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                                                                   Exhibit 10.8

                TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
                                STATE OF FLORIDA
                 INVESTMENT INITIATIVE FOR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

                             TRDA FUNDING AGREEMENT

         This Agreement, dated December 6, 1999 ("Effective Date"), is made by
and between the Technological Research and Development Authority of the State
of Florida, having its principal place of business at 5195 South Washington
Avenue, Titusville, Florida 32780 ("TRDA") and Global Energy & Environmental
Research, Inc., having its principal place of business at 15445 N. Nebraska
Avenue, Lutz, Florida 33549 ("GEER").

                                    RECITALS

         WHEREAS, under a special agreement with the Florida Department of
Community Affairs ("Department"), TRDA operates a program titled "Investment
Initiative for Energy Technologies" pursuant to which TRDA may provide funding
to Florida for-profit companies;

         WHEREAS, the purposes of the program are to benefit Florida's economy
and promote energy conservation and efficiency by assisting Florida companies
with the commercialization of energy-related technologies and related new or
advanced products and services, the creation of new jobs, and the replenishment
of program funds;

         WHEREAS, GEER has developed technology that will be used to produce
new and improved energy efficient products primarily for the heating,
ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ("HVACR") industry;

         WHEREAS, GEER has applied to TRDA for funds to complete its
development of new and retrofit products that implement the technology, and to
assemble and market such products, and TRDA is willing to fund the Project;

         WHEREAS, GEER has obtained the required matching funds from personal
funds and private investors.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and the respective
covenants, representations, warranties and obligations contained herein, and
intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:

A.       INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The parties represent and warrant that the
above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated in the body of
this Agreement by this reference.

B.       PURPOSE. GEER has applied to TRDA for funds that it will use (i) to
complete development of a suite of energy efficient products for the HVACR
markets, and in support of Energy Service Companies that serve those markets,
and (ii) for the production and commercialization of such products. GEER
anticipates that its products and technology will be

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used to retrofit existing air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration systems
and, in the alternative, to replace such systems with more energy efficient
products. It believes that its Dual Path Unit Ventilator/EER+ System, currently
in development, and other products using its leading edge patented Dual Source
technology and Dual Coil technology, for which a patent is pending, will enable
GEER to generate revenues of about $115 million by year five and a profit in
the second year of operations.

         According to GEER, federal regulations setting energy savings goals
for federal buildings and other factors, such as the age of the installed base,
restrictions on the use of refrigerants used in older systems, and the
availability of new technology, will continue to make the HVACR industry a
growth market with annual revenues in excess of $100 billion. GEER is
positioned to take advantage of this growth market with its revolutionary
energy saving technology.

         In consideration of the funds to be supplied, GEER will make royalty
payments to TRDA from the sale or license of its products and/or technology.
The funding to a Florida corporation is expected to benefit Florida's economy
through technology enhancement, the production of high technology products, the
creation of jobs, and the replenishment of funds. This Agreement is intended to
govern the performance of the parties, including the use of TRDA funds,
commercialization goals and compliance with the requirements of the Investment
Initiative for Energy Technologies.

C.       DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following words and
terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

         1.       "Gross Sales" means all revenues recognized in accordance
         with generally accepted accounting principles from the sale,
         distribution, license, lease or other disposal of Products by GEER, or
         related Entities, in the Territory, less returns, allowances, prompt
         payment and volume discounts that are customarily provided in the
         industry. Freight, packing, insurance, and sales and other taxes based
         on the sale of the Products may be deducted from Gross Sales when
         included in the gross sales price, but not taxes assessed on income
         derived from such sales.

         2.       "Inventions" means all inventions, discoveries, concepts,
         research, ideas and improvements conceived or developed, individually
         or jointly, prior to or during the terms of this Agreement, that
         relate directly or indirectly to the Products, regardless of whether a
         patent, copyright or another type of legal protection covers that
         subject matter, and regardless of the tangible form in which the
         subject matter is embodied.

