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EXHIBIT 10.14

                     TIME AND MATERIALS CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS  AGREEMENT,  MADE  THIS  DAY, February 26, 2002, BY AND BETWEEN THE
PROJECT  GROUP, INC.("TPG"), A TEXAS CORPORATION,  HAVING A PLACE OF BUSINESS AT
2410  HOPEWELL  CT.  ,  RICHMOND,  TEXAS,  77469,  AND
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC  ("CLIENT  "),  A CORPORATION,  HAVING  A PLACE OF
BUSINESS  AT 1001 FARIM, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002.

WHEREAS,  CLIENT  WISHES  TO RETAIN TPG TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AND  TPG  DESIRES TO PROVIDE THE SAME TO CLIENT, ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET
FORTH  HEREIN;

NOW  THEREFORE,  IN  CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS SET FORTH HEREIN, THE
PARTIES  AGREE  AS  FOLLOWS:

1.     SERVICES:  Client  hereby  retains TPG to provide the services more fully
described  in  the  Statement  of  Work ("SOW") attached hereto and incorporated
herein (the "Services").  Client and TPG will agree in writing to a separate SOW
for  each  work  order  or  request  for  Services  made  to  TPG.

2.     PAYMENT:  As  compensation  for the Services, Client agrees to pay TPG at
the  rates  set  forth  in the Pricing Schedule (the "Fees") attached hereto and
incorporated  herein  (hereinafter, the "Schedule A"), which may be revised from
time to time upon mutual written agreement.  Invoices shall be sent weekly while
Services are being rendered and a final invoice shall be sent upon completion of
Services  or  the  termination hereof, whichever is first. All invoices shall be
paid  within  fifteen  (15)  days  after  the  date  of  the  invoice.

3.     TERM:  The  Term shall commence on the date set forth above and terminate
pursuant  to  Section  10
       unless  earlier  terminated pursuant to terms set forth in the applicable
SOW.

4.    OWNERSHIP  OF  INFORMATION:  All information including but not limited to,
data,  technical
and/or  business  information,  specifications,  drawings,  records,  computer
programs,  and  documentation,  originated  or  prepared by TPG in the course of
rendering  Services  hereunder  shall  be  promptly  surrendered  to Client.  In
consideration  of full payment made by Client to TPG of the amounts specified in
the  applicable  Schedule  A  pertaining  to the Services that gave rise to such
information,  TPG  shall  assign to Client all right, title, and interest to, in
and  under any copyright or other proprietary right to any such information, and
TPG  shall  execute  any  documents  reasonably  necessary  to create, record or
evidence  such  transfer  of  ownership.  With  respect  to  works  previously
copyrighted  by  TPG  and  utilized  by  TPG  in  connection  with  the services
(INCLUDING,  WITHOUT  LIMITATION,  ITS  METHODOLOGIES,  INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
TPG's  DATABASE,  AND  ANY  CODE  DEVELOPED  INDEPENDENTLY OF THE SERVICES), TPG
shall,  at  all  times,  retain  any  and  all  rights to and in any such works.

5.     LIMITED  WARRANTY;  DISCLAIMER:  TPG  warrants that the Services shall be
performed  in  accordance  with  the  terms  and  conditions  set  forth  in the
applicable  SOW and shall be rendered by qualified personnel.  TPG DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER  WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY  AND  OF  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR  PURPOSE.

6.     NON-SOLICITATION  OF  EMPLOYEES  AND CONTRACTORS:  During the term hereof
and/or  a  period  of twelve (12) months thereafter, neither party shall solicit
for  employment  nor  employ,  either  directly  or  indirectly  (whether  as an
employee,  independent contractor, consultant or otherwise), any employee of the
other.

7.    PERFORMANCE  OF WORK;  If in Client's reasonable opinion, the TPG employee
or contractor is not adequately performing the Services, Client shall notify TPG
in  writing of such failure.  Upon receipt of such written notice, TPG shall, at
Client's  option,  either  terminate the contractor immediately and use its best
efforts  to  replace  the contractor with an individual acceptable to Client, or
cause  the  subject  employee  or  contractor's  performance  to  improve.

