Document:

AMENDMENT TO

                                PROMISSORY NOTES

         THIS AMENDMENT (the "Amendment") is entered into as of this 20th day of
January, 2000 by and between Greka Energy Corporation f/k/a Horizontal Ventures,
Inc., a Colorado  corporation  ("Maker") and International  Publishing  Holding,
Inc., a Cayman Islands corporation and the assignee of International  Publishing
Holding, s.a. of Luxembourg, or its designee ("Holder") based upon the following
terms and conditions.

         WHEREAS, Maker promised to pay to the order of Holder the principal sum
of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000),  without interest,  on December 31,
1998  pursuant to that certain  Promissory  Note  executed  October 6, 1998,  as
amended,  (the "First Note") and that certain Pledge  Agreement dated October 6,
1998; and

         WHEREAS, Maker promised to pay to the order of Holder the principal sum
of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000),  with interest at the
rate of 6% per annum,  on December 31, 1998 pursuant to that certain  Promissory
Note executed November 4, 1998, as amended, (the "Second Note") and that certain
Pledge Agreement dated November 2, 1998; and

         WHEREAS,  Maker and Holder desire to further amend and modify the First
and Second Notes as set forth below.

         NOW, THEREFORE,  for good and valuable  consideration,  the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1.   Parties.  The  parties  agree that all  references  in the First and Second
     Notes  to  Maker  and  Holder  shall be  deemed  to  refer to Greka  Energy
     Corporation and International Publishing Holding, Inc., respectively.

2.   Consolidation.  Effective as of January 1, 2000, the terms of the First and
     Second Notes are consolidated,  providing for anaggregate  principal amount
     of two million dollars ($2,000,000) owed by Maker to Holder  (collectively,
     the "Consolidated Note").

3.   Maturity Date. The Maturity Date of the Consolidated Note shall be extended
     to June 30,  2000  whereupon  the entire  unpaidprincipal  and  accrued but
     unpaid interest shall be paid in full.

4.   Interest.  The unpaid principal shall accrue simple interest at the rate of
     nine percent (9%) per annum commencing January 1,2000 payable quarterly, on
     March 31, 2000 and June 30, 2000.

5.   Installment Payments. Commencing on February 25, 2000 and continuing on the
     25th day of each month thereafter through theMaturity Date, Maker shall pay
     Holder as a reduction in principal one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

6.   Additional  Consideration.  Interest  accrued on the  unpaid  balance up to
     January 1, 2000 is  cancelled.  Upon the  parties'  full  execution of this
     Amendment,  Maker  shall pay to Holder  the  amount of one  hundred  eighty
     thousand dollars  ($180,000) as a restructuring fee, and such payment shall
     not be deemed to be a payable under any other provision of this Amendment.

                                                           _/s/_____  /s/______
                                                           (initials) (initials)

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7.   Prepayment.  Maker  may  prepay  any or all of the  amounts  due  under the
     Consolidated Note at any time, and from time to time, without penalty.

8.   Security.  The obligations of Maker under the Consolidated Note are secured
     pursuant to the provisions of the Pledge  Agreements  dated October 6, 1998
     and  November  2,  1998  between   Maker  and  Holder.   The  reference  to
     "obligations"  in those Pledge  Agreements  shall be deemed to refer to the
     obligations of Maker under the Consolidated Note.

9.   Default.  If the entire unpaid principal and/or accrued but unpaid interest
     is not paid in full on June 30, 2000, then:

     a.   on July 1, 2000,  the amount of principal owed by Maker shall increase
          by fifteen percent (15%) of the unpaid  principal  outstanding on June
          30, 2000, and

     b.   the  accrued  but unpaid  interest as of July 1, 2000 will be added to
          the amount of the unpaid principal; and

     c.   the interest accruing on the unpaid principal as of July 1, 2000 shall
          increase  to the rate of fifteen  percent  (15%) per annum  commencing
          July 1, 2000; however, in no event shall Holder be entitled to collect
          any interest in excess of the maximum interest permitted by applicable
          law.

10.  Place of Payments.  All payments by Maker to Holder under the  Consolidated
     Notes shall be made by wire transfer to:

     Bank:        United Bank of Switzerland
                  677 Washington  Blvd.,  Stanford,  CT 06901 USA

     A/C no:      101WA003611000
     ABA #:       026007993
     SWIFT code:  SBCO US33
     For further credit to:  VP Bank Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
     Beneficiary:            International Publishing Holding Inc. A/C No. 69270

11.  Miscellaneous.  This Agreement,  once executed by a party, may be delivered
     to the other  party  hereto  by  facsimile  transmission  of a copy of this
     Agreement  bearing the signature of the party so delivering this Agreement.
     This  Amendment  supersedes  all prior  amendments  to the First and Second
     Notes.  All other  terms and  conditions  of the First and Second  Notes as
     originally stated therein remain in full force and effect.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF,  the parties have executed this Amendment  effective as
of the day first written above.

