to create a trust of any kind between the
         Company or MetroBank and any participate or other person entitled to
         benefits under the Plan or to constitute the funding of any Plan
         benefits. Consequently, any person entitled to a payment under the Plan
         will

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         have no rights greater than the rights of any other unsecured general
         creditor of the Company or MetroBank.

         4.5 Forfeiture of Benefits. No benefits hereunder will be paid to a
         participant during any period in which the participant is not available
         for consultation with the Board or officers of the Company (except by
         reason of illness or disability) or for any period in which the
         participant is employed by or consults with any individual or company
         which directly or indirectly competes with the Company or any of its
         affiliates. Benefit payments which are not made due to the preceding
         sentence will be forfeited.

         4.6 Claims Procedures.

         (a)  Any participant or beneficiary under the Plan may file a written
              claim for a Plan benefit with the Company or with a person named
              by the Company to receive claims under the Plan.

         (b)  In the event of a denial or limitation of any benefit or payment
              due to or requested by any participant or beneficiary under the
              Plan ("Claimant"), the Claimant will be given a written
              notification containing specific reasons for the denial or
              limitation of his benefit. The written notification will contain
              specific reference to the pertinent Plan provisions on which the
              denial or limitation of his benefit is based. In addition, it
              will contain a description of any other material or information
              necessary for the Claimant to perfect a claim, and an explanation
              of why such material or information is necessary. The
              notification will further provide appropriate information as to
              the steps to be taken if the Claimant wishes to submit his claim
              for review. This written notification will be given to a Claimant
              within ninety (90) days after receipt of his claim by the Company
              unless special circumstances require an extension of time for
              processing the claim. If such an extension of time for processing
              is required, written notice of the extension will be furnished to
              the Claimant prior to the termination of said ninety (90) day
              period, and such notice will include a statement of the special
              circumstances which make the postponement appropriate.

         (c)  In the event of a denial or limitation of his benefit, the
              Claimant or his duly authorized representative will be permitted
              to review pertinent documents and to submit to the Company issues
              and comments in writing. In addition, the Claimant or his duly
              authorized representative may make a written request for a full
              and fair review of his claim and its denial by the Company;
              provided, however, that such written request must be received by
              the Company (or its delegate to receive such requests) within
              sixty (60) days after receipt by the Claimant of written
              notification of the denial or limitation of the claim. The sixty
              (60) day requirement may be waived by the Company in appropriate
              cases.

         (d)  A decision will be rendered by the Company within sixty (60) days
              after the receipt of the request for review, provided that where
              special circumstances

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              require an extension of time for processing the decision, it may
              be postponed on written notice to the Claimant (prior to the
              expiration of the initial sixty (60) day period) for an
              additional sixty (60) days after the receipt of such request for
              review. Any decision by the Company will be furnished to the
              Claimant in writing and will include the specific reasons for the
              decision and the specific Plan provisions on which the decision
              is based.

         (e)  No Participant or beneficiary will have the right to seek
              judicial review of a denial of benefits, or to bring any action
              in any court to enforce a claim for benefits prior to filing a
              claim for benefits and exhausting his rights to review under this
              Subsection 4.6.

         4.7 Withholding Requirements. The Company has the power and right to
         withhold, or cause to be withheld, amounts sufficient to satisfy all
         federal, state and local taxes required to be withheld with respect to
         the payment of benefits hereunder.

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                                  Miscellaneous
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         5.1 Action by Company. Any action required or permitted to be taken by
         the Company under the Plan will be by resolution of the Board, by
         resolution of a duly authorized committee of the Board, or by a person
         or persons authorized by resolution of the Board or such committee.

         5.2 Administration.

         (a)  The Plan will be administered by the Company. Any decision by the
              Company hereunder or with respect hereto will be final, binding,
              and conclusive on all participants and all other persons.