8.     CONFIDENTIAL  INFORMATION:  Neither  party  shall  disclose  to any third
party  any  Confidential  Information  acquired  during  the performance of this
Agreement.  "Confidential  Information" shall mean all information identified in
writing as confidential by either party to the other prior to disclosure thereof
and  any  other  information  that  either  party  would  reasonably  expect  is
confidential or proprietary (including without limitation, information contained
in TPG's  Database).  Confidential Information shall not include any information
that  (i)  is  in or that enters into the public domain through fault of neither
party; (ii) is rightfully disclosed to a party by any third party and (iii) that
was  previously  known  to  such  party.

9.     LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION: .TPG's cumulative liability,
if  any,  hereunder  for damages (including without limitation, loss of profits,
business  interruption, loss of data and the like) regardless of form of action,
shall  not  exceed the Fees paid for the Services performed under the applicable
SOW  as of the date such claim arose.  TPG shall not be liable and Client agrees
to  indemnify  TPG  for  any  claim or demand against Client or TPG by any third
party involving the Services except to the extent caused solely by the negligent
or  willful  acts  or omissions of TPG.  Client acknowledges and agrees that the
provision  of  Services in an intranet or internet environment bears a high risk
of  breaches  in  security,  temporary  loss  of  services,  loss of data and/or
business  interruption.  Where  Services are provided in an internet or intranet
environment,  Client specifically assumes all such risks and agrees to indemnify
and  hold  TPG harmless from any such breach, lose or interruption.  In no event
shall  TPG  provide,  nor  be responsible for any liability associated with, any
Year  2000  compatibility or compliance checking, testing, or certification, nor
any  lack  thereof.

IN  NO  EVENT  SHALL  TPG, ITS DIRECTORS, AFFILIATES, THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES  AND/OR  CONSULTANTS  BE  LIABLE  TO  CLIENT  FOR  ANY  INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL  OR  CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES,  INCLUDING  WITHOUT  LIMITATION,  ANY
CLAIMS  FOR  LOST  PROFITS  OR LOST SAVINGS, EVEN IF TPG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY  THEREOF.

10.     TERMINATION:  This  Agreement or any applicable SOW may be terminated by
either  party  on thirty (30) days written notice to the other.  In the event of
termination  by  either  party  for any reason, other than for failure of TPG to
substantially  conform to the specifications in the applicable SOW, TPG shall be
entitled  to  full  payment for Services rendered prior to the effective date of
termination  and  for  expenses  properly reimbursable hereunder, subject to any
limitations  set  forth  in  either  the  Schedule  A  of  the  SOW.

11.     NOTICES:  All  notices  made  under this Agreement shall be deemed given
upon  delivery,  if  delivered  by  hand, or five (5) days if deposited, postage
prepaid, in a receptacle of the US Postal Service dedicated for such purpose, to
the  parties  at  the  addresses set forth above, or to such addresses as either
party may designate from time to time in writing.  A copy of all notices sent to
TPG  shall  be  sent  to:  The Project Group, Inc., 2410 Hopewell Ct., Richmond,
Texas  77469.

12.     CONTINGENCY:  Neither  party  shall be responsible for delays or failure
in  performance resulting from acts beyond the control of such party.  Such acts
include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, strikes, lock-outs, riots, acts of
war, epidemics, governmental regulations imposed upon the parties after the date
hereof,  telecommunication  line  failures,  power  surges  or similar failures,
earthquakes,  or  other  disasters.

13.     CHOICE  OF  LAW  AND  SURVIVAL:  This  Agreement  shall  be governed and
construed  in  accordance  with  the  laws  of  the State of Texas applicable to
contracts to be entirely performed in such State. Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10,
11,  12,  13,  14, and 15 shall survive the termination or expiration hereof, to
the  extent  set  forth  therein.

14.     SEVERABILITY  AND  WAIVER:  If any term or provision hereof is held by a
court  of  competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, unenforceable, or against
its regulatory policy, the Agreement, as amended to delete the subject language,
shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.  No inaction
on  the  part  of  either party regarding any right hereunder shall constitute a
waiver  of  any  prior, concurrent or subsequent breach of the same or any other
provision  hereof.

15.     ENTIRE  AGREEMENT  AND ASSIGNMENT:  This is the entire agreement between
the  parties  hereto  considering  the  subject  matter  hereof and shall not be
modified  or  amended  except  in writing signed by the parties hereto.  Neither
party shall assign its rights under this Agreement, whether in whole or in part,
without  the prior written consent of the other.  Nothing set forth herein shall
prevent  TPG,  in  its  sole  discretion  from  assigning  any  of its rights or
obligations  hereunder to any of its business units, subsidiaries or affiliates.

IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF,  THE  PARTIES HAVE CAUSED THIS AGREEMENT TO BE EXECUTED BY
THEIR  DULY  AUTHORIZED  REPRESENTATIVES, AS OF THE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE, BY
EXECUTING  THIS  AGREEMENT  THE  UNDERSIGNED  HEREBY  AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THIS
AGREEMENT.

THE  PROJECT  GROUP,  INC.      Waste Management, Inc.
/S/ Claus Nielson               Griffin Macy
Senior Project Manager          Vice President
2/26/02                         2/26/02EXHIBIT 10.15
                                PRO SQUARED, INC.
                               BUSINESS CONSULTING

                                STATEMENT OF WORK

December  6,  2001

Mr.  Dale  Johnston
Altair  Strickland  West,  Inc.
Torrance,  California

Dear  Mr.  Johnston:

This Statement of Work, including any appendices, schedules, and/or attachments,
documents  the  understanding  between  PRO  SQUARED,  INC.. ("PRO2") and Altair
Strickland  West,  Inc.  ("AS  West")  with  respect  to  certain services to be
performed  by  PRO2  related  to  project  management  consulting  services
("Services").  These  Services  shall  be  provided under the provisions of this
Statement  of Work and PRO2's Business Consulting Standard Business Terms which,
together,  describe  our  understanding  with  respect  to  the  Services.

Project  Scope  and  Objectives
-------------------------------

Providing  AS  West with a Project Management Consultant to execute the planning
and  scheduling  function  on  a  turnaround  project  in  Benecia,  California.

This  will  include  such  other consulting and system design services as may be
required  by  AS  West.

Assist  AS  West  with  a  scope  definition  and  system  design.

Other  process  assistance as required by AS West and assistance in planning for
implementation  and  maintenance  of  the  system.

PRO2  Services  and  Responsibilities
-------------------------------------

PRO2 will provide consulting services from experienced subject matter experts on
a  best  efforts  basis to execute the services outlined above.  There will be a
weekly  review  with AS West to ensure services are continuing within scope, and
to  clarify  any  changes.

AS  West  Responsibilities  and  Project  Assumptions
-----------------------------------------------------

1.     AS  West  Responsibilities

In  connection  with  PRO2's provision of the Services, AS West will perform the
tasks,  furnish  the  personnel,  provide  the  resources,  or  undertake  the
responsibilities  specified  herein  ("AS  West  Responsibilities").

To  the  extent  that  PRO2's  deliverables  include surveys, analyses, reports,
evaluations,  recommendations  or  other management consulting services, AS West
shall  be responsible for any implementation decisions and for any future action
with  respect  to  the  matters  addressed  in  the  deliverables.

2.     Project  Assumptions

The  services, fees and delivery schedule for this engagement are based upon the
following  assumptions,  representation  or  information  supplied  by  AS  WEST
("Assumptions").  PRO  will provide these services on a time and materials basis
as  defined  below.

PRO  's  delivery  of  the Services and the fees charged are dependent on (i) AS
WEST's timely and effective completion of the AS WEST Responsibilities, (ii) the
accuracy  and  completeness  of  the Assumptions, and (iii) timely decisions and
approvals by AS WEST's management.  AS WEST shall be responsible for any delays,
additional  costs,  or  other  liabilities  caused  by  or  associated  with any
deficiencies  in  the  AS  WEST  Responsibilities  and  Assumptions.

PRO  is  relying  upon  AS  WEST's  timely  provision of specifications, project
management practices and procedures, and reporting requirements.  Because of the
fast  track  nature  of  this  assignment  AS WEST failure to timely provide the
required information, failure of AS WEST personnel to attend scheduled meetings,
or failure to provide timely responses can impact PRO 's ability to perform.  AS
WEST  acknowledges  this  responsibility  to  PRO  .

Project  Approach,  Delivery  Schedule,  Staffing
-------------------------------------------------

1.     Project  Approach

PRO  will  apply its experience and best practices knowledge to the provision of
the  services  quoted  above.

