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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.36

                           COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
                   (adapted from Cherlotte Region Commercial
                        Board of Realtors Standard form)

THIS LEASE, made this 1st day of July, 2002, by and between NCSC Properties LLO,
a North Carolina Limited Liability Company ("Landlord"); and Huck Store Fixture
Company of North Carolina, a North Carolina corporation and wholly owned
subsidiary of Source-Huck Store Fixture Company which is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Source interlink Companies, Inc. (formerly The Source Information
Management Company) ("Tenant"):

                                  WITNESSETH:

PREMISES

1.       Landlord, for and in consideration of the rents, covenants, agreements,
and stipulations hereinafter mentioned provided for and covenanted to be paid,
kept and performed by Tenant, lesses and rents unto Tenant, and Tenant hereby
lesses and takes upon the terms and conditions which hereinafter appear, the
following described real property, together with all improvements located or to
be located thereon and any and all fixtures rights, privileges, easements and
appurtenances belonging to or in any way pertaining to the aforesaid real
property (hereinafter collectively called the "Premises"), to wit.

Approximately 19 acres of land legally described on Exhibit LA ("Land")
together with a 120,000 square-foot building ("Building") and commonly known as
90 Old Charlotte Road, Albermarle NC 28001.

TERM

2.       The Tenant shall have, hold and quietly possess the Premises for a term
(the "Term") commencing on the date on which the last signature is affixed to
this Lease ("Lease Commencement") and ending at midnight of the day prior to the
fourth anniversary of the Lease Commencement, Unless sooner terminated or
extended as hereinafter provided (such period, the "Initial Lease Term" and such
ending date, as the same may be so extended or terminated, the "Expiration
Date").

The term of this Lease shall be automatically extended without further action by
either party to this Lease on the fourth anniversary of the Lease Commencement
for an additional period of five years unless Tenant shall have delivered to
Landlord at least sixty (60) days prior to the Exploration Date of the Initial
Lease Term a written notice of its intention not to so extend the term of this
Lease (the "Initial Term Notice"). If the Initial Term Notice is given as
herein provided, this Lease shall terminate on the then scheduled Expiration
Date and shall be of no further force and effect.

If the Initial Term Notice is not delivered, the term of this Lease also shall
be automatically extended without further action by either party to this Lease
on this ninth anniversary of the Lease Commencement for an additional period of
five years unless Tenant shall have delivered to Landlord at least sixty (60)
days prior to the Expiration Date of the Initial Lease Term a written notice of
its Intention not to so extend the term of this Lease (the "Second Term
Notice"). If the Second Term Notice is given as herein provided, this Lease
shall terminate on the then scheduled Expiration Date and shall be of no further
force and effect.

RENTAL

3.       Tenant agrees to pay Landlord or its Agent, without demand, deduction
or set off, an annual sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollar ($180,000) as
rent (the "Rent") for the possession of the Premises during the period beginning
on the Commencement Date and ending on the first scheduled Expiration Date.
Such Rent shall be payable in advance in equal monthly installments of Fifteen
Thousand Dollars ($15,000) commencing on Lease Commencement and the same day of
each month thereafter during the Term. For example, If the Lease Commencement is
July 12, 2002. Subsequent monthly payments are due the 12th of each month.

Commencing on the fourth anniversary of the Lease Commencement and thereafter on
each successive anniversary of the Lease Commencement, the Rent shall be
adjusted and shall thereafter be equal to an annual sum equal to $180,000 times
a fraction the numerator of which is the Consumer Price Index, Urban Wage
Earners and Clerical Works, All Cities (CPI-W, 1982-1984=100) ("Index") as
determined for March of the year in which the adjustment is to be made and the
denominator is the Index as determined for June of 2002. The Landlord shall send
to the Tenant a statement computing the amount of the adjusted Rent. Thereupon,
Tenant shall pay the adjusted amount of Rent in twelve (12) equal monthly
installments commencing on the anniversary of the Lease Commencement following
such adjustment and on the same day of the succeeding eleven (11) months in the
same manner as during the Term. In the event the Index ceases to be published, a
comparable regularly published statistics of the purchasing power of the
consumer dollar selected by the Landlord shall be used. All Rents under this
paragraph are exclusive of changes for utilities, Insurance, property taxes, and
other expenses as described in other parts of this agreement. Tenant shall make
Rent payments and shall pay all other sums due from Tenant to Landlord herein
electronically to the following account:
              ABA Routing Number 081200531(Mercantile Bank-Quincy)
                   Account Number 136948 (NCSC Properties LLC)

Landlord may change this account from time-to-time with a 10 day advance written
notice prior to Tenant making effective.

LATE CHARGES

4.       If Landlord fails to receive any Rent payment within ten (10) business
days after it becomes due and payable, Tenant shall pay Landlord, as additional
rental, a late charge equal to Five Hundred Dollars ($500). The parties agree
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such a late charge represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the cost
Landlord will incur by reason of such late payment. Additionally, Tenant shall
pay one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month (18% annually) for the period of
time amounts due after the aforesaid grace period, including unpaid late charges
and interest, remain unpaid.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

6.       Tenant shall deposit with Landlord or its Agent upon execution of the
Lease $10,000 as a security deposit which shall be held as security for the full
and faithful performance by Tenant of each and every term, convenient and
condition of this Lease. If any of the Rents or other charges or sums payable by
Tenant shall be overdue and unpaid or should Landlord make payments on behalf of
Tenant, or should Tenant fall to perform any of the terms of this Lease (In each
case after exploration of the applicable cure period), then Landlord or its
Agent may, at its option, appropriate and apply the security deposal, or so
much thereof as may be necessary, to compensate toward the payment of the Rents,
changes of other sums due from Tenant, or towards any loss, damage or expires
sustained by Landlord resulting form such default on the part of the Tenant, and
in such event Tenant shall upon demand restore the security deposit to the
original sum deposited. In the event Tenant furnishes Landlord with proof that
all utility bills have been paid through the Exploration Date, and performs all
of Tenant's other obligations under this Lease, the security deposit shall be
returned in full to Tenant within thirty (30) days after the date of the
expiration or sooner termination of the term of this Lease and the surrender of
the Premises by Tenant in compliance with the provisions of this Lease.

UTILITY BILLS

7.       Tenant shall pay all utilities on the Building. Responsibility to pay
for a utility service shall include all metering, hook-up fees or other
miscellaneous charges associated with the installation and maintenance of such
utility in said party's name.

USE OF PREMISES

8.       The Premises shall be used for manufacture of wood or metal store
futures only and for no other purposes. The Premises shall not be used for any
illegal purposes, nor in any manner to create any nuisance or trespass, nor in
any manner to vitiate the insurance or increase the rate of insurance on the
Premises, nor in any way in violation of the Deed of Trust of Promissory Note
which are attached as Exhibits LB and LC, respectively.

PROPERTY TAX

9.       Landlord will Invoice Tenant and Tenant shall pay within 10 days of
receipt thereof, property taxes (including but not limited to, ad valorem
taxes, special assessments and any other governmental charges) for the Building
attributable to the duration of Term of this Commercial Lease Agreement. Tenant
shall be responsible for one-half of the property taxes relative to the real
property and all property taxes relative to personal property, including, but
not limited to, Inventory, machinery and vehicles. Landlord shall pay for
one-half of the property taxes relative to only real estate. If the final year
of the Lease term talks to concide with the tax year, then any excess for the
tax year during which the term ends shall be reduced by the pro rate part of
such tax year beyond the Lease term. If such taxes for the year in which the
Lease terminates are not ascertainable before payment of the last month's
rental, then the amount of such taxes assessed against the property for the
previous tax year shall be used as a basis for determining the pro rate share,
if any, to be paid by Tenant for that portion of the last Lease year. Tenant is
responsible for all taxes, including personal property taxes, on the Premises.

INDEMNITY; INSURANCE

10.      Tenant agrees to and hereby does indemnity and save Landlord harmless
against all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of Tenant's use
or occupancy of the Premises, and all expenses incurred by Landlord because
thereof, including attorney's fees and court costs. Supplementing the foregoing
and in addition thereto, Tenant shall during the term of this Lease and any
extension or renewal thereof, and at Tenant's expense, maintain in full force
and effect comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000
per person and $2,000,000 per accident, and property damage limits of
$2,500,000, which insurance shall contain a special endorsement recognizing and
insuring any liability accruing to Tenant under the first sentence of this
paragraph, and naming Landlord as additional insured. Tenant shall provide
evidence of such insurance to Landlord prior to the commencement of the term of
this Lease Landlord and Tenant each hereby release and relieve the other, and
waive any right of recovery, for loss or damage arising out of or incident to
the parties insured against, which parties occur in, on or about the Premises,
whether due to the negligence of Landlord or Tenant or their agents, employees,
contractors and/or invitees, to the extent that such loss or damage is within
the policy limits of said comprehensive general liability insurance. Landlord
and Tenant shall, upon obtaining the policies of insurance required, give notice
to the insurance carrier or carriers that the forgoing mutual waiver of
subrogation is contained in this lease.

         Additionally, Tenant is responsible for securing and maintaining
insurance coverage on the Building for perils such as fire, flood, earthquake,
tornado and other storm damage at replacement cost and furnish evidence of said
insurance to Landlord. The insurance must name Landlord as Landlord and/or
additional insured, as appropriate, on its policy for its property, causality,
automobile, general liability and umbrella policies.

REPAIRS BY LANDLORD

11.      Landlord agrees to keep in good repair the foundation, exterior walls
and roof (but the roof only to the extent set forth in the need sentence) of
the Building (exclusive of all glass and exclusive of all exterior doors).
Tenant shall promptly report in writing to Landlord any defective condition
known to it which Landlord is required to repair, and failure so to report such
conditions shall make Tenant responsible to Landlord for any liability incurred
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such conditions, Landlord agrees to make immediate repairs to the roof up to a
[ILLEGIBLE] cost of $100,000 with commencement of such repairs within ninety
(90) days of Lease Commencement.

REPAIRS BY TENANT

12.      Tenant accepts the Premises in their present condition and as
suited for the uses Intended by Tenant. Tenant shall, at its expense, throughout
the Term of this Lease, and any extension or renewal thereof, maintain in good
order and repair the Premises, including the roof (except to the extent of
Landlord's obligation with respect thereto as set forth in Section 11 above),
Building, plumbing, fire protection devices, heating and air conditioning
equipment (including but not limited to replacement of parts, compressors, air
handling units and heating units) and other improvements located thereon, except
those repairs expressly required to be made by Landlord hereunder, Tenant
further agrees to care for the grounds around the Building, including paving,
the mowing of grass, care of shrubs and general landscaping. Tenant agrees to
return the Premises to Landlord at the expiration or prior termination of this
Lease, in as good condition and repair as when first received, natural wear and
tear, damage by storm, fire, lighting, earthquake or other casualty alone
excepted. Tenant, Tenant's employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors
shall take no action which may void any manufacturer's or installer's warranty
with relation to the Premises. Tenant shall indemnity and hold Landlord harmless
from any liability, claim demand or cause of action arising on account of
Tenant's breach of the provision of this paragraph.

ALTERATIONS

13.      Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to
the Premises at a cost of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000) or more
without Landlord's prior written consent. Tenant shall promptly remove any
alterations, additions, or improvements constructed in violation of this
Paragraph upon Landlord's written request. All approved alterations, additions,
and improvements will be accomplished in a good and workman like manner, in
conformity with all applicable laws and regulations, and by a contractor
approved by Landlord, free of any liens or encumbrances. Tenant shall secure
lien waivers Landlord may require Tenant to remove any alterations, additions or
improvements (whether or not made with Landlord's consent) at the termination of
the Lease and to restore the Premises to its prior condition, all at Tenants
expense. All alterations, additions and improvements which Landlord has not
required Tenant to remove shall become Landlord's property and shall be
surrendered to Landlord upon the termination of this Lease, except that Tenant
may remove any of Tenant's machinery or equipment which can be removed without
material damage to the Premises. Tenant shall repair, at Tenant's expense, any
damage to the Premises caused by the removal of any such machinery or equipment.

REMOVAL OF FIXTURES

14.      Tenant may (if not in default hereunder) prior to the expiration of
this Lease, of any extension or renewed thereof, remove all fortunes and
equipment which it has placed in the Premises, provided Tenant repairs all
damage to the Premises caused by such removal. Tenant acknowledges Exhibit LE
(hereinafter referred to as "Landlord Personal Property") and agrees that such
property shall be maintained and returned to Landlord in substantially the same
condition as it was as of Commencement Date, except for normal wear and usage.

