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California-Redding-2951 Churn Creek Road Lease - DNS Investments Inc. and ACI Telecentrics Inc.

                   AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
            STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE-TENANT LEASE - NET
                (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 AUGUST
03, 99 is made by and between DNS INVESTMENTS, INC., LOCATED AT 102 MT. VIEW
AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 ("LESSOR") and ACI TELECENTRICS, INC., A MINNESOTA
CORPORATION ("LESSEE"), (collectively the "PARTIES," or individually a "PARTY").

   1.2 PREMISES: That certain real property, including all improvements therein
or to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease, and commonly known as
2951 CHURN CREEK ROAD, located in the County of SHASTA, 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 15,000
square foot single story retail building located in the Four corners Shopping
Center ("PREMISES"). (See also Paragraph 2)

   1.3 TERM: FIVE years and -0- months ("ORIGINAL TERM") commencing SEPTEMBER
01, 1999 ("COMMENCEMENT DATE") and ending AUGUST 31, 2004 ("EXPIRATION DATE").
(See also Paragraph 3)

   1.4 EARLY POSSESSION: UPON EXECUTION OF THE LEASE ("EARLY POSSESSION DATE").
(See also Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3)

   1.5 BASE RENT: $7,500.00 per month ("Base Rent"), payable on the first day of
each month commencing SEPTEMBER 01, 1999 (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 PAID UPON EXECUTION: $ 15,000.00 as Base Rent for the period
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, 1999

   1.7 SECURITY DEPOSIT: $ 7,500.00 ("SECURITY DEPOSIT"). (See also Paragraph 5)

   1.8 AGREED USE: TELEMARKETING CALL CENTER (See also Paragraph 6)

   1.9 INSURING PARTY. Lessor is the "INSURING PARTY" unless otherwise stated
herein. (See also Paragraph 8)

   1.10 REAL ESTATE BROKERS: (See also Paragraph 15)

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

   __________________________________ represents Lessor exclusively ("LESSOR'S
   BROKER");
   __________________________________ represents Lessee exclusively ("LESSEE'S
   BROKER"); or [x] COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL C & C PROPERTIES
   represents both Lessor and Lessee ("DUAL AGENCY").

       (b) PAYMENT TO BROKERS: 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 __% of the total
Base Rent for the brokerage services rendered by said Broker).

   1.11 GUARANTOR. The obligations of the Lessee under this Lease are to be
guaranteed by ____________ ("GUARANTOR"). (See also Paragraph 37)

   1.12 ADDENDA AND EXHIBITS. Attached hereto is an Addendum or Addenda
consisting of Paragraphs 50 through 57 and Exhibits A AND B all of which
constitute a part of this Lease.

2. PREMISES.

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

   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"), warrants that the existing electrical, plumbing,
fire sprinkler, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
("HVAC"), loading doors, if any, and all other such elements in the Premises,
other than those constructed by Lessee, shall be in good operating condition on
said date and that the structural 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, 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,
rectify same at Lessor's expense. If, after the Start Date, Lessee does not give
Lessor written notice of any non-compliance with this warranty within: (i) one
year as to the surface of the roof and the structural portions of the roof,
foundations and bearing walls, (ii) six (6) months as to the HVAC systems, (iii)
thirty (30) days as to the remaining systems and other elements of the Building,
correction of such non-compliance shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's
sole cost and expense.

   2.3 COMPLIANCE. Lessor warrants that the improvements on the Premises comply
with all applicable laws, covenants or restrictions of record, building codes,
regulations and ordinances ("APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS") in effect on the Start
Date. Said warranty does not apply to the use to which Lessee will put the
Premises or to any Alterations or Utility Installations (as defined in Paragraph
7.3(a)) made or to be made by Lessee. NOTE: Lessee is responsible for
determining whether or not the zoning is appropriate for Lessee's intended use,
and acknowledges that past uses of the Premises may no longer be

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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 six (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 (as opposed to being in existence at the Start Date, which is
addressed in Paragraph 6.2(e) below) so as to require during the term of this
Lease the construction of an addition to or an alteration of the Building, the
remediation of any Hazardous Substance, or the reinforcement or other physical
modification of the Building ("CAPITAL EXPENDITURE"), Lessor and Lessee shall
allocate the cost of such work as follows:

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(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 (c); provided, however,
that if such Capital Expenditure is required during the last two 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
ninety (90) days prior written notice to Lessee unless Lessee notifies Lessor,
in writing, within ten (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 thirty (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 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 be fully
responsible for the cost thereof, and Lessee shall not 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 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 any Broker has 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: (a)
Broker has made no representations, promises or warranties concerning Lessee's
ability to honor the Lease or suitability to occupy the Premises, and (b) it is
Lessor's sole responsibility to investigate the financial capability and/or
suitability of all proposed tenants.

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.