Greka Energy Corporation                  International Publishing Holding, Inc.

By:  /s/__________________________        By:  /s/__________________________TRADEMARK/SERVICE MARK             MARK (Word(s) and/or       CLASS NO.
APPLICATION, PRINCIPAL             Design)                    (if known)
REGISTER WITH DECLARATION

                                   YOOHOO

TO THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER FOR TRADEMARKS
APPLICANT'S NAME:  Raguel , Inc.

APPLICANT'S ENTITY TYPE:  (Check one and supply requested informatioin)

      Individual - Citizen of (Country)

      Partnership - State where organized (Country, if appropriate):____________

      Names and Citizenship (Country) of General Partners:______________________

      Corporation - State (Country, if appropriate) of Incorporation: Nevada
      Corporation

      Other (Specify Nature of Entity and Domicile)

GOODS AND/OR SERVICES

Applicant requests registration of the trademark/service mark shown in the
accompanying drawing in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the
Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1051 et.
seq., as amended) for the following goods/services (SPECIFIC GOODS AND/OR
SERVICES MUST BE INSERTED HERE):

perfume, cologne, talc and lotions

BASIS FOR APPLICATION: (Check boxes which apply, but never both the first AND
second boxes, and supply requested information related to each box checked).

[]    Applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the
      above identified goods/services (15 U.S.C. 1051(a), as amended) Three
      specimens showing the mark as used in commerce are submitted with this
      application.
      o     Date of first use of the mark in commerce which the U.S. Congress
            may regulate (for example, interstate or between the U.S. and a
            foreign country): 10/23/99
      o     Specify the type of commerce: interstate (for example: interstate or
            between the U.S. and a specified foreign country)
      o     Date of first use anywhere (the same as or before use in commerce
            date): 10/1/99
      o     Specify intended manner or more of use of mark on or in connection
            with the goods/services the goods, and advertising and marketing
            materials associated (for example, trademark is applied to labels,
            service mark is used in advertisements)

[]    Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in
      connection with the above identified goods/services (15 U.S.C. 1051(b), as
      amended)
      o     Specify manner or mode of use of mark on or in connection with the
            goods/services:

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            (for example: trademark will be applied, service mark will be used
             in advertisements)

[]    Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce or in
      connection with the above identified goods/services, and asserts a claim
      of priority based upon a foreign application in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
      1126(d) as amended

      o     Country of foreign filing: __________
      o     Date of foreign filing:______________
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[]    Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in
      connection with the above identified goods/services and, accompanying this
      application, submits a certification or certified copy of a foreign
      registration in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1126(e), as amended.

      o     Country of registration: ____________
      o     Registration number: ________________

               NOTE: Declaration, on Reverse Side, MUST be Signed.Exhibit 10.22

                              Employment Agreement

This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of January 31, 2000
by and between Raquel, Inc. a Nevada Corporation, ("Company") and Edward A.
Rose, Jr. ("Employee").

1. Commencement Date:

This Agreement shall commence on January 31, 2000.

2. Employment and Duties:

Employee is hired as Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) and is elected to the Board of Directors. Employee will perform all duties
as General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer and will devote the necessary
time to perform these duties.

3. Term of Employment:

This term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year from the commencement date and
shall be renewable annually at the anniversary date unless sooner terminated as
provided for herein.

4. Compensation:

As full and complete compensation for Employee's services hereunder and all the
rights granted hereunder by Employee to Company and upon the condition that
Employee fully and faithfully perform Employee's services hereunder in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Company shall pay
employee:

      A.    1,667.00 shares of Common Stock for each hour the employee performs
            his duties for the Company including but not limited to travel time,
            meetings, telephone conversations with outside parties, etc. until
            such time as the Company has adequate net income and cash flow to
            compensate employee (currently estimated between three (3) and six
            (6) months);

      B.    When Company generates adequate net income and cash flow. Employee
            shall be compensated on a combination of cash and/or stock to be
            determined at that time;

      C.    If employee is successful in developing sales distribution, employee
            will also be compensated 1 share of Common Stock for each $10.00 of
            net sales generated up to a maximum of 1,000,000.00 Common Shares.