DESTRUCTION OF OR DAMAGE TO PREMISES

15.      If the Premises are more than seventy-five percent (75%) destroyed by
storm, fire, Lightning, earthquake or other casualty, this lease shall terminate
as of the date of such destruction and rental shall be accounted for as between
Landlord and Tenant as of that date. The basis for the percentage of damage
shall be the estimated cost of repairs divided by the replacement value of the
Building. If the Premises are less than seventy-five percent (75%) damaged but
not wholly destroyed by any such casualties, rental shall abate in such
proportion as effective use of the Premises has been affected, and Landlord
shall restore Premises to substantially the same condition as before damage as
speedily as is practicable, whereupon full rental shall recommence.

GOVERNMENTAL ORDERS

16.      Tenant agrees, at its own expense, to comply promptly with all
requirements of any legally constituted public authority made necessary by
reason of Tenant's occupancy of the Premises. Landlord agrees to comply promptly
with any such requirements if not made necessary by reason of Tenant's
occupancy. The termination shall become effective sixty (60) days after receipt
of such notice (giving notice shall eliminate the necessity of compliance with
such requirements) unless the party receiving such notice of termination shall,
before termination becomes effective, pay to the party giving notice all cost of
compliance in excess of one year's Rent or secure payment of said sum in manner
satisfactory to the party giving notice.

CONDEMNATION

17.      If the whole of the Premises, or such portion thereof as will make the
Premises unusable for the purpose herein leased, is condemned by any legally
constituted authority for any public use or purpose, then in either of said
events the term hereby granted shall cases from the date when possession thereof
is taken by public authorities, and rental shall be accounted for as between
Landlord and Tenant as of said date. Such termination, however, shall be without
prejudice to the rights of either Landlord or Tenant to recover compensation and
damage caused by condemnation from the condemnor. It is further understood and
agreed that Tenant shall not have any rights in any award made to Landlord by
any condemnation authority.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

18.      Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which
shall not be unreasonably withheld, assign this Lease or any interest hereunder,
or sublet the Premises or any part thereof, or permit the use of the Premises by
any party other than the Tenant. Consent to any assignment or sublease shall not
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assignments or subleases shall be made likewise only on the prior written
consent of Landlord. The Assignee of Tenant, at option of Landlord, shall become
directly liable to Landlord for all obligations of Tenant hereunder, but no
sublease or assignment by Tenant shall relieve Tenant of any liability
hereunder.

EVENTS OF DEFAULT

19.      The happening of any one or more of the following events (hereinafter
any one of which may be referred to as an "Event of Default") during the term of
this Lease, or any renewal or extension thereof, shall constitute a breach of
this Lease on the part of the Tenant (1) Tenant fails to pay the rental as
provided for herein; (2) Tenant abandons or vacates the Premises; (3) Tenant
fails to comply with or abide by and perform any other obligation imposed upon
Tenant under this Lease; (4) Tenant is adjudicated bankrupt; (5) A permanent
receiver is appointed for Tenant's property and such receiver in not removed
within sixty (60) days after written notice from Landlord to Tenant to obtain
such removal; (6) Tenant, either voluntarily or involuntarily, takes advantage
of any debt or relief proceedings under any present or future law, whereby the
Rent or any part thereof is, or is proposed to be, reduced or payment thereof
deferred; (7) Tenant makes an assignment for benefit of creditors; or (8)
Tenant's effects are levied upon or attached under process against Tenant, which
attachment is not satisfied or dissolved within thirty (30) days after written
notice from Landlord to Tenant to obtain satisfaction thereof.

REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT

20.      Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Landlord may pursue any
one or more of the following remedies separately or concurrently, without
prejudice to any other remedy herein provided or provided by law: (a) If the
Event of Default involves nonpayment of rental and Tenant fails to cure such
default with ten (10) business days after receipt of written notice thereof from
Landlord, or if the Event of Default involves a default in performing any of the
terms or provisions of this Lease other than the payment of rental and Tenant
fails to cure such default within fifteen (15) business days after receipt of
written notice of default from Landlord (unless the default complained of in
said notice is of a nature that can be cured, but cannot with reasonable
diligence be completed within said 15 business day period in which case such
default shall be deemed to be cured if Tenant shall within said 15 business day
period commence to cure the same and shall thereafter complete such cure with
all due diligence). Landlord may terminate this Lease by giving written notice
to Tenant and, upon such termination, shall be entitled to recover from Tenant
damages as may be permitted under applicable law; or (b) if the Event of Default
involves any matter other than those set forth in Item (a) of this paragraph.
Landlord may terminate this Lease by giving written notice to Tenant and, upon
such termination, shall be entitled to recover from the Tenant damages in an
amount equal to all rental which is due and all rental which would otherwise
have become due throughout the remaining term of this Lease, or any renewal or
extension thereof (as if this Lease had not been terminated); or (c)upon any
Event of Default, Landlord, as Tenant's agent, without terminating this Lease,
may enter upon and Rent the Premises, in whole or in part, at the best price
obtainable by reasonable effort, without advertisement and by private
negotiations and for any term Landlord deems proper, with Tenant being liable to
Landlord for the deficiency, if any, between Tenant's Rent hereunder and the
price obtained by Landlord on reletting, provided however, that Landlord shall
not be considered to be under any duty by reason of this provision, to take any
action to mitigate damages by reason of Tenant's default. In the event Landlord
hires an attorney to enforce its rights upon default, Tenant shall in addition
be liable for reasonable attorney's fees and all costs of collection.

EXTERIOR SIGNS

21.      Tenant shall place no signs on the Land or upon the outside walls or
roof of the Premises, except with the express written consent of the Landlord.
Any and all signs placed on the Premises by Tenant shall be maintained in
compliance with governmental rules and regulations governing such signs, and
Tenant shall remove and be responsible to Landlord for any costs or damage
caused by installation, use or maintenance of signs attributable to Tenant, and
all damage incident to removal thereof.

LANDLORD'S ENTRY OF PREMISES

22.      Landlord may advertise the Premises "For Rent" following written
notification of Tenant to Landlord of termination or within 60 days of the end
of the Term, whichever is earlier. Landlord may advertise the Premises "For
Sale" at anytime during this Lease. Landlord may enter the Premises at
reasonable hours to exhibit same to prospective purchasers or tenants and to
make repairs required of Landlord under the terms hereof or to make repairs to
Landlord's adjoining property, if any.

EFFECT OF TERMINATION OF LEASE

23.      No termination of this Lease prior to the normal ending thereof, by
lapse of time or otherwise, shall affect Landlord's right to collect Rent for
the period prior to termination thereof.

MORTGAGEE'S RIGHTS

24.      Tenant's rights shall be subject to any bona fide mortgage, deed of
trust or other security interest which is now or may hereafter be placed upon
the Premises by Landlord. Tenant shall, if requested by Landlord, execute a
separate agreement reflecting such subordination, and shall be obligated to
execute such documentation as may facilitate Landlord's sale or refinancing of
the Premises including, but not limited to, estopped certificates, subordination
or attornment agreements.

QUIET ENJOYMENT

25.      So long as Tenant observes and performs the covenants and agreements
contained herein, it shall at all times during the Lease term peacefully and
quietly have and enjoy possession of the Premises, but always subject to the
terms hereof. Provided, however, that in the event Landlord shall sell or
otherwise transfer its interest in the Premises. Tenant agrees to attorn to any
new owner or interest holder and shall, if requested by Landlord, execute a
separate agreement

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reflecting such attornment, provided that said agreement requires the new owner
or interest holder to recognize its obligations and Tenant's rights hereunder.

HOLDING OVER

26.      If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises after expiration of the
term hereof, with Landlord's acquiescence and without any express agreement of
the parties, Tenant shall be a Tenant at will at the rental rate which is one
hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the rental rate in affect at end of the
Lease, and there shall be no renewal of this Lease by operation of law. If
Tenant remains in possession of the Premises after expiration of the term hereof
without Landlord's acquiescence, Tenant shall be a Tenant at sufferance, and
commencing on the date following the date of such expiration, the monthly rental
payable under paragraph 3 above shall, for each month or fraction thereof during
which Tenant so remains in possession of the Premises, be twice the monthly
rental otherwise payable under Paragraph 3 above.

ATTORNEY'S FEES

27.      In the event that any action or proceeding is brought to enforce any
term, covenant or condition of this Lease on the part of Landlord or Tenant, the
prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to recover reasonable
attorney's fees and costs.

RIGHTS CUMULATIVE

28.      All rights, powers and privileges conferred hereunder upon parties
hereto shall be cumulative and not restrictive of those given by law.

WAIVER OF RIGHTS

29.      No failure of Landlord to exercise any power given Landlord hereunder
or to insist upon strict compliance by Tenant of its obligations hereunder and
no custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms hereof shall
constitute a waiver of Landlord's right to demand exact compliance with the
terms hereof.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

30.(a)   Tenant shall not bring onto the Premises any Hazardous Materials (as
defined below) without the prior written approval by Landlord. Any approval must
be preceded by submission to Landlord of appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSD Sheets). In the event of approval by Landlord, Tenant covenants that it
will (1) comply with all requirements of any constituted public authority and
all federal, state, and local codes, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations
and laws, whether now in force or hereafter adopted relating to Tenant's use of
the Premises, or relating to the storage, use, disposal, processing,
distribution, shipping or sales of any hazardous, flammable, toxic, or dangerous
materials, waste or substance, the presence of which is regulated by a federal,
state, or local law, ruling, rule or regulation (hereafter collectively referred
to as "Hazardous Materials"); (2) comply with any reasonable recommendations by
the insurance carrier of either Landlord or Tenant relating to the use by Tenant
on the Premises of such Hazardous Materials; (3) refrain from unlawfully
disposing of or allowing the disposal of any Hazardous Materials upon, within,
about or under the Premises; and (4) remove all Hazardous Materials from the
Premises, either after their use by Tenant or upon the expiration or earlier
termination of this lease, in compliance with all applicable laws.

   (b)   Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits in
connection with its use, storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials, and shall
develop and maintain and, where necessary, file with the appropriate
authorities, all reports, receipts, manifest, filings, lists and invoices
covering those Hazardous Materials, and Tenant shall provide Landlord with
copies of all such items upon request. Tenant shall provide within five (5) days
after receipt thereof, copies of all notices, orders, claims or other
correspondence from any federal, state or local government or agency alleging
any violation of any environmental law or regulation by Tenant, or related in
any manner to Hazardous Materials. In addition, Tenant shall provide Landlord
with copies of all response to such correspondence at the time of the response.

   (c)   Tenant hereby indemnifies and hold harmless Landlord, its successors
and assigns from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries,
penalties, fines, costs, expenses and claims of any and every kind whatsoever
(including attorney's fees and costs, expenses or claims asserted or arising
under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
of 1980, as amended, from time to time, and regulations promulgated there under,
any so-called state or local lien or lien law, or any other federal, state or
local statute, law or ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order or decree
regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct
concerning any Hazardous Materials) paid, incurred, suffered by, or asserted
against Landlord as a result of any claim, demand or judicial or administrative
action by any person or entity (including governmental or private entities) for,
with respect to, or as a direct or indirect result of the presence on or under
or the escape, seepage, leakage, spillage, discharge, emission or release from
the Premises of any Hazardous Materials caused by Tenant or Tenant's agents,
employees, invitees or successors in interest. This indemnity shall also apply
to any release of Hazardous Materials caused by a fire or other casualty to the
Premises if such Hazardous Materials were stored on the Premises by Tenant, its
agents, employees, invitees or successors in interest.

   (d)   If Tenant fails to comply with the Covenants to be performed hereunder
with respect to Hazardous materials, or if an environmental protection lien is
filed against the Premises as a results of the actions of Tenant, its agents,
employees or invitees, then the occurrence of any such event shall be considered
a default hereunder.

   (e)   Tenant will give Landlord prompt notice of any release of Hazardous
Materials, reportable or non-reportable to federal, state or local authorities,
any fire or any damage occurring on or to the Premises.

   (f)   Tenant will use and occupy the Premises and conduct its business in
such a manner that the Premises are neat, clean and orderly at all times, with
all chemicals or Hazardous Materials marked for easy identification and stored
according to all codes as outlined above.

   (g)   Landlord and Tenant agree to comply with requirements as described in
the Deed of Trust (attached as Exhibit LE). Further, Landlord agrees to
pursue its rights under said Deed of Trust.

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   (h)   The warranties and indemnities contained in this Paragraph 30 shall
survive the termination of this Lease.