         3.       "Products" means energy efficient air conditioning, heat pump
         and refrigeration systems, subsystems, components, apparatus,
         inventions and related services principally for the HVACR markets.

         4.       "Project" means all acts expressly contemplated by this
         Agreement, or which are otherwise necessary for the performance of
         GEER hereunder.

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         5.       "Related Entities" means entities that are directly or
         indirectly involved with the development, technology, sale, license or
         manufacture of the Products and which are under common control or
         ownership by or with GEER.

         6.       "Territory" means all the countries of the world.

D.       REPRESENTATIONS. GEER represents and warrants that:

         1.       It is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
         good standing under the laws of the State of Florida, with its
         principal office located in Lutz, Florida, and is in good standing
         under the laws of the jurisdictions in which it conducts its business.

         2.       It intends to maintain its principal location in the State of
         Florida for at least as long as any sums are due to TRDA hereunder.

         3.       It and the Related Entities lawfully possess the rights to
         the technology required for the development and commercialization of
         the Products and, with the funding provided herein, it can complete
         Product development and produce, market and sell the Products in the
         Territory.

         4.       The information supplied in the proposal and all other
         documents delivered to TRDA are true, accurate and complete.

         5.       There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending against
         GEER or the Related Entities, or to the knowledge of GEER, threatened
         against it or the Related Entities, or orders, judgments, injunctions
         or decrees that would materially affect the Products or the Project,
         including the ability of GEER to make all payments required hereunder.

         6.       Neither it nor the Related Entities are in default with
         respect to any order of any court or governmental authority, or in
         violation of any ordinances, governmental rules or regulations to
         which it is a party or to which it is subject.

         7.       Neither it, any member of its staff, or any subcontractor is
         debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded from or ineligible to
         participate on government funded programs.

E.       CONDITIONS OF TRDA FUNDING. It is understood that GEER shall:

         1.       Diligently perform the work in a manner that is consistent
         with its original and revised proposal to TRDA, set forth as Exhibit
         A, and the Work/Payment Schedule and Statement of Work set forth as
         Exhibit B.

         2.       Provide the necessary personnel, material, services,
         technology, equipment and facilities to meet the milestones and other
         critical dates required to complete the Project.

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         3.       To the extent applicable, assist TRDA and the Department in
         complying with the Stripper Well Settlement Agreement and guidance
         issued by the US Department of Energy, the Financial Assistance Rules
         described in Title 10, Part 600, as well as those regulations
         concerning the use of oil overcharge recovery funds.

         4.       Upon reasonable notice, allow representatives of TRDA, the
         Department, or other interested groups or parties, full access to the
         facilities and work environments associated with the Project.

         5.       Make no future expenditures or take any action material to
         the Project that has not been approved by TRDA, and immediately notify
         TRDA in the event of any anticipated, proposed or actual changes
         relating to (i) the scope or direction of the Project, or (ii) the
         management or control of GEER. No funds provided hereunder, whether by
         TRDA or matching funds, shall be used to fund work performed, or
         activities not directly related to the performance of this Agreement,
         such as basic research, seminars, training programs, business plan
         development, market research, the development of ancillary products
         and software, interest expense, construction, claims or litigation.

         6.       Conduct a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the work
         represented by this Agreement, including the work funded by TRDA, the
         matching funds and by GEER, within the State of Florida.

         7.       Require that all subcontractors agree to be bound by terms
         and conditions no less restrictive than those contained herein,
         including such terms as relate to the indemnification of TRDA. All
         subcontracts with a value in excess of twenty thousand dollars
         ($20,000) shall require prior approval from TRDA and copies of the
         executed agreements shall be provided to TRDA within ten (10) days
         after their execution.

         8.       Complete the Project within twelve (12) months of the
         Effective Date, including all of the following: a) the development and
         testing of the Product, b) the initiation and conducting of
         substantial marketing activity, including sales discussions with
         potential customers, c) the securing of orders for the Product, and/or
         licenses with respect to the Inventions, and d) the generation of
         Gross Sales.

