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Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
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NOTE 10 - Subsequent Events
 
On October 25, 2013, the Company entered into a Separation, Waiver and Release Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) with its former Chief Executive Officer, L. Jeffrey Markin. Under the terms of the Separation Agreement, Mr. Markin will receive monthly separation payments in the amount of $25,310 commencing on the date of the Separation Agreement and continuing until May 31, 2014, In addition, he will receive benefits through May 31, 2014, on terms comparable to the benefits provided for under his existing Employment Agreement with the Company dated February 24, 2009, as amended by the Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated December 28, 2012 (as amended, the “Employment Agreement”). The Employment Agreement was terminated and superseded by the Separation Agreement. Mr. Markin will also receive the 2013 bonus earned under the Company’s Bonus Plan, pro-rated to the date of the Separation Agreement. Unvested stock options, stock awards and restricted stock units granted to Mr. Markin will be forfeited as of the effective date of the Separation Agreement, other than 11,992 shares underlying restricted stock units which vested on the date of termination. Also under the Separation Agreement, Mr. Markin provided a general release in favor of the Company and its affiliates. Mr. Markin is also obligated to comply with existing covenants not to compete, for nine months following the separation date, and of confidentiality.
 
In connection with the resignation of the former CEO, the Company entered into a Services Agreement with Converse & Company, dated October 25, 2013 (the “Services Agreement”), pursuant to which Eric T. Converse, a principal and shareholder of Converse & Company, will serve as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Converse is also a director of the Company. Mr. Converse will perform the duties and responsibilities as are customary for the President and Chief Executive Officer of a company and report to, and be subject to the supervision of, the Board of Directors of the Company.  Converse & Company’s fees are based upon a monthly rate of $25,310, for an initial term of 6 months, which may be extended by the Company on a month-to-month basis.   The Services Agreement may be terminated by either the Company or Converse & Company on notice to the other, provided that a minimum 6 month payment is due unless terminated for cause, as defined in the Services Agreement.