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OTHER ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]  
OTHER ASSETS
14.           OTHER ASSETS
 
In January 2013, we acquired a minority interest in the shares of common stock of Municipal Parking Services, Inc. (MPS) for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000. The investment was accounted for under the cost method and was included in Other Assets on our consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013. In April 2013, the Chief Executive Officer of MPS was appointed to our Board of Directors. In October 2014, our minority interest in MPS was purchased by MPS for $150,000. We recorded an impairment charge of $150,000 in operating expenses in the third quarter of 2014.