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Title: STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL MULTI TENANT LEASE GROSS AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
Date: 8/14/2009
Industry: Retail (Drugs)     Sector: Services

STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL MULTI TENANT LEASE GROSS AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, Parties: amexdrug corp , allied med   inc , fullerton  business center
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EXHIBIT 10.2

             STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL MULTI TENANT LEASE GROSS
                   AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION


RECORDING OF THIS LEASE PROHIBITED

 
1. Basic Provisions ("Basic Provisions").

         1.1 Parties:  This Lease ("Lease"),  dated for reference purposes only,
SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 is made by and between  FULLERTON  BUSINESS CENTER ("Lessor")
and ALLIED MED,  INC., AN OREGON  CORPORATION  (collectively  the  "Parties," or
individually a "Party").
  
         1.2(a)  Premises:  That certain portion of the Building,  including all
Improvements  therein or to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease,
commonly  known by the street  address of 2500 E. FENDER  AVENUE,  UNITS "I & J'
located In the City of FULLERTON County of ORANGE, State of CALIFORNIA, with zip
code  92831,  as  outlined  on  Exhibit  B  attached  hereto  ("Premises").  The
"Building"  is that certain  building  containing  the  Premises  and  generally
described as (describe briefly the nature of the Building):  APPROXIMATELY 1,600
SQUARE FEET OF RENTABLE SPACE INCLUDING OVERHANG AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBITS "A" AND
"B" ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED  HEREIN.  In addition to Lessee's rights to
use and  occupy  the  Premises  as  hereinafter  specified,  Lessee  shall  have
non-exclusive  rights to the Common Areas (as defined In Paragraph 2.7 below) as
hereinafter specified, but shall not have any rights to the roof, exterior walls
or utility  raceways of the Building or to any other buildings In the Industrial
Center. The Premises,  the Building,  the Common Areas, the land upon which they
are located, along with all other buildings and Improvements thereon, are herein
collectively referred to as the "Industrial Center." (Also see Paragraph 2.)
   
         1.2(b) Parking:  TWO (2) unreserved vehicle parking spaces ("Unreserved
Parking  Spaces");  and N/A reserved vehicle parking spaces  ("Reserved  Parking
Spaces"). (Also see Paragraph 2.6.)
  
         1.3 Term:  ONE (1)  years  and  0months  ("Original  Term")  commencing
OCTOBER 1, 2005 ("Commencement Date") and ending SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 ("Expiration
Date"). (Also see Paragraph 3.)
  
         1.4  Early  Possession:   N/A  ("Early  Possession  Date").  (Also  see
Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3.)

         1.5 Base Rent: $1,152.00 per month ("Base Rent"),  payable on the FIRST
day of each month  commencing  OCTOBER 1, 2005.  (Also see  Paragraph 4.) [ ] If
this box is checked,  this Lease  provides  for the Base Rent to be adjusted per
Addendum , attached hereto.
 
         1.6(a) Base Rent Paid Upon  Execution:  $1,152.00 (as Base Rent for the
period OCTOBER 1, 2005 - OCTOBER 31, 2005.

         1.6(b)  Lessee's  Share of Common Area  Operating  Expenses:  0.0069559
percent (_____%) ("Lessee's Share") as determined by

         [X]  prorate  square  footage of the  Premises as compared to the total
square  footage of the  Building or [ ] other  criteria as described in Addendum
__.
 
         1.7  Security  Deposit:   $3,456.00  ("Security  Deposit").  (Also  see
Paragraph 5.)
 
         1.8   Permitted   Use:   OFFICE/WAREHOUSE   USED   FOR   PHARMACEUTICAL
MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION ("Permitted Use") (Also see Paragraph 6.)
   
         1.9 Insuring Party. Lessor Is the "Insuring Party." (Also see Paragraph
8.)
  
         1.10(a)  Real Estate  Brokers.  The  following  real  estate  broker(s)
(collectively,   the  "Brokers")  and  brokerage  relationships  exist  in  this
transaction and are consented to by the Parties (check applicable boxes):

         [ ] N/A represents Lessor exclusively ("Lessor's Broker");

         [ ] N/A represents Lessee exclusively ("Lessee's Broker"); or

         [ ] N/A represents  both Lessor and Lessee ("Dual  Agency").  (Also see
Paragraph 15.)
 
         1.10(b)  Payment to Brokers.  Upon the  execution of this Lease by both
Parties,  Lessor shall pay to said Broker(s) jointly, or In such separate shares
as they may  mutually  designate  In  writing,  a fee as set forth In a separate
written agreement between Lessor and said Broker(s) (or In the event there is no
separate written agreement  between Lessor and said Broker(s),  the sum of ($-0)
for  brokerage  services  rendered by said  Broker(s)  in  connection  with this
transaction.
   
         1.11  Guarantor.  The obligations of the Lessee under this Lease are to
be guaranteed by N/A ("Guarantor"). (Also see Paragraph 37.)
  
         1.12 Addenda and  Exhibits.  Attached  hereto is an Addendum or Addenda
consisting  of  Paragraphs  1 through 37, and Exhibits A through C, all of which
constitute a part of this Lease.

2. Premises, Parking and Common Areas.
 
         2.1 Letting.  Lessor hereby leases to Lessee,  and Lessee hereby leases
from Lessor,  the  Premises,  for the term,  at the rental,  and upon all of the
terms,  covenants  and  conditions  set forth in this  Lease.  Unless  otherwise
provided  herein,  any statement of square  footage set forth In this Lease,  or
that may have been used in  calculating  rental  and/or  Common  Area  Operating
Expenses,  Is an  approximation  which Lessor and Lessee agree Is reasonable and
the rental and Lessee's Share (as defined in Paragraph  1.6(b)) based thereon is
not  subject to  revision  whether or not the actual  square  footage Is more or
less.
 
         2.2  Condition.  Lessor shall  deliver the Premises to Lessee clean and
free of debris on the Commencement Date and warrants to Lessee that the existing
plumbing,  electrical systems, fire sprinkler system, lighting, air conditioning
and heating systems and loading doors, If any, In the Premises, other than those
constructed by Lessee,  shall be In good operating condition on the Commencement
Date. If a non-compliance with said warranty exists as of the Commencement Data,
Lessor shall, except as otherwise provided In this Lease, promptly after receipt
of written  notice from Lessee  setting  forth with  specificity  the nature and
extent of such non-compliance,  rectify same at Lessor's expense. If Lessee does
not give Lessor written  notice of a  non-compliance  with this warranty  within
thirty (30) days after the Commencement Date,  correction of that non-compliance
shall be the obligation of Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense.
   


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         2.3 Compliance with Covenants,  Restrictions and Building Code.  Lessor
warrants that any  Improvements  (other than those  constructed  by Lessee or at
Lessee's  direction)  on or in the  Premises  which  have  been  constructed  or
Installed  by Lessor or with  Lessor's  consent or at Lessor's  direction  shall
comply with all applicable  covenants or  restrictions  of record and applicable
building codes,  regulations and ordinances In effect on the Commencement  Date.
Lessor  further  warrants to Lessee that  Lessor has no  knowledge  of any claim
having been made by any  governmental  agency that a violation or  violations of
applicable building codes,  regulations,  or ordinances exist with regard to the
Premises as of the  Commencement  Dale. Said  warranties  shall not apply to any
Alterations or Utility Installations  (defined Initials: (C) American Industrial
Real Estate Association 1993  MULTI-TENANT--  GROSS in Paragraph 7.3(a)) made or
to be made by Lessee. If the Premises do not comply with bald warranties, Lessor
shall,  except as otherwise  provided in this Lease,  promptly  after receipt of
written   notice  from  Lessee  given  within  six  (6)  months   following  the
Commencement  Dale and setting forth with  specificity  the nature and extent of
such non-compliance, take such action, at Lessor's expense, as may be reasonable
or appropriate to rectify the non-compliance.  Lessor makes no warranty that the
Permitted Use in Paragraph 1.8 is permitted  for the Premises  under  Applicable
Laws (as defined in Paragraph 2.4).
   
