Document:

Exhibit 10.2

             EXCLUSIVE TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
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This Exclusive Technical Consulting and Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is
entered into as of 2 January, 2006 between the following two parties:

PARTY A:   Jinfuyi Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
LEGAL ADDRESS:

PARTY B:   Beijing Chinawind Communication Information Technology Co., Ltd.
LEGAL ADDRESS:

      WHEREAS, Party A, a wholly foreign-owned enterprise registered in People's
Republic of China (the "PRC") under the laws of PRC, which owns resources to
provide the technical consulting and services.

      WHEREAS, Party A shall be the provider of technical consulting and related
services to Party B, and Party B hereby agrees to accept such technical
consulting and services;

      WHEREAS, Party B, a wholly domestic invested company registered in PRC, is
licensed by Ministry of Information Industry to carry on the business of the
information provision service;

         NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1.    TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND SERVICES; EXCLUSIVITY

      1.1 During the term of this Agreement, Party A agrees to, as the exclusive
technical consulting and services provider of Party B, provide the exclusive
technical consulting and services to Party B (the content is specified in
Appendix 1). Party A further agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, it
shall not provide any technical consulting and services to any other third party
without Party B's prior written consent.

      1.2 Party B hereby agrees to accept such exclusive technical consulting
and services. Party B further agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, it
shall not utilize any third party to provide such technical consulting and
services for such above mentioned business without the prior written consent of
Party A.

      1.3 Party A shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all rights, title and
interests to any and all intellectual property rights arising from the
performance of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any copyrights,
patent, know-how and otherwise, whether developed by Party A or Party B based on
Party A's intellectual property.

2.    CALCULATION AND PAYMENT OF THE FEE FOR TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND SERVICES
      (THE "FEE")

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      The parties agree that the Fee under this Agreement shall be determined
according to the Appendix 2.

3.    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

      3.1   PARTY A HEREBY REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS AS FOLLOWS:

            3.1.1 Party A is a company duly registered and validly existing
under the laws of the PRC;

            3.1.2 Party A has full right, power, authority and capacity and all
consents and approvals of any other third party and government necessary to
execute and perform this Agreement, which shall not be against any enforceable
and effective laws or contracts;

            3.1.3 the Agreement will constitute a legal, valid and binding
agreement of Party A enforceable against it in accordance with its terms upon
its execution.

      3.2   PARTY B HEREBY REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS AS FOLLOWS:

            3.2.1 Party B is a company duly registered and validly existing
under the laws of the PRC and is licensed to engage in the business of the
information provision service.

            3.2.2 Party B has full right, power, authority and capacity and all
consents and approvals of any other third party and government necessary to
execute and perform this Agreement, which shall not be against any enforceable
and effective laws or contracts.

            3.2.3 Once the Agreement has been duly executed by both parties, it
will constitute a legal, valid and binding agreement of Party B enforceable
against it in accordance with its terms upon its execution.

4.    CONFIDENTIALITY

      4.1 Party B agrees to use all reasonable means to protect and maintain the
confidentiality of Party A's confidential data and information acknowledged or
received by Party B by accepting the exclusive consulting and services from
Party A (collectively the "Confidential Information"). Party B shall not
disclose or transfer any Confidential Information to any third party without
Party A's prior written consent. Upon termination or expiration of this
Agreement, Party B shall, at Party A's option, return all and any documents,
information or software contained any of such Confidential Information to Party
A or destroy all of such confidential Information from any memory devices, and
cease to use them.

      4.2 Section 4.1 shall survive after any amendment, expiration or
termination of this Agreement.

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5.    INDEMNITY

      Party B shall indemnify and hold harmless Party A from and against any
loss, damage, obligation and cost arising out of any litigation, claim or other
legal procedure against Party A resulting from the contents of the technical
consulting and services demanded by Party B.

6.    EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM

      6.1 This Agreement shall be executed and come into effect as of the date
of signing this Agreement. The term of this Agreement is ten (10) years, unless
earlier terminated as set forth in this Agreement or in accordance with the
terms set forth in the agreement entered into by both parties separately.
However, both parties shall review this Agreement every 3 months to determine
whether any amendment to the Agreement is necessary after considering the
circumstances.

      6.2 This Agreement may be extended only if Party A gives its written
consent of the extension of this Agreement before the expiration of this
Agreement. However, both parties shall, through negotiations, determine the
extension term.

7.    TERMINATION

      7.1  Termination on Expiration

      This Agreement shall expire on the date due unless this Agreement is
extended as set forth above.

      7.2  Early Termination

      During the term of this Agreement, Party B can not terminate this
Agreement except in the case of gross negligence, fraud or other illegal acts or
bankruptcy of Party A. Notwithstanding the above-mentioned, Party A may
terminate this Agreement at any time with a written notice to Party B 30 days
before such termination.

      7.3  Survival.

      Article 4 and 5 shall survive after the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.

8.    SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

The parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from the interpretation
or performance in connection with this Agreement through friendly consultation.
In case no settlement can be reached through consultation, each party can submit
such matter to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission
(the "CIETAC"). The arbitration shall follow the current rules of CIETAC, and
the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Chinese and shall take place
in Southern China. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon the
parties and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

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9.    FORCE MAJEURE

      9.1 Force Majeure, which includes acts of governments, acts of nature,
fire, explosion, typhoon, flood, earthquake, tide, lightning, war, means any
event that is beyond the party's reasonable control and cannot be prevented with
reasonable care. However, any shortage of credit, capital or finance shall not
be regarded as an event of Force Majeure. The affected party who is claiming to
be not liable to its failure of fulfilling this Agreement by Force Majeure shall
inform the other party, without delay, of the approaches of the performance of
this Agreement by the affected party.

      9.2 In the event that the affected party is delayed in or prevented from
performing its obligations under this Agreement by Force Majeure, only within
the scope of such delay or prevention, the affected party will not be
responsible for any damage by reason of such a failure or delay of performance.
The affected party shall take appropriate means to minimize or remove the
effects of Force Majeure and attempt to resume performance of the obligations
delayed or prevented by the event of Force Majeure. After the event of Force
Majeure is removed, both parties agree to resume performance of this Agreement
with their best efforts.

10.   NOTICES

      Notices or other communications required to be given by any party pursuant
to this Agreement shall be written in English and Chinese and shall be deemed to
be duly given when it is delivered personally or sent by registered mail or
postage prepaid mail or by a recognized courier service or by facsimile
transmission to the address of the relevant party or parties set forth below.

     Party A:   Jinfuyi Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
     Address:
     Fax Number:

     Party B:   Beijing Chinawind Communication Information Technology Co., Ltd.
     Address:
     Fax Number:

11.   NO ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLICENSE BY THE LICENSEE

      Party B may not assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement to
any third party without the prior written consent of Party A.

12.   SEVERABILITY

      Any provision of this Agreement that is invalid or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of
such invalidity or unenforceability, without affecting in any way the remaining
provisions hereof in such jurisdiction or rendering that any other provision of
this Agreement invalid or unenforceable in any other jurisdiction.

13.   AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENT

      Any amendment and supplement of this Agreement shall come into force only
after a written agreement is signed by both parties. The amendment and

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supplement duly executed by both parties shall be part of this Agreement and
shall have the same legal effect as this Agreement.

14.   GOVERNING LAW

      This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
PRC laws.

15.   APPENDICES

      This Agreement is the amendment to the Former Agreement and this Agreement
shall replace the Former Agreement upon its coming into effect. This Agreement
is executed by Chinese and English in duplicate, and in case of confliction, the
Chinese version is prevail.

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      IN WITNESS THEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed on their behalf by a duly authorized representative as of the date
first set forth above.

Jinfuyi Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.       Beijing Chinawind Communication
                                             Information Technology Co., Ltd.

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CEO                                                     CEO
Date:                                                   Date:

APPENDIX 1: THE LIST OF TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND SERVICES

1.    Maintenances of the machine room and website;

2.    Provision and maintenances of the office network;

3.    Integrated security services for the website;

4.    Design and implementation of the integrated structure of the network of
the website, including the installation of the server system and 24 hours' daily
maintenances each week

APPENDIX 2: CALCULATION AND PAYMENT OF THE FEE FOR TECHNICAL CONSULTING
AND SERVICES

Party B should pay service fee not less than RMB40,000,000 per year, but Party A
has the right to adjust the service fee according to the quantity of the
service.

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EXHIBIT 10(k)

                     AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
           STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEAST - GROSS
               (DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR MULTI-TENANT BUILDINGS)

1.       BASIC PROVISIONS ("BASIC PROVISIONS").

         1.1 PARTIES: This Lease ("Lease"), dated for reference purposes only
JULY 26, 2005 is made by and between DONNA JUNE KITTS ("Lessor") and TRIMEDYNE,
INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION ("Lessee"), (collectively the "Parties," or
individually a "Party").

         1.2 PREMISES: That contain real property, including all improvements
therein or to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease, and commonly
known as 25901 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, located in the County of ORANGE,
State of CALIFORNIA, and generally described as (describe briefly the nature of
the property and, if applicable, the "Project", if the property is located
within a Project) A FREESTANDING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING OF APPROXIMATELY 28,700
SQUARE FEET ("PREMISES"). (See also Paragraph 2).

         1.3 TERM: FIVE (5) years and -0- months ("ORIGINAL TERM") commencing
APRIL 1, 2006 ("COMMENCEMENT DATE") and ending MARCH 31, 2011 ("EXPIRATION
DATE"). (See also Paragraph 3)

         1.4 EARLY POSSESSION: SEE PARAGRAPH 5.2 ("EARLY POSESSION DATE"). (See
also Paragraph 3.2 and 3.3)

         1.5 BASE RENT: $28,126.00 per month ("BASE RENT"), payable on the FIRST
(1ST) day of each month commencing APRIL 1, 2006. (See also Paragraph 4)

[X] If this box is checked, there are provisions in this Lease for the Base Rent
    to be adjusted.

         1.6 BASE RENT AND OTHER MONIES PAID UPON EXECUTION:

                  (a) Base Rent: $28,126.00 for the period APRIL 1, 2006 -
APRIL 30, 2006
                  (b) Security Deposit: $30,421.08 ("SECURITY DEPOSIT"). (See
also Paragraph 5)
                  (c) Association Fees: $142.00 for the period APRIL 1, 2006 -
APRIL 30, 2006
                  (d) Other: $________________ for ___________________________
                  (e) Total Due Upon Execution of this Lease: $58,689.08

         1.7 AGREED USE: GENERAL OFFICE DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURING AND
DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES AND RELATED ITEMS. (See also Paragraph 5)

         1.8 INSURING PARTY: Lessor is the "INSURING PARTY". The annual "Base
Premium" is $17,000 OR PREMIUM FROM DECEMBER 2005 TO NOVEMBER 2006, WHICHEVER IS
GREATER. (See also Paragraph 8)

         1.9 REAL ESTATE BRODERS: (See also Paragraph 15)

                  (a) REPRESENTATION: The following real estate brokers (the
"BROKERS") and brokerage relationships exist in this transaction (check
applicable boxes):

[X] LEE & ASSOCATES(R) - NEWPORT BEACH, INC. represents Lessor exclusively
    ("Lessor's Broker");
[X] JULIEN STUDLEY CO. represents Lessee exclusively ("LESSEE'S BROKER"); or
[ ] _________________________ represents both Lessor and Lessee ("Dual Agency").

                  (b) Payment ro Broker; Upon execution and delivery of this
Lease by both Parties. Lessor shall pay to the Broker the fee agreed to in their
separate written agreement (or if there is no such agreement, the sum of --- or
--- % of the total Base Rent) for the brokerage services rendered by the Broker.

         1.10 GUARANTOR. The obligation of the Lessee under this Lease are to be
guaranteed by N/A ("Guarantor"). (See also Paragraph 37)

         1.11 ATTACHMENTS. Attached hereto are the following, all of which
constitute a port of this Lease;

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[X] an Addendum consisting Paragraphs 51 through 58;
[ ] a plot plan depicting the Premises;
[ ] a current set of the Rules and Regulations;
[ ] a Work Letter;
[X] other (specify): OPTION TO EXTEND, EXHIBIT A PARAGRAPH 58
                     FIELD SURVEY NOTES EXHIBIT A

2.       PREMISES.

         2.1 LETTING. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases
from Lessor, the Premises, for the term of the rental, and upon all of the
terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. Unless otherwise
provided herein, any statement of size set forth in this Lease, or that may have
been used in calculating Rent, is an approximation which the Parties agree is
reasonable and any payments based thereon are not subject to revision whether or
not the actual size is more or less. Note: Lessee is advised to verily the
actual size prior to executing this Lease.