TIME OF ESSENCE

31.      Time is of the essence in this Lease.

ABANDONMENT

32.      Tenant shall not abandon the Premises at any time during the Lease
term. If Tenant shall abandon the Premises or be dispossessed by process of law,
any Personal Property belonging to Tenant and left on the Premises shall, at the
option of Landlord, be deemed abandoned and available to Landlord to use or sell
to offset any Rent due or any expenses incurred by removing same and restoring
the Premises.

DEFINITIONS

33.      "Landlord" as used in this Lease shall include the undersigned, its
heirs, representatives, assigns and successors in title to the Premises. "Agent"
as used in this Lease shall mean the party designated as same in Paragraph 34,
its heirs, representatives, assigns and successors. "Tenant" shall include the
undersigned and its heirs, heirs representatives, assigns and successors, and if
this lease shall be validly assigned or sublet, shall include also Tenant's
assignees or subleases as to the Premises covered by such assignment or
sublease. "Landlord", "Tenant", and "Agent" include male and female, singular
and plural, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or individual,
as may fit the particular parties.

NOTICES

34.      All notices required or permitted under this Lease shall be in writing
and shall be personally delivered or sent by U.S. certified mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid. Notices to Tenant shall be delivered or sent to the
address shown below, except that upon Tenant taking possession of the Premises,
then the Premises shall be Tenant's address for such purposes. Notices to
Landlord and Agent shall be delivered or sent to the addresses hereinafter
stated, to wit:

Landlord: Dennis M. Prock
          NCSC Properties LLC
          12070 Country Club Lane
          Rotla, MO 65401

Tenant: W. Brian Rodgers
        Huck Store Fixture Company of North Carolina
        Two City Place Drive, Suite 320
        St. Louis, MO 63141

All notices shall be effective upon delivery. Any party may change its notice
address upon written notice to the other parties, given as provided herein.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

35.      This Lease contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto, and no
representations, inducements, premises or agreements, oral or otherwise, between
the parties and not embodied herein shall be of any force or effect. This Lease
may not be modified except by in writing signed by all the parties hereto.

AUTHORIZED LEASE EXECUTION

36.      Each individual executing this Lease as director, officer, partner,
member, or agent of a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership
represents and warrants that he is duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Lease on behalf of such corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.

TRANSFER OF LANDLORD'S INTEREST

37.      In the event of the sale, assignment or transfer by Landlord of its
interest in the Premises or in this Lease (other than a collateral assignment to
secure a debt of Landlord) to a successor in interest who expressly assumes the
obligations of Landlord under this Lease, Landlord shall thereupon be released
and discharged from all its covenants and obligations under this Lease, except
those obligations that have accrued prior to such sale, assignment or transfer.
Tenant agrees to look solely to the successor in interest of Landlord for the
performance of those covenants accruing after such sale, assignment or transfer.
Landlord's assignment of this Lease, or of any or all of its rights in this
Lease, shall not affect Tenant's obligations hereunder, and Tenant shall attorn
and look to the assignee as Landlord, provided Tenant has first received written
notice of the assignment of Landlord's interest.

SPECIAL STIPULATIONS

38.      Any special stipulations are set forth in the attached Exhibit LD, in
so far as said Special Stipulations conflict with any of the foregoing
provisions, said Special Stipulations shall control.

MEMORANDUM OF LEASE

39.      Upon request by either Landlord or Tenant, the parties hereto shall
execute a short form lease (Memorandum of Lease) in recordable form, setting
forth such provisions hereof (other than the amount of Base Monthly Rent and
other sums due) as either party may wish to incorporate.

PURCHASE OPTION

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40.      For Ten Dollars ($10) and other good and valuable consideration, the
     receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. Landlord grants to
     Tenant the exclusive right and option to purchase all and only all of the
     Premises under and subject to the terms and conditions of this section
     ("Purchase Option").

     a)   Provided that Tenant is not in default under this Lease, Tenant may
          exercise this option to purchase all (and only all) of the Premises
          anytime during the period from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2008 (the
          "Option Period"). Tenant shall exercise this option, if at all, by
          giving Landlord written notice thereof at any time during the Option
          Period. If not timely exercised, this option shall expire and shall
          thereafter be of no further force and effect.

     b)   Upon closing of the purchase of the Premises, if at all, this Lease
          will terminate.

     c)   If Tenant elects to exercise its purchase option, the purchase price
          shall be Seven Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight
          and No. 100 Dollars ($789,158) less Fifty-Five Thousand Three Hundred
          Eighteen and No/100 Dollars ($55,318) paid by Tenant for due
          [ILLEGIBLE] fees prior to this Lease commencement plus any
          out-of-pocket costs incurred by Landlord hereunder. Said purchase
          price shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord in cash at closing less
          amount assumed as debt by Tenant under Promissory Note (attached as
          Exhibit L.B) if such Promissory Note is still outstanding.

     d)   This option to purchase is contingent on Tenant agreeing to assume, if
          not at the time of closing paid and discharged in full, Landlord's
          responsibility under the Deed of Trust (attached as Exhibit LB) and
          Promissory Note (attached as Exhibit LC) which are hereby made part of
          this agreement, and American Marketing Industries, Inc. written
          consent to this assignment.

     e)   Tenant pays all expenses at closing, including Landlord's reasonable
          attorney fees, all title insurance premiums and search fees, to affect
          such sale under Purchase Option.

     f)   If Tenant elects to exercise its purchase option, the closing of such
          purchase shall be within thirty (30) days thereof.

     g)   During term of this option, Tenant shall pay professional fees and
          other costs incurred related to monitoring the environmental
          activities on Premises.

     h)   Conveyance of the Premises hereunder shall be free and clear of all
          liens, charges and encumbrances other than the deed of trust referred
          to in subsection (d) above, the liens and encumbrances listed on
          Exhibit "B" to said deed of trust and those resulting from or created
          by Tenant or Tenant's acts during the Lease Term.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF.

the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals, the date and year
first above written.

LANDLORD:

NCSC Properties LLC
By: /s/ Dennis M. Prock
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Dennis M. Prock
Title: Member

TENANT:

Huck Store Fixture Company of North Carolina

By: /s/ Monty Weiner, EVP
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Monty Weiner
Title: Executive Vice President

                                    GUARANTY

         For value received, Huck Store Fixture Company of North Carolina, a
North Carolina corporation and Source interlink Companies (formerly The Source
Information Management Company), a Missouri corporation, jointly and severally,
unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the prompt and full payment and
performance by Tenant of all of Tenant's liabilities, duties and obligations
under the foregoing Lease by and between NCSC Properties, LLC and Huck Store
Fixture Company of North Carolina and, in connection therewith, the undersigned
knowingly and voluntarily waives for itself, its successors and assigns, all
defenses given to sureties or guarantors at law or in equity other than the
payment or performance of said Tenant's liabilities and obligations.

Dated this 18 day of July, 2002.

Huck Store Fixture Company of
North Carolina                               Source Interlink Companies, Inc.

By:________________________          By: /s/ Monty Weiner, EVP
                                         ---------------------
       Its______________                 Its___________

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EXHIBIT LA
Legal Description 930 Old Chariotte Road, Albemarie, NC

Beginning at a PK nail located at the intersection of the West right of way of
Carolina Ave.-Hwy, 52 bypass and the original South right of way line of the Old
Charlotte Road; thence from said beginning point S.14-18-18E., passing a right
of way monument at 58.40 feet, a total distance of 253.58 feet to a right of way
monument located in the West right of way of Carolina Ave.-Hwy 52 by-pass;
thence with the West right of way of said by-pass S. 21-34-44 E. 236.57 feet to
a new iron pipe in West right of way of by-pass; thence S. 49-51-22 W. passing
an existing iron pipe at 162,19 feet, a total distance of 370.97 feet to an
existing iron pipe at ditch line; thence with said ditch S. 52-03-22 W. 283.93
feet to a point, thence S. 53-42-22 W. passing an existing iron pipe at 32.14
feet, a total distance of 95.13 feet to a point; thence S. 30-54-22 W. 27.22
feet to a point in centerline of Poplin Branch; thence down the centerline of
Poplin Branch the next ten calls as follows: [1] S. 80-42-22 W. 135.04 feet, [2]
S. 40-05-22 W. 74.87 feet, [3] S. 22-58-22 W. 97.25 feet, [4] N. 86-69-38 W.
81.47 feet, [5] S. 80-01-22 W. 83.26 feet, [8] S. 31-52-22 W. 53.70 feet, [7] S.
51-40-22 W. 70-33 feet, [8] S. 29-44-22 W. 83.13 feet, [9] S. 65-59-22 W. 153.19
feet, and [10] S. 30-55-22 W. 124.74 feet to a point where centerline of Poplin
Branch Intersects centerline of Little Long Creek; thence with the centerline of
Little Long Creek in its original location the following eight calls: [1] N.
31-00-38 W. 89.83 feet, [2] N. 14-42-38 W. 150.15 feet, [3] N. 05-16-22 E 302.79
feet, [4] N. 73-54-22 E. 224.99 feet, [5] S. 79-52-38 E. 79.38 feet, [6] N.
48-34-22 E. 105.85 feet, [7] N. 00-03-38 W. 412.50 feet, [8] N. 34-31-46 E.
113.71 feet to a common corner in the centerline of the old creek bed of Little
Long Creek between J. C. Holbrook, Allison Mfg. Co. and L. D. Cain; thence with
the line of J. C. Holbrook N. 78-04-01 E. passing a new iron pipe at 60 feet, a
total distance of 268.12 feet to a new iron pipe; thence with another line of J.
C. Holbrook N. 11-55-59 W., passing an iron pipe at 159.55 feet, a total
distance of 175.00 feet to a PK nail located in the original South right of way
line of the Old Charlotte Road; thence with the original South right of way line
of the Old Charlotte Road N. 78-04-01 E. 560.00 feet to the point and place of
beginning and containing 18.93 acres as computed by D.M.D. method subject to
right of ways imposed.

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EXHIBIT LB

                                 DEED OF TRUST

         THIS DEED OF TRUST effective as of the 27th day of June, 2002, ("DEED
OF TRUST") among NCSC PROPERTIES LLC, a North Carolina limited liability
company, ("GRANTOR") whose address is 2834 Wind Rush Road, Quincy IL 62301;
David Grigg, as Trustee ("TRUSTEE"), whose address is 117 West North Street,
Albemarle, North Carolina 28002, and American Marketing Industries, Inc.
("LENDER") whose address is 10450 Holmes Road, Suite 501, Kansas City, Missouri
64131.

         WITNESSETH: That Grantor does hereby irrevocably (i) mortgage, grant,
bargain, sell, pledge, assign, warrant, transfer and convey to Trustee and to
its successors and assigns in trust with power of sale in accordance with the
terms and conditions hereof, for the use and benefit of Lender, and (ii) grant a
security interest to Trustee and to its successors and assigns in trust with
power of sale, in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, for the use
and benefit of Lender, in the property, rights, interests and estates now owned,
or hereafter acquired by Grantor in the land situated in the County of Stanly,
State of North Carolina, being more particularly described on Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("MORTGAGED PROPERTY").

         TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE SAME, with the appurtenances, to Trustee, and
to his successors hereinafter designated, and to assigns of him and his
successors forever.

         IN TRUST, HOWEVER, for the following purposes:

         WHEREAS, This Deed of Trust secures to Lender: (a) the repayment of all
obligations evidenced by that certain Promissory Note ("NOTE") date of even date
herewith in the original principal amount of Four Hundred Sixty-four Thousand
and No/100 Dollars ($464,000.00) plus an interest component equaling Eighty-Six
Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Three and 45/100 Dollars ($86,263.45), for a total
indebtedness evidenced thereby equaling Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Two Hundred
Sixty-Three and 45/100 Dollars ($550,263.45); (b) the payment of all other sums
now or in the future advanced by Lender under the Note or this Deed of Trust
(collectively, the "LOAN DOCUMENTS"), and the performance of all future
obligations of Grantor to Lender under the Note or this Deed of Trust, provided
that at no time will the total principal amount secured by this Deed of Trust,
not including sums advanced to protect the security of this Deed of Trust,
exceed the principal sum stated on the face of this Deed of Trust; and (c) the
payment and performance of Grantor's other covenants, agreements and obligations
under the Loan Documents (all referred to as the "SECURED OBLIGATIONS").

