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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.2

                  AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

                             STANDARD SUB-SUBLEASE
               (Short-form to be used with post 1995 AIR leases)

     1.   Parties. This Sublease, dated, for reference purposes only,
January 15, 2002, is made by and between Venture Catalyst Incorporated, a Utah
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Corporation ("Sub-Sublessor") and Metapa, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
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("Sub-Sublessee").
     2.   Premises. Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee and Sublessee hereby
subleases from Sublessor for the term, at the rental, and upon all of the
conditions set forth herein, that certain real property, including all
improvements therein, and commonly known by the street address of 10960 Wilshire
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Boulevard, Suite #1410 located in the County of Los Angeles, State of California
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and generally described as (describe briefly the nature of the property) the
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Building is approximately 543,804 rentable square feet, Suite #1410 is 4,232
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rentable square feet. ("Premises").
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     3.   Term.
          3.1 Term. The term of this Sublease shall be for twelve (12) months
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commencing on March 1, 2002 and ending on February 28, 2003 unless sooner
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terminated pursuant to any provision hereof.
     4.   Rent.
          4.1 Base Rent. Sublessee shall pay to Sublessor as Base Rent for the
Premises equal monthly payments of $6,348.00 in advance, on the first (1st) day
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of each month of the term hereof. Sublessee shall pay Sublessor upon the
execution hereof 12,696.00 as Base Rent for March 1, 2002 - March 31, 2002 and
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one (1) months security deposit Base Rent for any period during the term hereof
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which is for less than one month shall be a pro rata portion of the monthly
installment.
     4.2  Rent Defined. All monetary obligations of Sublessee to Sublessor under
the terms of this Sublease (except for the Security Deposit) are deemed to be
rent ("Rent). Rent shall be payable in lawful money of the United States to
Sublessor at the address stated herein or to such other persons or at such other
places as Sublessor may designate in writing.
     5. Security Deposit. Sublessee shall deposit with Sublessor upon execution
hereof $6,348.00 as security for Sublessee's faithful performance of Sublessee's
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obligations hereunder. The rights and obligations of Sublessor and Sublessee as
to said Security Deposit shall be as set forth in Paragraph 4 of the Master
Lease (as modified by Paragraph 7.3 of this Sublease).
     6.   Use.
          6.1 Agreed Use. The Premises shall be used and occupied only for
general office and for no other purpose.
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     6.2  Compliance. Sublessor warrants that the improvements on the Premises
comply with all applicable covenants or restrictions of record and applicable
building codes, regulations and ordinances ("Applicable Requirements") in effect
on the commencement date. Said warranty does not apply to the use to which
Sublessee will put the Premises or to any alterations or utility installations
made or to be made by Sublessee. NOTE: Sublessee is responsible for determining
whether or not the zoning is appropriate for its intended use, and acknowledges
that past uses of the Premises may no longer be allowed.
     6.3  Acceptance of Premises and Lessee. Sublessee acknowledges that:
          (a) it has been advised by Brokers to satisfy itself with respect to
the condition of the Premises (including but not limited to the electrical, HVAC
and fire sprinkler systems, security, environmental aspects, and compliance with
Applicable Requirements), and their suitability for Sublessee's intended use,
          (b) Sublessee has made such investigation as it deems necessary with
reference to such matters and assumes all responsibility therefor as the same
relate to its occupancy of the Premises, and
          (c) neither Sublessor, Sublessor's agents, not any Broker has made any
oral or written representations or warranties with respect to said matters other
than as set forth in this Sublease.
     In addition, Sublessor acknowledges that:
          (a) Broker has made no representations, promises or warranties
concerning Sublessee's ability to honor the Sublease or suitability to occupy
the Premises, and
          (b) it is Sublessor's sole responsibility to investigate the financial
capability and/or suitability of all proposed tenants.
     7.   Master Lease.
          7.1 Sublessor is the lessee of the Premises by virtue of a lease,
hereinafter the "Master Lease", a copy of which is attached hereto marked
Exhibit 1, wherein See Addendum
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     7.2  This Sublease is and shall be at all times subject and subordinate to
the Master Lease and the Prime Lease.
     7.3  The terms, conditions and respective obligations of Sublessor and
Sublessee to each other under this Sublease shall be the terms and conditions of
the Master Lease and the Prime Lease except for those provisions of the Master
Lease which are directly contradicted by this Sublease in which event the terms
of this Sublease document shall control over the Master Lease and/or the Prime
Lease. Therefore, for the purposes of this Sublease, wherever in the Master
Lease the word "Lessor" is used it shall be deemed to mean the Sublessor herein
and wherever in the Master Lease the work "Lessee" is used it shall be deemed to
mean the Sublessee herein.
     7.4  During the term of this Sublease and for all periods subsequent for
obligations which have arisen prior to the termination of this Sublease,
Sublessee does hereby expressly assume and agree to perform and comply with, for
the benefit of Sublessor and Master Lessor, each and every obligation of
Sublessor under the Master Lease except for the following paragraphs which
are excluded therefrom: See Addendum
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     7.5  The obligations that Sublessee has assumed under paragraph 7.4 hereof
are hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessee's Assumed Obligations". The
obligations that Sublessee has not assumed under paragraph 7.4 hereof are
hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessor's Remaining Obligations".
     7.6  Sublessee shall hold Sublessor and IXL., Inc. free and harmless from
all liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands, including
reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of Sublessee's failure to comply with
or perform Sublessee's Assumed Obligations.
     7.7  Sublessor agrees to maintain the Master Lease during the entire term
of this Sublease, subject, however, to any earlier termination of the Master
Lease and the Prime Lease without the fault of the Sublessor, and to comply
with or perform Sublessor's Remaining Obligations and to hold Sublessee free
and harmless from all liability, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands
arising out of Sublessor's failure to comply with or perform Sublessor's
Remaining Obligations.