         2.2 CONDITION. Lessor shall deliver the Premises to Lessee broom clean
and free of debris on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date.
whichever first occurs ("Start Date"), and. so long as the required service
contracts described in Paragraph 7.1(b) below are obtained by Lessee and in
effect within thirty days following the Start Date, warrants that the existing
electrical, plumbing fire sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems ("HVAC"), loading doors, sump pumps, if any, and air other
such elements in the Premises, other than those constructed by Lessee, shall be
in good operating condition on said date and that the surface and structural
elements of the roof, bearing walls and foundation of any buildings on the
Premises (the "Building") shall be free of material defects. If a non-compliance
with said warranty exists as of the Start Date, or if one of such systems or
elements should malfunction or fail within the appropriate warranty period,
Lessor shall, as Lessor's sole obligation with respect to such matter, 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, malfunction or failure, rectify same at Lessor's expense. The
warranty periods shall be as follows: (i) 6 months as to the HVAC systems, and
(ii) 30 days as to the remaining systems and other elements of the Building. If
Lessee does not give Lessor the required notice within the appropriate warranty
period, correction of any such non-compliance, malfunction or failure shall be
the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense, except for the roof,
foundations, and bearing walls which are handled as provided in paragraph 7.

         2.3 COMPLIANCE. Lessor warrants that the improvements on the Premises
comply with the building codes, applicable laws, covenants or restrictions of
record, regulations, and ordinances ("Applicable Requirements") that were in
effect at the time that each improvement, or portion thereof, was constructed.
Said warranty does not apply to the use to which Lessee will put the Premises,
modifications which may be required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (with
the exception of only those items listed on Exhibit A and only if required by
the City of Lake Forest in order for Lessee to obtain a permit for tenant
improvement construction Certificate of Occupancy.), or any similar laws as a
result of Lessee's use (see Paragraph 50), or to any Alterations or Utility
Installations (as defined in Paragraph 7.3(a)) made or to be made by Lessee.
NOTE: Lessee is responsible for determining whether or not the Applicable
Requirements, and especially the zoning, are appropriate for Lessee's intended
use, and acknowledges that past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed.
If the Premises do not comply with said warranty, Lessor shall, except as
otherwise provided, 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 6 months following the Start Date,
correction of that non-compliance shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's
sole cost and expense. If the Applicable Requirements are hereafter changed so
as to require during the term or this Lease the construction of an addition to
or an alteration of the Premises and/or Building, the remediation of any
Hazardous Substance, or the reinforcement or other physical modification of the
Unit, Premises and/or Building ("Capital Expenditure"). Lessor and Lessee shall
allocate the cost of such work as follows:

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                  (a) Subject to Paragraph 2.3(c) below, if such Capital
Expenditures are require as a result of the specific and unique use of the
Premises by Lessee as compared with uses by tenants in general, Lessee shall be
fully responsible for the cost thereof, provided, however that if such Capital
Expenditure is required during the last 2 years of this Lease and the cost
thereof exceeds 6 months' Base Rent, Lessee may instead terminate this Lease
unless Lessor notifies Lessee, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of
Lessee's termination notice that Lessor has elected to pay the difference
between the actual cost thereof and an amount equal to 6 months' Base Rent. If
Lessee elects termination, Lessee shall immediately cease the use of the
Premises which requires such Capital Expenditure and deliver to Lessor written
notice specifying a termination date at least 90 days thereafter. Such
termination date shall, however, in no event be earlier than the last day that
Lessee could legally utilize the Premises without commencing such Capital
Expenditure.

                  (b) If such Capital Expenditure is not the result of the
specific and unique use of the Premises by Lessee (such as, governmentally
mandated seismic modifications), then Lessor and Lessee shall allocate the
obligation to pay for such costs pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 7.1(d):
provided, however, that if such Capital Expenditure is required during the last
2 years of this Lease or if Lessor reasonably determines that it is not
economically feasible to pay its share thereof, Lessor shall have the option to
terminate this Lease upon 90 days prior written notice to Lessee unless Lessee
notifies Lessor, in writing, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor's
termination notice that Lessee will pay for such Capital Expenditure. If Lessor
does not elect to terminate, and fails to tender its share of any such Capital
Expenditure, Lessee may advance such funds and deduct same, with Interest, from
Rent until Lessor's share of such costs have been fully paid. If Lessee is
unable to finance Lessor's share, or if the balance of the Rent due and payable
for the remainder of this Lease is not sufficient to fully reimburse Lessee on
an offset basis, Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon 30
days written notice to Lessor.

                  (c) Notwithstanding the above, the provisions concerning
Capital Expenditures are intended to apply only to non-voluntary, unexpected,
and new Applicable Requirements. if the Capital Expenditures are instead
triggered by Lessee as a result of an actual or proposed change in use, change
in intensity of use, or modification to the Premises then, and in that event,
Lessee shall either (i) immediately cease such changed use or intensity of use
and/or take such other steps as may be necessary to eliminate the requirement
for such Capital Expenditure, or (ii) complete such Capital Expenditure at its
own expense. Lessee shall not, however, have any right to terminate this Lease.

         2.4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Lessee acknowledges that: (a) it has been advised
by Lessor and/or Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to the condition of the
Premises (including but not limited to the electrical, HVAC and fire sprinkler
systems, Security, environmental aspects, and compliance with Applicable
Requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act), and their suitability for
Lessee's intended use, (b) Lessee has made such investigation as it deems
necessary with reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility therefor
as the same relate to its occupancy of the Premises, and (C) neither Lessor,
Lessor's agents, nor Brokers have made any oral or written representations or
warranties with respect to Said matters other than as set forth in this Lease.
In addition, Lessor acknowledges that: (i) Brokers have made no representations,
promises or warranties concerning Lessee's ability to honor the Lease or
suitability to occupy the Premises, and (ii) it is Lessor's sole responsibility
to investigate the financial capability and/or suitability of all proposed
tenants.

         2.5 LESSEE AS PRIOR OWNER/OCCUPANT. The warranties made by Lessor in
Paragraph 2 shall be of no force or effect if immediately prior to the Start
Date Lessee was the owner or occupant of the Premises. In such event, Lessee
shall be responsible for any necessary corrective work.

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
(including but not limited to the obligations to pay Real Property Taxes and
insurance premiums and to maintain the Premises) shall, however, be in effect
during such period. Any such early possession shall not affect the Expiration
Date.

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         3.3 DELAY IN POSSESSION. Lessor agrees to use its best commercially
reasonable efforts to deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee by the
Commencement Date, If, despite said efforts, Lessor is unable to deliver
possession by such date, Lessor shall not be subject to any liability therefor,
nor shall such failure affect the validity of this Lease. Lessee shall not,
however, be obligated to pay Rent or perform its other obligations until Lessor
delivers possession of the Premises and any period of rent abatement 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 or
omissions of Lessee. If possession is not delivered by 12:00 p.m. February 1,
2006 Lessee may, at its option, by notice in writing within 10 days from
February 1, 2006 cancel this Lease, in which event the Parties shall be
discharged from all obligations hereunder. If such written notice is not
received by Lessor within said 10 day period, Lessee's right to cancel shall
terminate.

         3.4 LESSEE COMPLIANCE. Lessor shall not be required to deliver
possession of the Premises to Lessee until Lessee complies with its obligation
to provide evidence of insurance (Paragraph 8.5). Pending delivery of such
evidence, Lessee shall be required to perform all of its obligations under this
Lease from and after the Start Date, including the payment of Rent,
notwithstanding Lessor's election to withhold possession pending receipt of such
evidence of insurance. Further, if Lessee is required to perform any other
conditions prior to or concurrent with the Start Date, the Start Date shall
occur but Lessor may elect to withhold possession until such conditions are
satisfied.

4.      RENT.

         4.1. RENT DEFINED. All monetary obligations of Lessee to Lessor under
the terms of this Lease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be rent
("Rent").

         4.2 PAYMENT. Lessee shall cause payment of Rent to be received by
Lessor in lawful money of the United States on or before the day on which it is
due, without offset or deduction (except as specifically permitted in this
Lease). Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one
full calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days of
said month. Payment of Rent shall be made to Lessor at its address stated herein
or to such other persons or place as Lessor may from time to time designate in
writing. Acceptance of a payment which is less than the amount then due shall
not be a waiver of Lessor's rights to the balance of such Rent, regardless of
Lessor's endorsement of any check so stating. In the event that any check,
draft, or other instrument of payment given by Lessee to Lessor is dishonored
for any reason, Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor the sum of $25 in addition to any
Late Charge and Lessor, at its option, may require all future payments to be
made by Lessee to be by cashier's check. Payments will be applied first to
accrued late charges and attorney's fees, second to accrued interest, then to
Base Rent and Operating Expense increase, and any remaining amount to any other
outstanding charges or costs.

         4.3 ASSOCIATION FEES. In addition to the Base Rent, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor each month an amount equal to any owner's association or condominium fees
levied or assessed against the Premises. Said monies shall be paid at the same
time and in the same manner as the Base Rent. Lessee shall not be responsible
for any special (one-time) or reimbursement association assessments unless
caused by Lessee's use or abuse of the property.

5. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon execution hereof the
Security Deposit as security for Lessee's faithful performance of its
obligations under this Lease. If Lessee fails to pay Rent, or otherwise Defaults
under this Lease, 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, expense, loss or damage which Lessor may
suffer or incur by reason thereof. If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion
of the Security Deposit, Lessee shall within 10 days after written request
therefor deposit monies with Lessor sufficient to restore said Security Deposit
to the full amount required by this Lease. If the Base Rent increases during the
term of this Lease, Lessee shall, upon written request from Lessor, deposit
additional moneys with Lessor so that the total amount of the Security Deposit
shall at all times bear the same proportion to the increased Base Rent as the
initial Security Deposit bore to the initial Base Rent. Should the Agreed Use be
amended to accommodate a material change in the business of Lessee or to
accommodate a sublessee or assignee, Lessor shall have the right to increase the
Security Deposit to the extent necessary, in Lessor's reasonable judgment, to
account for any increased wear and tear that the Premises may suffer as a result
thereof. If a change in control of Lessee occurs during this Lease and following
such change the financial condition of Lessee is, in Lessor's reasonable

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judgment, significantly reduced, Lessee shall deposit such additional monies
with Lessor as shall be sufficient to cause the Security Deposit to be at a
commercially reasonable level based on such change in financial condition.
Lessor shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its
general accounts. Within 14 days after the expiration or termination of this
Lease, if Lessor elects to apply the Security Deposit only to unpaid Rent, and
otherwise within 30 days after the Premises have been vacated pursuant to
Paragraph 7.4(c) below, Lessor shall return that portion of the Security Deposit
not used or applied by Lessor. No part of the Security Deposit shall be
considered to be held in trust, to bear interest or to be prepayment for any
monies to be paid by Lessee under this Lease.

6.      USE.

         6.1 USE. Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises only for the Agreed
Use, or any other legal use which is reasonably comparable thereto, and for no
other purpose. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the Premises in a
manner that is unlawful, creates damage, waste or a nuisance, or that disturbs
occupants of or causes damage to neighboring premises or properties. Lessor
shall not unreasonably withhold or delay its consent to any written request for
a modification of the Agreed Use, so long as the same will not impair the
structural integrity of the improvements on the Premises or the mechanical or
electrical systems therein, and/or is not significantly more burdensome to the
Premises. If Lessor elects to withhold consent, Lessor shall within 7 days after
such request give written notification of same, which notice shall include an
explanation of Lessor's objections to the change in the Agreed Use.

         6.2 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.