         (b)  The Company has all powers necessary to administer the Plan,
              including the power to construe and interpret the Plan documents;
              to decide all questions relating to an individual's eligibility
              to participate in the Plan; to determine the amount, manner and
              timing of any payment of benefits under the Plan; to resolve any
              claim for benefits in accordance with Subsection 4.6 and to
              appoint or employ advisors, including legal counsel, to render
              advice with respect to any of the Company's responsibilities
              under the Plan. Any construction, interpretation or application
              of the Plan by the Company will be final, conclusive and binding.
              All actions by the Company will be taken pursuant to uniform
              standards applied to all persons similarly situated.

         (c)  The Company will be responsible for maintaining sufficient
              records to determine each participant's eligibility to
              participate in the Plan and for purposes of determining the
              amount of benefit that may be paid to a participant.

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         (d)  The Company may adopt such rules as it deems necessary, desirable
              or appropriate in the administration of the Plan. All rules and
              decisions of the Company will be applied uniformly and
              consistently to all participants in similar circumstances. When
              making a determination or calculation, the Company will be
              entitled to rely upon information furnished by a participant or
              beneficiary or the legal counsel of the Company.

         (e)  The Company may require a participant or beneficiary to complete
              and file with it an application for a benefit, and to furnish all
              pertinent information requested by it. The Company may rely upon
              all such information so furnished to it, including the
              participant's or beneficiary's current mailing address.

         (f)  The Company may authorize one or more officers of the Company to
              perform administrative responsibilities on its behalf under the
              Plan. Any such duly authorized officer will have all powers
              necessary to carry out the administrative duties delegated by the
              Company.

         5.3 Interested Participant. A participant may not vote on, decide or
         determine any matter or question solely concerning distribution of
         benefits to him (or his rights thereto) under the Plan, if such
         decision is to be made by the Company, the Board or a committee
         thereof.

         5.4 Beneficiary. Each participant from time to time, by signing a form
         furnished by the Company for such purpose, may designate any person or
         persons (who may be designated contingently or successively) to whom
         payment of his death benefit under Subsection 3.2 is to be made if he
         dies prior to his Benefit Commencement Date. A beneficiary designation
         form will be effective only when the form is fully completed, dated,
         signed by the participant and filed with the Company while the
         participant is alive and will cancel all beneficiary designation forms
         previously filed with the Company. If a deceased participant failed to
         designate a beneficiary as provided above, or if the designated
         beneficiary dies before the participant, the participant's benefits
         will be paid to the participant's estate. The term "beneficiary" as
         used in the Plan means the natural or legal person to who a deceased
         participant's benefits are payable under this Subsection 5.4. The
         Company may determine the identity of the distributees, and in so doing
         may act and rely upon any information it may deem reliable upon
         reasonable inquiry, and upon any affidavit, certificate or other paper
         believed by it to be genuine, and upon any evidence believed by it to
         be sufficient.

         5.5 Gender and Number. Where the context admits, words in the masculine
         gender will include the feminine and neuter genders, the singular
         includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular.

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         5.6 Controlling Law. Except to the extent superseded by laws of the
         United States, the laws of Indiana, without regard to the choice of law
         principles thereof, will be controlling in all matters relating to the
         Plan.

         5.7 Interest Not Transferable. No benefit accrued or payable under the
         Plan can be sold, transferred, assigned, margined, encumbered,
         bequeathed, alienated, hypothecated, pledged or otherwise disposed of,
         whether by operation of law, whether voluntarily or involuntarily or
         otherwise, other than by will or the laws of dissent and distribution.
         In addition, no benefit accrued or payable hereunder can be subject to
         execution, attachment or similar process. Any attempted or purported
         transfer of benefits incontrovention of this Subsection 5.7 will be
         null and void ab initio and of no force or effect whatsoever.