   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 as agreed, 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 it receives
possession of the Premises. If possession is not delivered within sixty (60)
days after the Commencement Date, Lessee may, at its option, by notice in
writing within ten (10) days after the end of such sixty (60) day period, 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 ten (10)
day period, Lessee's right to cancel shall terminate. Except as otherwise
provided, if possession is not tendered to Lessee by the Start Date and Lessee
does not terminate this Lease, as aforesaid, 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 of the Premises is not delivered within
four (4) months after the Commencement Date, this Lease shall terminate unless
other agreements are reached between Lessor and Lessee, in writing.

   3.4 LESSEE COMPLIANCE. Lessor shall not be required to tender 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, without offset or deduction (except as
specifically permitted in this Lease), on or before the day on which it is due.
Rent for any period during the term hereof which is for less than one (1) full
calendar month shall be prorated based upon the actual number of days of 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.

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
Default's 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 said Security Deposit, Lessee shall within ten (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 monies with Lessor so that the total amount of the
Security

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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
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 said change in financial condition.
Lessor shall not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its
general accounts. Within fourteen (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 thirty (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.

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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 owners and/or
occupants of, or causes damage to neighboring 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, is not significantly more burdensome to the
Premises. If Lessor elects to withhold consent, Lessor shall within five (5)
business days after such request give written notification of same, which notice
shall include an explanation of Lessor's objections to the change in use.

   6.2 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.

      (a) REPORTABLE USES REQUIRE CONSENT. The term "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" as
used in this Lease shall mean any product, substance, 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, (ii) regulated or monitored by any governmental authority, or
(iii) a basis for potential liability of Lessor to any governmental agency or
third party under any applicable statute or common law theory. 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, 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, take all investigatory and/or remedial action reasonably
recommended, whether or not formally ordered or required, for the cleanup of any
contamination of, and for the maintenance, security and/or monitoring of the
Premises 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.

      (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). Lessee's obligations shall
include, but not be limited to, the effects of any contamination or injury to
person, property or the environment created or suffered by Lessee, and the cost
of investigation, 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 SO 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 existed as a result of Hazardous Substances on the
Premises prior to the Start Date or which are caused by the gross negligence or
willful misconduct of Lessor, its agents or employees. Lessor's obligations, as
and when required by the Applicable Requirements, shall include, but not be
limited 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 the Start Date, 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 allowing 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 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 twelve
(12) times the then monthly Base Rent or $100,000, whichever is greater, give
written notice to Lessee, within thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessor of
knowledge of the occurrence of such Hazardous Substance Condition, of Lessor's
desire to terminate this Lease as of the date sixty (60) days following the date
of such notice. In the event Lessor elects to give a termination notice,

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Lessee may, within ten (10) days thereafter, give written notice to Lessor of
Lessee's commitment to pay the amount by which the cost of the remediation of
such Hazardous Substance Condition exceeds an amount equal to twelve (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 thirty
(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 LESSEE'S 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 Premises, without regard to whether said
requirements are now in effect or become effective after the Start Date. Lessee
shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of Lessor's written request, provide
Lessor with copies of all permits and other documents, and other information
evidencing Lessee's 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.

   6.4 INSPECTION; COMPLIANCE. Lessor and Lessor's "Lender" (as defined in
Paragraph 30 below) and consultants shall have the right to enter into Premises
at any time, in the case of an emergency, and otherwise at reasonable times, for
the purpose of inspecting the condition of the Premises and for verifying
compliance by Lessee with this Lease. The cost of any such inspections shall be
paid by Lessor, unless a violation of Applicable Requirements, or a
contamination 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 inspections, so long as such inspection is
reasonably related to the violation or contamination.

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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, and
Alterations in good order, condition and repair including, but not limited to,
all equipment or facilities, such interior plumbing, heating, ventilating,
air-conditioning, electrical, lighting facilities, fixtures, walls (interior),
ceilings, windows, doors, plate glass, signs, located in, the Premises. Lessee,
in keeping the Premises in good order, condition and repair, shall exercise and
perform good maintenance practices. Lessee's obligations shall include
restorations, replacements or renewals when necessary to keep the Premises and
all improvements thereon or a part thereof in good order, condition and state of
repair. Lessee shall, during the term of this Lease, keep the interior
appearance of the Building in a first-class condition.

      (b) SERVICE CONTRACTS. See paragraph 51 below.

   7.3 UTILITY INSTALLATIONS; TRADE FIXTURES; ALTERATIONS.

      (a) DEFINITIONS; CONSENT REQUIRED. The term "UTILITY INSTALLATIONS" refers
to all floor and window coverings, air lines, power panels, electrical
distribution, security and fire protection systems, communication systems,
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). 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, and the cumulative cost
thereof during this Lease as extended does not exceed $50,000 in the aggregate
or $10,000 in any one year.

      (b) CONSENT. 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 equal to the greater of one month's Base Rent, or
$10,000, Lessor may condition its consent upon Lessee providing a lien and
completion bond in an amount equal to one and one-half times the estimated cost
of such Alteration or Utility Installation and/or upon Lessee's posting an
additional Security Deposit with Lessor.