         WHEREAS, Grantor covenants that (a) Grantor is lawfully seized of the
estate hereby conveyed, (b) Grantor has the right to grant and convey the
Mortgaged Property and the Mortgaged Property is unencumbered, and (c) Grantor
warrants and will defend generally the title to the Mortgaged Property against
all claims and demands, subject in each case to the permitted encumbrances (the
"PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES") set forth on Exhibit B or, if not set forth as an
exhibit, such exceptions as are described on a lender's loan policy of title
insurance acceptable to Lender.

         NOW, THEREFORE, if Grantor pays and performs its obligations under the
Loan Documents and complies with each and every agreement, condition and
covenant contained and set forth in the Loan Documents, then this Deed of Trust
will be released, without warranty, at the request and cost of Grantor. In case
of the inability or refusal to act, or temporary or permanent

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absence from said State of North Carolina of the Trustee, or of any successor
trustee, when any advertisement and sale area to be made hereunder, then the
holder of the Note may, by written instrument duly executed, acknowledged and
recorded, appoint a successor trustee who shall, for the purposes of that
advertisement and sale, succeed to the title and powers of the Trustee
hereunder.

         GRANTOR AND LENDER FURTHER COVENANT AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1.       PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS. Grantor must promptly pay and
         perform when due all of the Secured Obligations.

2.       CLAIMS AGAINST MORTGAGED PROPERTY. Grantor and Lender will pay,
         severally, from time to time when the same become due, all claims and
         demands of mechanics, materialmen, laborers, and others hired or
         retained by each of them respectively which, if unpaid, might result
         in, or permit the creation of, a lien on all or any part of the
         Mortgaged Property, whether prior or subordinate to this Deed of Trust,
         or on the revenues, rents, issues, income, and profits arising from the
         Mortgaged Property, and in general will do or cause to be done
         everything necessary so that the priority of this Deed of Trust will be
         fully preserved, at the cost of Grantor, without expense to Lender.
         Each party shall be liable and responsible for discharging the claims,
         demands and liens of only those contractors, agents or other third
         parties retained by them to provide labor services or work on the
         Mortgaged Property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantor and Lender
         shall have the right to contest in good faith the validity and
         enforceability of any such lien, claim or demand.

3.       TRANSFER OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY OR A BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN GRANTOR.
         Grantor covenants and agrees to and with Lender that, if all or any
         part of the Mortgaged Property or any interest therein (including,
         without limitation, any equity, beneficial or ownership interest in
         Grantor) is sold, assigned, transferred, conveyed, encumbered,
         mortgaged, or otherwise alienated, whether voluntarily, involuntarily,
         or by operation of law, or if Grantor (or anyone having an interest in
         Grantor) enters into any contract or agreement to do any of the
         foregoing, in any such case (a "TRANSFER") without the prior written
         consent of Lender which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld,
         Lender may, without notice to Grantor, declare all of the Secured
         Obligations to be immediately due and payable to the extent provided in
         the Note, and Lender may invoke any remedies as are permitted by this
         Deed of Trust in an Event of Default. If a Transfer occurs, Grantor
         must immediately deliver notice of such Transfer to Lender.

4.       PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY. Grantor covenants
         and agrees not to permit or commit any waste on or of the Mortgaged
         Property and to maintain the Mortgaged Property at all times in a state
         of good repair and condition; to comply with, or cause to be compiled
         with, all statutes, ordinances, and requirements of any governmental or
         other authority relating to the Mortgaged Property; and to do or permit
         to be done to the Mortgaged Property nothing that will after or change
         the use and character of the Mortgaged Property or in any way impair or
         weaken the security of this Deed of Trust or otherwise diminish the
         value of the Mortgaged Property. In case of the refusal, neglect, or
         inability of Grantor to repair and maintain the Mortgaged Property,
         Lender may, at its option, make such repairs or cause repairs to be
         made, and advance money to do so.

5.       TAXES AND PUBLIC CHARGES. Grantor and Lender agree that Grantor is
         responsible for all taxes (including real and personal property taxes
         and income, franchise, withholding, profits, and gross receipts taxes);
         all general and special assessments, levies, permits, inspection, and
         license fees; all water and sewer rents and charges; and all other
         public charges, whether of a like or different nature, imposed upon or
         assessed against Grantor

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         or all or any part of the Mortgaged Property or upon the revenues,
         rents, issues, income, and profits of the Mortgaged Property or arising
         in respect of the occupancy, use, or possession of the Mortgaged
         Property after January 1, 2002. Grantor will, upon the request of
         Lender, deliver to Lender receipts evidencing the payment of all such
         taxes, assessments, and other public charges.

6.       INSURANCE.

                  i)       Grantor agrees to maintain in force at all times (i)
                           comprehensive, general liability insurance; and (ii)
                           property insurance, including, windstorm, explosion,
                           such other risks usually insured against by owners of
                           like properties, and such other coverages as Lender
                           may from time to time require on the Mortgaged
                           Property, in an amount equal to or greater than the
                           Purchase Price of the Mortgaged Property.

                  ii)      All such insurance must be written by companies, on
                           forms and with endorsements all satisfactory to
                           Lender, all with satisfactory loss-payable and
                           standard non-contribution mortgagee clauses attached
                           in favor of Lender (or, in case of a foreclosure
                           sale, in favor of the owner of the certificate of
                           sale). Grantor must promptly deliver to Lender
                           certified copies of all policies and endorsements,
                           and all renewals. All such policies must provide for,
                           among other things, thirty (30) days' prior written
                           notice to Lender of their expiration or any
                           cancellation or modification. Not less than ten (10)
                           days prior to the expiration of any such policy, a
                           certified copy of an appropriate renewal policy must
                           be delivered to Lender.

                  iii)     Grantor must promptly notify Lender, in writing, of
                           any notice received under any insurance policy or of
                           any loss to the Mortgaged Property that will require
                           more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) to repair
                           ("SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE"). Grantor hereby directs each
                           insurance company to make Substantial Damage payment
                           for such loss directly and solely to Lender; and
                           Grantor agrees that any payment which is delivered,
                           for any reason, to Grantor will be held in trust for
                           Lender and promptly delivered in the form received
                           (except for any necessary endorsements) to Lender. So
                           long as no default or Event of Default has occurred
                           and is continuing hereunder, the proceeds of the
                           Mortgaged Property arising from the damage or
                           destruction thereof shall be paid to Grantor and used
                           by Grantor to repair, restore or replace such
                           Mortgaged Property, as the case may be. Otherwise, at
                           Lender's election such funds shall be paid over to
                           Lender to satisfy and discharge the Secured
                           Obligations to the extent thereof.

7.       CONDEMNATION. If all or any part of the Mortgaged Property is taken or
         damaged by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, Grantor may
         contest the same in good faith and so long as Grantor is not in default
         under any of the Loan Documents, the award for any property so taken
         shall be paid to Grantor to restore or rebuild the portion of the
         Mortgage Premises remaining following such taking, but otherwise such
         award is hereby assigned to Lender, and Lender, upon such award
         becoming final, is authorized, in the name of Grantor or Lender, as
         appropriate, to execute and deliver acquittances for, and release of,
         any such award and to collect and apply the proceeds, after the payment
         of all of Lender's expenses in connection with such proceedings
         (including attorneys' fees), to the payment of the Secured Obligations
         (such application to be in such order as Lender may elect), and the
         remainder, if any, will be paid to Grantor.

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8.       CASUALTY LOSS. Subject to the provisions herein, if any of the
         Mortgaged Property is destroyed or damaged by fire or any other cause,
         whether insured or uninsured, and if such damage is Substantial Damage,
         Grantor will, as long as no default or Event of Default has occurred
         and is continuing, restore or rebuild the damaged Mortgaged Property,
         but if any such default or Event of Default has occurred apply any
         insurance or other proceeds to the payment of the Secured Obligations.
         If any damage occurs that is not Substantial Damage, Grantor must
         promptly restore or rebuild the damaged Mortgaged Property so that it
         is at least of equal value and substantially the same character as
         prior to the damage or destruction. If Grantor rebuilds the damaged
         Mortgaged Property or if such damage is not Substantial Damage, then
         Lender will make any insurance or other proceeds that have been paid to
         Lender available to Grantor in accordance with such reasonable
         disbursement procedures as Lender may impose. Any surplus that remains
         out of the insurance proceeds after payment of such cost of rebuilding
         or restoration may, at the option of Lender, (i) be applied on account
         of the Secured Obligations or such portion as Lender will determine, in
         such order of maturity as Lender may determine, but without any change
         in the amount of the monthly payments due under the Note, or (ii) be
         paid to Grantor. If the Mortgaged Property is acquired by Lender or, as
         the result of a foreclosure, by anyone else, Grantor's right to any
         insurance policies and proceeds resulting from damage to the Mortgaged
         Property prior to the acquisition will pass to Lender or the other
         party, as the case may be.

9.       PROTECTION OF LENDER'S SECURITY. Lender may, at its option, and without
         waiving its right to accelerate the Secured Obligations to the extent
         provided in the Note and to foreclose this Deed of Trust, pay either
         before or after default any or all of those certain obligations
         required by the terms of this Deed of Trust to be paid by Grantor for
         the protection of the Deed of Trust security or for the collection of
         any of the Secured Obligations or may bring or intervene in any legal
         proceeding for the protection of the Deed of Trust security. All sums
         so advanced, paid or expended by Lender (including, to the extent
         permitted by law, attorneys' fees and expenses) will become part of the
         Secured Obligations, and will bear interest from the date thereof at
         the interest rates set forth in the Note, and become an integral part
         of the Secured Obligations, subject in all respects to the terms,
         conditions, and covenants of the Loan Documents, as fully and to the
         same extent as though a part of the original indebtedness evidenced by
         the Note and secured by this Deed of Trust, except that such sums will
         be repaid to Lender upon demand.

10.      INSPECTION. Lender or its agent may enter upon and inspect the
         Mortgaged Property at reasonable times upon reasonable notice.

11.      GRANTOR NOT RELEASED; FORBEARANCE BY LENDER NOT A WAIVER. Extension of
         the time for payment of the sums secured by this Deed of Trust granted
         by Lender to Grantor or any successor in interest will not operate to
         release Grantor or Grantor's successors in interest from liability
         under this Deed of Trust. Lender will not be required to commence
         proceedings against any successor in interest or refuse to extend time
         for payment of the sums secured by this Deed of Trust by reason of any
         demand made by the original Grantor or Grantor's successors in
         interest. Any forbearance by Lender in exercising any right or remedy
         will not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any right or
         remedy.

12.      NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted to
         be given pursuant to the provisions of this Deed of Trust will be
         deemed to have been duly given or made: if by hand, immediately upon
         delivery; if by telex, immediately upon confirmation of receipt; if by
         express mail or any other public, semi-public, or private overnight
         delivery service, one (1) day after dispatch; and if mailed by
         certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, three (3)
         days after deposit in the mail. All such notices and communications
         will be given to the parties at their respective addresses set forth in
         this Deed of Trust, or to such other addresses as either party may
         designate by notice in accordance with the terms of this section.

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13.      GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY; CONFORMITY. This Deed of Trust will be
         governed by the law of North Carolina (the "STATE"). In the event that
         any provision or clause of the Loan Documents conflicts with applicable
         law, such conflict will not affect other provisions of the Loan
         Documents which can be given effect without the conflicting provision.
         To this end, the provisions of the Loan Documents are declared to be
         severable. To the extent North Carolina law may now or hereafter impose
         requirements or set limitations on Lender's rights under the Loan
         Documents, the Loan Documents will be conformed to comply in all
         respects to the law as it may from time to time be amended.

14.      EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following will constitute an "EVENT OF
         DEFAULT" under this Deed of Trust: (a) failure of Grantor to make any
         payment of principal or interest or any other amount due under the Loan
         Documents, when the same become due and payable, whether at maturity,
         or by acceleration as provided in the Loan Documents; (b) failure of
         Grantor to make any payment when due (including any applicable notice
         or grace periods) in accordance with the terms of any prior or
         subordinate mortgage or deed of trust or the notes secured thereby, or
         failure to perform any of the other terms, covenants and conditions of
         any prior or subordinate mortgage or deed of trust, or the notes
         secured thereby, on or before the date for such performance (including
         any applicable cure or grace periods); (c) failure of Grantor to
         observe or perform any nonmonetary covenant or agreement contained in
         the Loan Documents; (d) failure of Grantor to observe or perform any
         other obligation to, or covenant or agreement with Lender on or before
         the date for such performance (including any applicable cure or grace
         periods); (e) appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator (or
         other similar official) of Grantor or of the Mortgaged Property or any
         portion thereof in any proceeding or by any federal or state officer or
         agency and such appointee is not discharged within sixty (60) days
         after such appointment or Grantor's consent to such appointment; (f)
         Grantor files a petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization or for an
         arrangement under state law, now or hereafter in effect, or Grantor
         makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or admits in
         writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or
         suspends payment of obligations or takes any action in furtherance of
         any of the foregoing; (g) a petition or claim of involuntary bankruptcy
         is filed against Grantor under the Bankruptcy Code or any similar
         federal or state law, now or hereafter in effect, and (1) Grantor
         consents to such filing, or (2) fails to obtain a final order
         dismissing such petition or claim within sixty (60) days after the such
         filing; or (h) Grantor gives any notice by which Grantor elects to
         terminate the operation of this Deed of Trust as security for future
         advances or future obligations made or incurred after the date Lender
         receives such notice, or Grantor takes any other action for the purpose
         of limiting or attempting to limit the operation of this Deed of Trust
         as such security. Grantor acknowledges, represents and warrants that
         this Deed of Trust is collateral for a loan given in a business
         transaction.