                  (a) REPORTABLE USES REQUIRE CONSENT. The term "Hazardous
Substance" as used in this Lease shall mean any product, substance, or waste
whose presence, use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, or release, 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. Hazardous Substances shall include, but not be
limited to, hydrocarbons, petroleum, gasoline, and/or crude oil or any products,
by-products or fractions thereof. Lessee shall not engage in any activity in or
on the Premises which constitutes a Reportable Use of Hazardous Substances
without the express prior written consent of Lessor and timely compliance (at
Lessee's expense) with all Applicable Requirements. "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, and/or (iii) the presence at the Premises of a Hazardous
Substance with respect to which any Applicable Requirements requires that a
notice be given to persons entering or occupying the Premises or neighboring
properties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may use any ordinary and
customary materials reasonably required to be used in the normal course of the
Agreed Use, ordinary office supplies (copier toner, liquid paper, glue, etc.)
and common household cleaning materials, so long as such use is in compliance
with all Applicable Requirements, is not a Reportable Use, and does not expose
the Premises or neighboring property to any meaningful risk of contamination or
damage or expose Lessor to any liability therefor. In addition, Lessor may
condition its consent to any Reportable Use upon receiving such additional
assurances as Lessor reasonably deems necessary to protect itself, the public,
the Premises and/or the environment against damage, contamination, injury and/or
liability, including, but not limited to, the installation (and removal on or
before Lease expiration or termination) of protective modifications (such as
concrete encasements) and/or increasing the Security Deposit.

                  (b) DUTY TO INFORM LESSOR. If Lessee knows, or has reasonable
cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance 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, and provide
Lessor with a copy of any report, notice, claim or other documentation which it
has concerning the presence of such Hazardous Substance.

                  (c) LESSEE REMEDIATION. 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, comply with all Applicable Requirements and take
all investigatory and/or remedial action reasonably recommended, whether or not
formally orders or required, for the cleanup of any contamination of, and for
the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of the Premises or neighboring
properties, that was caused or materially contributed to by Lessee, or
pertaining to or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises
during the term of this Lease, by or for Lessee, or any third party.

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                  (d) LESSEE INDEMNIFICATION. Lessee shall Indemnify, defend and
hold Lessor, its agents, employees, lenders and ground lessor, If any, harmless
from and against any and all loss of rents and/or damages, liabilities,
judgments, claims, expenses, penalties, and attorneys' and consultants' fees
arising out of or involving any Hazardous Substance brought onto the Premises by
or for Lessee, or any third party (provided, however, that Lessee shall have no
liability under this Lease with respect to underground migration of any
Hazardous Substance under the Premises from adjacent properties not caused or
contributed to by Lessee). Lessee's obligations shall include, but not be limits
to, the effects of any contamination or injury to person, property or the
environment created or suffered by Lessee, and the cost of investigation,
removal, remediation, restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the
expiration or 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, unless
specifically to agreed by Lessor in writing at the time of such agreement.

                  (e) LESSOR INDEMNIFICATION. Lessor and its successors and
assigns shall indemnify, defend, reimburse and hold Lessee, its employees and
lenders, harmless from and against any and all environmental damages, including
the cost of remediation, which result from Hazardous Substances which existed on
the Premises prior to Lessee's occupancy or which are caused by the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, its agents or employees. Lessors
obligations, as and when required by the Applicable Requirements, shall include,
but not be limits to. the cost of investigation, removal, remediation,
restoration and/or abatement, and shall survive the expiration or termination of
this Lease.

                  (f) INVESTIGATIONS AND REMEDIATIONS. Lessor shall retain the
responsibility and pay for any investigations or remediation measures required
by governmental entities having jurisdiction with respect to the existence of
Hazardous Substances on the Premises prior to Lessee's occupancy, unless such
remediation measure is required as a result of Lessee's use (including
"Alterations", as defined in paragraph 7.3(a) below) of the Premises, in which
event Lessee shall be responsible for such payment. Lessee shall cooperate fully
in any such activities at the request of Lessor, including showing Lessor and
Lessor's agents to have reasonable access to the Premises at reasonable times in
order to carry out Lessor's investigative and remedial responsibilities.

                  (g) LESSOR TERMINATION OPTION. If a Hazardous Substance
Condition (see Paragraph 9.1(e)) occurs during the term of this Lease, unless
Lessee is legally responsible therefor (in which case Lessee shall make the
investigation and remediation thereof required by the Applicable Requirements
and this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, but subject to Lessor's
rights under Paragraph 6.2(d) and 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 remediate such condition exceeds 12 times the then monthly Base Rent or
$100,000, whichever is greater, give written notice to Lessee, within 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
60 days following the date of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give a
termination notice, Lessee may, within 10 days thereafter, give written notice
to Lessor of Lessee's commitment to any the amount by which the cost of the
remediation of such Hazardous Substance Condition exceeds an amount equal to 12
times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater Lessee shall
provide Lessor with said funds or satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days
following such commitment. In such event, this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect, and Lessor shall proceed to make such remediation as soon as
reasonably possible after the required funds are available. If Lessee does not
give such notice and provide the required funds or assurance thereof within the
time provided. this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in Lessor's
notice of termination.

         6.3 LESSEES COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS. Except as
otherwise provided in this Lease. Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, fully,
diligently and in a timely manner, materially comply with all Applicable
Requirements, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or
rating bureau, and the recommendations of Lessor's engineers and/or consultants
which relate in any manner to the such Requirements, without regard to whether
such Requirements are now in effect or become effective after the Start Date.
Lessee shall, within 10 days after receipt of Lessor's written request, provide
Lessor with copies of all permits and other documents, and other information
evidencing Lessees compliance with any Applicable Requirements 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 the failure of
Lessee or the Premises to comply with any Applicable Requirements.

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         6.4 INSPECTION; COMPLIANCE. Lessor and Lessor's "Lender" (as defined in
Paragraph 30) and consultants shall have the right to enter into Premises at any
time, in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times after
reasonable notice, for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the Premises
and for verifying compliance by Lessee with this Lease. The cost of any such
inspections shall be paid by Lessor, unless a violation of Applicable
Requirements, or a Hazardous Substance Condition (see paragraph 9.1) 1 ) is
found to exist or be imminent, or the inspection is requested or ordered by a
governmental authority. In such case, Lessee shall upon request reimburse Lessor
for the cost of such inspection, so long as such inspection is reasonably
related to the violation or contamination. In addition, Lessee shall provide
copies of all relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) to Lessor within 10
days of the receipt of a written request therefor.

7. MAINTENANCE; REPAIRS; UTILITY INSTALLATIONS; TRADE FIXTURES AND ALTERATIONS.

         7.1 LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS.

                  (a) IN GENERAL. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 2.2
(Condition), 2.3 (Compliance), 6.3 (Lessee's Compliance with Applicable
Requirements), 7.2 (Lessor's Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction), and 14
(Condemnation), Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense, keep the Premises,
Utility Installations (intended for Lessee's exclusive use, no matter where
located), and Alterations in good order, condition and repair (whether or not
the portion of the Premises requiring repairs, 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, but not limited
to, all equipment or facilities, such as plumbing, HVAC equipment, electrical,
lighting facilities, boilers, pressure vessels, fire protection system,
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, or adjacent to the Premises.
Lessee is also responsible for keeping the roof and roof drainage clean and free
of debris. Lessor shall keep the surface and structural elements of the roof,
foundations, and bearing walls in good repair (see paragraph 7.2). Lessee, in
keeping the Premises in good order, condition and repair, shall exercise and
perform good maintenance practices, specifically including the procurement and
maintenance at the service contracts required by Paragraph 7.1(b) below.
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. Lessee shall, during the term of this
Lease, keep the exterior appearance of the Building in a first-class condition
(including. e.g. graffiti removal) consistent with the exterior appearance of
other similar facilities of comparable age and size in the vicinity, including,
when necessary, the exterior repainting of the Building.

                  (b) SERVICE CONTRACTS. Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole expense,
procure and maintain contracts, with copies to Lessor, in customary form and
substance for, and with contractors specializing and experienced in the
maintenance of the following equipment and improvements, if any, if and when
installed on the Premises: (i) HVAC equipment, (ii) boiler, and pressure
vessels, (iii) fire extinguishing systems, including fire alarm and/or smoke
detection, (iv) landscaping and irrigation systems, (v) clarifiers, (vi) basic
utility teed to the perimeter of the Building. and (viii) any other equipment,
if reasonably required by Lessor, however, Lessor reserves the right, upon
notice to Lessee, to procure and maintain any or all of such service contracts,
and if Lessor so elects, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor, upon demand, for the
cost thereof.

                  (c) FAILURE TO PERFORM. If Lessee tails to perform Lessee's
obligations under this Paragraph 7.1, Lessor may enter upon the Premises after
10 days' prior written notice to Lessee (except in the case of an emergency, in
which case no notice shall be required), perform such obligations on Lessee's
behalf, and put the Premises in good order, condition and repair, and Lessee
shall promptly pay to Lessor a sum equal to 115% of the cost thereof.

                  (d) REPLACEMENT. Subject to Lessee's indemnification of Lessor
as set forth in Paragraph 8.7 below, and without relieving Lessee of liability
resulting from Lessee's failure to exercise and perform good maintenance
practices, if an item described in Paragraph 7.1(b) cannot be repaired other
than at a cost which is in excess of 50% of the cost of replacing such item,
then such item shall be replaced by Lessor, and the cost thereof shall be
prorated between the Parties and Lessee shall only be obligated to pay, each
month during the remainder of the term of this Lease, on the date on which Base
Rent is due, an amount equal to the product of multiplying the cost of such
replacement by a fraction, the numerator of which is one, and the denominator of

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which is 144 (ie. 1/144th of the cost per month). Lessee shall pay interest on
the unamortized balance at a rate that is commercially reasonable In the
judgment of Lessor's accountants. Lessee may, however, prepay its obligation at
any time.

         7.2 LESSOR'S OBLIGATIONS. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2
(Condition), 2.3 (Compliance). 9 (Damage or Destruction) and 14 (Condemnation),
it is intended by the Parties hereto that Lessor have no obligation, in any
manner whatsoever, to repair and maintain the Premises, or the equipment
therein, all of which obligations era intended to be that of the Lessee, except
for the surface and structural elements of the roof, foundations and bearing
walls, the repair of which shall be the responsibility of Lessor upon receipt of
written notice that such a repair is necessary. 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. and they expressly waive
the benefit of any statute now or hereafter in effect to the extent it is
inconsistent with the terms of this Lease.

         7.3 UTILITY INSTALLATIONS; TRADE FIXTURES; ALTERATIONS.

                  (a) DEFINITIONS. The term "Utility Installations" refers to
all floor and window coverings, air and/or vacuum lines, power panels,
electrical distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication
cabling, lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, plumbing, and fencing in or on the
Premises. The term "Trade Fixtures" shall mean Lessee's machinery and equipment
that can be removed without doing material damage to the Premises. The term
"Alterations" shall mean any modification of the improvements, 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 Lessor pursuant to Paragraph 7.4(a).

                  (b) CONSENT. Lessee shall not make any Alterations or Utility
Installations to 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) without such consent but upon notice to Lessor, as
long as they are not visible from the outside, do not involve puncturing,
relocating or removing the roof or any existing walls, will not affect the
electrical, plumbing. HVAC, and/or life safety systems, and the cumulative cost
thereof during this Lease as extended does not exceed a sum equal to 3 month's
Base Rent in the aggregate or a sum equal to one month's Base Rent in any one
year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall not make or permit any roof
penetrations and/or install anything on the roof without the prior written
approval of Lessor. Lessor may, as a precondition to granting such approval,
require Lessee to utilize a contractor chosen and/or approved by Lessor. Any
Alterations 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 detailed plans. Consent shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's: (i)
acquiring all applicable governmental permits, (ii) furnishing Lessor with
copies of both the permits and the plans and specifications prior to
commencement of the work, and (iii) compliance with all conditions of said
permits and other Applicable Requirements in a prompt and expeditious manner.
Any Alterations or Utility Installations shall be performed in a workmanlike
manner With good and sufficient materials. Lessee shall promptly upon completion
furnish Lessor with as-built plans and specifications. For work which costs an
amount in excess of one month's Base Rent, Lessor may condition its consent upon
Lessee providing a lien and completion bond in an amount equal to 150% of the
estimated cost of such Alteration or Utility Installation and/or upon Lessee's
posting an additional Security Deposit with Lessor.

                  (c) LIENS; BONDS. 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
mechanic's or materialmen's lien against the Premises or any Interest therein.
Lessee shall give Lessor not less than 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. If Lessee shall 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. If Lessor shall require, Lessee shall furnish a surety bond
in an amount equal to 150% of the amount of such contested lien, claim or
demand, indemnifying Lessor against liability for the same. If Lessor elects to
participate in any such action, Lessee shall pay Lessor's attorneys' fees and
costs.