         5.8 Successors. All obligations of the Company under the Plan will be
         binding on any successor to the Company, whether or not such successor
         is the result of a Change in Control of the Company. The Company will
         not recommend, facilitate, agree or consent to a transaction or series
         of transactions which would result in a Change in Control of the
         Company unless and until the person or persons or entity or entities
         acquiring control of the Company as a result of such Change in Control
         agree(s) to be bound by the terms of the Plan insofar as it pertains to
         benefits accrued thereunder through the date of the Change in Control
         and agrees to assume and perform the obligations of the Company
         hereunder. For purposes of the Plan, "Change in Control" will have the
         same meaning as such term under the 1994 Directors' Stock Option Plan
         of MetroBanCorp.

         5.9 No Enlargement of Director Rights. No participant will acquire any
         right to be retained as a Non-Employee Director by virtue of the Plan,
         nor, upon the termination of his status as a Non-Employee Director or
         upon his retirement, will he have any right or interest in or to the
         Company's assets other than as specifically provided herein.

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                            Amendment and Termination
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         While the Company expects and intends to continue the Plan, it reserves
the right to amend the Plan from time to time or to terminate the Plan at any
time, provided that in no event will any (i) participant's benefits accrued to
the date of such amendment or termination be modified or reduced by such action,
or (ii) any amendment be made to the Plan without the approval of the Company's
shareholders, which would cause any participant's benefit hereunder to be
increased.

                                       7Exhibit 10.14

                   MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS ADVISORY AGREEMENT

     THIS MERGERS AND ACQUISTIONS ADVISORY AGREEMENT is made as of the 13th day
of November, 2001, by and between Bio-Medical Automation, Inc., a Colorado
corporation, having an address at 10 South Street, Suite 202, Ridgefield,
Connecticut 06877 (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and Catalyst
Financial LLC, a New York limited liability company, having an address at 10
South Street, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877 (hereinafter referred to as the
"Consultant").

                                    RECITALS

     WHEREAS, the Company is publicly traded company engaged in seeking out and
identifying prospective target companies for mergers, acquisitions, business
combinations, and similar transactions, and if investigation warrants to
negotiate and complete such a transaction with the target company; and

     WHEREAS, the Consultant is an investment banking firm and licensed broker
dealer. The Company desires to engage the Consultant to identify prospective
target companies for mergers, acquisitions, business combinations, or similar
transactions, and to advise the Company in connection with the negotiations and
financial structure of such transactions.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein,
the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for three (3) years commencing on
November 13, 2001 and terminating on November 12, 2004 (the "Term"). However,
this Agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty (30) days written
notice.

2. Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Services. During the Term of the Agreement,
the Consultant shall provide consulting services to the Company in connection
with the Company's identifying and investigating prospective target companies
for mergers, acquisitions, business combinations and similar transactions, and,
if investigation warrants, advising the Company concerning the negotiation of
terms and the financial structure of such transactions. The services to be
provided by the Consultant include but are not limited to, (i) preparing a
document concerning the Company which can be presented to prospective target
companies, (ii) identifying and investigating companies which may be acquisition
candidates for the Company, (iii) meeting with prospective target companies on
behalf of the Company, (iv) analyzing and evaluating prospective target
companies, and (v) advising the Company as to how to structure and finance
transactions.

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3. Fee for Services. In the event that the Company completes a merger,
acquisition business combination or similar transaction, as a result of an
introduction made by the Consultant, during the Term of this Agreement or within
one (1) year from the termination, for any reason, of this Agreement, then the
Company hereby agrees to pay the Consultant a fee (the "M&A Fee") equal to 5% of
the gross consideration. The M&A Fee payable to the Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

     The M&A Fee set forth above shall be due and payable by the Company to the
Consultant in cash on the closing date of the subject transaction.