         2.4 Acceptance of Premises. Lessee hereby acknowledges: (a) that It has
been advised by the Broker(s) to satisfy Itself with respect to the condition of
the Premises  (including  but not limited to the  electrical  and fire sprinkler
systems,  security,  environmental aspects, seismic and earthquake requirements,
and compliance with the Americans with  Disabilities Act and applicable  zoning,
municipal,  county,  state and federal laws,  ordinances and regulations and any
covenants or restrictions of record  (collectively,  "Applicable  Laws") and the
present and future  suitability  of the Premises for Lessee's  Intended use; (b)
that Lessee has. made such investigation as it deems necessary with reference to
such  matters,   is  satisfied   with   reference   thereto,   and  assumes  all
responsibility  therefore  as the  same  relate  to  Lessee's  occupancy  of the
Premises and/or the terms of this Lease; and (c) that neither Lessor, nor any of
Lessor's agents, has made any oral or written representations or warranties with
respect to said matters other than as set forth In this Lease.
 
         2.5 Lessee as Prior  Owner/Occupant.  The warranties  made by Lessor In
this Paragraph 2 shall be of no force or effect if immediately prior to the date
set forth In Paragraph 1.1 Lessee was the owner or occupant of the Premises.  In
such  event,  Lessee  shall,  at  Lessee's  sole cost and  expense,  correct any
non-compliance of the Premises with said warranties.
  
         2.6  Vehicle  Parking.  Lessee  shall be  entitled to use the number of
Unreserved  Parking Spaces and Reserved  Parking  Spaces  specified in Paragraph
1.2(b) on those  portions of the Common  Areas  designated  from time to time by
Lessor for parking.  Lessee shall not use more parking  spaces than said number.
Said  parking  spaces  shall be used for  parking  by  vehicles  no larger  than
lull-size passenger automobiles or pick-up trucks, herein called "Permitted Size
Vehicles."  Vehicles  other than  Permitted  Size  Vehicles  shall be parked and
loaded or  unloaded  as  directed  by Lessor  in the Rules and  Regulations  (as
defined In Paragraph 40) issued by Lessor. (Also see Paragraph 2.9.)

         (a) Lessee shall not permit or allow any vehicles that belong to or are
controlled  by Lessee or Lessee's  employees,  suppliers,  shippers,  customers,
contractors  or Invitees to be loaded,  unloaded,  or parked In areas other than
those designated by Lessor for such activities.

         (b) If  Lessee  permits  or  allows  any of the  prohibited  activities
described  in this  Paragraph  2.6,  then Lessor  shall have the right,  without
notice, In addition to such other rights and remedies that timey have, to remove
or low away the vehicle Involved and charge the cost to Lessee, which cost shall
be immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.

         (c) Lessor shall at the  Commencement  Dale of this Lease,  provide the
parking facilities required by Applicable Law.

         2.7 Common Areas--Definition. The term "Common Areas" is defined as all
areas and facilities  outside the Premises and within the exterior boundary line
of the Industrial  Center and Interior utility raceways within the Premises that
are  provided  and  designated  by the Lessor  from time to time for the general
nonexclusive  use of Lessor,  Lessee and other lessees of the Industrial  Center
and their respective employees, suppliers, shippers, customers,  contractors and
Invitees,  including  parking areas,  loading and unloading areas,  trash areas,
roadways, sidewalks, walways, parkways, driveways and landscaped areas.
  
         2.8 Common Areas--Lessee's  Rights. Lessor hereby grants to Lessee, for
the  benefit  of Lessee and Its  employees,  suppliers,  shippers,  contractors,
customers and Invitees,  during the term of this Lease, the non-exclusive  right
to use,  In common with others  entitled to such use,  the Common  Areas as they
exist from time to time, subject to any rights,  powers, and privileges reserved
by Lessor under the terms hereof or under the terms of any rules and regulations
or  restrictions   governing  the  use  of  the  Industrial  Center.   Under  no
circumstances  shall the right herein  granted to use the Common Areas be deemed
to include the right to store any properly,  temporarily or permanently,  In the
Common  Areas.  Any such storage  shall be permitted  only by the prior  written
consent of Lessor or Lessor's  designated agent, which consent may be revoked at
any time.  In the even) that any  unauthorized  storage  shall occur than Lessor
shall have the right,  without  notice,  In  addition  to such other  rights and
remedies that It may have, to remove the properly and charge the cost to Lessee,
which cost shall be Immediately payable upon demand by Lessor.
 
         2.9 Common Areas--Rules and Regulations. Lessor or such other person(s)
as Lessor may appoint  shall have the  exclusive  control and  management of the
Common Areas and shall have the right, from time to time, to establish,  modify,
amend and enforce  reasonable  Rules and  Regulations  with  respect  thereto In
accordance  with Paragraph 40. Lessee agrees to abide by and conform to all such
Rules  and  Regulations,  and  to  cause  its  employees,  suppliers,  shippers,
customers, contractors and Invitees to so abide and conform. Lessor shall not be
responsible to Lessee for the non-compliance  with said rules and regulations by
other lessees of the Industrial Center.
  
         2.10 Common  Areas--Changes.  Lessor shall have the right,  In Lessor's
sole discretion, from time to time:

         (a) To make changes to the Common Areas, Including, without limitation,
changes in the location, size, shape and number of driveways, entrances, parking
spaces, parking areas, loading and unloading areas, Ingress,  egress,  direction
of traffic, landscaped areas, walkways and utility raceways;

         (b) To  close  temporarily  any of the  Common  Areas  for  maintenance
purposes so long as reasonable access to the Premises remains available;

         (c) To designate  other land outside the  boundaries of the  Industrial
Center to be a part of the Common Areas;

         (d) To add additional buildings and improvements to the Common Areas;

         (e)  To use  the  Common  Areas  while  engaged  In  making  additional
Improvements,  repairs or alterations to the industrial  Center,  or any portion
thereof;
          
         (f) To do and perform  such other acts and make such other  changes in,
to or with respect to the Common Areas and  Industrial  Center as Lessor may, in
the exercise of sound business judgment, deem to be appropriate.

3. Term.
  
         3.1 Term. The Commencement  Date,  Expiration Data and Original Term of
this Lease are as specified in Paragraph 1.3.
  
         3.2 Early  Possession.  If an Early  Possession  Date Is  specified  In
Paragraph 1.4 and If Lessee totally or partially occupies the Premises after the
Early Possession Date but prior to the Commencement  Date, the obligation to pay
Base Rent  shall be abated for the  period of such  early  occupancy.  All other
terms of this Lease,  however,  (including but not limited to the obligations to
pay Lessee's Share ol Common Area Operating  Expenses and to carry the Insurance
required by Paragraph 8) shall be In effect  during such period.  Any such early
possession  shall not affect nor advance  the  Expiration  Date of the  Original
Term.


