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Commitments and Contingencies and Concentrations
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies and Concentrations

7. Commitments and Contingencies and Concentrations

On October 20, 2009, we entered into a consulting agreement with Boxwood Associates, Inc., whereby we pay $2,000 monthly for management and strategic development services performed. The contract will remain in effect until terminated by either party providing 30 days’ written notice. Mr. Telesco, a member of our board of directors, is the President of Boxwood Associates, Inc.

On April 28, 2011, the Company terminated the month-to-month agreement with Emerging Markets, LLC.

On May 19, 2011, we entered into a consulting agreement with Monarch Communications, Inc. for services rendered as public relations firm and media relations consultants for the Company. The term of the agreement is for twelve months. As compensation for their services, Monarch will receive a fee of $6,000 per month, payable as $2,000 cash and $4,000 in shares of common stock. Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days’ notice. The recipient is an accredited or otherwise sophisticated investor who had such knowledge and experience in business matters and was capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment in our securities. The issuance of the shares is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on an exemption provided by Section 4(2) of that act.

 

On July 7, 2009 the Company filed a lawsuit against former Chief Executive Officer, Richard C. Ford, alleging non-payment of three promissory notes totaling $756,250 with interest at a rate of 5.63% per annum since July 25, 2001, the execution date of the notes. The case has been preliminary set for trial on February 22, 2012.