     For purposes of this Agreement, "consideration" shall mean the value of the
transaction described herein and shall include the aggregate value of all cash,
securities, and other property and consideration of every kind, including but
not limited to assumption and forgiveness of indebtedness, the amount received
under the terms of an "earn-out" provision, rights to receive periodic payments
and all other rights that may be at any time either (i) transferred or
contributed to the Company, its affiliates or shareholders in connection with an
acquisition of equity or assets thereof, or (ii) transferred or contributed by
the Company, its affiliates or shareholders in any transaction involving an
investment in or acquisition of any third party, or acquisition of the equity or
assets thereof, by the Company or any affiliate thereof, or (iii) transferred or
contributed by the Company, its affiliates or shareholders and any other parties
entering into any joint venture or similar joint enterprise or undertaking with
the Company or any affiliate thereof. The aggregate value of all such cash,
securities and other property shall be the aggregate fair market value thereof
as determined jointly by the Consultant and the Company, or by an independent
appraiser jointly selected by the Consultant and the Company. The cost of such
independent appraiser shall be borne entirely by the Company.

4. Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Consultant for its out-of-pocket
expenses in connection with the services to be performed hereunder; provided
however, that expenses are approved in writing by the Company.

5. Representations of the Company. The Company hereby represents and warrants
that any and all information supplied hereunder to the Consultant in connection
with any and all services to be performed hereunder by the Consultant for and on
behalf of the Company shall be, to the best of the Company's knowledge, true,
complete and correct as of the date of such dissemination and shall not fail to
state a material fact necessary to make any of such information not misleading.
The Company hereby acknowledges that the ability of the Consultant to adequately
provide services as described herein is dependent upon the prompt dissemination
of accurate, correct and complete information to the Consultant. The Company
further represents and warrants hereunder that this

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Agreement has been, or will be, duly and validly authorized by all requisite
corporate action; that the Company has the full right, power and capacity to
execute, deliver and perform its obligations hereunder; and that this Agreement,
upon execution and delivery of the same by the Company, will represent the valid
and binding obligation of the Company and shall be enforceable by the Consultant
in accordance with its terms. The representations and warranties set forth
herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

6. Indemnification.

     (a) the Company hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Consultant, its officers, directors, principals, employees, partners,
consultants, affiliates, and shareholders, and their successors and assigns from
and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liability, deficiencies,
actions, suits or proceedings (collectively the "Losses") arising out of or
resulting from: (i) any breach of a representation, or warranty by the Company
contained in this Agreement; or (ii) any activities or services performed
hereunder by the Consultant, unless such Losses were the result of the
intentional misconduct or gross negligence of the Consultant or were the result
of any information supplied by the Consultant; or (iii) any and all costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' and paralegals' fees) related to the
foregoing, and as more fully described below. The Consultant hereby agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company, and its officers, directors and
shareholders, and their successors and assigns from and against any and all
Losses arising out of or resulting from (i) the intentional misconduct or gross
negligence of the Consultant, unless such Losses were the result of any
information supplied by the Company; or (ii) any and all costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' and paralegals' fees) related to the foregoing,
and as more fully described below.

     (b) If the Consultant or the Company (in each case, the "Indemnified
Party") receives written notice of the commencement of any legal action, suit or
proceeding with respect to which the Company or the Consultant (in each case,
the "Indemnifying Party") is or may be obligated to provide indemnification
pursuant to this Section 7, the Indemnified party shall, within thirty (30) days
of the receipt of such written notice, give the Indemnifying Party written
notice thereof (a "Claim Notice"). Failure to give such Claim Notice within such
thirty (30) day period shall not constitute a waiver by the Indemnified Party of
its right to indemnity hereunder with respect to such action, suit or proceeding
if the Indemnifying Party is not materially adversely affected by such delay.
Upon receipt by the Indemnifying Party of a Claim Notice from the Indemnified
Party with respect to any claim for indemnification which is based upon a claim
made by a third party ("Third Party Claim"), the Indemnified Party may assume
the defense of the Third Party Claim with counsel of its own choosing, as
described below. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified party shall
cooperate with each other in the defense of the Third Party Claim and shall
furnish such records, information and testimony and attend all such conferences,
discovery proceedings, hearings, trial and appeals as may be