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         3.3  Delay in  Possession.  If for any  reason  Lessor  cannot  deliver
possession  of the Premises to Lessee by the Early  Possession  Dale,  If one Is
specified in Paragraph 1.4, or if no Early Possession Dale Is specified,  by the
Commencement  Data, Lessor shall not be subject to any liability  therefor,  nor
shall such failure  affect the  validity of this Lease,  or the  obligations  of
Lessee hereunder, or extend the term hereof, but In such case, Lessee shall not,
except as  otherwise  provided  herein,  be obligated to pay rent or perform any
other  obligation of Lessee under the terms of this Lease until Lessor  delivers
possession  of the  Premises to Lessee.  II  possession  of the  Premises Is not
delivered to Lessee within sixty (60) days after the Commencement  Dale,  Lessee
may,  at its option,  by notice in writing to Lessor  within ten (10) days after
the and of said sixty (60) day period,  cancel  this  Lease,  In which event the
parties shall be discharged from all obligations  hereunder;  provided  further,
however,  that If such written notice of Lessee Is not received by Lessor within
said ten (10) day period,  Lessee's right to cancel this Lease  hereunder  shall
terminate  and be of no  further  force or  effect.  except as may be  otherwise
provided,  and  regardless  of when the Original  Term  actually  commences,  If
possession is not tendered to Lessee when required by this Lease and Lessee does
not terminate this Lease, as aforesaid, the period free of the obligation to pay
Base Rent, II any, that Lessee would  otherwise  have enjoyed shall run from the
date of delivery of  possession  and  continue  for a period equal to the period
during which the Lessee would have otherwise enjoyed under the terms hereof, but
minus any days of delay caused by the acts, changes or omissions of Lessee.

4. Rent.
  
         4.1.  Base Rent.  Lessee shall pay Base Rent and other rent or charges,
as the same may be adjusted  from time to time, to Lessor in lawful money of the
United States, without offset or deduction,  on or before the day on which It Is
due under the terms of this Lease.  Base Rent and all other rent and charges for
any period during the term hereof which is for less than one full month shall be
prorated based upon the actual number of days of the month involved.  Payment of
Base Rent and other charges shall be made to Lessor at its address staled herein
or to such other  persons or at such other  addresses as Lessor may from time to
time designate in writing to Lessee.
  
         4.2 Common Area Operating  Expenses.  Lessee shall pay to Lessor during
the term hereof,  In addition to the Base Rent,  Lessee's Share (as specified in
Paragraph 1.6(b)) of all Common Area Operating Expenses, as hereinafter defined,
during each  calendar  year of the term of this Lease,  In  accordance  with the
following provisions:
          
         (a) "Common Area Operating Expenses" are defined,  for purposes of this
Lease,  as all costs Incurred by Lessor  relating to the ownership and operation
of the industrial Center, Including, but not limited lo, the following:

              (i)    The operation, repair and maintenance, In neat, clean, good
                     order and condition, of the following:
                      
                     (aa)  The Common Areas,  Including  parking areas,  loading
                           and   unloading   areas,   trash   areas,   roadways,
                           sidewalks, walkways, parkways, driveways,  landscaped
                           areas, striping,  bumpers, Irrigation systems, Common
                           Area lighting facilities, fences and gales, elevators
                           and roof.
                     
                     (bb)  Exterior signs and any tenant directories.
                    
                     (cc)  Fire detection and sprinkler systems.

              (ii)   The  cost of  water,  gas,  electricity  and  telephone  to
                     service the Common Areas.

              (iii)  Trash disposal,  property  management and security services
                     and the costs of any environmental inspections.

              (iv)   Reserves  set aside for  maintenance  and  repair of Common
                     Areas.

              (v)    Any Increase above the Base Real Property Taxes (as defined
                     In  Paragraph  10.2(b))  for the  Building  and the  Common
                     Areas.

              (vi)   Any  "Insurance  Cost  Increase"  (as defined In  Paragraph
                     8.1).

              (vii)  The cost of Insurance carried by Lessor with respect to the
                     Common Areas.

              (viii) Any  deductible  portion of an Insured loss  concerning the
                     Building or the Common Areas.

              (ix)   Any other services to be provided by Lessor that are slated
                     elsewhere  In this  Lease  to be a  Common  Area  Operating
                     Expense.
           
         (b) Any Common Area Operating Expenses and Real Properly Taxes that are
specifically  attributable  to the  Building  or to any  other  building  in the
Industrial Center or to the operation,  repair and maintenance thereof, shall be
allocated  entirely to the  Building  or to such other  building.  However,  any
Common Area Operating Expenses and Real Property Taxes that are not specifically
attributable to the Building or to any other building or to the operation repair
and maintenance thereof, shall be equitably allocated by Lessor to all buildings
in the industrial Center.
            
         (c) The  Inclusion  of the  Improvements,  facilities  and services set
forth In  Subparagraph  4.2(e) shall not be deemed to impose an obligation  upon
Lessor to either  have said  Improvements  or  facilities  or to  provide  those
services  unless the  Industrial  Center  already has the same,  Lessor  already
provides the services,  or Lessor has agreed  elsewhere In this Lease to provide
the same or some of them.

         (d) Lessee's Share of Common Area  Operating  Expenses shall be payable
by Lessee within ten (10) days after a reasonably  detailed  statement of actual
expenses Is  presented  to Lessee by Lessor.  At Lessor's  option,  however,  an
amount may be estimated by Lessor from time to time of Lessee's  Share of annual
Common  Area  Operating  Expenses  and the same  shall  be  payable  monthly  or
quarterly,  as Lessor shall designate,  during each 12-month period of the Lease
term, on the same day as the Base Rent is due hereunder. Lessor shall deliver to
Lessee  within  sixty (60) days after the  expiration  of each  calendar  year a
reasonably  detailed  statement showing Lessee's Share of the actual Common Area
Operating  Expenses  Incurred  during the preceding  year. If Lessee's  payments
under this Paragraph  4.2(d) during said preceding year exceed Lessee's Share as
indicated  on said  statement.  Lessor shall be credited the amount of such over
payment against  Lessee's Share of Common Area Operating  Expenses next becoming
due. If Lessee's payments under this Paragraph 4.2(d) during said preceding year
were less than Lessee's Share as Indicated on said  statement,  Lessee shall pay
to Lessor the amount of the  deficiency  within ten (10) days after  delivery by
Lessor to Lessee of said statement.

5. Security  Deposit.  Lessee shall deposit with Lessor upon Lessee's  execution
hereof the Security  Deposit set forth In Paragraph 1.7 as security for Lessee's
faithful  performance of Lessee's  obligations under This Lease. II Lessee falls
to pay Base Rent or other rent or charges due hereunder,  or otherwise  Defaults
under this Lease (as defined in Paragraph 13.1), Lessor may use, apply or retain
all or any  portion of said  Security  Deposit for the payment of any amount due
Lessor or to reimburse or compensate  Lessor for any liability,  cost,  expense,
loss or damage  (Including  attorneys' fees) which Lessor may suffer or Incur by
reason  thereof.  If Lessor uses or applies all or any portion of said  Security
Deposit,  Lessee  shall  within ten (10) days after  written  request  therefore
deposit  monies with Lessor  sufficient to restore said Security  Deposit to the
lull amount required by this Lease.  Any time the Base Rent Increases during the
term of this Lease,  Lessee  shall,  upon written  request from Lessor,  deposit
additional monies with Lessor as an addition to the Security Deposit so that the
total amount of the Security Deposit shall at all times bear the same proportion
to the then  current  Base Rent as the  Initial  Security  Deposit  bears to the
Initial  Base Rent set forth In Paragraph  1.5.  Lessor shall not be required to
keep all or any part of the Security Deposit separate from Its general accounts.
Lessor shall,  at the  expiration or earlier  termination of the term hereof and
alter Lessee has vacated the Premises, return to Lessee (or, at Lessor's option,
to the last assignee,  if any, of Lessee's Interest herein), that portion of the
Security  Deposit  not used or  applied by Lessor.  Unless  otherwise  expressly
agreed in writing by Lessor, no part of the Security Deposit shall be considered
to be held in trust,  to bear Interest or other  Increment for Its use, or to be
prepayment for any monies to be paid by Lessee under this Lease.