15.      REMEDIES. At any time after an Event of Default has occurred, the whole
         of the Secured Obligations (other than the Balloon Payment as provided
         in the Note) will become due at Lender's option immediately or at any
         time thereafter at the continuing option of Lender, and this Deed of
         Trust will remain in force, and Lender may exercise any right, power or
         remedy permitted to it by law or by contract, and in particular,
         without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lender will have the
         absolute right, at its option, to pursue one or more of the following
         remedies:

                  i)       Lender will be entitled, immediately or thereafter,
                           without notice or demand, to the extent permitted by
                           the laws of the State, (i) to institute suit to
                           enforce the rights of Lender and (ii) to enforce, at
                           Lender's continuing option, payment of all Secured
                           Obligations (other than the Balloon Payment as
                           provided in the Note) by action to foreclose this
                           Deed of Trust, either or both, concurrently or
                           otherwise; and one action or suit will not abate or
                           be a bar to or waiver of the Lender's right to

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                           institute or maintain the other, provided that Lender
                           will have only one payment and satisfaction of the
                           Secured Obligations.

                  ii)      Lender will have the right from time to time to take
                           action to recover any sums, whether interest,
                           principal or any installment of either, or any other
                           sums required to be paid under the Loan Documents, as
                           the same become due, without regard to whether or not
                           the principal sum secured or any other Secured
                           Obligations will be due, and without prejudice to the
                           right of Lender thereafter to bring an action of
                           foreclosure, or any other action, or commence
                           foreclosure proceedings under the power of sale, for
                           a default or Event of Default by Grantor existing at
                           the time such earlier action was commenced.

                  iii)     The Trustee may proceed to sell all or any part of
                           the Mortgaged Property, at public vendue, to the
                           highest bidder, at the customary place in the county
                           in which the Mortgaged Property is located, for cash,
                           first giving the public notice required by law of the
                           time, terms and place of sale, and of the property to
                           be sold; and upon such sale will execute and deliver
                           a deed of conveyance of the property sold to the
                           purchaser or purchasers of the property, and any
                           statement or recital of fact in such deed in relation
                           to the nonpayment of indebtedness hereby secured,
                           existence of the indebtedness so secured, notice of
                           advertisement, sale, receipt of money, and the
                           happening of any of the events by which any successor
                           trustee became successor as herein provided, will be
                           prima facie evidence of the truth of such statement
                           or recital; and the Trustee will receive the proceeds
                           of such sale, and the Trustee covenants faithfully to
                           perform the trust herein created. Until a sale is
                           held hereunder, the Trustee hereby lets the
                           Mortgaged Property to Grantor upon the following
                           terms and conditions: Grantor, and any and all
                           persons claiming or possessing the Mortgaged
                           Property, and any part thereof, by, through, or under
                           it will pay rent therefor at the rate of one cent per
                           month, payable monthly upon demand and will surrender
                           peaceable possession of the Mortgaged Property and
                           any and every part thereof to the Trustee, any of its
                           successors or assigns, or purchasers thereof, without
                           notice or demand therefor, upon the occurrence of any
                           Event of Default.

                  iv)      Lender may exercise any and all other remedies
                           available at law or in equity.

16.      SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE. Lender, at its option, may from time to time remove
         Trustee and appoint a successor trustee to any Trustee appointed
         hereunder by an instrument recorded in the county in which this Deed of
         Trust is recorded. Without conveyance of the Mortgaged Property, the
         successor trustee will succeed to all the title, power and duties
         conferred upon Trustee herein and by applicable law.

17.      COSTS AND EXPENSES. Grantor agrees to pay all fees and charges incurred
         in the procuring and making of this Deed of Trust or in the perfection
         of the lien and security interests created by this Deed of Trust,
         including without limitation; fees and expenses relating to the
         examination of title to the Mortgaged Property; title insurance
         premiums, costs, and expenses; surveys; appraisals; mortgage recording,
         documentary, transfer, mortgage registration, or similar fees or taxes;
         revenue stamps; architects' and engineers' services; inspection costs
         and attorneys' fees. Grantor further agrees to pay each and all of the
         costs, charges and expenses, including, to the extent permitted by law,
         attorneys' fees and abstract and title insurance costs, reasonably
         incurred or paid at any time by Lender because of the failure of
         Grantor to perform, comply with, and abide

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         by each and every of the agreements, conditions, and covenants of any
         of the Loan Documents.

18.      SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. The covenants and
         agreements of this Deed of Trust will benefit the Lender and Lender's
         successors and assigns. Grantor's covenants and agreements are joint
         and several.

19.      FUTURE ADVANCES. This Deed of Trust is intended to secure
         future advances made under the Note, hereunder and/or under any other
         Loan Document (as defined in the Note), and all modifications,
         extensions, and renewals of any of the foregoing, with the same
         priority as if made on the day of execution of this Deed of Trust, up
         to a maximum amount of $550,263.45, pursuant to NCGS 45-68, et. seq.
         The maximum amount stated in the preceding sentence does not affect or
         alter the principal amount which Grantor is entitled to borrow under
         the Note and/or any Loan Documents, and may be in excess of permitted
         borrowings to cover expenses, accrued interest, costs of collection and
         the like.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed and delivered this Deed of
Trust as of the day and year first above written.

                                                   GRANTOR:

                                                   NCSC PROPERTIES LLC

                                                   By:__________________________

                                                   Name:________________________

                                                   Title:_______________________

                                                   LENDER:

                                                   AMERICAN MARKEING INDUSTRIES,
                                                   INC.

                                                   By:__________________________

                                                   Name:________________________

                                                   Title:_______________________

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                                   EXHIBIT A

                              [LEGAL DESCRIPTION]

Beginning at an existing concrete monument at the Northwest corner of that tract
of land described in deed from Jefferies Associates, Inc. to Beatrice Foods Co.
dated 30 August. 1983, recorded in Deed Book 336, page 804, Stanly County
Registry and runs with the old North line of said tract North 77-46-00 East
513.93 feet to an existing iron pipe in the Western margin of U.S. Highway 52
Bypass right-of-way; thence with the Western margin of said right-of-way South
50-07-10 East 123.32 feet to an existing concrete right-of-way monument; thence
again with sad margin of said right-of-way South 37-32-15 East 270.56 feet to an
existing concrete right-of-way monument in the old line; thence with the old
line South 29-14-23 East 95.99 feet to a point on concrete located South
05-12-30 East 0.23 feet from an existing iron pipe.; thence South 67-50-17 West
passing an existing P.K. nail in the center of a paved drive at 38.00 feet, also
passing an existing iron pipe 61,92 feet from the existing P.K. nail and
continuing on 247.47 feet for a total distance of 347,39 feet to an existing
iron pipe; thence South 49-11-33 West for a total distance of 171.45 feet to an
existing concrete monument in an old line; thence with said old line North
76-18-36 West (passing a point on concrete located North 00-51-51 East 0.48 feet
from an existing iron pipe at 93.59 feet) for a total distance of 302,00 feet to
an existing concrete monument; thence with the old line North 08-14-11 West
444,67 feet to an existing concrete monument, the point of beginning, and
containing 7.59 acres by survey of Rogell E. Hunsucker, Registered Land
Surveyor, dated 3 February, 1988.

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                                   EXHIBIT B

                            [PERMITTED ENCUMBERANCES]

         1.   The lien of taxes and installments of special assessments (if any)
              against the Real Property not yet due and payable as of the
              Closing Date;

         2.   The right of way to Albemarle Telephone Company recorded in Book
              103, at page 467;

         3.   The right of way to Southern Power Company recorded in Book 53, at
              page 1;

         4.   Deed of easement and right of way to City of Albemarle recorded in
              Book 103 at page 467;

         5.   Rights of way to Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
              recorded in Book 73, page 495; Book 108, page 357 and Book 73,
              page 539;

         6.   Temporary right of way from Beatrice Foods, Inc. to Department of
              Transportation recorded in Book 328, page 797;

         7.   Deed of easement from Beatrice Foods Company to Department of
              Transportation recorded in Book 328, page 799;

         8.   Right of way Agreement from Beatrice Foods Company to Duke Power
              Company recorded in Book 340, page 960;

         9.   Rights of way of Carolina Avenue-Hwy 52 By-Pass and Old Charlotte
              Road;

         10.  Such easements and rights-of-way as may be granted after the
              Initial Closing Date by Seller, with Buyer's consent, to
              governmental authorities and to public companies for utility lines
              and facilities providing services to the Property;

         11.  Matters created or caused by Buyer;

         12.  Such other matters (if any) described or referred to in the "Title
              Commitment" (hereinafter defined) and which Buyer may approve or
              be deemed to approve; and

         13.  Any deed restrictions as required by NCDENR.

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EXHIBIT LC

                                PROMISSORY NOTE

$464,000.00                                                        June 27, 2002

         FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned NCSC Properties LLC, a North
Carolina limited liability company, (hereinafter referred to as the "MAKER")
promises to pay to the order of American Marketing Industries, Inc. ("LENDER"),
with offices located at 10450 Holmes Road, Suite 501, Kansas City, Missouri
64131, or at such other place or places as may be hereafter designated in
writing from time to time by the holder of this Note, the principal sum of Four
Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($464,000) plus interest thereon
from the date hereof through July 1, 2009 at the rate of five percent (5%) per
annum in the manner hereinafter provided. Unless otherwise defined herein, all
defined terms shall have the same meaning in this Note as such terms have in
that certain Amended and Restated Real Estate Contract by and between Lender and
Maker, dated June 27, 2002 ("REAL ESTATE CONTRACT").

         The principal amount of $464,000 (the "Original Principal Amount")
together with interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum through July
1, 2009 (such amount of $86,263.45 being the "Interest Component"), making the
total sum due $550,263.45 (the "Total Payment"), shall be payable in 48 payments
as follows:

         A.       Basic Monthly Payments - Seller will make forty-six (46)
                  monthly payments of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000)
                  each (the "Basic Monthly Payments") commencing on July 1, 2003
                  and on the 1st day of each month thereafter for the subsequent
                  45 months with the last such payment due May 1, 2007. The
                  Basic Monthly Payments Include interest computed monthly at a
                  rate of five percent (5%) per annum.

         B.       Final Monthly Payment - On June 1, 2007, Buyer shall pay
                  Seller a forty-seventh payment in the amount of Five Thousand
                  Two Hundred Sixty-Three and 45/100 Dollars ($5,263.45) ("Final
                  Monthly Payment").

         C.       Balloon Payment - Buyer shall pay Seller the forty-eighth and
                  last payment of $75,000 (the "Balloon Payment") within 30 days
                  of Maker's receipt from Holder of a copy of the NFA Letter
                  (the "NFA Letter Notification"). No interest shall accrue on
                  the principal balance after July 1, 2009. Notwithstanding
                  anything to the contrary herein, Maker and Holder agree that
                  the remaining balance of the Total Payment, inclusive of (i)
                  the Original Principal Amount and (ii) the Interest Component
                  shall be immediately due and payable upon NFA Letter
                  Notification without regard to the actual date thereof and
                  such

payment shall be paid by Maker to Lender within 10 days of the NFA Letter
Notification.

     In the event the due date for any of the foregoing payments is a Saturday,
Sunday or a banking holiday all applicable payments shall be considered timely
paid on the next business day.

                  Maker shall have the right to prepay the remaining balance of
the Total Payment, inclusive of (i) the Original Principal Amount and (ii) the
Interest Component, at anytime without penalty.