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     7.8 Sublessor represents to Subless at the Master Lease is in full force
and effect and that default exists on the part of any Party to the Master Lease.
  8. Assignment of Sublease and Default.
     8.1 Sublessor hereby assigns and transfers to Master Lessor the Sublessor's
interest in this Sublease, subject however to the provisions of Paragraph 8.2
hereof.
     8.2 Master Lessor, by executing this document, agrees that until a Default
shall occur in the performance of Sublessor's Obligations under the Master
Lease, that Sublessor may receive, collect and enjoy the Rent accruing under
this Sublease. However, if Sublessor shall Default in the performance of its
obligations to Master Lessor then Master Lessor may, at its option, receive and
collect, directly from Sublessee, all Rent owing and to be owed under this
Sublease. Master Lessor shall not, by reason of this assignment of the Sublease
nor by reason of the collection of the Rent from the Sublessee, be deemed liable
to Sublessee for any failure of the Sublessor to perform and comply with
Sublessor's Remaining Obligations.
     8.3 Sublessor hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs Sublessee upon
receipt of any written notice from the Master Lessor stating that a Default
exists in the performance of Sublessor's obligations under the Master Lease, to
pay to Master Lessor the Rent due and to become due under the Sublease.
Sublessor agrees that Sublessee shall have the right to rely upon any such
statement and request from Master Lessor, and that Sublessee shall pay such Rent
to Master Lessor without any obligation or right to inquire as to whether such
Default exists and notwithstanding any notice from or claim from Sublessor to
the contrary and Sublessor shall have no right or claim against Sublessee for
any such Rent so paid by Sublessee.
     8.4 No changes or modifications shall be made to this Sublease without the
consent of Master Lessor.
  9.  Consent of Master Lessor.
     9.1 In the event that Master Lease requires that Sublessor obtain the
consent of Master Lessor to any subletting by Sublessor then, this Sublease
shall not be effective unless, within ten days of the date hereof, Master Lessor
signs this Sublease thereby giving its consent to this Subletting.
     9.2 In the event that the obligations of the Sublessor under the Master
Lease have been guaranteed by third parties then neither this Sublease, nor the
Master Lessor's consent, shall be effective unless, within 10 days of the date
hereof, said guarantors sign this Sublease thereby giving their consent to this
Sublease.
     9.3 In the event that Master Lessor does give such consent then:
         (a) Such consent shall not release Sublessor of its obligations or
alter the primary liability of Sublessor to pay the Rent and perform and comply
with all of the obligations of Sublessor to be performed under the Master Lease.
         (b) The acceptance of Rent by Master Lessor from Sublessee or anyone
else liable under the Master Lease shall not be deemed a waiver by Master Lessor
of any provisions of the Master Lease.
         (c) The consent to this Sublease shall not constitute a consent to any
subsequent subletting or assignment.
         (d) In the event of any Default of Sublessor under the Master Lease,
Master Lessor may proceed directly against Sublessor, any guarantors or anyone
else liable under the Master Lease or this Sublease without first exhausting
Master Lessor's remedies against any other person or entity liable thereon to
Master Lessor.
         (e) Master Lessor may consent to subsequent sublettings and assignments
of the Master Lease or this Sublease or any amendments or modifications thereto
without notifying Sublessor or any one else liable under the Master Lease and
without obtaining their consent and such action shall not relieve such persons
from liability.
         (f) In the event that Sublessor shall Default in its obligations under
the Master Lease, then Master Lessor, at its option and without being obligated
to do so, may require Sublessee to attorn to Master Lessor in which event Master
Lessor shall undertake the obligations of Sublessor under this Sublease from the
time of the exercise of said option to termination of this Sublease but Master
Lessor shall not be liable for any prepaid Rent nor any Security Deposit paid by
Sublessee, nor shall Master Lessor be liable for any other Defaults of the
Sublessor under the Sublease.
  10. Brokers Fee.
     10.1 Upon execution hereof by all parties, Sublessor shall pay to Lee &
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Associates - Los Angeles West, Inc. West, Inc. a licensed real estate broker,
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("Broker"), a fee set forth in a separate agreement between Sublessor and
Broker, or in the event there is no such separate agreement, the sum of
$6,094.08 for brokerage services rendered by Broker to Sublessor in this
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transaction.
     10.2 Sublessor agrees that if Sublessee exercises any option or right of
first refusal as granted by Sublessor herein, or any option or right
substantially similar thereto, either to extend the term of this Sublease, to
renew this Sublease, to purchase the Premises, or to lease or purchase adjacent
property which Sublessor may own or in which Sublessor has an interest, then
Sublessor shall pay to Broker a fee in accordance with the schedule of Broker in
effect at the time of the execution of this Sublease. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Sublessor's obligation under this Paragraph 10.2 is limited to a
transaction in which Sublessor is acting as a Sublessor, lessor or seller.
     10.4 Any fee due from Sublessor or Master Lessor hereunder shall be due and
payable upon the exercise of any option to extend or renew, upon the execution
of any new lease, or, in the event of a purchase, at the close of escrow.
     10.5 Any transferee of Sublessor's interest in this Sublease, by accepting
an assignment thereof, shall be deemed to have assumed the respective
obligations of Sublessor under this Paragraph 10. Broker shall be deemed to be a
third-party beneficiary of this paragraph 10.
  11. Attorney's Fees. If any party or the Broker named herein brings an action
to enforce the terms hereof or to declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party
in any such action, on trial and appeal, shall be entitled to his reasonable
attorney's fees to be paid by the losing party as fixed by the Court.
  12. Additional Provisions. [If there are no additional provisions, draw a line
from this point to the next printed word after the space left here. If there are
additional provisions place the same here.]
  13. Tenant Improvements. Sublease must receive Landlord approval before doing
any Tenant Improvement work. Sublessee shall receive the Premises "As-Is".
  14. Broker. Lee & Associates - West Los Angeles, Inc. shall act as a dual
agent in this transaction.
  15. This Sub-Sublease is subject to the terms and conditions set forth on the
Addendum attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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ATTENTION: NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE AMERICAN
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INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OR BY ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER AS TO THE LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE OR THE
TRANSACTION TO WHICH IT RELATES. THE PARTIES ARE URGED TO:

1. SEEK ADVICE OF COUNSEL AS TO THE LEGAL AND TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS SUBLEASE.

2. RETAIN APPROPRIATE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION OF THE
PREMISES. SAID INVESTIGATION SHOULD INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: THE POSSIBLE
PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY, THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY, THE CONDITION OF THE ROOF AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND THE SUITABILITY
OF THE PREMISES FOR SUBLESSEE'S INTENDED USE.

WARNING: IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A STATE OTHER THAN CALIFORNIA,
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SUBLEASE MAY NEED TO BE REVISED TO COMPLY WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.
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Executed at: San Diego                  Venture Catalyst Incorporated
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                                        a Utah Corporation
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on: February 14, 2002                   By: Kevin McIntosh
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Address: 591 Camino De La Reina #418    By: Lloyd Donald Speer, II
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         San Diego, CA 92108            "Sub-Sublessor" (Corporate Seal)


Executed at: Santa Monica               Metapa Inc., a Delaware Corporation
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on: February 14, 2002                   By: David Powell
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Address: 1606 Cloverfield Blvd.         By:
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         Santa Monica, CA  90404        "Sub-Sublessee" (Corporate Seal)


Executed at:                            IXL., Inc.
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on:                                     By: Jacques Tortoroli
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Address:                                By:
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                                        Sublessor (Corporate Seal)




NOTE: These forms are often modified to meet changing requirements of law and
needs of the industry. Always write or call to make sure you are utilizing the
most current form: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, 700 South Flower
St., Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017. (213) 687-8777.


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                        ADDENDUM TO SUB-SUBLEASE BETWEEN
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                 VENTURE CATALYST INCORPORATED AND METAPA, INC.
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1.   Defined Terms. The following terms used in the Sub-Sublease shall have the
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following meanings:

     (a)  "Sublessor" and "Sub-Sublessor" shall mean Venture Catalyst
          Incorporated.

     (b)  "Sublessee" and "Sub-Sublessee" shall mean Metapa, Inc.