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6. Use.

         6.1 Permitted Use.

              (a)  Lessee  shall  use  and  occupy  the  Premises  only  for the
Permitted  Use set  forth In  Paragraph  1.8,  or any  other  legal use which Is
reasonably comparable thereto, and for no other purpose. Lessee shall not use or
permit the use of the Premises In a manner that is unlawful,  creates waste or a
nuisance,  or that disturbs owners and/or  occupants of, or causes damage to the
Premises or neighboring premises or properties.

              (b) Lessor hereby agrees to not unreasonably withhold or delay Its
consent to any written request by Lessee, Lessee's assignees or subtenants,  and
by prospective assignees and subtenants of Lessee, Its assignees and subtenants,
for a  modification  of said  Permitted Use, so long as the same will not Impair
the structural  integrity of the Improvements on the Premises or In the Building
or the mechanical or electrical systems therein,  does not conflict with uses by
other  lessees,  is not  significantly  more  burdensome  to the Premises or the
Building and the Improvements  thereon, and is otherwise permissible pursuant to
this Paragraph 6. If Lessor elects to withhold such consent, Lessor shall within
five (5) business days after such request give a written  notification  of same,
which notice shall include an explanation of Lessor's  reasonable  objections to
the change in use.

         6.2 Hazardous Substances.

              (a)  Reportable   Uses  Require   Consent.   The  term  "Hazardous
Substance"  as used In this Lease shall mean any product,  substance,  chemical,
material  or  waste  whose  presence,   nature,  quantity  and/or  intensity  of
existence, use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, spill, release or effect,
either by Itself or in combination  with other  materials  expected to be on the
Premises,  Is either: (i) potentially  Injurious to the public health, safety or
welfare,  the environment,  or the Premises;  (ii) regulated or monitored by any
governmental  authority;  or (iii) a basis for potential  liability of Lessor to
any  governmental  agency or third party under any applicable  statute or common
law  theory.   Hazardous  Substance  shall  Include,  but  not  be  limited  to,
hydrocarbons,  petroleum,  gasoline,  crude oil or any  products or  by-products
thereof.  Lessee shall not engage In any activity in or about the Premises which
constitutes a Reportable Use (as  hereinafter  defined) of Hazardous  Substances
without the express prior written  consent of Lessor and  compliance In a timely
manner (at Lessee's sole cost and expense) with all Applicable  Requirements (as
defined In Paragraph 6.3).  "Reportable  Use" shell mean (i) the Installation or
use of any above or below ground storage tank, (ii) the generation,  possession,
storage, use, transportation, or disposal of a Hazardous Substance that requires
a permit  from,  or with  respect  to which a report,  notice,  registration  or
business  plan Is required to be filed with,  any  governmental  authority,  and
(iii) the presence In, on or about the  Premises of a Hazardous  Substance  with
respect to which any  Applicable  Laws require that a notice be given to persons
entering or occupying the Premises or  neighboring  properties.  Notwithstanding
the foregoing,  Lessee may, without  Lessor's prior consent,  but upon notice to
Lessor and In compliance with all Applicable Requirements,  use any ordinary and
customary  materials  reasonably  required  to be used by Lessee  in the  normal
course of the  Permitted  Use, so long as such use Is not a  Reportable  Use and
does not expose the Premises or neighboring properties to any meaningful risk of
contamination or damage or expose Lessor to any liability therefor. In addition,
Lessor may (but without any  obligation  to do so)  condition Its consent to any
Reportable Use of any Hazardous  Substance by Lessee upon Lessee's giving Lessor
such  additional  assurances  as Lessor,  In Its  reasonable  discretion,  deems
necessary  to protect  Itself,  the public,  the  Premises  and the  environment
against damage, contamination or Injury and/or liability therefor, Including but
not limited to the Installation  (and, at Lessor's option,  removal on or before
Lease  expiration or earlier  termination)  of reasonably  necessary  protective
modifications to the Premises (such as concrete  encasements) and/or the deposit
of an additional Security Deposit under Paragraph 5 hereof.

              (b) Duty to Inform  Lessor.  If Lessee  knows,  or has  reasonable
cause to  believe,  that a  Hazardous  Substance  has come to be located In, on,
under or about the Premises or the Building,  other than as previously consented
to by Lessor,  Lessee shall  Immediately  give Lessor  written  notice  thereof,
together  with  a  copy  of  any  statement,   report,   notice,   registration,
application,  permit, business plan, license, claim, action, or proceeding given
to, or received from, any governmental authority or private party concerning the
presence, spill, release, discharge of, or exposure to, such Hazardous Substance
including  but not  limited  to all such  documents  as may be  involved  In any
Reportable  Use  Involving  the  Premises.  Lessee shall not cause or permit any
Hazardous  Substance  to be  spilled  or  released  in,  on,  under or about the
Premises (Including,  without limitation, through the plumbing or sanitary sewer
system).

              (c) Indemnification.  Lessee shall Indemnity,  protect, defend and
hold Lessor, its agents,  employees,  lenders and ground lessor, if any, and the
Premises, harmless from and against any and all damages, liabilities, judgments,
costs, claims, liens,  expenses,  penalties,  loss of permits and attorneys' and
consultants'  fees arising out of or Involving any Hazardous  Substance  brought
onto the Premises by or for Lessee or by anyone under Lessee's control. Lessee's
obligations  under this Paragraph  6.2(c) shall Include,  but not be limited to,
the  effects  of  any  contamination  or  Injury  to  person,  properly  or  the
environment  created  or  suffered  by  Lessee,  and the  cost of  Investigation
(including consultants' and attorneys' fees and testing), removal,  remediation,
restoration and/or abatement thereof, or of any contamination  therein Involved,
and shall  survive the  expiration  or earlier  termination  of this  Lease.  No
termination, cancellation or release agreement entered into by Lessor and Lessee
shall  release  Lessee  from Its  obligations  under this Lease with  respect to
Hazardous Substances,  unless specifically so agreed by Lessor In writing at the
time of such agreement.
   