F.       TRDA FUNDING/PAYMENT.

         1.       The funds to be disbursed by TRDA pursuant to this Agreement
         shall not exceed Two Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand One Hundred
         Thirteen Dollars ($237,113.00).

         2.       Payments shall be in accordance with Exhibit B, the
         Work/Payment Schedule and Statement of Work. It is understood that no
         more than one invoice for payment may be submitted in each calendar
         month and that any payment with respect thereto is conditioned on (a)
         the completion of applicable tasks and subtasks and the receipt and
         approval by TRDA of the deliverables contemplated by the Work/Payment
         Schedule and Statement of Work, (b) the receipt of monthly reports,
         and (c) such other documents,

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         information and certifications required by this Agreement. When
         submitted, an invoice shall be accompanied by a Milestone/Deliverables
         Report as described in Section 1.

         3.       Payments will be issued within thirty (30) days from the
         receipt and approval of a GEER invoice containing an original
         signature of an authorized GEER representative, specifying the payment
         requested, the tasks and subtasks completed, the time period covered
         and the following certification:

                  "This is to certify that this invoice is for requesting
                  payment only on those tasks that have been completed in
                  accordance with this Agreement. It is further certified that
                  no portion of the funds received or to be received have or
                  will be used for lobbying in violation of Section 216.347 of
                  the Florida Statutes."

         4.       To the extent that any tasks and/or subtasks have not been
         completed to the satisfaction of TRDA, TRDA shall both notify GEER of
         such event and withhold an amount equal to the amount requested for
         such tasks and subtasks. Unless GEER can complete the tasks and/or
         subtasks, which are the subject of the notification, to the
         satisfaction of TRDA before the closing of TRDA's regular payment
         cycle, payment for such tasks and/or subtasks shall occur upon receipt
         of invoice in the following month.

         5.       Requests for revisions in the Work/Payment Schedule and the
         Statement of Work shall be submitted in writing and promptly reviewed
         by the parties.

G.       ROYALTY PAYMENTS.

         1.       GEER shall pay, or cause to be paid, to TRDA royalty payments
         equal to five percent (5%) of the Gross Sales of Products in any
         calendar year. Such payments shall be made quarterly beginning with
         the calendar quarter after the quarter during which sales of Products
         are first made. Payments will apply only to the Dual Path Unit
         Ventilator ("DPUV"), brand name EER+ Products and Technology.

         2.       It is understood and agreed that the payment obligations
         hereunder shall have priority over all existing and future obligations
         for the payment or reimbursement of funds obtained from all other
         sources. In that regard, GEER shall make its payments to TRDA before
         making payments to other sources of funding.

         3.       Unless this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section P,
         below, in which case any amounts owed shall be immediately due and
         payable, royalty payments shall continue without limitation as to time
         until an amount equal to three times the total amount of the TRDA
         funding has been received by TRDA from GEER. At its sole option, GEER
         may make advance payments or payments in excess of those required
         hereunder, and such payments shall be credited against the total
         amount due.

H.       EVALUATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The Following reports,
documents and demonstrations are required for presentation and delivery to
TRDA:

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         1.       Monthly Reports. GEER shall submit six (6) copies of a
         monthly written report on the status of the activities that are being
         conducted pursuant to this Agreement on or before the end of each
         monthly period. The monthly reports will address, but not be limited
         to, the following:

                  a.       Accomplishments relative to milestones and
                  schedules;

                  b.       Financial status:

                           (i)      budget summary for the project quarter
                           covered by the report;

                           (ii)     budget summary for the project overall to
                           date;

                           (iii)    explanation for any requested budgetary
                           changes;

                  c.       activities of each contractor, subcontractor or
                  other participants;

                  d.       detail of any slippage or any difficulties
                  encountered;

                  e.       measures taken by GEER to address items in (d)
                  above;

                  f.       explanation for any requested change in focus or
                  timeline for the Project;

                  g.       material changes in project personnel;

                  h.       any other material changes that could affect the
                  outcome or commercial potential of the Project;

                  i.       anticipated date for first distribution or sale of
                  the Product;

                  j.       savings as a result of incorporation of the Product
                  into GEER's production process, if applicable;

                  k.       results of any demonstrations and testing;

                  l.       the intellectual property rights maintained by GEER
                  in the Products;

                  m.       patent and copyright indemnities provided by GEER to
                  any person or entity in connection with the Project.

