Note 4 - SENIOR SECURED GLOBAL NOTE RECEIVABLE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

(4)           SENIOR SECURED GLOBAL NOTE RECEIVABLE

In September 2010, we issued a Senior Secured Loan and Security Agreement with Global (“Global Note Receivable”) in exchange for cash in the principal amount of $5 million.  At September 30, 2011, the outstanding principal amount of the Global Note Receivable was $5 million. During February 2011, we agreed to extend the maturity date of our Global Note Receivable by one year, resulting in a new maturity date of September 14, 2012.  In association with this amendment, we also increased the interest rate from 10% up to 10.5%. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, Global paid $131 thousand and $392 thousand, respectively, in interest under the note receivable agreement. This note is fully secured by oil producing assets of Global, and interest is paid on a monthly basis. See Note 12 – “Related Party Transactions” for additional information regarding the Global Note Receivable.