         This Note is secured by a Deed of Trust of even date herewith executed
by Maker, which, inter alia, creates a lien on real estate in Albemarle, North
Carolina (the "Deed of

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TRUST") as more particularly described in the Real Estate Contract. The Deed of
Trust provides for the acceleration of the maturity of this Note under the
circumstances specified above.

         Any and every payment of principal, interest or any other sums shall be
made in the lawful money of the United States that is legal tender for payment
of all debts and dues, public and private, at the time of payment, and shall be
credited first to fees, costs and expenses owed to Lender pursuant to the terms
of the Deed of Trust; then to interest then due and the remainder on principal
and after the proper crediting of any principal payments interest shall cease
upon the portion of the principal so credited. If the balance of principal shall
not have been paid when due, on or before the Maturity Date, whether by
acceleration or otherwise, as hereinbefore provided, the same shall thereafter
bear interest at a rate equal to Eighteen percentage points (18%) per annum
(i.e. the "DEFAULT RATE"), until paid, provided, however, that in no event shall
interest be charged at a rate in excess of the highest interest rate allowable
by applicable law. The Default Rate shall accrue and remain payable on any
judgment rendered hereon or in connection with any foreclosure of the Mortgage
and throughout any bankruptcy proceedings involving the Maker.

         At the option of the holder hereof, the undersigned Maker agrees to pay
a late charge of $15 plus an additional interest charge of Eighteen percent
(18%) per annum calculated daily on any past due balance until such late payment
is paid to cover the expense involved in handling delinquent payments.

         In the event of a default in any promise to pay made in this Note, or
in the event of any other default hereunder or in the terms of the Real Estate
Contract or the Deed of Trust which is not cured within the period provided
therein, if any, at the option of the Lender, the entire indebtedness hereby
evidenced other than the Balloon Payment shall become due, payable and
collectible, then or thereafter as and when the Lender may elect. In no event,
and notwithstanding a default or event of default under this Note, the Real
Estate Contract or the Deed of Trust shall the Balloon Payment be due prior to
the NFA Notification Date. Notice of the exercise of such option is hereby
expressly waived. The right of acceleration provided for in this paragraph shall
not prejudice any right which the Lender may otherwise have to receive payment
of the principal sum and all accrued interest in accordance with the terms
hereof. The failure of the Lender to exercise such option or any other right to
which the Lender may be entitled shall not constitute a waiver of the right to
exercise such option or any other right in the event of any subsequent default.

         Maker shall not, directly or indirectly, sell, grant, convey, assign or
otherwise transfer or permit to be the subject of a transfer (collectively,
"TRANSFER"), the Mortgaged Property (as defined in the Deed of Trust) or any
legal or beneficial interest therein provided, however, that the leasing of the
Mortgaged Property by Maker is not prohibited hereby. In the event of any
Transfer described herein without the prior written consent of Lender which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lender, at its option, may declare
this Note and all other obligations hereunder other than the Balloon Payment or
under the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable. The Maker and any
endorsers, guarantors, sureties and all other parties liable for the payment of
any sum or sums due or to become due under the terms of this Note severally
waive demand, presentment, demand for payment, protest, notice of protest,
nonpayment and dishonor except as specifically provided herein, and consent that
the time of payment of this Note may be extended, renewed or modified, from time
to time, without notice to them or their consent, and further agree that the
security for this Note or any portion thereof may from time to time be modified,
adjusted or released in whole or in part without affecting the liability of any
party liable or becoming liable for the payment of this Note.

         Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Deed of Trust
or this Note, Lender hereby consents to Maker leasing or selling Allison #2 to
Huck Store Fixture Company of North Carolina, a North Carolina corporation or
its affiliated companies ("HUCK"). If Maker transfers ownership of Allison #2 to
Huck, Lender also consents to allow all obligations

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under this note to be assumed by Huck. All of the foregoing in this paragraph is
subject to Huck agreeing to be bound by the terms thereof.

         In any litigation to which Lender and Maker shall be adverse parties,
Maker, except as may otherwise be provided in the Real Estate Contract, hereby
waives (to the extent permitted by law) the right to claim any defense based on
any statute of limitations or on any claim of laches and waives any
counterclaim, cross-claim, or set-off of any nature or description. Maker also
(a) acknowledges and agrees that Lender can bring any suit, action, or
proceeding under this Note or any of the documents or instruments mentioned
herein in the courts of the State of North Carolina, or the courts of the United
States District Court for the Central District of North Carolina, but shall not
be restricted to such courts, (b) consents to the jurisdiction of such courts,
and (c) consents to and waives any objection which Maker now has or may
hereafter have to proper venue existing in any of such courts. Furthermore,
Maker consents to the applicability of the laws of the State of North Carolina
with respect to liability under this Note and any action for a deficiency
judgment, whether before or after power of sale or judicial action foreclosure.

         If litigation is required to enforce any provision of this Note, the
prevailing party shall have the right to recover from the other party the
prevailing parties costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.

         All agreements in this Note and in the Deed of Trust and related
documents are expressly limited so that in no contingency or event whatsoever,
whether by reason of acceleration of maturity of the indebtedness evidenced
hereby or otherwise, shall the amount agreed to be paid hereunder or thereunder
for the use, forbearance or detention of money exceed the highest lawful rate
permitted under applicable usury laws. If, from any circumstance whatsoever,
fulfillment of any provision of this Note or the Deed of Trust or any related
document at the time performance of such provision shall be due, shall involve
exceeding any usury limit prescribed by law which a court of competent
jurisdiction may deem applicable hereto, then, ipso facto, the obligations to be
fulfilled shall be reduced to allow compliance with such limit, and if, from any
circumstance whatsoever, Lender shall ever receive as interest an amount which
would exceed the highest lawful rate, the receipt of such excess shall be deemed
a mistake and shall be cancelled automatically or, if theretofore paid, such
excess shall be credited against the principal amount of the indebtedness
evidenced hereby to which the same may lawfully be credited, and any portion of
such excess not capable of being so credited shall be refunded immediately to
Maker. Maker acknowledges that the indebtedness evidenced hereby is being
incurred, and that the proceeds thereof shall be used, solely for business
purposes.

         This writing is intended by the parties as a final expression of this
Note and also is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of
this Note. No course of prior dealing between the parties, no usage of trade,
and no parol or extrinsic evidence of any nature shall be used to supplement or
modify any term hereof, nor are there any conditions to the full effectiveness
of this Note. This Note cannot be changed, amended, or modified orally.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Undersigned, jointly and severally if
more than one, has executed this Note on the date above set forth.

                                    NCSC PROPERTIES LLC, a North Carolina
                                    limited liability company

                                    By:________________________________
                                    Name:______________________________
                                    Title:_____________________________

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EXHIBIT LD
Special Stipulations: None

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EXHIBIT LE
Landlord Personal Property

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TAG NUMBER        DESCRIPTION
----------        -----------
<S>          <C>
    1        Hon 4-Drawer Credenza
    2        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
    3        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
    4        Victor 1460-2 Calculator
    5        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
    6        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
    7        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
    8        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
    9        Blue Armed Chair-Black Plastic
   10        Blue Armed Chair-Black Plastic
   11        Blue Armed Chair-Black Plastic
   12        Blue Armed Chair-Black Plastic
   13        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   14        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   15        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   16        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   17        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   18        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   20        Hon 4 Drawer Credenza
   21        Wheeled Arm Chair
   23        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   24        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   25        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   26        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   27        Hon Desk-L W/4 Drawers
   28        Hon 4 Drawer Credenza
   29        Hon 4 Drawer Credenza
   30        Blue Armed Chair-Black Plastic
   31        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   32        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   33        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   34        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   35        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   36        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   37        Blue Swivel Chair
   38        Blue Swivel Chair
   39        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   40        Blue Armed Chair-Dark Wood
   41        2 Drawer File Cabinet
   42        2 Drawer File Cabinet
   43        Wheeled Arm Chair
   44        Hon Desk - 5 Drawer
   45        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   46        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   47        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   48        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   49        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   50        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   51        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   52        Partitions
   53        Partitions
   54        Wheeled Arm Chair
   55        Wheeled Clerical Chair
   56        Sharp Calculator
   57        Victor 1260-2 Calculator
   58        Victor 1460-2 Calculator
   59        Sharp Calculator
   60        Table
   61        Microvave
   62        Janitor Buggy
   65        Mail Bins in Vault
   66        Check Signer in Vault
   67        Check Signer in Vault
   68        25 Trash Cans
   69        Metal Shelving in Vault
   70        Metal Shelving in Vault
   71        Hon Desk - 5 Drawer 1997 HON Cubicles with desks - qty
   72        12
   73        2000 HON cubicles with desks - qty 3
   74        Quincy Compressors - qty 2
   75        Uninterruptible Power Supply
</TABLE>

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.37

A 185-Blumberg's Improved Gilsey Form Lease I2-78         JULIUS BLUMBERG, INC.,
                                                          PUBLISHER, NYC 10013

        This Agreement BETWEEN LOUIS NATHAN WANK, IRVING WANK, MURRAY
WANK, SYLVIA GOSHEN, ANNA GODEL, SYLVIA THORNE and/or WANK BROTHERS,

                                                                     AS LANDLORD

AND

        BRAND MANUFACTURING CORP., a domestic corporation with offices at
529 Cozine Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208,

                                                                       AS TENANT

Witnesseth: The Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant the following
premises: the building located at and known as and by the street number
975-977 Shepherd Avenue, in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings,
City and State of New York a/k/a 977 Shepherd Avenue,

for the term of EIGHT (8) YEARS

to commence from the 1st        day of          June, 1989 and to end on the
        31st day of             May        1997 to be used and occupied only for

               Manufacturing and Storage

                              UPON THE CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS FOLLOWING:
1st. That the tenant shall pay the annual rent of FORTY NINE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED ($49,200.00) DOLLARS per annum for the period June 1, 1989 to May 31,
1994 and FIFTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ($51,900.00) DOLLARS per annum for the
period June 1, 1994 to May 31, 1997,

said rent to be paid in equal monthly payments in advance on the 1st day of each
and every month during the term aforesaid, as follows: FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
($4,100.00) DOLLARS per month commencing on the 1st day of June, 1989 and on the
1st day of each and every month until and including the 1st day of May, 1994;
FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE ($4,325.00) DOLLARS per month commencing
on the 1st day of June, 1994 and on the 1st day of each and every month until
and including the 1st day of May, 1997,

2nd. That the Tenant shall take good care of the premises and shall, at the
Tenant's own cost and expense make all repairs

               and replacements to the demised premises

and at the end or other expiration of the term, shall deliver up the demised
premises in good order or condition, damages by the elements excepted.

3rd. That the Tenant shall promptly execute and comply with all statutes,
ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and requirements of the Federal, State
and Local Governments and of any and all their Departments and Bureaus
applicable to said premises for the correction, prevention, and abatement of
nuisances or other grievances, in, upon, or connected with said premises during
said term; and shall also promptly comply with and execute all rules, orders and
regulations of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, or any other similar
body, at the Tenant's own cost and expense.

4th. That the Tenant, successors, heirs, executors or administrators shall not
assign this agreement, or underlet or underlease the premises, or any part
thereof, or make any alterations on the premises, without the Landlord's consent
in writing; or occupy, or permit or suffer the same to be occupied for any
business or purpose deemed disreputable or extra-hazardous on

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6th. The said Tenant agrees that the said Landlord and the Landlord's agents and
other representatives shall have the right to enter into and upon said premises,
or any part thereof, at all reasonable hours for the purpose of examining the
same, or making such repairs or alterations therein as may be necessary for the
safety and preservation thereof.

7th. The Tenant also agrees to permit the Landlord or the Landlord's agents to
show the premises to persons wishing to hire or purchase the same; and the
Tenant further agrees that on and after the sixth month, next preceding the
expiration of the term hereby granted, the Landlord or the Landlord's agents
shall have the right to place notices on the front of said premises, or any part
thereof, offering the premises "To Let" or "For Sale", and the Tenant hereby
agrees to permit the same to remain thereon without hindrance or molestation.

8th. That if the said premises, or any part thereof shall be deserted or become
vacant during said term, or if any default be made in the payment of the said
rent or any part thereof, or if any default be made in the performance of any of
the covenants herein contained, the Landlord or representatives may re-enter the
said premises by force, summary proceedings or otherwise, and remove all persons
therefrom, without being liable to prosecution therefor, and the Tenant hereby
expressly waives the service of any notice in writing of intention to re-enter,
and the Tenant shall pay at the same time as the rent becomes payable under the
terms hereof a sum equivalent to the rent reserved herein, and the Landlord may
rent the premises on behalf of the Tenant, reserving the right to rent the
premises for a longer period of time than fixed in the original lease without
releasing the original Tenant from any liability, applying any moneys collected,
first to the expense of resuming or obtaining possession, second to restoring
the premises to a rentable condition, and then to the payment of the rent and
all other charges due and to grow due to the Landlord, any surplus to be paid to
the Tenant, who shall remain liable for any deficiency.