         6.3 Lessee's  Compliance with  Requirements.  Lessee shall, at Lessee's
sole cost and expense, fully, diligently and In a timely manner, comply with all
"Applicable  Requirements,"  which  term Is used In this Lease to mean all laws,
rules,   regulations,   ordinances,   directives,   covenants,   easements   and
restrictions  of  record,  permits,  the  requirements  of any  applicable  fire
Insurance  underwriter or rating  bureau,  and the  recommendations  of Lessor's
engineers and/or consultants,  relating in any manner to the Premises (Including
but  not  limited  to  matters  pertaining  to  (i)  Industrial  hygiene,   (ii)
environmental conditions on, in, under or about the Premises, including soli and
groundwater conditions, and (iii) the use, generation, manufacture,  production,
Installation,  maintenance, removal, transportation,  storage, spill, or release
of any  Hazardous  Substance),  now In effect or which may  hereafter  come Into
elect.  Lessee  shall,  within live (5) days after  receipt of Lessor's  written
request, provide Lessor with copies of all documents and Information,  Including
but not limited to permits, registrations,  manifests, applications, reports and
certificates,  evidencing Lessee's  compliance with any Applicable  Requirements
specified  by Lessor,  and shall  immediately  upon  receipt,  notify  Lessor in
writing  (with copies of any  documents  Involved) of any  threatened  or actual
claim, notice, citation, warning, complaint or report pertaining to or involving
failure by Lessee or the Premises to comply with any Applicable Requirements.
  

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         6.4  Inspection;   Compliance  with  Law.   Lessor,   Lessor's  agents,
employees,  contractors and designated  representatives,  and the holders of any
mortgages,  deeds of trust or ground  teases on the Premises  ("Lenders")  shall
have the right to enter the  Premises  at any time In the case of an  emergency,
and otherwise at reasonable  times,  for the purpose of inspecting the condition
of the Premises and for  verifying  compliance by Lessee with this Lease and all
Applicable  Requirements  (as defined In  Paragraph  6.3),  and Lessor  shall be
entitled to employ experts and/or consultants in connection  therewith to advise
Lessor  with  respect  to  Lessee's  activities,  Including  but not  limited to
Lessee's Installation,  operation, use, monitoring,  maintenance,  or removal of
any Hazardous  Substance on or tram the Premises.  The costs and expenses of any
such Inspections shall be paid by the party requesting same, unless a Default or
Breach of this Lease by Lessee or a violation of  Applicable  Requirements  or a
contamination,  caused or materially contributed to by Lessee, is found to exist
or to be  imminent,  or unless  the  inspection  Is  requested  or  ordered by a
governmental  authority as the result of any such existing or Imminent violation
or  contamination.  In such case,  Lessee shall upon request reimburse Lessor or
Lessor's  Lender,  as the  case  may be,  for the  costs  and  expenses  of such
Inspections.

7.  Maintenance, Repairs, Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures and Alterations.

         7.1 Lessee's Obligations.

              (a) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2  (Condition),  2.3
(Compliance  with  Covenants,  Restrictions  and Building  Code),  7.2 (Lessor's
Obligations), 9 (Damage or Destruction), and 14 (Condemnation), Lessee shall, at
Lessee's sole cost and expense and at all times, keep the Premises and every pan
thereof in good order,  condition and repair (whether or not such portion of the
Premises requiring repair, or the means of repairing the same, are reasonably or
readily  accessible  to Lessee,  and  whether  or not the need for such  repairs
occurs as a result of Lessee's  use,  any prior use,  the elements or the age of
such portion of the Premises), Including, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing,  all equipment or facilities  specifically serving the Premises, such
as  plumbing,  heating,  air  conditioning,  ventilating,  electrical,  lighting
facilities, boilers, fired or unfired pressure vessels, fire hose connections if
within the Premises,  fixtures,  Interior walls,  interior  surfaces of exterior
walls,  ceilings,  floors,  windows,  doors,  plate glass,  and  skylights,  but
excluding any Items which are the responsibility of Lessor pursuant to Paragraph
7.2 below. Lessee, in keeping the Premises in good order,  condition and repair,
shall  exercise and perform good  maintenance  practices.  Lessee's  obligations
shall include restorations,  replacements or renewals when necessary to keep the
Premises and all improvements thereon or a part thereof in good order, condition
and state of repair.

              (b) Lessee shall,  al Lessee's sole cost and expense,  at Lessee's
option,  procure and  maintain a contract,  with copies to Lessor,  In customary
form and substance for and with a contractor specializing and experienced In the
Inspection,  maintenance  and  service  of the  healing,  air  conditioning  and
ventilation  system for the Premises.  However,  Lessor reserves the right, upon
notice to Lessee,  to procure and maintain  the  contract  for the heating,  air
conditioning  and  ventilating  systems,  and it Lessor so elects,  Lessee shall
reimburse Lessor, upon demand, for the cost (hereof.

              (c) If Lessee  fails to perform  Lessee's  obligations  under this
Paragraph  7.1,  Lessor may enter upon the  Premises  after ten (10) days' prior
written notice to Lessee  (except in the case of an emergency,  in which case no
notice shall be required),  perform such obligations on Lessee's behalf, and put
the Premises in good order,  condition and repair,  in accordance with Paragraph
13.2 below.

         7.2 Lessor's  Obligations.  Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2.2
(Condition),  2.3 (Compliance  with Covenants,  Restrictions and Building Code),
4.2 (Common Area Operating  Expenses),  6 (Use), 7.1 (Lessee's  Obligations),  9
(Damage or Destruction) and 14 (Condemnation),  Lessor, subject to reimbursement
pursuant to Paragraph  4.2,  shall keep in good order,  condition and repair the
foundations,  exterior walls,  structural  condition of interior  bearing walls,
exterior roof, fire sprinkler and/or standpipe and hose In good order, condition
and  repair  (if  located  in  the  Common  Areas)  the  other   automatic  fire
extinguishing  system  including fire alarm and/or smoke  detection  systems and
equipment,  tire  hydrants,   parking  lots,  walkways,   parkways,   driveways,
landscaping,  lances, signs and utility systems serving the Common Areas and all
parts  thereof,  as well as  providing  the services for which there Is a Common
Area Operating  Expense pursuant to Paragraph 4.2, Lessor shall not be obligated
to paint the exterior or Interior surfaces of exterior walls nor shall Lessor be
obligated to maintain,  repair or replace  windows,  doors or plate glass of the
Premises. Lessee expressly waives the benefit of any statute now or hereafter in
effect which would otherwise afford Lessee the right to make repairs at Lessor's
expense or to  terminate  this Lease  because  of  Lessor's  failure to keep the
Building, Industrial Center or Common Areas In good order, condition and repair.

         7.3 Utility Installations, Trade Fixtures, Alterations.

              (a)   Definitions;    Consent   Required.    The   term   "Utility
Installations"  Is used in this Lease to refer to all air lines,  power  panels,
electrical  distribution,  security,  tire  protection  systems,  communications
systems, lighting fixtures, healing, ventilating and air conditioning equipment,
plumbing,  and fencing in, on or about the Premises.  The term "Trade  Fixtures"
shall mean Lessee's  machinery and equipment  which can be removed without doing
material  damage  to  the  Premises.  The  term  "Alterations"  shall  mean  any
modification  of the  Improvements  on the Premises which are provided by Lessor
under  the  terms of this  Lease,  other  than  Utility  Installations  or Trade
Fixtures. "Lessee-Owned Alterations and/or Utility Installations" are defined as
Alterations  and/or Utility  Installations made by Lessee that are not yet owned
by Lessor  pursuant to Paragraph  7.4(a).  Lessee shall not make nor cause to be
made any  Alterations  or  Utility  Installations  In,  on,  under or about  the
Premises  without  Lessor's prior written  consent.  Lessee May,  however,  make
non-structural  Utility Installations to the Interior of the Premises (excluding
the roof) without  Lessor's  consent but upon notice to Lessor,  so long as they
are not visible  from the outside of the  Premises,  do not Involve  puncturing,
relocating  or  removing  the  roof  or  any  existing  walls,  or  changing  or
Interfering with the fire sprinkler or fire detection systems and the cumulative
cost  thereof  during  the  term of this  Lease  as  extended  does  not  exceed
$2,500.00.

