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EQUIPMENT LINE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
EQUIPMENT LINE
EQUIPMENT LINE	5. EQUIPMENT LINE         In 2009, we renewed our equipment financing facility and had approximately $500,000 available for borrowing as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. This facility is secured by a certificate of deposit. Any outstanding principal balance bears a fixed interest rate equal to one and one-half percentage points above the Prime Rate. No amounts were due under this facility as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

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