Document:

MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Dated: January 1, 2002

BETWEEN:
             HOLMES HERBS INC., a Nevada company with offices at
             8275 South Eastern Ave., Scottsdale, Arizona, 89123
             (herein referred to as the "Company")

                                                        Of the First Part
AND:
             JOHN F. METCALFE, management consultant, residing at
             72 Blackdome Cressent, Kanata, Ontario, K2T1B1
             (herein referred to as the "Manager")

                                                       Of the Second Part
WHEREAS:

o    The Manager has accepted an engagement to work for the Company in
     accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the premises, mutual
covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

1.    Services:

The Manager shall carry out the work description outlined in Schedule A.

2.   Compensation:

a)   The Manager's remuneration is set forth in Schedule A.

b)   The parties acknowledge and agree that the Manager in an employee of
     the Company.

3.   Term and Termination:

a)   The term of this Agreement commences on the date set out at the top
     of the first page hereof and continues for the period of two (2)
     years. The parties may extend the term by mutual consent in writing.

b)   Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any
     reason upon providing the other party with three months (3) written
     notice of termination.  Such termination shall not affect any amount
     owing, obligation or liability existing or incurred prior to the date
     of such termination, including fees payable to the Manager.

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4.   General:

a)   This Agreement shall not be modified, amended, rescinded or waived,
     in whole or in part, except by written amendment signed by the
     parties hereto.

b)   Each of the parties acknowledges and confirms that he/she has been
     provided sufficient opportunity to obtain the recommended independent
     legal advice and understands the terms of, and its rights and
     obligations under this Agreement.

c)   Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of obligations
     in this Agreement.

d)   This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on all of
     the parties hereto and their respective executors, administrators,
     successors and permitted assigns.

e)   This Agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws of the
     state of Nevada.

f)   The headings to the articles, paragraphs, parts or clauses of this
     Agreement and the table of contents are inserted for convenience only
     and shall not affect the construction hereof.

g)   The following schedule(s) is incorporated into this Agreement by
     reference:

             Schedule "A"                 Work Description

h)   The parties hereto acknowledge that they have carefully read this
     Agreement and understand and agree to be bound by all of the terms
     and conditions found herein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

Holmes Herbs, Inc.                          John F. Metcalfe

Per:   /s/ [SIGNATURE]                      /s/ JOHN F. METCALFE
     ---------------------                  -------------------------
     Authorized Signatory                   Signature

                                            /s/ [SIGNATURE]
                                            -------------------------
                                            Witness

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                                 SCHEDULE A
                              Work Description

Services:

The Manager will be a director of the Company and occupy such management
position as may be determined by the board of directors from time to time.

Compensation:

Fifty thousand (50,000) common shares of the Company, issued and delivered
at the commencement of this Agreement.

                                                             Page 3 of 3FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Suite 600

595 Hornby Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1A4

 

April 30, 2002

PETER MILES

Dear Peter:

Re:Fairchild International Corporation (the "Corporation") - Stock Option Agreement

This letter will serve to confirm that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, it has been agreed to amend the incentive stock option agreement (the "Stock Option Agreement") entered into between yourself and the Corporation dated effective September 7, 2001 respecting the issuance to you of stock options (the "Options") to purchase up to an aggregate of 450,000 common shares in the capital stock of the Corporation at an exercise price of $0.25 per share exercisable until September 7, 2004.

Pursuant to section 6 of the terms and conditions attached to and forming part of the Stock Option Agreement, , the Stock Option Agreement shall be and is hereby amended to provide that the exercise price of the Options will be $0.06 per share.

The Stock Option Agreement, as amended hereby, shall continue in full force and effect.

Yours truly,

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Per: /s/ Robert Grace

Robert Grace,

President

 

I, PETER MILES, hereby consent to and agree with the foregoing, this 1st day of May, 2002.

/s/ Peter Miles

_________________________________________

PETER MILESFAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Suite 600

595 Hornby Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1A4

 

April 30, 2002

BYRON COX

Dear Byron:

Re:Fairchild International Corporation (the "Corporation") - Stock Option Agreement

This letter will serve to confirm that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, it has been agreed to amend the incentive stock option agreement (the "Stock Option Agreement") entered into between yourself and the Corporation dated effective September 7, 2001 respecting the issuance to you of stock options (the "Options") to purchase up to an aggregate of 100,000 common shares in the capital stock of the Corporation at an exercise price of $0.25 per share exercisable until September 7, 2004.

Pursuant to section 6 of the terms and conditions attached to and forming part of the Stock Option Agreement, , the Stock Option Agreement shall be and is hereby amended to provide that the exercise price of the Options will be $0.06 per share.

The Stock Option Agreement, as amended hereby, shall continue in full force and effect.

Yours truly,

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Per: /s/ Robert Grace

Robert Grace,

President

 

I, BYRON COX, hereby consent to and agree with the foregoing, this 1st day of May, 2002.

/s/ Byron Cox

_________________________________________

BYRON COXFAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Suite 600

595 Hornby Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1A4

 

April 30, 2002

ROBERT GRACE

Dear Robert:

Re:Fairchild International Corporation (the "Corporation") - Stock Option Agreement

This letter will serve to confirm that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, it has been agreed to amend the incentive stock option agreement (the "Stock Option Agreement") entered into between yourself and the Corporation dated effective September 7, 2001 respecting the issuance to you of stock options (the "Options") to purchase up to an aggregate of 100,000 common shares in the capital stock of the Corporation at an exercise price of $0.25 per share exercisable until September 7, 2004.

Pursuant to section 6 of the terms and conditions attached to and forming part of the Stock Option Agreement, , the Stock Option Agreement shall be and is hereby amended to provide that the exercise price of the Options will be $0.06 per share.

The Stock Option Agreement, as amended hereby, shall continue in full force and effect.

Yours truly,

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Per: /s/ Robert Grace

Robert Grace,

President

 

I, ROBERT GRACE, hereby consent to and agree with the foregoing, this 1st day of May, 2002.

/s/ Robert Grace

_________________________________________

ROBERT GRACEFAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Suite 600

595 Hornby Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1A4

 

April 30, 2002

WINSTON CABELL

Dear Winston:

Re:Fairchild International Corporation (the "Corporation") - Stock Option Agreement

This letter will serve to confirm that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, it has been agreed to amend the incentive stock option agreement (the "Stock Option Agreement") entered into between yourself and the Corporation dated effective September 7, 2001 respecting the issuance to you of stock options (the "Options") to purchase up to an aggregate of 100,000 common shares in the capital stock of the Corporation at an exercise price of $0.25 per share exercisable until September 7, 2004.

Pursuant to section 6 of the terms and conditions attached to and forming part of the Stock Option Agreement, , the Stock Option Agreement shall be and is hereby amended to provide that the exercise price of the Options will be $0.06 per share.

The Stock Option Agreement, as amended hereby, shall continue in full force and effect.

Yours truly,

FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Per: /s/ Robert Grace

Robert Grace,

President

 

I, WINSTON CABELL, hereby consent to and agree with the foregoing, this 1st day of May, 2002.

/s/ Winston Cabell

_________________________________________

WINSTON CABELL

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