5. OTHER INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income from other investments is summarized below
Partnerships owning diversified businesses	$ 14,000	$ 63,000	$ 91,000	$ 104,000
Partnerships owning real estate and related			1,000	40,000
Income from investment in 49% owned affiliate (T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.)	16,000	24,000	23,000	86,000
Total net income from other investments (excluding other than temporary impairment losses)	$ 30,000	$ 87,000	$ 115,000	$ 230,000