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reasonably required in connection therewith. The Indemnified Party shall have
the right to employ its own counsel in any such action, but the fees and
expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party
unless the Indemnifying Party shall not have promptly employed counsel to assume
the defense of the Third Party Claim, in which event such fees and expenses
shall be borne solely by Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall not
satisfy or settle any Third Party Claim for which indemnification has been
sought and is available hereunder, without the prior written consent of the
Indemnified Party unless such claim can be settled entirely for cash and the
Indemnified Party shall be given a full release from all parties in connection
therewith. If the Indemnifying Party shall fail with reasonable promptness
either to defend such Third Party Claim or to satisfy or settle the same, the
Indemnified Party may defend, satisfy or settle the Third Party Claim at the
expense of the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party shall pay to the
Indemnified Party the amount of any such Loss within ten (10) days after written
demand therefore. The indemnification provisions hereunder shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.

7. Confidentiality. The Consultant agrees that all non-public information
pertaining to the prior, current or contemplated business of the Company are
valuable and confidential assets of the Company. Such information shall include,
without limitation, information relating to customer lists, bidding procedures,
intellectual property, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, financing techniques
and sources and such financial statements of the Company as are not available to
the public. The Consultant, its officers, directors, employees, agents and
shareholders shall hold all such information in trust and confidence for the
Company and shall not use or disclose any such information for other than the
benefit of the Company's business and shall be liable for damages incurred by
the Company as a result of the use or disclosure of such information by the
Consultant, its officers, directors, employees, agents or shareholders for any
purpose other than the benefit of the Company's business, either during the term
of the attached Agreement or after the termination or expiration thereof, except
(i) where such information is publicly available or later becomes publicly
available other than through a breach of this Agreement, or (ii) where such
information is subsequently lawfully obtained by the Consultant from a third
party or parties who are not under an obligation of confidentiality to the
Company, or (iii) if such information is known to the Consultant prior to the
execution of this Agreement, or (iv) as may be required by law. These
confidentiality obligations shall service termination of this Agreement.

8. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that the
Consultant shall, at all times, act as an independent contractor with respect to
the Company and not as an employee or agent of the Company, and nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a joint venture,
partnership, association or other affiliation, or like relationship, between the
parties. It is specifically agreed that the relationship is and shall remain
that of independent parties to a contractual relationship and that the
Consultant shall have no right to bind the Company in any manner. In no event
shall either party be liable for the debts or obligations of the other except as

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otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement.

9. Amendment. No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change of this
Agreement shall be valid unless the same is evidence by a written instrument,
executed by the party against which such modification, waiver, amendment,
discharge or change is sought.

10. Notices. All notices, demands or other communications given hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered in
person or transmitted by facsimile transmission or on the third calendar day
after being mailed by the United States registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the addresses herein above first
mentioned or to such other address as any party hereto shall designate to the
other for such purpose in the manner hereinafter set forth.

11. Severability. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any
provision or provisions of this Agreement will not affect any other provision of
this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect, not will the
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of a portion of any provision of this
Agreement affect the balance of such provision. In the event that nay one or
more of the provisions contained in this Agreement or any portion thereof shall
for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect,
this Agreement shall be reformed, construed and enforced as if such invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

12. Construction and Enforcement. This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without application of the
principles of conflicts of laws.

13. Binding Nature. The terms and provision of this Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, and their respective successors
and assigns.

14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
including facsimile signatures, which shall be deemed as original signatures.
All executed counterparts shall constitute one Agreement, notwithstanding that
all signatories are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart.

15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the understanding and
agreements of the parties with respect to the subject matter discussed herein.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.

BIO-MEDICAL AUTOMATION, INC.                CONSULTANT

By:                                         By:
    -------------------------------             -------------------------------
    Leonard Hagen, Director                     Steven N. Bronson, President
    Bio-Medical Automation, Inc.                Catalyst Financial LLC

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