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Note 15 - Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2011
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
15.
Related Party Transactions

As of July 1, 2011, Warren G. Lichtenstein, Steel Partners, LLC, Steel Partners Holdings, L.P., SPH Group Holdings LLC and SPH Group LLC (collectively, “Steel Partners”) beneficially owned approximately 36% of the Company's outstanding common stock.  Jack L. Howard, John J. Quicke and Mr. Lichtenstein are directors of the Company and each such person is deemed to be an affiliate of Steel Partners under the rules of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Each of the three directors are compensated with cash compensation and equity awards or equity-based awards in amounts that are consistent with the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.  In addition, Mr. Quicke currently serves as the Interim President and CEO of the Company and is compensated $30,000 per month in connection with this role, which is in addition to the compensation he receives as a non-executive board member. Mr. Quicke also serves as the CEO of another affiliate of Steel Partners. Further, Mr. Lichtenstein is President of a subsidiary of the Company that intends to engage in the sports business. In connection with his appointment to such office, Mr. Lichtenstein was awarded an option to acquire 250,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock in lieu of an annual salary. This equity award is in addition to the compensation he receives as a non-executive board member.