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         7.4 OWNERSHIP; REMOVAL; SURRENDER; AND RESTORATION.

                  (a) OWNERSHIP. Subject to Lessor's right to require removal or
elect ownership as hereinafter provided, all Alterations and Utility
Installations made by Lessee shall be the property of Lessee, but considered a
part or the Premises, Lessor may. at any time, elect in writing to be the owner
of all or any specified pen or the Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations. Unless otherwise instructed per paragraph 7.4(b) hereof, all
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations shall, at the expiration or
termination of this Lease, become the property of Lessor and be surrendered by
Lessee with the Premises.

                  (b) REMOVAL. By delivery to Lessee of written notice from
Lessor not earlier than 90 and not later than 30 days prior to the end of the
term of this Lease, Lessor may require that any or all Lessee Owned Alterations
or Utility Installations be removed by the expiration or termination of this
Lease. 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.

                  (c) SURRENDER; RESTORATION. Lessee shall surrender the
Premises by the Expiration Date or any earlier termination date, with all of the
improvements, parts and surfaces thereof broom 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. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if this Lease is for 12 months or less, then Lessee shall surrender
the Premises in the same condition as delivered to Lessee on the Start Date with
NO allowance for ordinary wear and tear. Lessee shall repair any damage
occasioned by the installation, maintenance or removal of Trade Fixtures, Lessee
owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations, furnishings, and equipment as
well as the removal of any storage tank installed by or for Lessee. Lessee shall
completely remove from the Premises any and all Hazardous Substances brought
onto the Premises by or for Lessee, or any third party (except Hazardous
Substances which were deposited via underground migration from areas outside of
the Premises, or if applicable, the Project) even if such removal would require
Lessee to perform or pay for work that exceeds statutory requirements Trade
Fixtures shall remain the properly of Lessee and shall be removed by Lessee.
Any personal property of Lessee not removed on or before the Expiration Date or
any earlier termination date shall be deemed to have been abandoned by Lessee
and may be disposed of or retained by Lessor as Lessor may desire. The failure
by Lessee to timely vacate the Premises pursuant to this Paragraph 7.4(c)
without the express written consent of Lessor shall constitute a holdover under
the provisions of Paragraph 26 below.

8.       INSURANCE; INDEMNITY.

         8.1 PAYMENT OF INCREASES.

                  (a) Lessee shall pay to Lessor any insurance cost increase up
to a maximum of 10% per year ("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 Paragraph 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 mortgage or deed of trust
covering the Premises, increased valuation of the Premises and/or a premium rate
increase. The parties are encouraged to fill in the Base Premium in paragraph
1.8 with a reasonable premium for the Required Insurance based on the Agreed Use
of the Premises. If the parties fail to insert a dollar amount in Paragraph 1.8,
then the Base Premium shall be the lowest annual premium reasonably obtainable
for the Required Insurance as of the commencement of the Original Term for the
Agreed Use of the Premises. In no event, however, shall Lessee be responsible
for any portion of the increase in the premium cost attributable to liability
insurance carried by Lessor under Paragraph 8.2(b) in excess of $2,000,000 per
occurrence.

                  (b) Lessee shall pay any such insurance Cost Increase to
Lessor within 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 correspond to
the term of this Lease.

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         8.2 LIABILITY INSURANCE.

                  (a) CARRIED BY LESSEE. Lessee shall obtain and keep in force 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 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 annual aggregate of not less than
$2,000,000, an Additional insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises Endorsement"
and contain the "Amendment of the Pollution Exclusion Endorsement" for damage
caused by heat, smoke or fumes from a hostile fire. The policy shall not contain
any intra-insured exclusions as between 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 shall not, however, limit the liability of
Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any obligation hereunder. All insurance 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.

                  (b) CARRIED BY LESSOR. Lessor shall maintain liability
insurance as described in Paragraph 8.2(a), 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 a policy or policies in the name of Lessor, with loss payable
to Lessor, any ground-lessor, and to any other 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 any Lender, but in no event more than the commercially reasonable
and available insurable value thereof. If Lessor is the Insuring Party, however,
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, and Lessee's
personal property shall be insured by Lessee under Paragraph 8.4 rather than by
Lessor. If the coverage is available and commercially appropriate, such policy
or policies shall insure against all risks of direct physical loss of damage
(except the perils of flood and/or earthquake unless required by a Lender or
included in the Base Premium), including coverage for debts removal and the
enforcement of any Applicable Requirements requiring the upgrading, demolition,
reconstruction or replacement of any portion of the Premises as the result of a
covered loss. 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 not 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, If such insurance coverage has a deductible clause,
the deductible amount shall not exceed $5000 per occurrence, and Lessee shall be
liable for such deductible amount in the event of an insured Loss.

                  (b) RENTAL VALUE. The Insuring Party shall obtain and keep in
force a policy or policies in the name of Lessor with toss payable to Lessor and
any Lender, insuring the loss of the full Rent for one year with an extended
period of indemnity for an additional 180 days ("Rental Value insurance"). 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 Rent otherwise payable by Lessee, for the next 12 month period. Lessee
shall be liable for any deductible amount in the event of such loss.

                  (c) ADJACENT PREMISES. If the Premises are part of a larger
building, or 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 it said increase is caused by Lessee's
acts, omissions, use or occupancy of the Premises.

         8.4 LESSEE'S PROPERTY; BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE.

                  (a) PROPERTY DAMAGE. Lessee shall obtain and maintain
insurance coverage on all of Lessee's personal property, Trade Fixtures, and
Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility Installations. Such insurance shall be full
replacement cost coverage with a deductible of not to exceed $5,000 occurrence.
The proceeds from any such insurance shall be used by Lessee for the replacement
of personal property, Trade Fixtures and Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations. Lessee shall provide Lessor with written evidence that such
insurance is in force.

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                  (b) BUSINESS INTERRUPTION. Lessee shall obtain and maintain
loss of income and extra expense insurance in amounts as will reimburse Lessee
for direct or indirect loss of earnings attributable to all perils commonly
insured against by prudent lessees in the business of Lessee or attributable to
prevention of access to the Premises as a result of such perils.

                  (c) NO REPRESENTATION OF ADEQUATE COVERAGE. Lessor makes no
representation that the limits or forms of coverage of insurance specified
herein are adequate to cover Lessee's property, business operations or
obligations under this Lease.

         8.5 INSURANCE POLICIES. Insurance required herein shall be by companies
duly licensed or admitted 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. as set forth in the most current issue of "Best's
insurance Guide", or such other rating as may be required by a Lender. Lessee
shall not do or permit to be done anything which invalidates the required
insurance polices. Lessee shall, prior to the Start Date, deliver to Lessor
certified copies of policies of such insurance or certificates evidencing the
existence and amounts of the required insurance. No such policy shall be
cancelable or subject to modification except after 30 days prior written notice
to Lessor. Lessee shall, 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. Such
policies shall be for a term of at least one year, or the length of the
remaining term of this Lease, whichever is less. If either Party shall fail to
procure and maintain the insurance required to be carried by it, the other Party
may. but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same.

         8.6 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Without affecting any other rights or
remedies, Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive
their entire right to recover damages against the other, for loss of or damage
to its property arising out of or incident to the perils required to be insured
against herein The effect of such releases and waivers is not limited by the
amount of insurance carried or required, or by any deductibles applicable
hereto. The Parties agree to have their respective property damage insurance
carriers waive any right to subrogation that such companies may have against
Lessor or Lessee, as the case may be, so tong as the insurance is not
invalidated thereby.

         8.7 INDEMNITY. Except for Lessor's gross negligence or willful
misconduct, Lessee shall Indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the
Premises, Lessor and its agents, Lessors master or ground lessor, partners and
Lenders, from and against any and all claims, toss of rents and/or damages,
liens, judgments, penalties, attorneys' and consultants' fees, expenses and/or
liabilities arising out of, involving, or in connection with, the use and/or
occupancy of the Premises by Lessee. If any action or proceeding is brought
against Lessor by reason of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee shall upon
notice defend the same at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to
Leasor and Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not
have first paid any such claim in order to be defended or 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, HVAC or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause,
whether the said injury or damage results Prom 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. Lessor shall not be liable for any
damages arising from any act or neglect of any other tenant of Lessor nor from
the failure of Lessor to enforce the provisions of any other lease in the
Project. 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 toss of income or profit therefrom.

         8.9 FAILURE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE. Lessee acknowledges that any failure
on its pert to obtain or maintain the insurance required herein will expose
Lessor to risks and potentially cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by
this Lease, the extent of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain.
Accordingly, for any month or portion thereof that Lessee does not maintain the
required insurance and/or does not provide Lessor with the required binders or
certificates evidencing the existence of the required insurance, the Base Rent
shall be automatically increased, without any requirement for notice to Lessee,
by an amount equal to 10% of the then existing Base Rent or $100, whichever is

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greater. The parties agree that such increase in Base Rent represents fair and
reasonable compensation for the additional risk/ costs that Lessor will incur by
reason of Lessee's failure to maintain the required insurance. Such increase in
Base Rent shall in no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach
with respect to the failure to maintain such insurance, prevent the exercise of
any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder, nor relieve Lessee of
its obligation to maintain the insurance specified in this Lease.

9.      DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.

         9.1 DEFINITIONS

                  (a) "PREMISES PARTIAL DAMAGE" shall mean damage or destruction
to the improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and
Utility Installations, which can reasonably be repaired in 6 months or less from
the date of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing
within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as to whether or not
the damage is Partial or Total.

                  (b) "PREMISES TOTAL DESTRUCTION" shall mean damage or
destruction to the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations and Trade Fixtures, which cannot reasonably be repaired in 6
months or less from the date of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify
Lessee in writing within 30 days from the date of the damage or destruction as
to whether or not the damage is Partial or Total.

                  (c) "INSURED LOSS" shall mean damage or destruction to
improvements on the Premises, other than Lessee Owned Alterations and Utility
Installations and Trade Fixtures, 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 involved.

                  (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 Requirements, 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 which requires repair, remediation, or restoration.

         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; provided, however, that Lessee shah, at Lessors election,
make the repair of any damage or destruction the total cost to repair of which
Is $10,000 or less, and, in such event, Lessor shall make any applicable
insurance proceeds available to Lessee on a reasonable basis for that purpose.
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 (except as to the deductible
which is Lessee's responsibility) as and when required to complete said repairs.
In the event, however, such shortage was due to tire 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 10 days following receipt of written
notice of such shortage and request therefor. If Lessor receives said funds or
adequate assurance thereof within said 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 such funds or assurance are not
received, Lessor may nevertheless elect by written notice to Lessee within 10
days thereafter to: (i) 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 effect, or (ii) have this Lease terminate 30 days
thereafter. Lessee shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any funds
contributed by Lessee to repair any such damage or destruction. Premises Partial
Damage due to flood or earthquake shall be subject to Paragraph 9.3,
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.

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         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),
Lessor may either: (i) repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible at
Lessor's expense, in which event this Lease shall continue in full force and
effect, or (ii) terminate this Lease by giving written notice to Lessee within
30 days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such damage.
Such termination shall be effective 60 days following the date of such notice.
In the event Lessor elects to terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have the right
within 10 days after receipt of the termination notice to give written notice to
Lessor of Lessee's commitment to pay for the repair of such damage without
reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor with said funds or
satisfactory assurance thereof within 30 days after making such commitment. In
such event this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall
proceed to make such repairs as coon as reasonably possible after the required
funds are available. If Lessee does not make the required commitment, this Lease
shall terminate as of the date specified in the termination notice.

         9.4 TOTAL DESTRUCTION. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, if a
Premises Total Destruction occurs, this Lease shall terminate 60 days following
such Destruction. If the damage or destruction was caused by the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, Lessor shall have the right to
recover Lessor's damages from Lessee, except as provided in Paragraph 8.6.

         9.5 DAMAGE NEAR END OF TERM. If at any time during the lest 6 months of
this Lease there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one month's Base
Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may terminate this Lease effective
60 days following the date of occurrence of such damage by giving a written
termination notice to Lessee within 30 days after the date of occurrence of such
damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing. 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, (a) exercising such option and (b) providing Lessor with
any shortage in insurance proceeds (or adequate assurance thereof) needed to
make the repairs on or before the earlier of (i) the date which is 10 days after
Lessee's receipt of Lessor's written notice purporting to terminate this Lease,
or (ii) the day prior to the date upon which such option expires. If Lessee duly
exercises such option during such period and provides Lessor with funds (or
adequate assurance thereof) to cover any shortage in insurance proceeds, Lessor
shall, at Lessor's commercially reasonable expense, repair such damage as soon
as reasonably possible and this Lease shall continue In full force and effect.
If Lessee fells to exercise such option and provide such funds or assurance
during such period, then this Lease shall terminate on the date specified in the
termination notice and Lessee's option shall be extinguished.