     (c)  "this Sublease" shall mean this Sub-Sublease.

     (d)  "Master Lease" shall mean that certain Sublease Agreement dated August
          11, 2000 between Venture Catalyst Incorporated, as subtenant, and
          iXL, Inc., as sublandlord.

     (e)  "Master Lessor" shall mean iXL, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

     (f)  "Prime Lease" shall mean that certain Lease dated October 14, 1997, as
          amended, between EOP-10960 Wilshire, L.L.C., successor-in-interest to
          Beacon Properties, L.P., as Landlord and iXL, Inc., as
          successor-in-interest to iXL-Los Angeles, Inc., as
          successor-in-interest to Boxtop Interactive, Inc.

2.   Representations. Sublessor hereby represents and warrants that the copy of
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the Master Lease attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is a true, complete and correct
copy thereof, that Sublessor is the sole owner of all right, title and interest
of the tenant under the Master Lease and has not assigned the Master Lease or
sublet or granted any other person or entity any rights, options or other
interest in the Premises. Sublessor hereby represents and warrants that the copy
of the Prime Lease attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is a true, correct and
complete copy thereof, and that to the best of Sublessor's knowledge, there have
been no additional amendments or modifications thereto, Prime Master Lessor is
the sole owner of all right, title and interest of the Master Lessor under the
Prime Lease and that Master Lessor is the sole owner of all right, title and
interest of the tenant under the Prime Lease and of the Sublessor under the
Master Lease.

3.   Renewal Rights. Sublessee shall be entitled to the rights of Sublessor, as
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subtenant under the Master Lease. If Master Lessor shall default in any of its
obligations to Sublessor with respect to the Premises, Sublessee, at Sublessee's
sole cost and expense, shall have the right in its own name, that of Sublessor,
or both, to bring an action or proceeding with respect to such default, and
Sublessee hereby is subrogated to the rights of Sublessor against Master Lessor.
Sublessor agrees to take such steps, at Sublessee's sole cost and expense, as
Sublessee may reasonably request to cooperate with Sublessee in any such legal
proceeding or action. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing,
Sublessor shall promptly forward to Master Lessor any requests or other
communications made by Sublessee related to the performance by Master Lessor of
its obligations under the Master Lease and shall promptly forward to Sublessee
any communication received from the Master Lessor related to the Premises or the
Sublease. Sublessor shall comply with all terms, conditions and covenants on its
part to comply with under the Master Lease, including, without limitation, the
obligation to pay rent and additional rent. Sublessor shall not terminate or
cancel the Master Lease or this Sublease without the prior written consent of
Sublessee to be granted or withheld in Sublessee's sole discretion. In addition,
Sublessor shall not modify or amend the Master Lease in any manner which would
adversely affect Sublessee or increase its obligations hereunder without
Sublessee's prior written consent to be granted or withheld in Sublessee's sole
discretion.

4.   Notice. Sublessor agrees to promptly forward to Sublessee at the Premises,
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Attention: D'Arcy Young, with a copy to Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 200 Park Avenue,
New York, New York 10166, Attention: Stephen L. Rabinowitz, Esq., copies of all
notices or other communications (including, without limitation, notices of
default) received or given by Sublessor in connection with the Premises, the
Master Lease and/or the Sublease. Sublessor

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agrees that, at Sublessee's request, Sublessor shall promptly forward to
Sublessor any request by Sublessee for any consent required under the Lease.

5.      Section 7.4 of the Sublease is hereby amended to delete the word "None"
and insert the following: "2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 and 17".

6.      Section 9.2 of the Sublease is hereby deleted.

7.      The words "or anyone else liable" and the words "or this Sublease" are
hereby deleted from Section 9.3(d) of the Sublease.

8.      Upon the expiration date of this Sublease, Sublessee shall quit and
surrender to Sublessor the Premises, broom clean and in as good order and
condition as they were on the commencement date of this Sublease, ordinary wear
excepted, and the Sublessee shall remove from the Premises all of its personal
property which is not attached to the Premises.

9.      Sublessor hereby consents to Sublessee's alterations to the Premises as
more particularly set forth on the plans attached hereto and Exhibit A.

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Executed as of February __, 2002.

                                Venture Catalyst Incorporated



                                By: /s/ Kevin McIntosh
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                                    Name: Kevin McIntosh
                                    Title: Chief Financial Officer


                                Metapa, Inc.



                                By: /s/ David Powell
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                                    Name: David Powell
                                    Title: Chief Executive Officer

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                                   EXHIBIT B

                        ALTERATIONS REQUESTED BY METAPA
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1.  Enclose the telephone/server room.

2.  Enclose and create a conference room in the South East corner of the space.

3.  Build U-Shape desks in all of the cubicles and remaining space.

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