2.     Delivery  Schedule:  Will  be  as  designated in AS West's task orders to
PRO2

3     Staffing

The  following  individuals [team] may be assigned to the engagement.  PRO  may,
from  time  to  time,  add  or  re-assign  personnel

Peter  Ruiz  Jr.,  Senior  Planner  Scheduler

Fees  &  Expenses
-----------------

Our  fees  for the scope of services described in this Statement of Work will be
based  upon  actual time and materials at our standard rates, plus out-of-pocket
expenses.  The  standard  rates  to  AS  WEST for assignments will be as set out
below.

Senior  Planner/Scheduler     $65.00  per  hour

Any  other  Assignments  or  tasks not designated above will be written into the
task  order  and  mutually  agreed  between  AS  West  and  PRO2.

Out-of-pocket  expenses  (including transportation, hotels, meals, etc.) will be
included  in  the  per  diem  billing  which  is established at $100.00 per day.
Invoices  are  due upon presentation.  Should any invoice remain unpaid for more
than  59  days,  interest  shall  be  paid at a rate of 1.5% per month (or other
appropriate  amount  based  on  the applicable business environment).  Any taxes
arising  as a result of this assignment will be PRO 's responsibility.  Invoices
will  be  presented  weekly for AS West approval, and should be paid on a net 30
day  basis.

We  appreciate  the  opportunity  to  be  of  service to you and look forward to
working  with  you on this challenging project.  You can be assured that it will
receive  our  close  attention.

Very  truly  yours,

PRO2  ,  Inc.

By:  /s/ Craig Crawford
     __________________
     Craig  Crawford
     President

Acknowledged  and  Accepted:

AS  WEST

By:     ____________________________________

Title:     ____________________________________

Date:     ____________________________________

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THE  PROJECT  GROUP  A  DBA  OF  PRO  SQUARED,  INC.
BUSINESS  CONSULTING
STANDARD  BUSINESS  TERMS

These  Business  Consulting  Standard  Business Terms ("Terms") shall govern the
Services  provided  by PRO2, INC. ("PRO ") as set forth in the Statement of Work
executed  by  AS  WEST and PRO  to which these Terms are attached.  These Terms,
together  with  the  Statement  of Work, constitute the entire understanding and
agreement between AS WEST and PRO  with respect to the Services described in the
Statement  of  Work  ("Agreement"),  supersede  all  prior  oral  and  written
communications,  and  may  be amended, modified or changed (including changes in
scope  or  nature  of  the Services or fees) only in writing when signed by both
parties.  If  there  is  a  conflict  between  these  Terms and the terms of any
Statement  of  Work,  these  Terms  shall  govern.

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SECTION  1.  FEES,  EXPENSES
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AS  WEST  shall  pay  PRO  the  professional  fees  and  the related expenses in
accordance  with  the  Statement  of  Work.

SECTION  2.  AS  WEST  RESPONSIBILITIES
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As  a prerequisite to PRO 's delivery of Services, AS WEST shall (i) fulfill the
AS  WEST  Responsibilities  and  ensure  that all Assumptions are accurate; (ii)
provide  PRO  with  reliable,  accurate  and  complete information, as required;
(iii)  make  timely decisions and obtain required management approvals; and (iv)
furnish PRO  personnel with a suitable office environment and adequate resources
and  supplies,  as  needed.

SECTION  3.  CONFIDENTIALITY
----------------------------
With  respect  to  information  supplied  in  connection with this Agreement and
designated by the disclosing party as confidential, the recipient agrees to: (i)
protect  the  confidential information in a reasonable and appropriate manner or
in  accordance  with  applicable  professional  standards; (ii) use confidential
information  only  to  perform  its  obligations under this Agreement; and (iii)
reproduce  confidential  information only as required to perform its obligations
under  this Agreement.  This section shall not apply to information which is (i)
publicly  known, (ii) already known to the recipient; (iii) disclosed to a third
party  without  restriction;  (iv)  independently  developed;  or  (v) disclosed
pursuant  to  legal  requirement  or  order.  Subject to the foregoing, PRO  may
disclose  AS  WEST's  confidential  information  to  its  subcontractors  and
affiliates.