         9.6 ABATEMENT OF RENT LESSEE'S REMEDIES.

                  (a) ABATEMENT. In the event of Premises Partial Damage or
Premises Total Destruction or a Hazardous Substance Condition for which Lessee
is net responsible under this Lease, the Rent payable by Lessee for the period
required for the repair, remediation or restoration of such damage shall be
abated in proportion to the degree to which Lessee's use of the Premises is
impaired, but not to exceed the proceeds received from the Rental Value
insurance. All other obligations of Lessee hereunder shall be performed by
Lessee, and Lessor shall have no liability for any such damage, destruction,
remediation, repair or restoration except as provided herein.

                  (b) REMEDIES. If Lessor shall be obligated to repair or
restore the Premises and does not commence, in s substantial and meaningful way,
such repair or restoration within 60 00 days after auth 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 data trot less than 45
60 days following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice and
such repair or restoration is not commenced within 30 days thereafter, this
Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in said notice. If the repair or
restoration is commenced within such 30 days, this Lease shall continue in full
force and effect "Commence" 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 TERMINATION; ADVANCE PAYMENTS. Upon termination of this Lease
pursuant to Paragreph 6.2(g) or 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.

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         9.8 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 DEFINITION. As used herein, the term "Real Property Taxes" shall
include any form of assessment: real estate, general, specs, ordinary or
extraordinary, or rental levy or tax (other than inheritance any income estate
taxes or any fines or levies as a result of the late payment of these taxes or
penalties); improvement bond; and/or license fee imposed upon or levied any
legal or equitable interest of Lessor in the Premises or the Project, Lessor's
right to other income therefrom, and/or Lessors business of leasing, by any
authority having the direct or indirect power to tax and where the funds are
generated with reference to the Building address and where the proceeds so
generated are to be applied by the city, county or other local taxing authority
of a jurisdiction within which the Premises are located. Real Property Taxes
shall also include any tax, fee, levy, assessment or charge, or any increase
therein: (i) imposed by reason of events occurring during the term of this
Lease, including but not limited to, a change in the ownership of the Premises,
and (ii) levied or assessed on machinery or equipment provided by Lessor to
Lessee pursuant to this Lease.

         10.2 (a) PAYMENT OF TAXES. Lessor shall pay the Real Properly Taxes
applicable to the Premises provided, however, that Lessee shall pay to Lessor
the amount, if any, by which Real Property Taxes applicable to the Premises
Increase over the fiscal tax yaw during which the Commencement Date Occurs ("Tax
Increase") see paragraph 54. Payment of any such Tax Increase shall be made by
Lessee to Lessor within 30 days after receipt of Lessor's written statement
setting forth the amount due and computation thereof. If any such taxes shall
cover any period of time prior to or after the expiration or termination of this
Lease, Lessee's share of such taxes shall be prorated to cover only that portion
of the tax bill applicable to the period that this Lease is in effect. In the
event lessee incurs a late charge on any Rent payment, Lessor may estimate the
current Real Property Taxes, and require that the Tax Increase be paid in
advance to Lessor by Lessee monthly in advance with the payment of the Base
Rent. Such monthly payment shall be an amount equal to the amount of the
estimated installment of the Tax Increase divided by the number of months
remaining before the month in which said installment becomes delinquent. When
the actual amount of the applicable Tax Increase is known, the amount of such
equal monthly advance payments shall be adjusted as required to provide the
funds needed to pay the applicable Tax increase. If the amount collected by
Lessor is insufficient to pay the Tax Increase when due, Lessee shall pay
Lessor, upon demand, such additional sums as are necessary to pay such
obligations. Advance payments 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 its obligations under this Lease, then any such advance payments
may be treated by Lessor as an additional Security Deposit.

                  (b) Additional Improvements. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Paragraph 10.2, Lessee shall pay to Lessor upon demand therefor
the entirety of any increase in Real Properly Taxes assessed by reason of
Alterations or Utility Installations placed upon the Premises by Lessee or at
Lessee's request.

         10.3 JOINT ASSESSMENT. If the Premises are not separately assessed,
Lessee's liability shall be an equitable proportion of the Tax Increase for all
of the land and improvements included within the tax parcel assessed, such
proportion lobe conclusively determined by Lessor from the respective valuations
assigned in the assessor's work sheets or such other information as may be
reasonably available.

         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. When possible, Lessee shall cause its Lessee Owned Alterations and
Utility Installations, 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 property shall be assessed with Lessor's real
property, Lessee shall pay Lessor the taxes attributable to Lessee's properly
within 10 days after receipt of s written statement setting forth the taxes
applicable to Lessee's property.

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11. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. 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 or billed to Lessee, Lessee shall pay a reasonable
proportion, to be determined by Lessor, of all charges jointly metered or
billed. There shall be no abatement of rent and Lessor shall not be liable In
any respect whatsoever for the inadequacy, stoppage, interruption or
discontinuance of any utility or service due to riot, strike, labor dispute,
breakdown, accident, repair or other cause beyond Lessor's reasonable control or
in cooperation with governmental request or directions.

12.      ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.

         12.1 LESSOR'S CONSENT REQUIRED.

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

                  (b) Unless Lessee is a corporation and its stock is publicly
traded on a national stock exchange, a change in the control of Lessee shall
constitute an assignment requiring consent. The transfer, on a cumulative basis,
of 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, 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 by an amount
greater than 25% of such Net Worth as it was represented at the time of the
execution 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, whichever was or is greater, shall be
considered en assignment of this Lease to which Lessor may withhold its consent.
"Net Worth of Lessee" shall mean the net worth of Lessee (excluding any
guarantors) established under generally accepted accounting principles.

                  (d) An assignment or subletting without consent shall, at
Lessors 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 unapproved assignment or subletting as a noncurable
Breach, Lessor may either: (I) terminate this Lease, or (ii) upon 30 days
written notice, increase the monthly Base Rent to 110% of the Base Rent then in
effect. Further, in the event of such Breach and rental adjustment, (i) the
purchase price of any option to purchase the Premises held by Lessee shall be
subject to similar adjustment to 110% of the price previously in effect, and
(ii) all fixed and non-fixed rental adjustments scheduled during the remainder
of the Lease term shall be increased to 110% of the scheduled adjusted rent.

                  (e) Lessee's remedy for any breach of Paragraph 12.1 by Lessor
shall be limited to compensatory damages and/or injunctive relief. * See
addendum 12.1(f)

         12.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.

                  (a) Regardless of Lessor's consent, no assignment or
subletting shall: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by
such assignee or sublessee of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, (ii)
release Lessee of any obligations hereunder, or (iii) alter the primary
liability of Lessee for the payment of Rent or for the performance of any other
obligations to be performed by Lessee.

                  (b) Lessor may accept 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 disapproval of such assignment
nor the acceptance of Rent or performance shall constitute a waiver or estoppel
of Lessor's right to exercise its remedies for Lessee's Default or Breach.

                  (c) Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting shall not
constitute a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting.

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

                  (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 sublessee, including but not limited
to the intended use and/or required modification of the Premises, if any,
together with a fee of $500 as consideration for Lessor's considering and
processing said request. Lessee agrees to provide Lessor with such other or
additional information and/or documentation as may be reasonably requested. (See
also Paragraph 30).

                  (f) Any assignee of, or sublessee under, this Lease shall, by
reason of accepting such assignment or entering into such sublease, be deemed 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 at 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 to in writing.

                  (g) Lessor's consent to any assignment or subletting shall not
transfer to the assignee or sublessee any Option granted to the original Lessee
by this Lease unless such transfer is specifically consented to by Lessor in
writing. (See Paragraph 39.2).

         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
Lessees interest in all Rent payable on any sublease, and Lessor may collect
such Rent and apply same toward Lessees obligations under this Lease; provided,
however. that until a Breach shall occur in the performance of Lessees
obligations, Lessee may collect said Rent. In the event that the amount
collected by Lessor exceeds Lessee's obligations any such excess shall be
refunded to Lessee. Lessor shall not, by reason of the foregoing or any
assignment of such sublease, nor by reason of the collection of Rent, be deemed
liable to the sublease for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply with any
of Lessees obligations to such sublessee. Lessee hereby irrevocably authorizes
and directs any such sublessee, 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 all Rent due and to become due under the sublease.
Sublessee shall rely upon any such notice from Lessor and shall pay all Rents to
Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether such Breach
exists, notwithstanding any claim from Lessee to the contrary.

                  (b) In the event of a Breach by Lessee, Lessor may, at its
option, require 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 rents or security deposit
paid by such sublessee to such sublessor or for any prior Defaults or Breaches
of such sublessor.

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

                  (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 subleasee, who shall have the might 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 a9ainat Lessee
for any such Defaults cured by the sublessee.

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13.      DEFAULT; BREACH; REMEDIES.

         13.1 DEFAULT; BREACH. A "Default" is defined as a failure by the Lessee
to comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or Rules and
Regulations under this Lease. A "Breech" is defined as the occurrence of one or
more of the following Defaults, and the failure of Lessee to cure such Default
within any applicable grace period:

                  (a) The abandonment of the Premises, or the vacating of the
Premises without providing a commercially reasonable level of security, or where
the coverage of the property insurance described in Paragraph 8.3 is jeopardized
as a result thereof, or without providing reasonable assurances to minimize
potential vandalism.

                  (b) The failure of Lessee to make any payment of Rent or any
Security Deposit required to be made by Lessee hereunder, whether to Lessor or
to a third party, when due, to provide reasonable evidence of insurance or
surety bond, or to fulfill any obligation under this Lease which endangers or
threatens life or property, where such Failure continues for a period of 3
business days following written notice to Lessee.

                  (c) The failure by Lessee to provide (i) reasonable written
evidence of compliance with Applicable Requirements, (ii) the service contracts,
(iii) the rescission of an unauthorized assignment or subletting, (iv) an
Estoppel Certificate, (v) a requested subordination, (vi) evidence concerning
any guaranty and/or Guarantor, (vii) any document requested under Paragraph 42,
(viii) material safety data sheets (MSDS), or (ix) 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 10 days following
written notice to Lessee.

                  (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,
other than those described in subparagraphs 13.1(a), (b) or (c), above, where
such Default continues for a period of 30 days after written notice; provided,
however, that if the nature of Lessee's Default is such that more than 30 days
are reasonably required for its cure, then it shall not be deemed to be a Breach
if Lessee commences such cure within said 30 day period and thereafter
diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

                  (e) The occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the
making of any general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of creditors:
(ii) becoming a "debtor" as defined in 11 U.S.C. ss.101 or any successor statute
thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against Lessee, the same is
dismissed within 60 days); (iii) the appointment of s 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 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 30
days: provided, however, in the event that any provision of this subparagraph
(a) 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 that any financial statement of Lessee or of
any Guarantor given to Lessor 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 basis, and Lessee's failure, within 60 days following written
notice of any such event, to provide 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 of its affirmative duties
or obligations, within 10 days after written notice (or in case of an emergency,
without notice), Lessor may, at its option, 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 its or
approvals. Lessee shall pay to Lessor an amount equal to 115% of the costs and
expenses incurred by Lessor in such performance upon receipt of an invoice
therefor. In the event of a Breach, Lessor may, with or without further notice
or demand, and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy
which Lessor may have by reason of such Breach:

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                  (a) Terminate Lessee's right to possession of the Premises by
any lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and Lessee shall
immediately surrender possession to Lessor. In such event Lessor shall be
entitled to recover from Lessee: (i) the unpaid Rent which had been deemed 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 toss 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 any leasing commission paid by Lessor in connection with this Lease
applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the lime of award
of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of the immediately preceding
sentence shall be computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of
the Federal Reserve Bank of the District within which the Premises are located
at the time of award plus one percent. Efforts by Lessor to mitigate damages
caused by Lessee's Breach of this Lease shall not waive Lessor's right to
recover damages under Paragraph 12. If termination of this Lease is obtained
through the provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, Lessor shall have the right
to recover in such proceeding any unpaid Rent and damages as are recoverable
therein, or Lessor may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in e
separate suit. If a notice and grace period required under Paragraph 13.1 was
not previously given, a notice to pay rent or quit, or to perform or quit given
to Lessee under the unlawful defamer statute shall also constitute the notice
required by Paragraph 13.1. In such case, the applicable grace period required
by Paragraph 13.1 and the unlawful detainer statute shall run concurrently, 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 Breech 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 and
recover the Rent as it becomes due, in which event Lessee may sublet or assign,
subject only to reasonable limitations. Acts of maintenance, efforts to relet,
and/or the appointment of a receiver to protect the Lessor's interests, shall
not constitute a termination of the Lessee's right to possession.