         2.       Milestone/Deliverables Report. GEER shall submit a
         Milestone/Deliverables Report, consistent with Exhibit B, the
         Work/Payment Schedule and Statement of Work, with each invoice. The
         Milestone/Deliverables Report shall include all the designated
         designs, test plans, test results, etc., and provide specific detail
         describing and verifying the achievement of the respective project
         tasks. The invoice accompanying the Milestone/Deliverables Report
         shall be for an amount no greater than specified on the Work/Payment
         Plan.

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         3.       Final Report. Twelve (12) copies of a final Project report
         must be submitted to TRDA not later than thirty (30) calendar days
         after completion of the work specified hereunder. A final
         invoice/fiscal report must be submitted not later than sixty (60)
         calendar days after completion of the work specified hereunder. The
         final project report will include a narrative that details and
         evaluates the accomplishments and impacts of the Project, and the
         final fiscal report will address each of the items referenced in (a)
         through (k) above.

         4.       Demonstrations. GEER shall demonstrate to TRDA and the
         Department the significant testing of any prototype item and the final
         testing or utilization of the finished commercial Products.

         5.       Semi-Annual Impact Surveys. GEER will complete and return to
         TRDA on a semi-annual basis such Economic Impact Surveys for up to ten
         (10) years after the conclusion of the Project work or until such time
         as GEER has made full payment as defined in paragraph G, ROYALTY
         PAYMENTS, to TRDA, whichever comes first.

         6.       Financial Statements. GEER shall provide to TRDA a financial
         report, including balance sheet and income (P&L) statement, along with
         a copy of its annual Federal Corporate Income Tax Return which is
         prepared by an independent certified public accountant, and a job cost
         detail report that reflects costs incurred for which TRDA funds and
         those from any other source with respect to the Project were used.
         This report shall be submitted within ninety (90) days from the end of
         each fiscal year, or portions thereof, on an annual basis for up to
         ten (10) years, or until such time as GEER has made full payment as
         defined in paragraph G, ROYALTY PAYMENTS, to TRDA, whichever comes
         first.

I.       PROJECT RECORDS.

         1.       GEER shall retain all financial records, supporting
         documents, statistical records and any other documents relating to
         this Agreement for a period of not less than three (3) years from the
         date of expiration of this Agreement, or final payment to TRDA
         hereunder, whichever is later. In the event of any litigation, claim,
         or audit involving such records and documents, this period shall be
         extended until such matters have been resolved.

         2.       GEER understands and agrees that except for reports
         containing trade secrets as defined by Chapter 812.081 of the Florida
         Statutes, any records relating to this Agreement, whether in the
         possession of TRDA, the Department or GEER, may be a "public record"
         as defined in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and that such records may
         have to be available for public inspection and copying at reasonable
         times and under reasonable circumstances. Any requests for disclosure
         will be evaluated by legal counsel prior to such disclosure to insure
         that TRDA is in full compliance with applicable law.

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J.       ROYALTY REPORT/AUDIT.

         1.       Beginning as of the first calendar quarter after the quarter
         during which sales of the Product are first made, GEER shall make
         written quarterly reports to TRDA within thirty (30) days after the
         first day of each of the months of January, April, July and October
         during the life of this Agreement. Such reports shall state in
         sufficient detail the number, description, and aggregate Gross Sales
         and all deductions therefrom of the Products sold or otherwise
         disposed during the preceding three (3) calendar months and upon which
         royalties are payable hereunder. The first such report shall include
         all Products sold or otherwise disposed prior to that date.

         2.       Concurrent with the making of each such report, GEER shall
         pay TRDA royalties at the rate specified above.