      (c) INDEMNIFICATION. Lessee shall pay, when due, all claims for labor or
materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee at or for
use on the Premises, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanic's or
materialmen's lien against the Premises or any interest therein. Lessee shall
give Lessor not less than ten (10) days' notice prior to the commencement of any
work in, on or about the Premises, and Lessor shall have the right to post
notices of non-responsibility. 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 one and one-half times 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.

   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 of the
Premises. Lessor may, at any time, elect in writing to be the owner of all or
any specified part of 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.

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      (b) REMOVAL. By delivery to Lessee of written notice from Lessor not
earlier than ninety (90) and not later than thirty (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. 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, and the
removal, replacement, or remediation of any soil, material or groundwater
contaminated by Lessee. Trade Fixtures shall remain the property of Lessee and
shall be removed by Lessee. 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.

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8. INSURANCE; INDEMNITY.

   8.1 PAYMENT FOR INSURANCE. Lessee shall pay for all insurance required under
Paragraph 8 except to the extent of the cost attributable to liability insurance
carried by Lessor under Paragraph 8.2(b) in excess of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
Premiums for policy periods commencing prior to or extending beyond the Lease
term shall be prorated to correspond to the Lease term.
See paragraphs 50 & 51 below.

    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 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 occurence basis
providing single limit coverage in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence with 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 Lessor, whose insurance shall be considered excess
insurance only.

      (b) CARRIED BY LESSOR. Lessor may 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 groundlessor, and to any Lender(s) insuring loss or damage to the Premises.
The amount of such insurance shall be equal to the full replacement cost of the
Premises, as the same shall exist from time to time, or the amount required by
any Lenders, 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 or damage
(except the perils of flood and/or earthquake unless required by a Lender),
including coverage for debris 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 $1,000 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 loss payable to Lessor and any
Lender, insuring the loss of the full Rent for one (1) year. Said insurance
shall provide that in the event the Lease is terminated by reason of an insured
loss, the period of indemnity for such coverage shall be extended beyond the
date of the completion of repairs or replacement of the Premises, to provide for
one full year's loss of Rent from the date of any such loss. Said insurance
shall contain an agreed valuation provision in lieu of any coinsurance clause,
and the amount of coverage shall be adjusted annually to reflect the projected
Rent otherwise payable by Lessee, for the next twelve (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 if 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 $1,000 per 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.

      (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 policies.
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 thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessor.

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Lessee shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of such
policies, furnish Lessor with evidence of renewals or "insurance binders"
evidencing renewal thereof, or Lessor may order such insurance and charge the
cost thereof to Lessee, which amount shall be payable by Lessee to Lessor upon
demand. 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 long 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, Lessor's master or ground lessor, partners and Lenders, from and
against any and all claims, loss 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 Lessor 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 from conditions arising upon the
Premises or upon other portions of the Building of which the Premises are a
part, or from other sources or places. Lessor shall not be liable for any
damages arising from any act or neglect of any other tenant of Lessor.
Notwithstanding Lessor's negligence or breach of this Lease, Lessor shall under
no circumstances be liable for injury to Lessee's business or for any loss of
income or profit therefrom.

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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 thirty (30) days or less from
the date of the of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify Lessee in
writing within five (5) days from the date of 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 thirty (30) days or less
from the date of the damage or destruction. Lessor shall notify Lessee in
writing within five (5) 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.

   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 shall, at Lessor's
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 the fact
that, by reason of the unique nature of the improvements, full replacement cost
insurance coverage was not commercially reasonable and available, Lessor shall
have no obligation to pay for the shortage in insurance proceeds or to fully
restore the unique aspects of the Premises unless Lessee provides Lessor with
the funds to cover same, or adequate assurance thereof, within ten (10) days
following receipt of written notice of such shortage and request therefor. If
Lessor receives said funds or adequate assurance thereof within said ten (10)
day period, the party responsible for making the repairs shall complete them as
soon as reasonably possible and this Lease shall remain in full force and
effect. If such funds or assurance are not received, Lessor may nevertheless
elect by written notice to Lessee within ten (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 have this Lease terminate thirty (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.

   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 thirty
(30) days after receipt by Lessor of knowledge of the occurrence of such damage.
Such termination shall be effective sixty (60) days following the date of such
notice. In the event Lessor elects to terminate this Lease, Lessee shall have
the right within ten (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 thirty (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 soon 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 ten (10) 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.

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   9.5 DAMAGE NEAR END OF TERM. If at any time during the last six (6) months of
this Lease there is damage for which the cost to repair exceeds one (1) month's
Base Rent, whether or not an Insured Loss, Lessor may terminate this Lease
effective sixty (60) days following the date of occurrence of such damage by
giving written termination notice to Lessee within thirty (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 ten 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 fails 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 not
responsible under this Lease, the Rent and all other concomitant expenses,
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 a substantial and meaningful way, such repair
or restoration within ninety (90) days after such obligation shall accrue,
Lessee may, at any time prior to the commencement of such repair or restoration,
give written notice to Lessor and to any Lenders of which Lessee has actual
notice, of Lessee's election to terminate this Lease on a date not less than
sixty (60) days following the giving of such notice. If Lessee gives such notice
and such repair or restoration is not commenced within thirty (30) days
thereafter, this Lease shall terminate as of the date specified in said notice.
If the repair or restoration is commenced within said thirty (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
Paragraph 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.