                  (c) Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available under
the laws or judicial decisions of the state wherein the Premises are located.
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. Any agreement for free or abated rent or
other charges, 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 or this Lease. Upon
Breach et this Lease by Lessee, any such inducement Provision snail
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 peid by Lessor under such an inducement Provision
shall be immediately due and payable by Lessee to Lessor, notwithstanding any
subsequent cure of said Breech by Lessee. The acceptance by Lessor of rent or
the cure of the Breach which initialed 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 ate payment by
Lessee of Rent 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 any Lender. Accordingly, if any Rent
shall not be received by Lessor within 5 days after such amount shall be due,
then, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall immediately pay
to Lessor a one-time late charge equal to 10% of each such overdue amount or
$100, whichever is greater. The Parties hereby agree that such late charge
represents a lair and reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will incur by
reason of such late payment. Acceptance of such late charge by Lessor shall in
no event constitute a waiver of Lessee's Default or Breach with respect to such

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overdue amount, nor prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies
granted hereunder. In the event that a late charge a payable hereunder, whether
or not collected, for 3 consecutive installments of Race Rent, then
notwithstanding any provision of this Lease to the contrary. Base Rent shall, at
Lessor's option, become due and payable quarterly in advance.

         13.5 INTEREST. Any monetary payment due Lessor hereunder, other than
late charges, not received by Lessor, when due as to scheduled payments (such as
Base Rent) or within 30 days following the date on which it was due for
non-scheduled payment, shall bear interest from the date when due, as to
scheduled payments, or the 31st day after it was due as to non-scheduled
payments. The interest ("Interest") charged shall be computed at the rate of 10%
per annum but shall not exceed the maximum rate allowed by law. Interest is
payable in addition to the potential late charge provided for in Paragraph 13.4.

         13.6 BREACH BY LESSOR.

                  (a) NOTICE OF BREACH. 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, a reasonable
lime shall in no event be less than 30 days after receipt by Lessor, and any
Lender 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 30 days are reasonably required for its performance. then
Lessor shall not be in breach if performance is commenced within such 30 day
period and thereafter diligently pursued to completion.

                  (b) Performance by Lessee on Behalf of Lessor. In the event
that neither Lessor nor Lender cures said breach within 30 days after receipt of
said notice, or it having commenced said cure they do not diligently pursue if
to completion, then Lessee may elect to cure said breach at Lessee's expense and
offset from Rent the actual and reasonable cost to perform such cure, provided
however, that such offset shall not exceed an amount equal to the greater of one
month's Base Rent or the Security Deposit, reserving Lessee's right to seek
reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall document the Cost of said cure and
supply said documentation to Lessor.

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
(collectively "Condemnation"). this Lease shall terminate as to the part taken
as of the date the condemning authority takes title or possession, whichever
first occurs. If more than 10% of the Building, or more than 25% of that portion
of the Premises not occupied by any building, is taken by Condemnation. Lessee
may, at Lessee's option, to be exercised in writing within 10 days after Lessor
shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence of such
notice, within 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 proportion
to the reduction in utility of the Premises caused by such Condemnation.
Condemnation awards and/or payments shall be the property of Lessor, whether
such award shall be made as compensation for diminution in value of the
leasehold, the value of the part taken, or for severance damages; provided,
however, that Lessee shall be entitled to any compensation for Lessee's
relocation expenses, loss of business goodwill and/or Trade Fixtures, without
regard to whether or not this Lease is terminated pursuant to the provisions of
this Paragraph. All Alterations and Utility Installations made to the Premises
by Lessee, for purposes of Condemnation only, shall be considered the property
of the Lessee and Lessee shall be entitled to any and all compensation which is
payable therefor. In the event that this Lease is not terminated by reason of
the Condemnation, Lessor shall repair any damage to the Premises caused by such
Condemnation.

15. BROKERAGE FEES.

         15.1 ADDITIONAL COMMISSION. In addition to the payments owed pursuant
to Paragraph 1.9 above, and unless Lessor and the Brokers otherwise agree in
writing, Lessor agrees that: (a) `if Lessee exercises any Option, (b) if Lessee
acquires any rights to the Premises or other premises owned by Lessor and
located within the same Project, if any, within which the Premises is located,
(c) if Lessee remains in possession of the Premises, with the consent of Lessor,
after the expiration of this Lease, or (d) if Base Rent is increased, whether by
agreement or operation of an escalation clause herein, then, Lessor shall pay
Brokers a fee in accordance with the schedule of the Brokers in effect at the
time of the execution of this Lease.

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         15.2 ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS. Any buyer or transferee of Lessor's
interest in this Lease shall be deemed to have assumed Lessor's obligation
hereunder. Brokers shall be third party beneficiaries of the provisions of
Paragraphs 1.9, 15. 22 and 31. If Lessor fails to pay to Brokers any amounts due
as and for brokerage fees pertaining to this Lease when due, then such amounts
shall accrue Interest. In addition, if Lessor fails to pay any amounts to
Lessee's Broker when due, Lessee's Broker may send written notice to Lessor and
Lessee of such failure and if Lessor fails to pay such amounts within 10 days
after said notice, Lessee shall pay said monies to its Broker and offset such
amounts against Rent. In addition, Lessee's Broker shall be deemed to be a third
party beneficiary of any commission agreement entered into by and/or between
Lessor and Lessor's Broker for the limited purpose of collecting any brokerage
fee owed.

         15.3 REPRESENTATIONS AND INDEMNITIES OF BROKER RELATIONSHIPS. 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) in
connection with this Lease, and that no one other than said named Brokers is
entitled to any commission or finder's fee In connection herewith. 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 unnamed 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.

16.      ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES.

                  (a) Each Party (as "Responding Party") shall within 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 "Estoppel Certificate" form published by the
AIR Commercial Real Estate Association, plus such additional information,
confirmation and/or statements as may be reasonably requested by the Requesting
Party.

                  (b) If the Responding Party shall fail to execute or deliver
the Estoppel Certificate within such 10 day period, the Requesting Party may
execute an Estoppel Certificate slating that: (i) the Lease is in full force and
effect without modification except as may be represented by the Requesting
Party, (ii) there are no uncured defaults in the Requesting Party's performance,
and (iii) if Lessor is the Requesting Party, not more than one month's rent has
been paid in advance. Prospective purchasers and encumbrancers may rely upon the
Requesting Party's Estoppel Certificate, and the Responding Party shall be
estopped from denying the truth of the facts contained in said Certificate.

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

17. DEFINITION OF LESSOR. The term "Lessor" as used herein shall mean the owner
or owners at the lime 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 this Lease, Lessor
shall deliver to the transferee or assignee (in cash or by credit) any unused
Security Deposit held by Lessor. 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. DAYS. Unless otherwise specifically indicated to the contrary, the word
"days" as used in this Lease shall mean and refer to calendar days.

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20. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. The obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall
not constitute personal obligations of Lessor or its partners, members,
directors, officers or shareholders, and Lessee shall look to the Premises, and
to no other assets of Lessor, for the satisfaction of any liability of Lessor
with respect to this Lease, and shall not seek recourse against Lessor's
partners, members, directors, officers or shareholders, or any of their personal
assets for such satisfaction.

21. 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.

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 use, 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. The liability (including court costs and attorneys
fees), of any Broker with respect to negotiation, execution, delivery or
performance by either Lessor or Lessee under this Lease or any amendment or
modification hereto shall be limited to an amount up to the fee received by such
Broker pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation
on each Broker's liability shall not be applicable to any gross negligence or
willful misconduct of such Broker.

23. NOTICES.

         23.1 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. All notices required or permitted by this
Lease or applicable law shall be in writing and may be delivered in person (by
hand or by courier) 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 rot delivery or mailing of
notices. Either Party may by written notice to the other specify a different
address for notice, except that upon Lessee's taking possession of the Premises,
the Premises shall constitute Lessee's address for notice. A copy of all notices
to Lessor shall be concurrently transmitted to such party or parties at such
addresses as Lessor may from time to time hereafter designate in writing.

         23.2 DATE OF NOTICE. 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 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 guarantee next day
delivery shall be deemed given 24 hours after delivery of the same to the Postal
Service or courier. Notices transmitted by facsimile transmission or similar
means shall be deemed delivered upon telephone confirmation of receipt
(confirmation report from fax machine is sufficient), provided a copy Is also
delivered via delivery or mail If notice is received on a Saturday, 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. The acceptance of Rent by
Lessor shall not be a waiver of any Default or Breach by Lessee. Any payment by
Lessee may be accepted by Lessor on account of moneys 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. DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE NATURE OF A REAL ESTATE AGENCY RELATIONSHIP.

                  (a) When entering into a discussion with a real estate agent
regarding a real estate transaction, a Lessor or Lessee should from the outset
understand what type of agency relationship or representation it has with the
agent or agents in the transaction Lessor and Lessee acknowledge being advised
by the Brokers in this transaction, as follows:

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                           (i) LESSORS AGENT. A Lessor's agent under a listing
agreement with the Lessor acts as the agent for the Lessor only. A Lessor's
agent or subagent has the following affirmative obligations: TO THE LESSOR: A
fiduciary duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with
the Lessor. TO THE LESSEE AND THE LESSOR: a. Diligent exercise of reasonable
skills and care in performance of the agent's duties. b. A duty of honest and
fair dealing and good faith. c. A duty to disclose all facts known to the agent
materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not
known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties An
agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information
obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set
forth above.

                           (ii) LESSEE'S AGENT. An agent can agree to act as
agent for the Lessee only. In these situations, the agent is not the Lessor's
agent, even it by agreement the agent may receive compensation for services
rendered, either in full or in part from the Lessor. An agent acting only for a
Lessee has the following affirmative obligations. To the Lessee: A fiduciary
duty of utmost care, integrity, honesty, and loyalty in dealings with the
Lessee. To the Lessee and the Lesser: a. Diligent exercise of reasonable skills
and care in performance of the agent's duties, b. A duty of honest and fair
dealing and good faith. c. A duty 10 disclose all facts known to the agent
materially affecting the value or desirability of the property that are not
known to, or within the diligent attention and observation of, the Parties. An
agent is not obligated to reveal to either Party any confidential information
obtained from the other Party which does not involve the affirmative duties set
forth above.

                           (iii) Agent Representing Both Lessor and Lessee. A
real estate agent, either acting directly or through one or more associate
licenses, can legally be the agent of both the Lessor and the Lessee In a
transaction, but only with the knowledge and consent of both the Lessor and the
Lessee. In a dual agency situation, the agent has the following affirmative
obligations to both the Lessor and the Lessee: a. A fiduciary duty of utmost
care, Integrity, honesty and loyally in the dealings with either Lessor or the
Lessee. b. Other duties to the Lessor and the Lessee as stated above in
subparagraphs (i) or (ii). In representing both Lessor and Lessee, the agent may
not without the express permission of the respective Party, disclose to the
other Party that the Lessor will accept rent in art amount less than that
indicated in the listing or that the Lessee is willing to pay a higher rent than
that offered. The above duties of the agent in a real estate transaction do not
relieve a Lessor or Lessee front the responsibility to protect their own
interests. Lessor and Lessee should carefully read all agreements to assure that
they adequately express their understanding of the transaction. A real estate
agent is a person qualified to advise about real estate. If legal or tax advice
is desired, consult a competent professional.

                  (b) Brokers have no responsibility with respect to any default
or breach hereof by either Party The liability (including court costs and
attorneys' fees), of any Broker with respect to any breach of duty, error or
omission relating to this Lease shall not exceed the fee received by such Broker
pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the foregoing limitation on each
Brokers liability shall not be applicable to any gross negligence or willful
misconduct of such Broker.

                  (c) Lessor and Lessee agree to identify to Brokers as
"Confidential" any communication or information given Brokers that is considered
by such Party to be confidential.