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      D.    If the Company should undergo a Reverse-Stock Split or other
            dilutive transaction, Employee will be compensated with cash for the
            difference between the FMV of the stock immediately prior to and
            immediately after the dilutive transaction. Employee has the
            election to purchase additional shares of stock after the dilutive
            transaction with the cash proceeds received from the Company at a
            share price equal to the average fair market value of the stock for
            the preceding one (1) year.

      E.    Employee will also be given 10,000.00 shares as a member of the
            Board of Directors.

      F.    Employee will be compensated monthly for these shares upon the
            submission of a report detailing time spent for Raquel, Inc.

      G.    Employee shall be paid via a Form 1099 for this effort. Employee
            acknowledges he his aware of the tax consequences of such agreement
            and Company acknowledges he may have to sell some of the shares to
            pay such taxes if necessary.

            1. Expense Reimbursement:

In addition to the compensation provided herein, Employee shall be reimbursed
for any reasonable travel expenses in the discharge of Employee's duties for
travel, hotel, entertainment and other expenses.

            2. Death or Disability of Employee:

In the event of Employee's death or disability during the term of this
Agreement, this Agreement and the compensation due the Employee shall terminate
upon the death or disability and Company shall thereafter be required to make
payments only to Employee or Employee's estate, as the case may be, for all
amounts due to Employee as Compensation for the services of rendered hereafter
through the date of death or disability to the extent such amounts have not been
already paid.

Employee shall be deemed disabled if, in the opinion of Company, Employee is
unable to substantially perform the services required of Employee hereunder for
a period of 60 consecutive days or 60 days during any 90 day period. In such
event, Employee shall be deemed disabled as of such 60th day.

            3. Restrictive Covenant:

During the term of this Agreement, Employee shall not provide services to or be
employed by any entity in competition to the Company.

            4. Confidentiality:

Employee hereby acknowledges that during the term hereof, Company will disclose
to Employee confidential information pertaining to the business affairs of the
Company,

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including but not limited to, the customer lists and accounts and other similar
items indicating the sources of income and products of Company. Employee shall
not, at any time during or after the term of this agreement, disclose to any
third party or directly or indirectly make use of any such confidential
information and shall return to Company any proprietory information upon
termination.

            5. Ownership of Material and Ideas:

Employee agrees that all material, ideas, and inventions pertaining to the
business of Company or of any of its customers, vendors, licensees or any other
person or entity associated or doing business with the Company, and the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of customers of Company, shall belong solely to
Company.

            6. Fringe Benefits:

Employee may be entitled to fringe benefits in the future.

            7. Termination:

Company may, without notice, terminate this Agreement and all of Company's
obligations hereunder for "cause". Termination by Company for "cause" shall mean
termination because of Employee's conviction of a felony or material refusal,
failure or neglect without proper cause to perform Employee's obligations under
this Agreement or material breach of any of Employee's fiduciary obligations as
an officer of the Company.

            8. Insurance:

During the term of this Agreement, Company may at any time effect insurance on
Employee's life and/or health in such amounts and in such form as Company may,
in its sole discretion, decide Employee shall execute any documents or submit to
physical exams to effect such insurance.

            9. Notices:

Any and all notices, demands or other communications shall be in writing and
delivered to the following addresses:

             To Company:      Raquel, Inc.
                              9873 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
                              Beverly Hills, CA 90212
                              (310) 203-9240
                              (310) 203-9270 (fax)

             To Employee:     Edward A. Rose, Jr.
                              4550 Kearny Villa Road Suite 224
                              San Diego, California 92123
                              (858) 560-1190
                              (858) 560-0071 (fax)

Each of the parties is to notify the other of any change in address.

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            10. Applicable Law:

This Agreement shall, in all respects, be governed by the laws of the State of
California.

            11. Attorney's Fees:

In the event any action be instituted by a party to enforce any of the terms and
provisions contained herein, the prevailing party in such action shall be
entitled to such reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses.

            12. Modifications and/or Amendment:

No amendment, change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in
writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. Any such amendment, change or
modification signed on behalf of Company shall be accompanied by a certified
resolution with respect thereto of its Board of Directors.

            13. Successors and Assigns:

All of the terms and provisions contained herein shall inure to the benefit of
and shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns.

            14. Entire Agreement:

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties
with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and any and all prior
agreements, understandings or representations are hereby terminated and
cancelled in their entirety and are of no further force or effect.

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

                                       Raquel, Inc.

                                       By: Raquel Zepeda, President and Chairman
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           of the Board of Directors
                                           -------------------------------------

                                       By: Edward A. Rose, Jr.
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