         3.       GEER, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Related Entities and
         sublicensees of any of them shall keep full, clear and accurate books
         and records with respect to sales of the Products subject to royalties
         hereunder. Such books and records shall be kept at GEER's principal
         place of business and made in a manner such that the royalty reports
         made pursuant to this section can be verified. TRDA, or authorized
         representatives of TRDA, shall have the right to both examine and
         audit such records upon reasonable notice during normal business
         hours, but not more than twice per year. In case of any dispute as to
         the sufficiency or accuracy of such records, TRDA may have an
         independent auditor examine and certify such records. Such inspections
         shall be at the expense of TRDA, unless a variation or error to the
         prejudice of TRDA exceeding five percent (5%) is discovered. In such
         event, GEER shall be responsible for all costs relating to such audit.
         GEER will promptly pay to TRDA the full amount of any underpayment
         together with interest thereon at twelve percent (12%) simple interest
         per year.

K.       INSURANCE. GEER shall procure and thereafter maintain the following
types of insurance in not less than the stated minimum coverage with respect to
its performance under this Agreement.

         1.       Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory
         requirements for all States in which the Project is performed.

         2.       Employer Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than
         $500,000 in the aggregate.

         3.       Comprehensive General Liability Insurance providing
         Operations Liability, Owners and Contractual Protective Liability and
         Contractual Liability (specifically, but not by way of limitations,
         covering liability assumed under the section below entitled
         Indemnification). Coverage is to include the hazards of explosion,
         collapse and underground damage. The policy shall provide a combined
         single limit of liability for personal injury (including death) and
         property damage for not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence.

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L.       INDEMNIFICATION. GEER, at its sole expense, shall indemnify and hold
the State of Florida, TRDA, the Department, associated agencies of the State of
Florida, and their directors, officers, employees, agents, affiliates,
designees and assignees, harmless from any loss, damage or liability or expense
arising as the result of the performance of this Agreement by GEER or its
subcontractors, or in the course of its development, testing and
commercialization of the Product, or with respect to its compliance with all
laws and regulations, including those specifically included herein. GEER, at
its sole expense, shall defend any suit or dispose of any claim or other
proceedings brought against said indemnities on account of such loss, damage,
liability, or expense and shall pay all costs and expenses, including
attorneys' fees, and satisfy all judgments which may be incurred by or rendered
against said indemnities.

M.       INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
this Agreement, or any other communications between the parties, GEER shall be
deemed an independent contractor and not an agent, employee, joint venturer or
partner of TRDA, the Department or the State of Florida. GEER is not authorized
to represent itself as an agent or employee of TRDA, the Department, or the
State of Florida before any person or entity and TRDA shall not be bound by any
acts or conduct of GEER.

N.       EXCUSABLE DELAY. Acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the
Government in its sovereign capacity, fires, floods, strikes, epidemics,
quarantine restrictions, or freight which cause failure to perform hereunder
and, in every case, are beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or
negligence of GEER, shall constitute an excusable delay, if written notice
thereof is given to TRDA within ten (10) days after such event shall have
occurred. In the event of delay resulting from any of the above causes, only
the applicable delivery requirements will be extended accordingly.

O.       TERM AND TERMINATION.

         1.       This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first
         specified above and shall remain in force for a period of five (5)
         years, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. This Agreement
         shall be renewed automatically for periods of one (1) year until such
         time as GEER has fulfilled its obligations under Section G, ROYALTY
         PAYMENTS.

         2.       This Agreement may be terminated as follows:

                  a.       By TRDA for cause immediately upon written notice to
                  GEER. Cause shall include, without limitation, misuse of
                  funds, fraud, GEER's abandonment of the Project, a material
                  change in the scope or focus of the Project, the sale, or
                  transfer by GEER to a third party of the rights to develop,
                  produce, manufacture or exploit the Products or Inventions,
                  or a refusal by GEER to permit public access to any document
                  or other material subject to disclosure under Chapter 119 of
                  the Florida Statutes, as amended.