9th. Landlord may replace, at the expense of Tenant, any and all broken glass in
and about the demised premises. Landlord may insure, and keep insured, all plate
glass in the demised premises for and in the name of Landlord. Bills, for the
premiums therefor shall be rendered by Landlord to Tenant at such times as
Landlord may elect, and shall be due from, and payable by Tenant when rendered,
and the amount thereof shall be deemed to be, and paid as, additional rental.
Damage and injury to the said premises, caused by the carelessness, negligence
or improper conduct on the part of the said Tenant or the Tenant's agents or
employees shall be repaired as speedily as possible by the Tenant at the
Tenant's own cost and expense.

10th. That the Tenant shall neither encumber nor obstruct the sidewalk in front
of, entrance to, or halls and stairs of said premises, nor allow the same to be
obstructed, or encumbered in any manner & SHALL KEEP THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF
THE PREMISES FREE & CLEAR OF SNOW, ICE, DIRT, DEBRIS & RUBBISH.

11th. The Tenant shall neither place, or cause or allow to be placed, any sign
or signs of any kind whatsoever at, in or about the entrance to said premises or
any other part of same, except in or at such place or places as may be indicated
by the Landlord and consented to by the Landlord in writing. And in case the
Landlord or the Landlord's representatives shall deem it necessary to remove any
such sign or signs in order to paint the said premises or the building wherein
same is situated or make any other repairs, alterations or improvements in or
upon said premises or building or any part thereof, the Landlord shall have the
right to do so, providing the same be removed and replaced at the Landlord's
expense, whenever the said repairs, alterations or improvements shall be
completed.

12th. That the Landlord is exempt from any and all liability for any damage or
injury to person or property caused by or resulting from steam, electricity,
gas, water, rain, ice or snow, or any leak or flow from or into any part of said
building or from any damage or injury resulting or arising from any other cause
or happening whatsoever unless said damage or injury be caused by or be due to
the negligence of the Landlord.

13th. That if default be made in any of the covenants herein contained, then it
shall be lawful for the said Landlord to re-enter the said premises, and the
same to have again, re-possess and enjoy. The said Tenant hereby expressly
waives the service of any notice in writing of intention to re-enter.

14th. That this instrument shall not be a lien against said premises in respect
to any mortgages that are now on or that hereafter may be placed against said
premises, and that the recording of such mortgage or mortgages shall have
preference and precedence and be superior and prior in lien of this lease,
irrespective of the date of recording and the Tenant agrees to execute without
cost, any such instrument which may be deemed necessary or desirable to further
effect the subordination of this lease to any such mortgage or mortgages, and a
refusal to execute such instrument shall entitle the Landlord, or the Landlord's
assigns and legal representatives to the option of cancelling this lease without
incurring any expense or damage and the term hereby granted is expressly limited
accordingly.

15th. The Tenant has this day deposited with the Landlord the sum of $8,650.00
as security for the full and faithful performance by the Tenant of all the
terms, covenants and conditions of this lease upon the Tenant's part to be
performed, which said sum shall be returned to the Tenant after the time fixed
as the expiration of the term herein, provided the Tenant has fully and
faithfully carried out all said terms, covenants and conditions on Tenant's part
to be performed. In the event of a bona fide sale, subject to this lease, the
Landlord shall have the right to transfer the security to the vendee for the
benefit of the Tenant and the Landlord shall be considered released by the
Tenant from all liability for the return of such security; and the Tenant agrees
to look to the new Landlord solely for the return of the said security, and it
is agreed that this shall apply to every transfer or assignment made of the
security to a new Landlord.

16th. That the security deposited under this lease shall not be mortgaged,
assigned or encumbered by the Tenant without the written consent of the
Landlord.

17th. It is expressly understood and agreed that in case the demised premises
shall be deserted or vacated, or if default be made in the payment of the rent
or any part thereof as herein specified, or if, without the consent of the
Landlord, the Tenant shall sell, assign, or mortgage this lease or if default be
made in the performance of any of the covenants and agreements in this lease
contained on the part of the Tenant to be kept and performed, or if the Tenant
shall fail to comply with any of the statutes, ordinances, rules, orders,
regulations and requirements of the Federal, State and Local Governments or of
any and all their Departments and Bureaus, applicable to said premises, or if
the Tenant shall file or there be filed against Tenant a petition in bankruptcy
or arrangement, or Tenant be adjudicated a bankrupt or make an assignment for
the benefit of creditors or take advantage of any insolvency act, the Landlord
may, if the Landlord so elects, at any time thereafter terminate this lease and
the term hereof, on giving to the Tenant five days' notice in writing of the
Landlord's intention so to do, and this lease and the term hereof shall expire
and come to an end on the date fixed in such notice as if the said date were the
date originally fixed in this lease for the expiration hereof. Such notice may
be given by mail to the Tenant addressed to the demised premises.
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22nd. If after default in payment of rent or violation of any other provision of
this lease, or upon the expiration of this lease, the Tenant moves out or is
dispossessed and fails to remove any trade fixtures or other property prior to
such said default, removal, expiration of lease, or prior to the issuance of the
final order or execution of the warrant, then and in that event, the said
fixtures and property shall be deemed abandoned by the said Tenant and shall
become the property of the Landlord.

23rd. In the event that the relation of the Landlord and Tenant may cease or
terminate by reason of the re-entry of the Landlord under the terms and
covenants contained in this lease or by the ejectment of the Tenant by summary
proceedings or otherwise, or after the abandonment of the premises by the
Tenant, it is hereby agreed that the Tenant shall remain liable and shall pay in
monthly payments the rent which accrues subsequent to the re-entry by the
Landlord, and the Tenant expressly agrees to pay as damages for the breach of
the covenants herein contained, the difference between the rent reserved and the
rent collected and received, if any, by the Landlord during the remainder of the
unexpired term, such difference or deficiency between the rent herein reserved
and the rent collected if any, shall become due and payable in monthly payments
during the remainder of the unexpired term, as the amounts of such difference or
deficiency shall from time to time be ascertained; and it is mutually agreed
between Landlord and Tenant that the respective parties hereto shall and hereby
do waive trail by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by
either of the parties against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of
or in any way connected with this lease, the Tenant's use or occupancy of said
premises, and/or any claim of injury or damage.

24th. The Tenant waives all rights to redeem under any law of the State
of New York.

25th. This lease and the obligation of Tenant to pay rent hereunder and perform
all of the other covenants and agreements hereunder on part of Tenant to be
performed shall in nowise be affected, impaired or excused because Landlord is
unable to supply or is delayed in supplying any service expressly or impliedly
to be supplied or is unable to make, or is delayed in making any repairs,
additions, alterations or decorations or is unable to supply or is delayed in
supplying any equipment or fixtures if Landlord is prevented or delayed from so
doing by reason of governmental preemption in connection with a National
Emergency or in connection with any rule, order or regulation of any department
or subdivision thereof of any governmental agency or by reason of the condition
of supply and demand which have been or are affected by war or other emergency.

26th. No diminution or abatement of rent, or other compensation, shall be
claimed or allowed for inconvenience or discomfort arising from the making of
repairs or improvements to the building or to its appliances, nor for any space
taken to comply with any law, ordinance or order of a governmental authority. In
respect to the various "services," if any, herein expressly or impliedly agreed
to be furnished by the Landlord to the Tenant, it is agreed that there shall be
no diminution or abatement of the rent, or any other compensation, for
interruption or curtailment of such "service" when such interruption or
curtailment shall be due to accident, alterations or repairs desirable or
necessary to be made or to inability or difficulty in securing supplies or labor
for the maintenance of such "service" or to some other cause, not gross
negligence on the part of the Landlord. No such interruption or curtailment of
any such "service" shall be deemed a constructive eviction. The Landlord shall
not be required to furnish, and the Tenant shall not be entitled to receive, any
of such "services" during any period wherein the Tenant shall be in default in
respect to the payment of rent. Neither shall there be any abatement or
diminution of rent because of making of repairs, improvements or decorations to
the demised premises after the date above fixed for the commencement of the
term, it being understood that rent shall, in any event, commence to run at such
date so above fixed.

27th. Landlord shall not be liable for failure to give possession of the
premises upon commencement date by reason of the fact that premises are not
ready for occupancy or because a prior Tenant or any other person is wrongfully
holding over or is in wrongful possession, or for any other reason. The rent
shall not commence until possession is given or is available, but the term
herein shall not be extended.

28th. Continued on Rider attached hereto and made a part hereof, commencing with
Paragraph 29th and ending with Paragraph 50th.

And the said Landlord doth covenant that the said Tenant on paying the said
yearly rent, and performing the covenants aforesaid, shall and may peacefully
and quietly have, hold and enjoy the said demised premises for the term
aforesaid, provided however, that this covenant shall be conditioned upon the
relocation of title to the premises by the Landlord.

And it is mutually understood and agreed that the covenants and agreements
contained in the within lease

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State of New York,      }
County of               }SS.:
                        }
   On the                 day of        19 ,     before me personally came

to me known and known to me to be the individual described in, and who
executed, the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same.

State of New York,      }
County of               }SS.:
                        }

   On the                day of         19 ,     before me personally came
to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he
resides at No.

that he is the                  of

the corporation mentioned in, and which executed, the foregoing instrument; that
he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to said instrument
is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of said
corporation; and that he signed his name thereto by like order.

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WANK BROTHERS,

                        Landlord,

-to-

BRAND MANUFACTURING CORP.,

                          Tenant.

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                                      LEASE

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Dated, May 3, 1989

LEONARD GOLDSTEIN, ESQ.
Attorney for Landlord
1861 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 951-6400
<PAGE>

29th. The landlord shall not be required to furnish any services whatsoever to
the demised premises, it being distinctly understood and agreed that the tenant
is to furnish its own heat, water, sewer, electricity, gas, air conditioning and
all other utilities and services required for the premises.

30th. All payments required to be made to the landlord by the tenant shall be by
good check to the order of "WANK BROTHERS" at 549 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
or at such other place as the landlord may designate in writing.

31st. The tenant may, at its own cost and expense, place such signs on the
premise for its own business purposes as shall comply with the appropriate laws
and ordinances and with the rules and regulations of the authorities having
justification thereof.

32nd. All licenses, permits or authorizations required to conduct its business
permitted under this lease shall be obtained by the tenant at its own cost and
expense.

33rd. It is understood and agreed that wherever the typewritten portions of
this lease and/or rider are in conflict with the printed portion, the
typewritten portions shall control.

34th. (A) The tenant shall pay, as additional rent, any increase in real estate
taxes for land and improvements which may be levied upon the leased premises
during the term of this lease "and any renewal thereof" in excess of the real
estate taxes levied over for the fiscal year 1998/89 as the same may be.

        (B) In any suit or proceeding arising out of the failure

                                      -1-

<PAGE>

of the tenant to pay such increased taxes, the bill or receipt from the proper
official or department with respect to any such facts therein stated shall be
proof thereof. The tenant may contest any tax charge payable by it.

        Any such contest shall be conducted by the tenant at its own cost and
expense and the landlord agrees to fully cooperate in such contest and permit
the same to be conducted in the name of the landlord.

35th. Any assessments which may be levied upon the leased premises shall be
payable by the tenant. The tenant may contest the assessment payable by it.

        Any such contest shall be conducted by the tenant at its own cost and
expense and the landlord agrees to fully cooperate in such contest and permit
the same to be conducted in the name of the landlord.

        The bill or receipt from the proper official or department with respect
to such facts therein shall be proof thereof.

36th. All trade fixtures and trade equipment installed by the tenant may be
removed by the tenant upon termination of this lease or any renewal thereof,
provided that if such removal shall result in any damage to the demised
premises, the tenant shall make any and all repairs necessitated by such
removal, all at the tenant's own cost and expense. However, all improvements
installed by the tenant shall become the property of the landlord and may not be
removed by the tenant at any time.

37th. Anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding, all electrical
wiring, meters, panels, panel boxes, switches and appurtenances to the
electrical system which may be installed by the tenant, shall become part of the
realty and may not

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thereafter be removed by the tenant when it removes from the premises.