26. NO RIGHT TO HOLDOVER. Lessee has no right to retain possession of the
Premises or any part thereof beyond the expiration or termination of this Lease.
In the event that Lessee holds over, then the Base Rent shall be increased to
150% of the Base Rent applicable immediately preceding the expiration or
termination. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as consent by Lessor to
any holding over by Lessee

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; CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT. All provisions of this
Lease to be observed or performed by Lessee are both covenants and conditions.
In construing this Lease, all headings and titles are for the convenience of the
Parties only and shall not be considered a part of this Lease. Whenever required
by the context, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa. This Lease
shall not be construed as if prepared by one of the Parties, but rather
according to its fair meaning as a whole, as if both Parties had prepared it.

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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.

         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 upon the Premises. to any and all advances made on the security
thereof. and In all renewals, modifications, and extensions thereof. Lessee
agrees that the holders of any such Security Devices (in this Lease together
referred to as "Lender") shall have no liability or obligation to perform any of
the obligations of Lessor under this Lease. Any Lender may elect to have this
Lease and/or any Option granted hereby superior to the lien of its Security
Device by giving written notice thereof to Lessee, whereupon 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. In the event that Lessor transfers title to the
Premises, or the Premises are acquired by another upon the foreclosure or
termination of e Security Device to which this Lease is subordinated (i) Lessee
shall, subject to the non-disturbance provisions of Paragraph 30.3. attorn to
such new owner, and upon request, enter into a new lease, containing all of the
terms and provisions of this Lease, with such new owner for the remainder of the
term hereof, or, at the election of such new owner, this Lease shall
automatically become a new Lease between Lessee and such new owner, upon all of
the terms and conditions hereof, for the remainder of the term hereof, and (ii)
Lessor shall thereafter be relieved of any further obligations hereunder and
such new owner shall assume all of Lessor's obligations hereunder, except that
such new owner shall not: (a) be liable for any act or omission of any prior
lessor or with respect to events occurring prior to acquisition of ownership;
(b) be subject to any offsets or defenses which Lessee might have against any
prior lessor, (c) be bound by prepayment of more than one month's rent, or (d)
be liable for the return of any security deposit paid to any prior lessor.

         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 a commercially reasonable non-disturbance
agreement (a "Non-Disturbance Agreement") from the Lender which Non-Disturbance
Agreement provides that Lessee's possession of the Premises, 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. Further, within 60 days after the execution of this Lease, Lessor
shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a Non-Disturbance
Agreement from the holder of any pre-existing Security Device which is secured
by the Premises. In the event that Lessor is unable to provide the
Non-Disturbance Agreement within said 60 days, then Lessee may, at Lessee's
option, directly contact Lender and attempt to negotiate for the execution and
delivery of a Non-Disturbance Agreement.

         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
subordination, attornment and/or Non-Disturbance Agreement provided for herein.

31. ATTORNEYS' FEES. If any Party or Broker brings an action or proceeding
involving the Premises whether founded in tort, contract or equity, or to
declare rights hereunder, the Prevailing Party (as hereafter defined) In any
such proceeding, action, or appeal thereon, shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' 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 attorneys' fees award
shall not be computed in accordance with any court fee schedule, but shall be
such as to fully reimburse all attorneys' fees reasonably Incurred. In addition,
Lessor shall be entitled to attorneys' fees, coats 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 auth Default or resulting Breach ($200 is a reasonable minimum per
occurrence for such services and consultation).

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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 limes after reasonable prior notice for the purpose
of showing the same to prospective purchasers, lenders, or tenants, and making
such alterations, repairs, improvements or additions to the Premises as Lessor
may deem necessary or desirable and the erecting, using and maintaining of
utilities. services, pipes and conduits through the Premises and/or other
premises as tong as there is no material adverse effect to Lessee's use of the
Premises. All such activities shall be without abatement of rent or liability to
Leases.

33. AUCTIONS. Lessee shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, any auction
upon the Premises without Lessors prior written consent. Lessor shall not be
obligated to exercise any standard of reasonableness in determining whether to
permit an auction.

34. SIGNS. Lessor may place on the Premises ordinary "For Sale" signs at any
time and ordinary "For Lease" signs during the last 6 months of the term hereof.
Except for ordinary "for sublease" signs, Lessee shall not place any sign upon
the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent (which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.) All signs must comply with all Applicable Requirements.

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, that Lessor may elect to continue any one or all
existing subtenancies. Lessor's failure within 10 days following any such event
to elect 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. Except 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'
and other consultants' fees) incurred in the consideration of. or response to, a
request by Lessee for any Lessor consent, including but not limited to consents
to an assignment, a subletting or the presence or use of a Hazardous Substance,
shall be paid by Lessee upon receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation
therefor. Lessor's consent to any act, assignment or subletting 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. 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. In the
event that either Party disagrees with any determination made by the other
hereunder and reasonably requests the reasons for such determination, the
determining party shall furnish its reasons in writing and in reasonable detail
within 10 business days following such request.

37. GUARANTOR.

         37.1 EXECUTION. The Guarantors, if any, shall each execute a guaranty
in the form most recently published by the AIR Commercial Real Estate
Association, and each such Guarantor shall have the same obligations as Lessee
under this Lease.

         31.2 DEFAULT. It shall constitute a Default of the Lessee if any
Guarantor fails or refuses, upon request to provide: (a) evidence of the
execution of the guaranty, including the authority of the party signing on
Guarantor's behalf to obligate Guarantor, and in the case of a corporate
Guarantor, a certified copy of a resolution of its board of directors
authorizing the making of such guaranty, (b) current financial statements, (c)
an Estoppel Certificate, or (d) written confirmation that the guaranty is still
in effect.

38. QUIET POSSESSION. Subject to payment by Lessee of the Rent 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 and
quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term hereof.

39. OPTIONS. If Lessee is granted an Option, as defined below, then the
following provisions shall apply:

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        39.1 DEFINITION. "Option" shall mean: (a) the right to extend the term
of or renew this Lease or to extend or renew any lease that Lessee has on other
property of Lessor; (b) the right of first refusal or first offer to lease
either the Premises or other property of Lessor; (c) the right to purchase or
the right of first refusal to purchase the Premises or other property of Lessor.

         39.2 OPTIONS PERSONAL TO ORIGINAL LESSEE. Any Option granted to Lessee
in this Lease is personal to the original Lessee, and cannot be assigned or
exercised by anyone other than said original Lessee and only while the original
Lessee is in full possession of the Premises and, if requested by Lessor, with
Lessee certifying that Lessee has no intention of thereafter assigning or
subletting.

         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 have been validly exercised.

         39.4 EFFECT OF DEFAULT ON OPTIONS.

                  (a) Lessee shall have no right to exercise an Option: (i)
during the period commencing with the giving of any notice of Default and
continuing until said Default is cured, (ii) during the period of time any Rent
is unpaid (without regard to whether notice thereof is given Lessee), (iii)
during the time Lessee is in Breach of this Lease, or (iv) in the event that
Lessee has been given 3 or more notices of separate Default, whether or not the
Defaults are cured, during the 12 month period immediately preceding the
exercise or the Option.

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

                  (c) 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 prior to the commencement of the extended term or
completion of the purchase, (i) Lessee fails to pay Rent for a period of 30 days
after such Rent becomes due (without any necessity of Lessor to give notice
thereof), or (ii) if Lessee commits a Breach of this Lease.

40. MULTIPLE BUILDINGS. If the Premises are a part of a group of buildings
controlled by Lessor. Lessee agrees that it will abide by and conform to all
reasoneble rules and regulations which Lessor may make from time to time for the
management, safety. and care of said properties, including the care and
cleanliness of the grounds and including the parking, loading and unloading of
vehicles, and to cause its employees, suppliers, shippers. customers,
contractors and invitees to so abide and conform. Lessee also agrees to pay its
fair share of common expenses incurred in connection with such rules and
regulations.

41. SECURITY MEASURES. Lessee hereby acknowledges that the Rent 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 ot Lessee, auth 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 sad 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.

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44. AUTHORITY; MULTIPLE PARTIES; EXECUTION.

                  (a) If either Party hereto is a corporation, trust, limited
liability company, partnership, or similar entity, 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 Each party
shall, within 30 days after request, deliver to the other party satisfactory
evidence of such authority.

                  (b) If this Lease is executed by more than one person or
entity as "Lessee", each such person or entity shall be jointly and severally
liable hereunder. It is agreed that any one of the named Lessees shall be
empowered to execute any amendment to this Lease, or other document ancillary
thereto and bind all of the named Lessees, and Lessor may rely on the same as if
all of the named Lessees had executed such document.

                  (c) This Lease may be executed by the Parties in counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument,

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

46. OFFER. Preparation of this Lease by either Party or their agent and
submission of same to the other Party shall not be deemed an offer to lease to
the other Party. This Lease is not intended to be binding until executed and
delivered 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, 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 a Lender in connection with the obtaining of normal financing or
refinancing of the Premises.

48. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO
TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING INVOLVING THE PROPERTY OR ARISING OUT
OF THIS AGREEMENT.

49. MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. An Addendum requiring the Mediation
and/or the Arbitration of all disputes between the Parties and/or Brokers
arising out of this Lease [X] is [ ] is not attached to this Lease.

50. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES. Act. Since compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) is dependent upon Lessee's specific use of the Premises,
Lessor makes no warranty or representation as to whether or not the Premises
comply with ADA or any similar legislation. In the event that Lessee's use of
the Premises requires modifications or additions to the Premises in order to be
in ADA compliance, Lessee agrees to make any such necessary modifications and/or
additions at Lessee's expense.

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.

ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AIR COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL
EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT
RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:

1. SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE.

2. RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE
PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE
PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PREMISES, THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY, THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY
OF THE PREMISES FOR LESSEE'S INTENDED USE.

WARNING; IF THE PREMISES IS LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA, CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE IN WHICH THE PREMISES IS LOCATED.

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

Executed at:  NEWPORT BEACH, CA            Executed at:  IRVINE, CA
On:      NOVEMBER 18, 2005                 On:      NOVEMBER 11, 2005

By LESSOR:                                 By LESSEE:
DONNA JUNE KITTS                           TRIMEDYNE, INC., A NEVADA COPRORATION
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By:  /S/ DONNA JUNE KITTS                  By: /S/ GLENN D. GLEIK
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Name Printed: DONNA JUNE KITTS             Name Printed: GLENN D. GLEIK
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Title:  OWNER                              Title:  PRESIDENT & COO
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Address:  320 CLAREMONT AVENUE             Address:  15091 BALA PARKWAY
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          LONG BEACH, CA 90803-1966                  IRVINE, CA 92618
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Telephone: (562) 439-7255                  Telephone: (949) 951-3800
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Facsimile: (562) 621-1171                  Facsimile: (949) 855-8206
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Federal ID No.                             Federal ID No.  36-3094439
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BROKER:                                    BROKER:
Lee & Associates(R)-Newport Beach Inc.     Studley, Inc.

Att: Curt Stalder                          Att: David Y. Cantwell
Title: Senior Vice President               Title: Managing Director
Address: 3991 MacArthur Blvd, #100         Address: 19100 Von Karman Ave, #1000
Newport Beach, CA 92660                    Irvine, CA 92612
Telephone: (949) 724-1000                  Telephone: (949) 660-3555
Facsimile: (949) 833-0608

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    Addendum to that Standard Industrial/Commercial Single-Tenant Lease Gross
                       Dated July 26, 2005 by and between
                          Donna June Kitts as "Lessor"
              and Trimedyne, Inc., a Nevada corporation as "Lessee"
          covering the property at 25901 Commercentre, Lake Forest, CA

12.1(f) SUBJECT TO PARAGRAPH 12.1(c), LESSOR'S CONSENT SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED IF
THERE IS A CHANGE IN CONTROL OF LESSEE.

51.      RENT:

         April 1, 2006 - November 30, 2007.................... $28,126.00/mo.
         December 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009..................... $29,251.04/mo.
         August 1, 2009 - March 31, 2011...................... $30,421.08/mo.