              (b) Consent. Any Alterations or Utility  Installations that Lessee
shall  desire to make and which  require  the  consent  of the  Lessor  shall be
presented to Lessor In written form with detailed  plans.  All consents given by
Lessor, whether by virtue of Paragraph 7.3(a) or by subsequent specific consent,
shall be deemed  conditioned upon: (i) Lessee's acquiring all applicable permits
required by  governmental  authorities;  (ii) the  furnishing  of copies of such
permits together with a copy of the plans and  specifications for the Alteration
or Utility Installation to Lessor prior to commencement of the work thereon; and
(iii) the  compliance by Lessee with all  conditions of said permits in a prompt
and  expeditious  manner.  Any  Alterations or Utility  Installations  by Lessee
during the term of this Lease  shall be done in a good and  workmanlike  manner,
with good and  sufficient  materials,  and be In compliance  with all Applicable
Requirements.  Lessee shall promptly upon completion thereof furnish Lessor with
as-built plans and specifications therefor.  Lessor may, (but without obligation
to do  so)  condition  Its  consent  to  any  requested  Alteration  or  Utility
Installation that costs $2,500.00 or more upon Lessee's  providing Lessor with a
lien and  completion  bond in an  amount  equal to one and  one-hall  times  the
estimated cost of such Alteration or Utility Installation.

              (c) Lien  Protection.  Lessee  shall pay when due all  claims  for
labor or materials  furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Lessee
at or  for  use on the  Premises,  which  claims  are or may be  secured  by any
mechanic's or materialmen's  lien against the Premises or any Interest  therein.
Lessee  shall  give  Lessor  not less  than ten (10)  days'  nonce  prior to the
commencement  of any work In, on, or about the  Premises,  and Lessor shall have
the  right  to post  notices  of  non-responsibility  In or on the  Premises  as
provided by law. II Lessee  shall,  In good faith,  contest the  validity of any
such lien, claim or demand,  than Lessee shall, al its sole expense,  defend and
protect  Itself,  Lessor  and the  Premises  against  the same and shall pay and
satiety  any such  adverse  judgment  that may be  rendered  thereon  before the
enforcement thereof against the Lessor or the Premises. If Lessor shall require,
Lessee shall furnish to Lessor a surety bond satisfactory to Lessor In an amount
equal to one and  one-half  times the  amount of such  contested  lien  claim or
demand,  Indemnifying  Lessor against liability for the same, as required by law
for the holding of the Premises  free from the effect of such Ilea or claim.  In
addition, Lessor may require Lessee to pay Lessor's attorneys' fees and costs in
participating  in such action if Lessor shall decide It Is to Its best  Interest
to do so.

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         7.4 Ownership, Removal, Surrender, and Restoration.

              (a) Ownership.  Subject to Lessor's right to require their removal
and to cause Lessee to become the owner thereof as hereinafter  provided in this
Paragraph 7.4, all Alterations and Utility Installations made to the Premises by
Lessee  shall be the property of and owned by Lessee,  but  considered a part of
the  Premises.  Lessor may,  at any time and at Its option,  elect In writing to
Lessee  to be  the  owner  of  all or any  specified  part  of the  Lessee-Owned
Alterations  and  Utility   Installations.   Unless  otherwise   Instructed  per
Subparagraph   7.4(b)  hereof,   all   Lessee-Owned   Alterations   and  Utility
Installations  shall,  at the  expiration or earlier  termination of this Lease,
become the property of Lessor and remain upon the  Premises  and be  surrendered
with the Premises by Lessee.

              (b)  Removal.  Unless  otherwise  agreed In  writing,  Lessor  may
require that any or all  Lessee-Owned  Alterations or Utility  Installations  be
removed by the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease,  notwithstanding
that their Installation may have been consented to by Lessor. Lessor may require
the  removal  at any  time of all or any  part  of any  Alterations  or  Utility
Installations made without the required consent of Lessor.

              (c) Surrender/Restoration.  Lessee shall surrender the Premises by
the end of the last day of the Lease term or any earlier termination dale, clean
and free of debris and in good operating  order,  condition and stale of repair,
ordinary  wear and tear  excepted.  Ordinary wear and tear shall not include any
damage or  deterioration  that would  have been  prevented  by good  maintenance
practice or by Lessee performing all of its obligations under this Lease. Except
as otherwise agreed or specified  herein,  the Premises,  as surrendered,  shall
include the  Alterations  and Utility  Installations.  The  obligation of Lessee
shall  Include  the  repair  of  any  damage  occasioned  by  the  Installation,
maintenance or removal of Lessee's Trade Fixtures,  furnishings,  equipment, and
Lessee-Owned  Alterations and Utility  Installations,  as well as the removal of
any storage tank Installed by or for Lessee,  and the removal,  replacement,  or
remediation of any soil, material or ground water contaminated by Lessee, all as
may than be required by Applicable  Requirements and/or good practice.  Lessee's
Trade  Fixtures  shall  remain  the  property  el Lessee and shall be removed by
Lessee  subject to its  obligation  to repair and restore the  Premises per this
Lease.

8. Insurance; indemnity.

         8.1 Payment of Premium Increases.

              (a) As used herein,  the term "Insurance Cost Increase" Is defined
as any Increase In the actual cost of the  Insurance  applicable to the Building
and required to be carried by Lessor pursuant to Paragraphs  8.2(b),  8.3(a) and
8.3(b), ("Required Insurance"),  over and above the Base Premium, as hereinafter
defined, calculated on an annual basis. "Insurance Cost Increase" shall Include,
but not be limited to, requirements of the holder of a mortgage or deed of trust
covering the Premises,  Increased  valuation of the  Premises,  and/or a general
premium rate Increase.  The term "Insurance  Cost Increase" shall not,  however,
include any premium Increases  resulting from the nature of the occupancy of any
other lessee of the Building. II the parties insert a dollar amount In Paragraph
1.9, such amount shall be considered the "Base  Premium." If a dollar amount has
not been  Inserted In  Paragraph  1.9 and If the  Building  has been  previously
occupied  during  the  twelve  (12)  month  period  Immediately   preceding  the
Commencement  Date, the "Base Premium" shall be the annual premium applicable to
such twelve (12) month  period.  If the Building was not fully  occupied  during
such twelve (12) month  period,  the "Base  Premium"  shall be the lowest annual
premium reasonably  obtainable for the Required Insurance as of the Commencement
Date,  assuming  the most  nominal use  possible of the  Building.  In no event,
however,  shall  Lessee be  responsible  for any  portion  of the  premium  cost
attributable to liability  Insurance  coverage In excess of $1,000,000  procured
under Paragraph 8.2(b).

              (b)  Lessee  shall  pay any  Insurance  Cost  Increase  to  Lessor
pursuant to Paragraph 4.2.  Premiums for policy periods  commencing prior to, or
extending beyond,  the term of this Lease shall be prorated to coincide with the
corresponding Commencement Dale or Expiration Date.

