The 10% increase in general and administrative expenses from $585,335 in 2013 to $650,651 in 2014 was due primarily to compensation adjustments in wages, and management and consulting fees which increased by $50,000 from $358,000 in 2013 to $408,000 in 2014. Included in these amounts is $100,000 paid to the former CEO in return for a reduction in his compensation and other entitlement.