   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 OF "REAL PROPERTY TAXES." As used herein, the term "REAL
PROPERTY TAXES" shall include any form of assessment; real estate, general,
special, ordinary or extraordinary, or rental levy or tax (other than
inheritance, personal income or estate taxes); improvement bond; and/or license
fee imposed upon or levied against any legal or equitable interest of Lessor in
the Premises, Lessor's right to other income therefrom, and/or Lessor's business
of leasing, by any authority having the direct or indirect

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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. The term "REAL PROPERTY TAXES" shall also include any tax,
fee, levy, assessment or charge, or any increase therein, imposed by reason of
events occurring during the term of this Lease, including but not limited to, a
change in the ownership of the Premises.

   10.2 See addendum paragraph 54.

   10.3 JOINT ASSESSMENT. If the Premises are not separately assessed, Lessee's
liability shall be an equitable proportion of the Real Property Taxes for all of
the land and improvements included within the tax parcel assessed such
proportion to be 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 such property to be assessed and
billed separately from the real property of Lessor. If any of Lessee's said
personal property shall be assessed with Lessor's real property, Lessee shall
pay Lessor the taxes attributable to Lessee's property within ten (10) days
after receipt of a written statement.

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

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, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

      (b) A change in the control of Lessee shall not constitute an assignment
requiring consent.

      (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
twenty-five percent (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 an 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 Lessor's
option, be a Default curable after notice per Paragraph 13.1(c), or a noncurable
Breach without the necessity of any notice and grace period. If Lessor elects to
treat such unapproved assignment or subletting as a noncurable Breach, Lessor
may either: (i) terminate this Lease, or (ii) upon thirty (30) days written
notice, increase the monthly Base Rent to one hundred ten percent (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 one hundred ten percent
(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 One Hundred Ten Percent (110%) of the scheduled adjusted rent.

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

   12.2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.

      (a) Regardless of Lessor's consent, any assignment or subletting shall
not: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by such assignee or
sublessee of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, (ii) 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 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.

      (d) In the event of any Default or Breach by Lessee, Lessor may proceed
directly against Lessee, any Guarantors 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 therefore 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 an any, together with a fee of $1,000
or ten percent (10%) of the current monthly Base Rent applicable to the portion
of the Premises which is the subject of the proposed assignment or sublease,
whichever is greater, 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.

      (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 of said assignment or sublease, other than such obligations as are contrary
to or inconsistent with provisions of an assignment or sublease to which Lessor
has specifically consented to in writing.

   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:

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      (a) Lessee hereby assigns and transfers to Lessor all of Lessee's interest
in all Rent payable on any sublease, and Lessor may collect such Rent and apply
same toward Lessee's obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that until
a Breach shall occur in the performance of Lessee's obligations, Lessee may
collect said Rent. Lessor shall not, by reason of the forgoing or any assignment
of such sublease, nor by reason of the collection of Rent, be deemed liable to
the sublessee for any failure of Lessee to perform and comply with any of
Lessee's 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 sublessee, who shall have the right to cure the Default of Lessee
within the grace period, if any, specified in such notice. The sublessee shall
have a right of reimbursement and offset from and against Lessee for any such
Defaults cured by the sublessee.

13. DEFAULT; BREACH; REMEDIES.

   13.1 DEFAULT; BREACH. A "DEFAULT" is defined as a failure by the Lessee to
comply with or perform any of the terms, convenants, conditions or rules under
this Lease. A "BREACH" 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 three (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) a Tenancy
Statement,' (v) a requested subordination, (vi) evidence concerning any guaranty
and/or Guarantor, (vii) any document requested under Paragraph 42 (easements),
or (viii) any other documentation or information which Lessor may reasonably
require of Lessee under the terms of this Lease, where any such failure
continues for a period of ten (10) days following written notice 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 subparagraph 13.1 (a), (b) o@ (c), above, where
such Default continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice;
provided, however, that if the nature of Lessee's Default is such that more than
thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its cure, then it shall not be
deemed to be a Breach if Lessee commences such cure within said thirty (30) day
period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

      (e) The occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the making of any
general arrangement or assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) becoming a
"DEBTOR" as defined in 11 U.S.C. ss. 1 01 or any successor statute thereto
(unless, in the case of a petition filed against Lessee, the same is dismissed
within sixty (60) days); (iii) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take
possession of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of
Lessee's interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to Lessee
within thirty (30) days; or (iv) the attachment, execution or other judicial
seizure of substantially all of Lessee's assets located at the Premises or of
Lessee's interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within
thirty (30) days; provided, however, in the event that any provision of this
subparagraph (e) is contrary to any applicable law, such provision shall be of
no force or effect, and not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