         8.2 Liability Insurance.

              (a)  Carried  by  Lessee,  Lessee  shall  obtain and keep in force
during the term of this Lease a Commercial General Liability policy of Insurance
protecting  Lessee,  Lessor and any Lender(s)  whose names have been provided to
Lessee In writing (as  additional  insureds)  against  claims for bodily Injury,
personal injury and property damage based upon,  Involving or arising out of the
ownership,  use,  occupancy  or  maintenance  of  the  Premises  and  all  areas
appurtenant  thereto.  Such Insurance shell be on an occurrence  basis providing
single limit coverage In an amount not less than  $1,000,000 per occurrence with
an "Additional Insured-Managers or Lessor's of Premises" endorsement and contain
the  "Amendment of the  Pollution  Exclusion"  endorsement  for damage caused by
heat,  smoke or fumes from a hostile  fire.  The policy  shall not  contain  any
Intra-Insured exclusions as between Insured persons or organizations,  but shall
include coverage for liability assumed under this Lease as an "Insured contract"
for the  performance of Lessee's  Indemnity  obligations  under this Lease.  The
limits of said  insurance  required by this Lease or as carried by Lessee  shall
not, however, Iimit the liability of Lessee nor relieve Lessee of any obligation
hereunder.  All  Insurance  to be carried by Lessee  shall be primary to and not
contributory with any similar Insurance carried by Lessor, whose insurance shall
be considered excess Insurance only.

              (b)  Carried  by Lessor.  Lessor  shall  also  maintain  liability
Insurance  described In Paragraph  8.2(a) above,  in addition to and not In lieu
of, the insurance required to be maintained by Lessee. Lessee shall not be named
as an additional Insured therein.

         8.3 Property Insurance-Building, Improvements and Rental Value.

              (a)  Building  and  Improvements.  Lessor shall obtain and keep In
force  during the term of this Lease a policy or policies In the name of Lessor,
with loss  payable  to Lessor and to any  Lender(s),  Insuring  against  loss or
damage to the Premises.  Such Insurance  shall,be for full replacement  cost, as
the same shall exist from time to time, or the amount required by any Lender(s),
but In no event more than the  commercially  reasonable and available  Insurable
value  thereof  If, by reason of the  unique  nature or age of the  Improvements
Involved,  such latter amount Is less than full replacement  cost.  Lessee-Owned
Alterations  and Utility  Installations,  Trade  Fixtures and Lessee's  personal
property  shall be insured by Lessee  pursuant to Paragraph 8.4. If the coverage
Is available and  commercially  appropriate,  Lessor's  policy or policies shall
Insure against all risks of direct physical loss or damage (except the perils of
flood  end/or  earthquake  unless  required  by a Lender or included In the Base
Premium),  Including  coverage for any  additional  costs  resulting from debris
removal and reasonable  amounts of coverage for the enforcement of any ordinance
or law regulating the reconstruction or replacement of any undamaged sections of
the Building  required to be demolished or removed by reason of the  enforcement
of any  building,  zoning,  safety  or land use laws as the  result of a covered
loss,  but not Including  plate glass  insurance.  Said policy or policies shall
also contain an agreed valuation  provision In lieu of any co-Insurance  clause,
waiver of subrogation, and inflation guard protection causing an Increase in the
annual  property  Insurance  coverage  amount  by a factor  of not less than the
adjusted U.S.  Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban  Consumers
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              (b)  Rental  Value.  Lessor  shall  also  obtain and keep in force
during the term of this Lease a policy or policies  In the name of Lessor,  with
loss payable to Lessor and any  Lender(s),  Insuring the loss of the full rental
and other charges  payable by all lessees of the Betiding to Lessor for one year
(Including all Real Property Taxes,  Insurance  costs, all Common Area Operating
Expenses and any scheduled rental Increases). Said Insurance may provide that in
the event the Lease Is terminated  by reason of an Insured  loss,  the period of
Indemnity for such coverage shall be extended  beyond the date of the completion
of repairs or replacement  of the Premises,  to provide for one lull year's loss
of rental  revenues from the date of any such loss. Said Insurance shall contain
an agreed valuation provision In lieu of any co-Insurance clause, and the amount
of coverage shall be adjusted  annually to reflect the projected  rental Income,
Real  Property  Taxes,  Insurance  premium  costs  and other  expenses,  If any,
otherwise payable, for the next 12-month period.  Common Area Operating Expenses
shall include any deductible amount In the event of such loss.

              (c)  Adjacent  Premises.  Lessee shall pay for any Increase In the
premiums for the property  Insurance of the Building and for the Common Areas or
other buildings in the Industrial  Center II said Increase Is caused by Lessee's
acts, omissions, use or occupancy of the Premises.
            
              (d) Lessee's  Improvements.  Since  Lessor Is the Insuring  Party,
Lessor  shall not be required  to Insure  Lessee-Owned  Alterations  and Utility
Installations  unless the Item In  question  has become the  property  of Lessor
under the terms of this Lease.

         8.4  Lessee's  Property  Insurance.  Subject  to  the  requirements  of
Paragraph  8.5,  Lessee at Its cost  shall  either  by  separate  policy  or, at
Lessor's option, by endorsement to a policy already carried,  maintain Insurance
coverage on all of Lessee's personal  property,  Trade Fixtures and Lessee-Owned
Alterations and Utility  Installations  in, on, or about the Premises similar In
coverage to that carried by Lessor as the Insuring Party under Paragraph 8.3(a).
Such Insurance shall be lull  replacement cost coverage with a deductible not to
exceed $1,000 per occurrence. The proceeds from any such Insurance shall be used
by Lessee for the replacement of personal  property and the restoration of Trade
Fixtures and Lessee-Owned  Alterations and Utility  Installations.  Upon request
tram  Lessor,  Lessee  shall  provide  Lessor with  written  evidence  that such
Insurance is in force.

         8.5  Insurance  Policies.  Insurance  required  hereunder  shall  be in
companies duly licensed to transact business in the state where the Premises are
located, and maintaining during the policy term a "General Policyholders Rating"
01 at least Be, V, or such other  rating as may be required by a Lender,  as set
forth In the most current Issue of "Best's Insurance Guide." Lessee shall not do
or permit to be done anything  which shall  invalidate  the  Insurance  policies
referred to in this  Paragraph  8. Lessee shall cause to be delivered to Lessor,
within  seven (7) days  after the  earlier of the Early  Possession  Data or the
Commencement Date, certified copies of, or certificates evidencing the existence
and amounts of, the Insurance  required under Paragraph  6.2(a) and 8.4. No such
policy shall be cancelable or subject to  modification  except after thirty (30)
days' prior  written  notice to Lessor.  Lessee  shall at least thirty (30) days
prior to the  expiration  of such  policies,  furnish  Lessor  with  evidence of
renewals or "Insurance  binders" evidencing renewal thereof, or Lessor may order
such  Insurance  and charge the cost  thereof to Lessee,  which  amount shall be
payable by Lessee to Lessor upon demand.

         8.6  Waiver of  Subrogation.  Without  affecting  any  other  rights or
remedies, Lessee and Lessor each hereby release and relieve the other, and waive
their entire right to recover  damages  (whether in contract or In tort) against
the other,  for loss or damage to their  property  arising out of or Incident to
the perils  required to be insured against under Paragraph 8. The effect of such
releases and waivers of the right to recover damages shall not be limited by the
amount  of  Insurance  carried  or  required  or by any  deductibles  applicable
thereto.  Lessor and Lessee agree to have their respective  Insurance  companies
Issuing  property  damage  Insurance  waive any right to  subrogation  that such
companies may have against Lessor or Lessee,  as the case may be, so long as the
Insurance is not invalidated thereby.

