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	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 14, 2010	May 05, 2014	Jan. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
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Threshold amount applicable for future profits and appreciation in assets	88,000			85,000
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Exhibition agreement, expiration date	Jul. 01, 2012
Modified Exhibition Agreement, additional term	30 years
Modified Exhibition Agreement, expiration date	Jul. 01, 2042
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