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

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      (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 sixty (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 ten (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
or approvals. The costs and expenses of any such performance by Lessor shall be
due and payable by Lessee upon receipt of invoice therefor. If any check given
to Lessor by Lessee shall not be honored by the bank upon which it is drawn,
Lessor, at its option, may require all future payments to be made by Lessee to
be by cashier's check. 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:

      (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 earned at the time of
termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the
unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of
award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could have
been reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by
which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term after the time of award
exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the Lessee proves could be
reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount necessary to compensate Lessor for
all the detriment proximately caused by the Lessee's failure to perform its
obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be
likely to result therefrom, including but not limited to the cost of recovering
possession of the Premises, expenses of reletting, including necessary
renovation and alteration of the Premises, reasonable attorneys' fees, and that
portion of any leasing commission paid by Lessor in connection with this Lease
applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time of award
of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of the 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 (1%). 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 a
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 detainer 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 Breach of this
Lease entitling Lessor to the remedies provided for in this Lease and/or by said
statute.

      (b) Continue the Lease and Lessee's right to possession 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.

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   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 are concessions are hereinafter referred to as "INDUCEMENT
PROVISIONS," shall be deemed conditioned upon Lessee's full and faithful
performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease. Upon
Breach of this Lease by Lessee, any such Inducement Provision shall
automatically be deemed deleted from this Lease and of no further force or
effect, and any rent, other charge, bonus, inducement or consideration
theretofore abated, given or paid by Lessor under such an Inducement Provision
shall be immediately due and payable by Lessee to Lessor, notwithstanding any
subsequent cure of said Breach by Lessee. The acceptance by Lessor of rent or
the cure of the Breach which initated the operation of this paragraph shall not
be deemed a waiver by Lessor of the provisions of this paragraph unless
specifically so stated in writing by Lessor at the time of such acceptance.

   13.4 LATE CHARGES. Lessee hereby acknowledges that late payment by Lessee
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 five (5) days after such amount shall be
due, then, without any requirement for notice to Lessee, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor a one-time late charge equal to five percent (5%) of each such overdue
amount. The parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and
reasonable estimate of the costs Lessor will incur by reason of 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 overdue amount, nor
prevent the exercise of any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder.
In the event that a late charge is payable hereunder, whether or not collected,
for three (3) consecutive installments of Base Rent, then notwithstanding 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 thirty (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 thirty-first (31st) day after it was due as to
non-scheduled payments. The interest ("INTEREST") charged shall be equal to the
prime rate reported in the Wall Street Journal as published closest prior to the
date when due plus four percent (4%), 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 time
shall in no event be less than thirty (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 thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its
performance, then Lessor shall not be in breach if performance is commenced
within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursued to
completion. In the event of partial or total destruction then the provisions of
paragraph 9 above will control.

      (b) PERFORMANCE BY LESSEE ON BEHALF OF LESSOR. In the event that neither
Lessor nor Lender cures said breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of
said notice, or if having commenced said cure they do not diligently pursue it
to completion, then Lessee may elect to cure said breach at Lessee's expense and
offset from Rent an amount equal to the greater of one month's Base Rent or the
Security Deposit, and to pay an excess of such expense under protest, reserving
Lessee's right to reimbursement from Lessor. Lessee shall document the cost of
said cure and supply said documentation to Lessor.

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14. CONDEMNATION. If the Premises or any portion thereof are taken under the
power of eminent domain or sold under the threat of 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 ten percent (10%) of any building portion of the
premises, or more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the land area 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 ten (10) days after Lessor
shall have given Lessee written notice of such taking (or in the absence of such
notice, within ten (10) days after the condemning authority shall have taken
possession) terminate this Lease as of the date the condemning authority takes
such possession. If Lessee does not terminate this Lease in accordance with the
foregoing, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of
the Premises remaining, except that the Base Rent shall be reduced in 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. BROKERS' FEE.

   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. EPISCOPAL CERTIFICATES.

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

      (b) If the Responding Party shall fail to execute or deliver the Estoppel
Certificate within such ten day period, the Requesting Party may execute an
Estoppel Certificate stating 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 three (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.

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17. DEFINITION OF LESSOR. The term "LESSOR" as used herein shall mean the owner
or owners at the time in question of the fee title to the Premises, or, if this
is a sublease, of the Lessee's interest in the prior lease. In the event of a
transfer of Lessor's title or interest in the Premises or 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. Notwithstanding the above, and subject to the provisions of Paragraph
20 below, the original Lessor under this Lease, and all subsequent holders of
the Lessor's interest in this Lease shall remain liable and responsible with
regard to the potential duties and liabilities of Lessor pertaining to Hazardous
Substances as outlined in Paragraph 6 above.

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.

20. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 17 above,
the obligations of Lessor under this Lease shall not constitute personal
obligations of Lessor, the individual partners of Lessor or its or their
individual partners, 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 the individual partners of Lessor, or its or their individual partners,
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 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.

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   23.1 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. All notices required or permitted by this Lease
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 for 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 forty-eight (48) hours after the
same is addressed as required herein and mailed with postage prepaid. Notices
delivered by United States Express Mail or overnight courier that guarantee next
day delivery shall be deemed given twenty-four (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, 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 monies or damages due Lessor,
notwithstanding any qualifying statements or conditions made by Lessee in
connection therewith, which such statements and/or conditions shall be of no
force or effect whatsoever unless specifically agreed to in writing by Lessor at
or before the time of deposit of such payment.