         8.7 Indemnity.  Except for Lessor's negligence and/or breach of express
warranties,  Lessee  shall  Indemnity,  protect,  defend and hold  harmless  the
Premises,  Lessor and Its agents, Lessor's master or ground Lessor, partners and
Lenders,  from and  against any and all claims,  loss of rents  and/or  damages,
costs, liens, judgments, penalties, loss of permits, attorneys' and consultants'
lees,  expenses and/or liabilities  arising out of, Involving,  or In connection
with, the occupancy of the Premises by Lessee, the conduct o1 Lessee's business,
any act, omission or neglect of Lessee,  Its agents,  contractors,  employees or
Invitees,  and out of any  Default or Breach by Lessee In the  performance  in a
timely  manner of any  obligation  on Lessee's  part to be performed  under this
Lease.  The  foregoing  shall  include,  but not be limited  to, the  defense or
pursuit of any claim or any action or proceeding  Involved therein,  and whether
or not (In the case of claims made against Lessor)  litigated  and/or reduced to
Judgment.  In case any action or proceeding be brought  against Lessor by reason
of any of the foregoing matters, Lessee upon notice from Lessor shall defend the
same at Lessee's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Lessor and Lessor
shall cooperate with Lessee in such defense. Lessor need not have first paid any
such claim In order to be so indemnified.

         8.8 Exemption of Lessor from Liability.  Lessor shall not be liable for
Injury or damage to the person or goods, wares, merchandise or other property of
Lessee,  Lessee's  employees,  contractors,  Invitees,  customers,  or any other
person in or about the  Premises,  whether such damage or Injury is caused by or
results from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, or from the breakage,
leakage,  obstruction  or  other  detects  of  pipes,  fire  sprinklers,  wires,
appliances,  plumbing,  air conditioning or lighting fixtures, or from any other
cause,  whether said Injury or damage results from  conditions  arising upon the
Premises or upon other  portions of the  Building  of which the  Premises  are a
part, from other sources or places,  and regardless of whether the cause of such
damage or Injury or the means of repairing the same Is accessible or not. Lessor
shall not be liable for any damages arising from any act or neglect of any other
lessee of Lessor nor from the failure by Lessor to enforce the provisions of any
other lease In the Industrial  Center.  Notwithstanding  Lessor's  negligence or
breach of this Lease,  Lessor shall under no  circumstances be liable for injury
to Lessee's business or for any loss of Income or profit therefrom.

9.   Damage or Destruction.

         9.1 Definitions.

              (a) "Premises  Partial Damage" shall mean damage or destruction to
the Premises, other than Lessee-Owned Alterations and Utility Installations, the
repair cost of which damage or  destruction  Is less than fifty percent (50%) of
the then  Replacement  Cost (as  defined In  Paragraph  9.1(d)) of the  Premises
(excluding   Lessee-Owned   Alterations  and  Utility  Installations  and  Trade
Fixtures) immediately prior to such damage or destruction.

              (b) "Premises Total  Destruction" shall mean damage or destruction
to the Premises,  other than Lessee-Owned Alterations and Utility Installations,
the repair cost of which damage or destruction Is fifty percent (50%) or more of
the Then Replacement Cost of the Premises  (excluding  Lessee-Owned  Alterations
and Utility  Installations and Trade Fixtures)  Immediately prior to such damage
or destruction.  In addition,  damage or destruction to the Building, other than
Lessee Owned  Alterations  and Utility  Installations  and Trade Fixtures of any
lessees  of the  Building,  the cost of which  damage  or  destruction  Is fifty
percent  (50%)  or more of the then  Replacement  Cost  (excluding  Lessee-Owned
Alterations and Utility  Installations  and Trade Fixtures of any lessees of the
Building)  of the  Building  shall,  at the  option of  Lessor,  be deemed to be
Premises Total Destruction.



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              (c)  "Insured  Loss"  shall  mean  damage  or  destruction  to the
Premises,  other than  Lessee-Owned  Alterations and Utility  Installations  and
Trade  Fixtures,  which was  caused by an event  required  to be  covered by the
Insurance  described In Paragraph 8.3(a)  irrespective of any deductible amounts
or coverage limns involved.
                                                   
              (d)  "Replacement  Cost"  shall mean the cost to repair or rebuild
the  Improvements  owned  by  Lessor  at the  time of the  occurrence  to  their
condition  existing  immediately  prior thereto,  including  demolition,  debris
removal and upgrading  required by the operation of applicable  building  codes,
ordinances or laws, and without deduction for depreciation.

              (e) "Hazardous  Substance  Condition" shall mean the occurrence or
discovery of a condition  Involving  the presence of, or a  contamination  by, a
Hazardous  Substance  as  defined  In  Paragraph  6.2(a),  in,  on, or under the
Premises.

         9.2 Premises Partial  Damage--Insured  Loss. If Premises Partial Damage
that is an Insured Loss occurs,  then Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense,  repair
such damage (but not Lessee's Trade  Fixtures or  Lessee-Owned  Alterations  and
Utility  Installations)  as soon as  reasonably  possible  and this Lease  shall
continue  in lull  force and  effect.  In the  event,  however,  that there Is a
shortage of  insurance  proceeds and such  shortage is due to the fact that,  by
reason  of  the  unique  nature  of  the  Improvements  In  the  Premises,  lull
replacement  cost  Insurance  coverage  was  not  commercially   reasonable  and
available,  Lessor shall have no obligation to pay for the shortage In Insurance
proceeds or to fully  restore the unique  aspects of the Premises  unless Lessee
provides  Lessor with the funds to cover same,  or adequate  assurance  thereof,
within ten (10) days  following  receipt of written  notice of such shortage and
request  therefor.  If Lessor receives said funds or adequate  assurance thereof
within  said  ten  (10)  day  period,  Lessor  shall  complete  them  as soon as
reasonably  possible  and this Lease shall  remain in full force and effect.  If
Lessor does not receive such funds or assurance  within said period,  Lessor may
nevertheless  elect by written notice to Lessee within ten (10) days  thereafter
to make such  restoration and repair as is  commercially  reasonable with Lessor
paying any shortage in  proceeds,  In which case this Lease shall remain in lull
force and effect. If Lessor does not receive such funds or assurance within such
ten (10) day period, and If Lessor does not so elect to restore and repair, then
this Lease shall  terminate  sixty (60) days  following  the  occurrence  of the
damage or destruction.  Unless otherwise  agreed,  Lessee shall in no event have
any right to  reimbursement  from Lessor for any funds  contributed by Lessee to
repair any such damage or destruction.  Premises  Partial Damage due to flood or
earthquake  shall be  subject  to  Paragraph  9.3  rather  than  Paragraph  9.2,
notwithstanding that there may be some Insurance coverage,  but the net proceeds
of any such insurance  shall be made available for the repairs if made by either
Party.

         9.3 Partial  Damage--Uninsured Loss. If Premises Partial Damage that Is
not an Insured  Loss  occurs,  unless  caused by a  negligent  or willful act of
Lessee (in which event  Lessee  shall make the  repairs at Lessee's  expense and
this Lease  shall  continue  In full force and  effect),  Lessor may at Lessor's
option, either (i) repair such damage as soon as reasonably possible at Lessor's
expense,  In which event this Lease shall continue In lull force and effect,  or
(ii) give  written  notice to Lessee  within  thirty (30) days after  receipt by
Lessor of  knowledge  of the  occurrence  of                                                                                                                                                   


 
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