38th. If any mechanics' liens shall be filed against the leased premises for
work done or materials furnished to the tenant, the tenant shall, within fifteen
(15) days after written notice by the landlord, cause said lien to be discharged
by payment, bond or in any other manner prescribed by law. Nothing herein
contained, or any other right afforded to the tenant in the provisions of this
lease, shall be construed to create or be the foundation for any lien, mortgage
or other encumbrance upon the interest of the landlord in said leased premises
or upon the building or improvements thereof; it being agreed that neither the
landlord nor the demised premises shall, under any circumstances, be liable for
the payment of any expenses incurred or the value of any work done or materials
furnished to the demised premises or any part thereof, for or on behalf of the
tenant, and the tenants shall be solely responsible for the contractors, labor
and material men furnishing labor and material to the demised premises.

39th. The tenant agrees that as one of the inducing factors to the landlord to
enter into this lease, the tenant will withhold any counterclaim which it may
have in any action or proceeding by the landlord to recover possession of the
premises, and the tenant agrees that any claim which it has against the landlord
will be prosecuted as an independent and separate action or proceeding, and not
as a counterclaim against the landlord.

40th. The tenant hereby waives its right to subrogated any and

                                      -3-
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all claims it may have against the landlord with respect to any policies of
insurance it may be required to carry under the. terms of this lease or any
renewal thereof.

41st. The tenant agrees to indemnify and hold the landlord harmless against any
and all claims for personal injuries and property damages occasioned by or as a
result of the tenant's use and occupancy of the demised premises.

42nd. The tenant agrees to furnish and properly install and maintain, at its own
cost and expense, four (4) twenty (20) pound portable A.B.C. (UL) Fire
Extinguishers on the premises at all times during the term of this lease and any
renewal thereof.

43rd. The tenant agrees to maintain the fire sprinkler system and an AFA or
similar system in the premises, at its own cost and expense. The tenant shall
have monthly inspections made of said system by a qualified company and shall
fully comply with all requirements of the insurance carrier and the Fire
Department of the City of New York and of any other body having jurisdiction
thereof. If, due to the tenant's use and occupancy of the premises, it shall
become necessary to have additional sprinkler heads installed and other
equipment installed, then same shall be installed and maintained by the tenant
at its own cost and expense. If, by reason of the tenant's use and occupancy of
the premises and its business operations, any changes or modifications to the
sprinkler system are recommended or directed to be made by the Board of Fire
Underwriters of the New York Fire Insurance Exchange or by Insurance Service
Offices (ISO) or by any board or body exercising similar functions, the tenant
shall, at its own cost and expense, promptly comply with the said

                                      -4-

<PAGE>

directions and/or recommendations, specifically for the demised premises.

44th. If the tenant makes any alterations and/or improvements to the premises
requiring the approval of the Building Department of the City of New York or
other body having jurisdiction thereof, the tenant shall give the landlord
fifteen (15) days' notice thereof in writing, and shall, before making such
alterations and/or improvements, furnish the landlord with a set of plans for
such alterations and/or improvements duly approved by the Building Department of
the City of New York or any other body having jurisdiction thereof.

45th. The tenant represents and warrants that is has not dealt with any real
estate broker in connection with the leasing of the premises herein, and the
tenant agrees to indemnify and hold the landlord harmless from any claims for
broker's commissions by any broker with whom the tenant may have dealt in
connection with the leasing of the within premises.

46th. It is distinctly understood and agreed that certain specific policies of
insurance, which are set forth under Subdivision (A), (B) and (C) hereunder, and
which are required to be obtained and maintained under this lease and any
renewal thereof, stall be obtained by the landlord, and, after presentment of
appropriate invoices and/or bills therefor to the tenant, the premiums therefor
shall be considered as additional rent and shall be paid by the tenant to the
landlord on the first day of the next ensuing month, together with the regular
rent, and in addition thereto;

                                       -5-

<PAGE>

        (A)     Comprehensive Liability Insurance Policy, naming the landlord as
the sole assured and protecting the landlord against liability occasioned by
accident or disaster on or about the premises, including the sidewalks adjacent
thereto, in the amount of ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) DOLLARS for liability for
personal (bodily) injuries; and in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
($100,000.00) DOLLARS for Water Damage Legal Liability Insurance and ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND ($100,000.00) DOLLARS for Sprinkler Leakage Insurance. It is the
tenant's obligation to pay the landlord for the basic underlying comprehensive
insurance as required by umbrella or catastrophe insurance requirements of the
insurance carrier, but in no event less than $1,000,000.00 for personal (bodily)
injury, $100,000.00 for property damage, $1,000,000 for Water Damage Legal
Liability and $100,000.00 Sprinkler Leakage Insurance.

        (B)     Sprinkler Leakage Insurance Policy in the amount of $100,000.00
as interest may appear, for the benefit of the landlord, covering any damage to
the building and the landlord's equipment.

        (C)     New York Standard Stock Company Fire Insurance Policy, with
extended coverage, vandalism, Water Damage Legal Liability, malicious mischief
and rental income coverages, for damages due to fire, vandalism, extended
coverage, malicious mischief and rental income coverages, for damages due to
fire, vandalism, extended coverage, malicious mischief and sprinkler leakage and
to include Broad Form Property Damage Coverage, naming the landlord as the
assured and covering damage to the

                                      -6-

<PAGE>

building and premises leased hereunder, in the minimum amount of TWO HUNDRED
NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND ($298,000.00) DOLLARS or as required by the insurance
carrier.

47th. All notices required to be given by one party to the other under this
lease shall be by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, addressed to the
landlord as WANK BROTHERS at 549 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208, and to the
tenant as BRAND MANUFACTURING CORP. at 529 Cozine Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208, or
at such other addresses as either party may hereafter designate in writing.

48th. If tenant shall default in the observance or performance of any term or
covenant on tenant's part to be observed or performed under or by virtue of any
of the terms or provisions in any article of this lease, then, unless otherwise
provided elsewhere in this lease, landlord may immediately or at any time
thereafter and without notice perform the obligation of tenant thereunder, and
if landlord, in connection therewith or in connection with any default by tenant
in the covenant to pay rent hereunder, makes any expenditures or incurs any
obligations for the payment of money, including but not limited to attorneys'
fees, in instituting, prosecuting or defending any action or proceeding, such
sums so paid or obligations incurred with interest and costs shall be deemed to
be additional rent thereunder and shall be paid by tenant to landlord within
five (5) days of rendition of any bill or statement to tenant therefor, and if
tenant's lease term shall have expired at the

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<PAGE>

time of making or such expenditures or incurring of such obligations, such sums
shall be recoverable by landlord as damages.

49th. The tenant has inspected the building leased hereunder and is familiar
with the condition thereof, and agrees to take same "AS IS," and the landlord
makes no representations as to the condition thereof except as may be herein
specifically set forth.

50th. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is understood and
agreed that tenant is taking possession on May 15, 1989 and will pay one-half
(1/2) month's rent from May 15, 1989 through May 31, 1989, or $2,050.00.

51st. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the tenant shall have the
option to extend this lease for the further period for 3 years. (See Rider)

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<PAGE>

time of making or such expenditures or incurring of such obligations, such sums
shall be recoverable by landlord as damages.

49th. The tenant has inspected the building leased hereunder and is familiar
with the condition thereof, and agrees to take same "AS IS," and the landlord
makes no representations as to the condition thereof except as may be herein
specifically set forth.

50th. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, it is understood and
agreed that tenant is taking possession on May 15, 1989 and will pay one-half
(1/2) month's rent from May 15, 1989 through May 31, 1989, or $2,050.00.

51st. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the tenant shall have the
option to extend this lease for the further period for 3 years; commencing June
1, 1997 thru May 31, 2000 upon the tenant paying the annual rental of $51,900.00
(FIFTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED) DOLLARS in monthly installments of $4,325.00
(FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE) DOLLARS per month in advance provided
(1) that the tenant is not in default under the terms of this lease; (2) that
written notice either by certified mail (Return Receipt Requested) or registered
mail (Return Receipt Requested) shall be given to the landlord by February 28,
1997 that tenant is exercising the option to renew the lease for the additional
three years.

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                               EXTENSION OF LEASE

        AGREEMENT made on October 22, 1999 between LOUIS NATHAN WANK, IRVING
WANK, MURRAY WANK, SYLVIA GOSHEN, STEVEN GODEL, SYLVIA THORNE and/or WANK
BROTHERS, of 555 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (landlord), and BRAND
MANUFACTURING CORP./SOURCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a New York
corporation having a principal place of business at 529 Cozine Avenue a/k/a 744
Berriman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"),

                                  WITNESSETH:

        WHEREAS, on June 1, 1989 the parties entered into a written lease for a
term of ten (10) years commencing June 1, 1989 and terminating May 31, 1997, as
well as a written Extension of Lease for a term of three (3) years commencing
June 1, 1989 and terminating May 31, 2000, the premises covered by the lease
being as follows: The building located at 975-977 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11208, and

        WHEREAS, the parties desire to continue the lease on the terms
hereinafter stated.

        NOW, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein and contained in
the, lease, it is hereby agreed that the term of the lease be extended for a
period of five (5) years commencing June 1, 2000 and terminating April 30, 2005,
and that the extended term be under the same terms and conditions as now
contained in the lease except as follows:

        1. The annual rental of FIFTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ($51,900.00)
DOLLARS for the period commencing June 1, 2000 and ending April 30, 2005, all
payable in equal monthly installments of

<PAGE>

$4,325,00 per month in advance on the first day of each and every calendar month
for the said term.

        2.      It is distinctly understood and agreed that certain specific
policies of insurance which are set forth under Paragraph 3 herein and which are
required to be obtained and maintained under this lease and any renewal thereof,
shall be obtained by the Landlord and, after presentment of appropriate invoices
and/or bills therefor to the Tenant, the premiums therefor shall be considered
as additional rent and shall be paid by the Tenant to the Landlord on the first
day of the next ensuring month, together with the regular rent and in addition
thereto.

        3.      Landlord presently maintains a so-called "blanket insurance"
policy which insures the Premises and other buildings owned by Landlord (or in
which Landlord has an interest) against loss or damage occasioned by fire and
other extended coverage perils including, without limitation, loss or damage
resulting from vandalism, malicious mischief, theft, sprinkler leakage and loss
of rental income and which further provides comprehensive public liability
insurance insuring Landlord against loss or liability as the result of personal
injury or property damage. Landlord presently maintains the blanket insurance
policy with Aetna Insurance Company, but Landlord may elect to maintain such
insurance with another reputable insurance carrier authorized or licensed to
conduct business in the State of New York.

        Provided the blanket policy of insurance maintained by the landlord
provides insurance of the kind and in the amount customarily carried by prudent
owners of buildings comparable to

<PAGE>

thereafter and without notice, perform the obligation of Tenant thereunder and
if Landlord, in connection therewith or connection with any default by Tenant in
the covenant to pay hereunder, makes any expenditures or incurs any obligations
for payment of money, including but not limited to attorneys' fees instituting,
prosecuting or defending any action or proceed such sums so paid or obligations
incurred with interest and shall be deemed to be additional rent hereunder and
shall be by Tenant to Landlord within five (5) days of rendition of any or
statement to Tenant therefor, and if Tenant's lease terms have expired at the
time of making of such expenditures incurring of such obligations, such sums
shall be recoverable Landlord as damages,

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed, sealed delivered this
instrument on the date first above written.

                                     LNW /s/ LOUIS NATHAN WANK
                                        ----------------------------------------

                                      IW /s/ IRVING WANK
                                        ----------------------------------------

                                      MW /s/ MURRAY WANK
                                        ----------------------------------------

                                      SG /s/ SYLVIA GOSHEN
                                        ----------------------------------------

                                      SG /s/ STEVEN GODEL
                                        ----------------------------------------

                                      ST /s/ SYLVIA THORNE
                                        ----------------------------------------

                                        BRAND MANUFACTURING CORP./SOURCE
                                        INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY

                                        By: /s/ MONTE WEINER - CEO
                                           -------------------------------------
                                                        MONTE WEINER - C.E.O. of
                                                                   Manufacturing

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                               EXTENSION OF LEASE

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WANK BROTHERS,

                                                                       Landlord,

-to-

BRAND MANUFACTURING CORP./
SOURCE INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT COMPANY,

                                                                         Tenant.

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Premises:       975-977 Shepherd
                Avenue,
                Brooklyn, NY

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                                LEONARD GOLDSTEIN
                         ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW

                              1861 FLATBUSH AVENUE

                            BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11210

                                  718-258-1500

                                  718-951-6400

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