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

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
one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Base Rent applicable during the month
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.

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 to all renewals, modifications, and extensions thereof. Lessee
agrees that the holders of any such Security Devices (in this Lease together
referred to as "Lessor's 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. Subject to the non-disturbance provisions of Paragraph 30.3,
Lessee agrees to attorn to a Lender or any other party who acquires ownership of
the Premises by reason of a foreclosure of a Security Device, and that in the
event of such foreclosure, such new owner shall not: (i) be liable for any act
or omission of any prior lessor or with respect to events occurring prior to
acquisition of ownership; (ii) be subject to any offsets or defenses which
Lessee might have against any prior lessor, or (iii) be bound by prepayment of
more than one (1) month's rent. Any new owner shall be responsible for assuming
all Lessor's responsibilities under this lease.

   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 sixty (60) days after the execution of this Lease,
Lessor shall use its commercially reasonable

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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 sixty (60)
days, then Lessee may, at Lessee's option, directly contact Lessor's 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 to enforce the terms hereof 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

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to attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in the preparation and service
of notices of Default and consultations in connection therewith, whether or not
a legal action is subsequently commenced in connection with such Default or
resulting Breach.

32. LESSOR'S ACCESS; SHOWING PREMISES; REPAIRS. Lessor and Lessor's agents shall
have the right to enter the Premises at any time in the case of an emergency,
and otherwise at reasonable times for the purpose of showing the same to
prospective purchase, lenders, or lessees, and making such alterations, repairs,
improvements or additions to the Premises as Lessor may deem necessary upon 24
hours notification, except in case of emergency. All such activities shall be
without abatement of rent or liability to Lessee. Lessor may at any time place
on the Premises any ordinary "FOR SALE" signs and Lessor may during the last six
(6) months of the term hereof place on the Premises any ordinary "FOR LEASE"
sign. Lessee may at any time place on or about the Premises any ordinary "FOR
SUBLEASE" sign.

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

34. SIGNS Except for ordinary "For Sublease" signs, Lessee shall not place any
sign upon the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. 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 ten (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 ten (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 American Industrial Real Estate Association,
and each such Guarantor shall have the same obligations as Lessee under this
Lease.

   37.2 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) a Tenancy Statement, 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.

   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. Each 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 three (3) or more notices of separate Default, whether or not the
Defaults are cured, during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding
the exercise of the Option.

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

      (c) 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, (i) Lessee fails to
pay Rent for a period of thirty (30) days after such Rent becomes due without an
y necessity of Lessor to give notice thereof), (ii) Lessor gives to Lessee
three (3) or more notices of separate Default during any twelve (12) month
period, whether or not the Defaults are cured, or (iii) if Lessee commits a
Breach of this Lease.

40. MULTIPLE BUILDINGS. If the Premises are part of a group of buildings
controlled by Lessor, Lessee agrees that it will observe all reasonable 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 that
Lessee will pay its fair share of common expenses incurred in connection
therewith.

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

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

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

44. AUTHORITY. If either Part hereto is a corporation, trust, limited liability
company, partnership, or similiar 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 thirty
(30) days after request, deliver to the other party satisfactory evidence of
such authority.

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

46. OFFER. Preparation of this Lease by 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. MULTIPLE PARTIES. If more than one person or entity is named herein as
either Lessor or Lessee, such multiple Parties shall have joint and several
responsibility to comply with the terms of this Lease.

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 IS [X] IS NOT attached to this Lease.

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.

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ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AMERICAN
INDUSTRIAL 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 hereto have executed this Lease at the place and on the dates
specified above their respective signature.

   Executed at: San Rafael, California    Executed at: Minneapolis, MN
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   on:                                    on:      8-10-99
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   By LESSOR:                             BY LESSEE:

   DNS Investments, Inc.                  ACI Telecentrics, Inc.
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   By:                                    By:
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   Name Printed: Raymond S. Bregante      Name Printed: Rick Diamond

   Title: Chief Financial Officer         Title: CEO
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   By:                                    By:
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   Name Printed:                          Name Printed:
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   Title:                                 Title:
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   Address: 102 Mountain View Ave         Address: 3100 West Lake St., Suite 300
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              San Rafael, CA 94901                 Minneapolis, MN 55416
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   Telephone: (415) 457-4040              Telephone: (612) 928-4700
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   Facsimile: (415) 457-3186              Facsimile: (612) 928-4701
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   Federal ID No.                         Federal ID No.
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NOTICE: These forms are often modified to meet changing requirements of law and
industry needs. Please Writ or call us to make sure that you are utilizing the
most current form. We can be reached at the American Industrial Real Estate
Association, 700 South Flower, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017. (213) 687-8777
Fax (213) 687-8616.