SECTION  4.  DELIVERABLES
-------------------------
AS  WEST  may,  solely for its internal business purposes, use, copy, distribute
internally,  and  modify  the  deliverables  described  under  PRO  Services and
Responsibilities  in  the Statement of Work (the "Deliverables").  AS WEST shall
not,  without  PRO 's prior written consent, disclose to a third party, publicly
quote or make reference to the Deliverables.  PRO  shall retain all right, title
and  interest in and to:  (i) the Deliverables, including but not limited to all
patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights therein; and
(ii)  all  methodologies,  processes, techniques, ideas, concepts, trade secrets
and  know-how embodied in the Deliverables or that PRO  may develop or supply in
connection  with  this  Agreement  (the  "PRO  Knowledge").  Subject  to  the
confidentiality  restrictions  contained  in  Section  3,  PRO  may  use  the
Deliverables  and  the  PRO  Knowledge  for  any  purpose.

SECTION  5.  ACCEPTANCE
-----------------------
AS  WEST  shall  accept  Deliverables  which  conform to the requirements of the
Statement  of  Work,  or,  where  applicable,  the  acceptance  test  plan  was
successfully  completed.  AS  WEST  will  promptly give PRO  notification of any
non-conformance  of the Deliverables with such requirements ("Non-conformance"),
and  PRO  shall  have  a  reasonable  period  of time, based on the severity and
complexity  of  the Non-conformance, to correct the Non-conformance.  If AS WEST
uses  the  Deliverable  before  acceptance, fails to promptly notify PRO  of any
Non-conformance,  or  unreasonably  delays  the beginning of acceptance testing,
then  the  Deliverable  shall  be  considered  accepted  by  AS  WEST.

SECTION  6.  WARRANTY
---------------------
(a) PRO  warrants that the Services shall be performed with reasonable care in a
diligent  and  competent manner.  PRO 's sole obligation shall be to correct any
non-conformance  with  this  warranty,  provided that AS WEST gives PRO  written
notice  within  thirty  (30) days after the Services are performed or successful
completion  of  the  acceptance  test  plan,  if  applicable.
(b) PRO  does not warrant and is not responsible for any third party products or
services.  AS  WEST's sole and exclusive rights and remedies with respect to any
third  party  products  or  services, are against the third party vendor and not
against  PRO  .
(c)  THIS  SECTION  6  IS  PRO  'S ONLY WARRANTY CONCERNING THE SERVICES AND ANY
DELIVERABLE,  AND  IS  MADE  EXPRESSLY  IN  LIEU  OF  ALL  OTHER  WARRANTIES AND
REPRESENTATIONS,  EXPRESS  OR  IMPLIED,  INCLUDING  ANY  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  OF
MERCHANTABILITY,  NON-INFRINGEMENT,  OR  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
OTHERWISE.

SECTION  7.  SCOPE  OF  SERVICES
--------------------------------
(a)  PRO  shall  have  no  obligation  to identify or correct the failure of any
computer  system (including embedded systems) to function as originally intended
with  respect  to  data,  calculations  and  other  processing relating to dates
before, on or following January 1, 2000 ("Year 2000 Problem"), or to provide any
type  of Year 2000 advice or services.  PRO  has no responsibility in connection
with  (i)  any  inaccuracy,  delay  or  inability  to perform the Services which
results  from  any  Year  2000  Problem,  and (ii) AS WEST's computer processing
effected  by  any  Year  2000  Problem.
(b)  PRO  shall  have  no obligation to provide any advice or services, identify
any  issues, or prepare any system with respect to the Euro ("Euro Issues").  In
addition,  PRO  has  no responsibility for any inaccuracy, delay or inability to
perform  the  Services  which  results  from  any  Euro  Issue.