52.      EARLY OCCUPANCY: Lessee shall be granted 4 months of Early Occupancy
         upon the delivery of keys to Lessee or Lessee's representative which
         shall be no sooner than December 1, 2005 and upon the following:

         a)       Execution and delivery of leases by Lessor and Lessee.

         b)       Delivery to Lessor of monies totaling $58,689.08 (1st month's
                  rent plus security deposit plus 1 month association fee).

         c)       Delivery to Lessor of a Certificate of Liability insurance
                  naming Lessor as additional insured.

         d)       THE DELIVERY OF A FULLY EXECUTED LEASE TO LESSEE WILL SERVE AS
                  NOTIFICATION THAT ANY LEASE WITH ANY PREVIOUS LESSEE HAS BEEN
                  TERMINATED. ANY DELAY IN DELIVERING THE PREMISES TO LESSEE
                  SHALL NOT REDUCE THE FOUR MONTHS OF EARLY OCCUPANCY.
                  CONSEQUENTLY THE LEASE COMMENCEMENT DATE AND TERMINATION DATE
                  SHALL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY.

53.      ASSOCIATION FEES: Lessee shall pay monthly association fees, which are
         currently $142.00 per month.

54.      PROPERTY TAX PROTECTION: Lessee shall not be responsible for any
         property tax increase due to a sale, refinance or transfer of the
         property for the initial term of this Lease. As of Apnl 1, 2011 said
         Property Tax protection shall be removed and all terms and conditions
         of paragraph 10 shall apply.

55.      TENANT IMPROVEMENTS:

         The tenant improvement work ("Tenant Improvements") shall consist of
         the work required to complete certain improvements to 25901
         Commercentre pursuant to approved "Working Drawings and Specifications"
         (as defined below). Lessee shall employ a licensed architect (the
         "Architect") for preparation of the Preliminary Plan and Working
         Drawings and Specifications (as hereinafter defined). Lessee shall
         contract with a general contractor to construct the Tenant
         Improvements. The Tenant Improvements work shall be undertaken and
         prosecuted in accordance with the following requirements:

         A.       Tenant shall submit the following to Landlord: (i) a detailed
                  preliminary space plan for the Tenant Improvements prepared by
                  the Architect, which shall include any demolition, interior
                  partitions, ceilings, interior finishes, interior doors, floor
                  coverings, window coverings, lighting, electrical and
                  telephone outlets, plumbing connections, heavy floor loads and
                  other special requirements ("Preliminary Plan"), (ii) working
                  drawings and specifications prepared by the Architect based on
                  the approved Preliminary Plan (the "Working Drawings and
                  Specifications"). and (iii) any change proposed by Tenant to
                  the approved Working Drawings and Specifications ("Change").
                  Within five (5) business days following its submission to
                  Landlord, Landlord shall approve (by signing a copy thereof)
                  or shall disapprove the Preliminary Plan, the Working Drawings
                  and Specifications and/or the Change. If Landlord disapproves
                  the Preliminary Plan, Working Drawings and Specifications or
                  Change, Landlord shall specify in detail the reasons for
                  disapproval and Tenant shall cause the Architect to modify the
                  Preliminary Plan, Working Drawings and Specifications or
                  Change to incorporate Landlord's suggested revisions in a
                  mutually satisfactory manner. Tenant agrees to acknowledge
                  that Landlord will not check the Preliminary Plan, the Working
                  Drawings and Specifications and/or any Change for

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                  building code compliance (or other federal, state or local
                  law, ordinance or regulations compliance), and that Tenant and
                  its Architect shall be solely responsible for such matters.
                  Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold approval of the
                  Preliminary Plan.

         B.       Tenant improvements must be consistent with the existing
                  Improvements in the premises. Landlord shall in no event be
                  required to approve any Improvement if Landlord determines
                  that such improvements (i) is of lesser quality than the
                  existing improvements (ii) fails to conform to applicable
                  governmental requirements, (iii) requires building services
                  beyond the level Landlord has agreed to provide Tenant under
                  this Lease, or (iv) would have an adverse aesthetic impact
                  from the exterior of 25901 Commercentre.

         C.       Tenant shall apply and pay for all utility services required
                  for the Tenant Improvement work.

         D.       Upon completion of the work, Tenant shall cause to be provided
                  to Landlord (I) as-built drawings of the Tenant Improvements
                  work signed by the Architect, (ii) a final punch list signed
                  by Tenant, (iii) final unconditional lien waivers from the TI
                  Contractor and all subcontractors, (iv) a duly recorded notice
                  of completion of the improvement work, and (v) a certificate
                  of occupancy for 25901 Commercentre (collectively, the
                  "Close-Out Package").

         E.       The Tenant Improvements work shall be prosecuted at all times
                  in accordance with all state, federal and local laws,
                  regulations and ordinance, including without limitation of
                  OSHA and other safely laws, the Americans with Disabilities
                  Act ("ADA") and all applicable governmental permit and code
                  requirements.

         F.       All the provisions of this Lease shall apply to, and shall be
                  binding on Tenant with respect to, the construction of the
                  Tenant Improvements. Landlord shall not be liable in any way
                  for any injury, loss or damage which may occur to any such
                  work being performed by Tenant, the same being performed by
                  Tenant, the same being solely at Tenant's risk.

56.      TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE: Landlord shall provide to Tenant a tenant
         improvement allowance in the amount of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000)
         (the "Landlord's Contribution"), with any excess cost of the Tenant
         Improvements in accordance with the approved Working Drawings and
         Specifications to be borne solely by Tenant. If the actual cost of
         completion of the Tenant Improvements is less than the maximum amount
         provided for the Landlord's Contribution, such savings shall inure to
         the benefit of Tenant. The Landlord's Contribution shall be paid to
         Tenant 50% upon approval of contractor (which shall not be unreasonably
         withheld or delayed) and commencement of work and 50% within thirty
         (30) days following delivery of the Close-Out Package (including
         completed punch list, all invoices and lien releases) to Landlord.

57.      ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES: All parties agree that any claim or
         controversy will be resolved by submission to final and binding
         arbitration at the offices of Judicial Arbitration & Mediation
         Services, Inc. (JAMS) in the county where the property is located. The
         parties may agree on a retired judge from the JAMS panel. If they are
         unable to agree, JAMS will provide a list of three available judges and
         each party may strike one. The remaining judge will serve as the
         arbitrator. The award of the arbitrator shall be a final and
         non-appealable result. The arbitration award may be entered as a
         judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Such binding
         arbitration shall be conducted by JAMS in accordance with the
         California Code of Civil Procedures Section 1280 El SEQ. and California
         Rules of Court Sections 1600 to 1617.

         The parties further agree that the prevailing party of such arbitration
         shall be entitled to be awarded Its costs of suit including, but not
         limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, expenses, and the costs of
         arbitration.

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         NOTICE: By initialing in the space below, you are agreeing to have any
         dispute arising out of the matters included In the "Arbitration of
         Disputes" provision decided by neutral arbitration as provided by
         California Law and you are giving up any rights you may possess to have
         the dispute litigated In a court or by jury trial. By initialing in the
         space below, you are giving up your judicial rights of discovery and
         appeal, unless those rights are specifically included in the
         "Arbitration of Disputes" provision. If you refuse to submit to
         arbitration after agreeing to this provision, you may be compelled to
         arbitrate under the authority of the California Code of Civil
         Procedure. Your agreement to this arbitration provision is voluntary.

         We have read the undergoing and the foregoing and agree to submit
         disputes arising out of the matter included in the "Arbitration of
         Disputes" provision to neutral arbitration.

/s/ DJK                                                        /s/ GY
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Initials                                                      Initials

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Initials                                                      Initials

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                               OPTION(S) TO EXTEND
                             STANDARD LEASE ADDENDUM

         Dated             July 26,  2005
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         By and Between (Lessor) Donna Kitts
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         By and Between (Lessee) Trimedyne, Inc.  a Nevada corporation
                                 -------------------------------------

         Address of Premises:       25901 Comrnercentre
                                 -------------------------------------
                                    Lake Forest, CA
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Paragraph 58

A. OPTIONS(S) TO EXTEND:

Lessor hereby grants to Lessee the option to extend the term of this Lease for
TWO (2) additional SIXTY (60) month period(s) commencing when the prior term
expires upon each and all of the following terms and conditions:

         (i) In order to exercise an option to extend, Lessee must give written
notice of such election to Lessor and Lessor must receive the same at least 4
but not more than 7 months prior to the date that the option period would
commence. time being of the essence. If proper notification of the exercise of
an option is not given and/or received, such option shall automatically expire.
Options (if there are more than one) may only be exercised consecutively.

         (ii) The provisions of paragraph 39. including those relating to
Lessees Default set Forth in paragraph 39.4 of this Lease, are conditions of
this Option.

         (iii) Except for the provisions of this Lease granting an option or
options to extend the term, all of the terms and conditions of this Lease except
where specifically modified by this option shall apply.

         (iv) This Option is personal to the original Lessee, and cannot be
assigned or exercised by anyone other than said original Lessee and only white
the original Lessee is in full possession of the Premises and without the
intention of thereafter assigning or subletting.

         (v) The monthly rent for each month of the option period shall be
calculated as follows, using the method(s) indicated below: (Check Method(s) to
be Used and Fill in Appropriately)

[ ]      1.       Cost of Living Adjustment(s) (COLA)
         a.       On (Fill in COLA Dates):______________________________________

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the Base Rent 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 (select one): [ ] CPI W (Urban Wage Earners
and Clerical Workers) or [ ] CPI U (All Urban Consumers), for (Fill in Urban
Area):

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All Items (1982-1984 = 100), herein referred to as "CPI".

         b. The monthly rent payable in accordance with paragraph A.l.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 CPI of the calendar month 2 months prior to the month(s)
specified in paragraph Ala. above during which the adjustment is to take effect,
and the denominator of which shall be the CPI of the calendar month which is 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"):

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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 rent adjustment.

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         c. In the event the compilation and/or publication of the CPI 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 CPI shall be used to
make such calculation. In the event that the Panics 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 Arbitration shall be paid equally by the Parties.

[X]  II. Market Rental Value Adjustment) (MRV)
     a.  On (Fill in MRV Adjustment Date(s)) April 1, 2011,
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the Base Rent shall he adjusted to the "Market Rental Value" of the property as
follows:

         1) Four months prior to each Market Rental Value Adjustment Date
described above, the Parties shall attempt to agree upon what the new MRV will
be on the adjustment date. If agreement cannot be reached, within thirty days,
then:

                  (a) Lessor and Lessee shall immediately appoint a mutually
acceptable appraiser or broker to establish the new MRV within the next 30 days.
Any associated costs will be split equally between the parties, or

                  (b) Both Lessor and Lessee shell each immediately make a
reasonable determination of the MRV and submit such determination, in writing,
to arbitration in accordance with the following provisions:

                  (i) Within 15 days thereafter. Lessor and Lessee shall each
select an [X] appraiser or [ ] broker ("Consultant" - check one) of their choice
to act as an arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall immediately
select a third mutually acceptable Consultant to act as a third arbitrator.

                  (ii) The 3 arbitrators shall within 30 days of the appointment
of the third arbitrator reach a decision as to what the Actual MRV for the
Premises is, and whether Lessor's or Lessee's submitted MRV is the closest
thereto. The decision of a majority of the arbitrators shall be binding on the
Parties. The submitted MRV which is determined to be the closest to the actual
MRV shall thereafter be used by the Parties.

                  (iii) If either of the Parties fails to appoint an arbitrator
within the specified 15 days, the arbitrator timely appointed by one of them
shall reach a decision on his or her own, and said decision shall be binding on
the Parties.

                  (iv) The entire cost of such arbitration shall be paid by
the party whose submitted MRV is not selected, ie. the one that is NOT the
closest to the actual MRV.

         2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the new MRV shall not be less than
the rent payable for the month immediately preceding the rent adjustment.

b. Upon the establishment of each New Market Rental Value:

         1) the new MRV will become the new "Base Rent" for the purpose of
calculating any further Adjustments, and

         2) the first month of each Market Rental Value term shall become the
new "Base Month" for the purpose of calculating any further Adjustments.

[ ] III. FIXED RENTAL ADJUSTMENT(S) (FRA)

The Base Rent shall be increased to the following amounts on the dates set forth
below:

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On (Fill in FRA Adjustment Date(s)):            The New Base Rent shall be:

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B.       NOTICE:

         Unless specified otherwise herein, notice of any rental adjustments,
         other than Fixed Rental Adjustments shall be made as specified in
         paragraph 23 of the Lease.

C.       BROKER'S FEE:

         The Brokers shall be paid a Brokerage Fee for each adjustment specified
         above in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Lease.

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