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                                ADDENDUM TO LEASE

This is an addendum to the AIR Standard Industrial/Commercial Single-Tenant
Lease-Net dated August 3, 1999 by and between DNS Investments, Inc. (Lessor) and
ACI Telecentrics, Inc. (Lessee).

50. PRORATIONS: Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 8.1, Payment for
Insurance, and 10.1 (a) Payment of Taxes, Tenant shall pay its pro-rata share
(which shall be 57.7%) of these expenses in the same manner as provided for
operating expense reimbursement in paragraph 51 below.

51. COMMON AREA EXPENSES: Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 7.1 and
7.2 above, Lessor shall have the obligation to maintain the common areas, as
defined below, in good order, condition and repair. Lessee shall pay its
pro-rata share of these operating expenses.

(a) "Operating Expenses" is defined, for purposes of this Lease, as all costs
incurred by Lessor, if any, for the operation, repair and maintenance of the
common areas in neat, clean, good order and condition by Lessor, if any, for:

   (1)The common areas, including common hallways, loading and unloading areas,
   trash areas, roadways, sidewalks, walkways, parkways, driveways, landscaped
   areas, striping, bumpers, common area lighting facilities, heating
   facilities, fences, gates, elevators and bathrooms.
   (2) Trash disposal services
   (3) Tenant directories
   (4) Fire detection systems maintenance and repair
   (5) Security services
   (6) HVAC maintenance
   (7) Roof maintenance
   (8) Exterior painting on building
   (9) Any other service to be provided by Lessor that is elsewhere in this
   Lease stated to be an "Operating Expense".

Lessor and Lessee agree that Lessor will not commence any roof maintenance or
exterior painting of the premises without first obtaining written approval from
Lessee (except in the case of emergency roof repairs).

(b) The inclusion of the services set forth in above in the definition of
Operating Expenses shall not be deemed to impose an obligation upon Lessor to
provide those services unless the property already has the same, Lessor already
provides the services, or Lessor has agreed elsewhere in this Lease to provide
the same or some of them.

(c) Lessee's share of Operating Expenses

      (1) Square Footage. For the purposes of allocating Operating Expenses it
      is determined that the Lessee's premises is 15,000 rentable sq. ft. and
      the total square footage at the execution of the lease is 26,000 square
      feet.

      (2) Lessee's Share of Operating Expenses Defined. Lessee's Share of
      Operating Expenses shall be a percentage based on Lessee's rentable square
      feet divided by the total square footage of the area serviced or
      potentially serviced by the Operating Expense(s), unless the Operating
      Expense is solely for Lessee's benefit.

(d) Lessee's share of utilities and operating expenses shall be payable by
Lessee within ten (10) days after a reasonably detailed statement of actual
expenses is presented to Lessee by Lessor. At Lessor's option, however, an
amount may be estimated by Lessor from time to time of Lessee's share of annual
operating expenses and the same shall be payable monthly or quarterly, as Lessor
shall designate, during each twelve-month period of the lease term, on the same
day as the base rent is due hereunder. In the event that Lessee pays lessor's
estimate of Lessee's share of operating expenses as aforesaid, Lessor shall
deliver to Lessee within sixty (60) days after the

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expiration of each calendar year a reasonably detailed statement showing
Lessee's share of the actual operating expenses incurred during the preceding
year. If Lessee's payments under this paragraph during said preceding exceed
Lessee's share as indicated on said statement, Lessee shall be entitled to
credit the amount of such overpayment against Lessee's share of operating
expense next falling due. If Lessee's payments under this paragraph during said
preceding year were less than Lessee's share as indicated on said statement,
Lessee shall pay to Lessor the amount of the deficiency within ten (10) days
after delivery by Lessor to Lessee of said statement.

52. SIGNS: In addition to the provisions of paragraph 34 above, Lessor agrees to
allow Lessee the right, subject to the approval of the City of Redding and
obtaining appropriate permits, an eyebrow sign on the front of the building
located in the same place as the prior tenants sign. The actual design is still
subject to Lessors approval, which will not be unreasonably withheld.

53. OPTION TO EXTEND THE LEASE:

(a) Lessor hereby grants to Lessee one (1) individual five (5) year option to
extend the term of the Lease (the "Option") on the same terms and conditions
contained in this Lease except the base rent, and said extension is to begin
upon expiration of the original term (i.e. August 31, 2004). Lessee must give
Lessor written notice to exercise the option on or prior to one hundred eighty
(180) days from the expiration of the original term.