SECTION  8.  RISK  ALLOCATION
-----------------------------
(a)  PRO  's total liability relating to this Agreement shall in no event exceed
the  fees  PRO  receives  hereunder  for  the portion of the work giving rise to
liability,  or  include  any  special,  consequential,  incidental  or exemplary
damages  or  loss  (nor  any  lost  profits,  savings  or business opportunity).
(b)  As  PRO  is  performing  the Services solely for the benefit of AS WEST, AS
WEST  will  indemnify  PRO  ,  its affiliates and their partners, principals and
personnel  against  all costs, fees, expense, damages and liabilities (including
defense  costs) associated with any third party claim, relating to or arising as
a  result of the Services, AS WEST's use of the Deliverables, or this Agreement.
(c) PRO  will indemnify AS WEST against any damage or expense relating to bodily
injury  or  death  of  any  person  or  damage  to real and/or tangible personal
property incurred while PRO  is performing the Services and to the extent caused
by  the  negligent or willful acts or omissions of PRO 's personnel or agents in
performing  the  Services.
(d) The provisions of this Section 8 are intended to apply in all circumstances,
regardless  of  the grounds or nature of any claim asserted (including contract,
statute,  any  form  of  negligence,  whether of AS WEST, PRO , or others, tort,
strict  liability  or  otherwise)  and  whether  or  not PRO  was advised of the
possibility  of  the  damage  or  loss  asserted,  to the extent not contrary to
applicable  law.
(e)  Any  action  against PRO  must be brought within eighteen (18) months after
the  cause  of  action  arises.

SECTION  9.  PERSONNEL
----------------------
(a)  While  PRO  shall  attempt  to  comply  with AS WEST's request for specific
individuals,  PRO  shall  be  responsible  for  assigning  and  re-assigning its
personnel,  as  appropriate,  to  perform  the  Services.
(b)  During  the  term  of  this  Agreement,  and for a period of six (6) months
following  the  expiration  or  termination thereof, neither party will actively
solicit  the  employment  of  the personnel of the other party involved directly
with  providing  Services  hereunder.

SECTION  10.  TERMINATION
-------------------------
(a)  This Agreement may be terminated at any time (i) by the AS WEST upon thirty
(30) days written notice to PRO ; or (ii) by PRO  in the event of a professional
conflict  upon  ten  (10)  days  written  notice  to  AS  WEST.
(b)  This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice in the
event  the other party fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement, and the
failure  continues for a period of thirty (30) days following receipt of written
notice  specifying  the  failure.
(c) AS WEST shall pay PRO  for all Services rendered and expenses incurred as of
the  date  of  termination,  and  shall  reimburse PRO  for all reasonable costs
associated  with  any  termination.
(d)  Except  for  matters  related  to  confidentiality or intellectual property
rights, the parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute or alleged breach
internally  by  escalating  it  through  management  and,  prior  to  pursuing
litigation,  use  a  mutually acceptable alternative dispute resolution process.

SECTION  11.  GENERAL
---------------------
(a)  Neither  party shall use the other party's name without the written consent
of  the  named  party.
(b)  Neither party shall be liable for any delays or failures in performance due
to  circumstances  beyond  its  reasonable  control.
(c)  This  Agreement  may  not  be assigned or otherwise transferred without the
prior  express  written  consent  of  the  other  party.  PRO  may  assign  this
Agreement  to  an  affiliate  of  its  international  organization  or  use
subcontractors  to  provide  Services.
(d)  Any notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, delivered
to the address set forth in the Statement of Work, and shall be considered given
when  received.
(e)  No  term  of  this  Agreement shall be deemed waived, and no breach of this
Agreement  excused,  unless  the  waiver  or consent is in writing signed by the
party  granting  such  waiver  or  consent.
(f)  If  any  term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or
unenforceable,  such  term  or provision shall be deemed stricken, and all other
terms  and  provisions  shall  remain  in  full  force  and  effect.
(g)  This  Agreement does not make either party an agent or legal representative
of  the  other  party, and does not create a partnership or joint venture.  Both
parties  are  independent  contractors  and  principals  for their own accounts.
(h)  Sections  3  through  11  of  these  Terms  shall survive the expiration or
termination  of  this  Agreement.
(i)     The  laws  of  the  State  of  Texas  shall  govern  this  Agreement.

SECTION  12.  ARBITRATION  AGREEMENT:
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All  disputes,  claims, and/or requests for specific contractual performance, or
other  equitable relief, or damages or any other matters in question between the
parties  arising  out  of  this  agreement  shall  be submitted for arbitration,
solely.  Demand  shall  be  submitted  for arbitration, solely.  Demand shall be
made  to the American Arbitration Association and shall be conducted in Houston,
Texas  by  a one-person arbitrator, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.
Arbitration  shall  be  in  accordance with the commercial rules of the American
Arbitration  Association.  The  Award  of  the  Arbitrator  shall  be  final and
judgment  may  be  entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof, and
the  prevailing  party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney's fees
arising  out  of  such  arbitration.

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