(b) Base rent for the first year of the option shall be the fair market value of
the premises ("FMV") as determined by Lessor's broker. Such determination shall
be made on or before one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the commencement of
the option, and Lessor shall notify Lessee of the FMV, in writing. In the event
Lessee disagrees with the FMV, then within twenty (20) days after receipt of
lessor's notice of FMV, Lessee must so notify Lessor in writing (the "Notice").
Each party must then appoint a real estate broker within ten (10) days of
receipt of the Notice to Lessor, and notify the other party of the name of the
broker and his or her qualifications, in writing. If a party does not appoint a
real estate broker within ten (10) days after the other party has given notice
of the name of its broker, a single broker appointed shall be the sole broker
and shall set the FMV. The parties shall split the cost of the sole broker. If
the two (2) brokers are appointed by the parties as stated herein, they shall
meet promptly and attempt to set the FMV for the applicable option. The parties
shall each bear the costs of their own broker. If they are unable to agree
within thirty (30) days of their appointment, they shall elect a third broker
meeting the qualifications stated herein within ten (10) days after the last day
the two brokers were given to set the FMV. If they are unable to agree on the
third broker, either of the parties can apply to the arbitrator as defined under
paragraph 52(d) of the Lease for the selection of the third broker, by giving
ten (10) days written notice to the other party. Each of the parties shall bear
one half of the cost of appointing the third broker and of paying the third
broker's fee. All brokers appointed herein shall have a minimum of five (5)
years experience in commercial real estate brokerage in Redding and the third
broker shall be a person who has not previously acted in any capacity for either
party. Within thirty (30) days after the selection of the third broker, a
majority of the brokers shall set the FMV. If a majority of the brokers are
unable to set the FMV within the stipulated period of time, the third brokers
opinion of value shall be the FMV. The parties agree to abide by the decision
reached as specified above. Such decisions rendered by the brokers shall be
final and conclusive and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof
as a basis of judgment. The brokers shall base their opinions upon a five (5)
year lease term, and shall consider the same use for the premises. After the FMV
has been set, the brokers shall immediately notify the parties, and the parties
shall immediately execute an amendment to the Lease stating the FMV,

(c) In the event the rent for the option period has not been agreed to by the
start date of that option period, Lessee shall pay rental rate that has been
determined by Lessor until the rental rate for the option period has been
mutually agreed upon. Should the option term rent determined to be less than the
rent paid during this period, then the Lessor shall credit future rent to Lessee
against any overpayments made. Should the option term rent determined to be
greater than the rent paid during this period, then the Lessee shall pay Lessor
the difference within ten (10) days after agreement on the option term rental
rate has been determined.

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54. REAL ESTATE TAXES: Paragraph 10.2 of the Lease shall read as follows:

10.2(a) PAYMENT OF TAXES: Lessee shall pay the real property taxes, as defined
in paragraph 10. 1, applicable to the premises during the term of this Lease.
All such payments shall be made at least ten (10) days after they have been
billed to Lessee by Lessor. If any such taxes shall cover any period of time
prior to or after the expiration or earlier termination of the term hereof,
Lessee's share of such taxes shall be equitably prorated to cover only the
period of time within the tax fiscal year this Lease is in effect.

(b) ADVANCE PAYMENT: In order to insure payment when due and before delinquency
of any or all real property taxes, Lessor reserves the right, at Lessor's
option, to estimate the current real property taxes applicable to the premises
and to require such current years real property taxes to be paid in advance to
Lessor by Lessee prior to the applicable delinquency date. All moneys paid to
Lessor under this paragraph may be intermingled with other moneys' of Lessor and
shall not bear interest. In the event of a breach by Lessee in the performance
of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease, then any balance of funds paid to
Lessor under the provisions of this paragraph may, subject to proration as
provided in paragraph 10.2(a), at the option of Lessor, be treated as an
additional security deposit under paragraph 5.

55. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS: Lessor agrees to allow Lessee to make tenant
improvements to the premises as shown in Exhibit B attached. All improvements
will be performed by licensed contractors and properly permitted by the City of
Redding. Lessee will be responsible for contracting and supervising the work and
hereby agrees to indemnify Lessor for any and all claims arising out of such
work performed. Lessor agrees to contribute up to one hundred fifty thousand
dollars ($150,000.00) towards the cost of these improvements and said
contribution shall be amortized over the initial sixty (60) month term including
ten percent (10%) interest. In addition to the base rent in paragraph 1.5 above,
this monthly amortization of tenant improvement cost shall be $3,172.84 per
month and shall be paid concurrent with the monthly base rent. Lessor shall pay
contractors directly for the work upon receipt of invoices, Notice of Completion
from the City of Redding and Lien Releases from the contractors involved.

56. PARKING: All parking in the shopping center is parking-in-common. There are
currently 75 parking spaces allocated to the premises. Lessor has land available
to add additional parking spaces and may improve this area with asphalt overlay
and restore the area to provide an additional 30 parking spaces for tenant's
use. In the event that additional parking is required by the City of Redding or
by the Lessee, who shall notify the Lessor in writing, then all work to be
performed by Lessor and to be completed not later than 90 days after receipt of
written notification from Lessee. Lessor agrees to notify Lessee, in writing,
within 10 days after receiving any written notice from the City of Redding to
add additional parking spaces. Lessor shall amortize the cost, including ten
percent (10%) interest, of any such additional parking over the remaining term
of Lessee's lease and such cost shall be construed as additional rent under the
terms of paragraph 4.1 above.

57. BROKER DISCLOSURE: Both parties acknowledge that Coldwell Banker Commercial,
C & C Properties, who represented both parties in this transaction, is an
independently owned and operated franchisee of Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Corporation.

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