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                  b.       By TRDA immediately upon written notice in the event
                  GEER becomes insolvent or is the subject of proceedings under
                  any law relating to bankruptcy or the relief of debtors or
                  admits its inability to pay its debts as they become due.

                  c.       By TRDA upon ten (10) days written notice in the
                  event of any suspension or termination of funds by the
                  Department or any state or federal agency providing financial
                  assistance to the Project.

                  d.       By TRDA upon thirty (30) days written notice in the
                  event a default by GEER of any of the provisions of this
                  Agreement, provided that GEER shall have thirty (30) days in
                  which to cure any such default.

                  e.       By TRDA in the event of (i) a merger or
                  consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of the stock
                  or assets, or other corporate act resulting in a change in
                  the control or management of GEER, or (ii) a sale, grant of
                  exclusive rights, assignment or other permanent disposition
                  of any key technology of the company, in whole or in part, to
                  a third party or parties.

                  f.       By mutual written consent of the parties.

         3.       If terminated by TRDA under (a), (b), (d) or (e) above,
         notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary:

                  a.       The entire amount of GEER's financial obligations to
                  TRDA, i.e., three (3) times the amount of the funds actually
                  provided by TRDA hereunder, less any unexpended funds
                  returned within ten (10) days of the receipt of the notice of
                  termination, shall become due and payable immediately upon
                  receipt of written notice of termination; or

                  b.       At the election of GEER, the entire amount of GEER's
                  financial obligations to TRDA, i.e., three (3) times the
                  amount of the funds actually provided by TRDA hereunder, less
                  any unexpended funds returned within ten (10) days of the
                  notice of termination, shall become due and payable, together
                  with interest thereon, pursuant to the terms of a Promissory
                  Note to which the parties have agreed in advance. For
                  purposes of such election, it is agreed that the date of the
                  Note shall be the effective date of termination, the Maturity
                  Date shall be two (2) years from the date of the first
                  payment, and the payment of the amount set forth above plus
                  twelve percent (12%) simple interest shall be divided into
                  eight (8) equal installments. A signed copy of the Note is
                  set forth as Exhibit C.

         4.       If terminated by TRDA under (c), or by the parties pursuant
         to (f) above, the entire amount of GEER's financial obligations to
         TRDA, i.e., the amount of the funds actually provided by TRDA
         hereunder, shall become due and payable on thirty (30) days written
         notice.

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         5.       In the event of any termination of this Agreement, all
         unexpended funds of TRDA shall be returned to TRDA and all property
         costing in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and purchased
         exclusively with TRDA funds shall become the property of TRDA.

P.       CONTINGENT FEES PROHIBITED. GEER represents and warrants that no
person, selling agency, or other organization has been employed or retained to
solicit or secure this Agreement upon a contract or understanding for a
commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. In the event of a
violation of this section, TRDA may, in its sole discretion, terminate the
Agreement pursuant to the Termination provision, or deduct the full amount of
any such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee from the funds it
provides hereunder.

Q.       LOBBYING AND POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED.

         1.       GEER represents and agrees that no federal, State of Florida,
         or TRDA funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of GEER
         to any person for influencing or attempting to influence any officer
         or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
         employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
         connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of
         any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into
         of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
         renewal, amendment or modification of any federal contract, grant,
         loan or cooperative agreement.

         2.       If any funds other than federally appropriated funds have
         been paid to GEER to any person for influencing or attempting to
         influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of
         Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
         Member of Congress in connection with this Agreement, GEER shall
         complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
         Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. GEER shall require
         that the language of this section be included in the award documents
         for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
         and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that
         all recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

         3.       No funds received pursuant to this Agreement may be expended
         for lobbying the legislature or any state agency.

R.       COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW. GEER shall comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations, including all United States
export laws and regulations and the following:

         1.       Discrimination in Employment. GEER shall comply with all
         federal and state employment laws and regulations and, with respect to
         the operation of this Agreement, shall assure TRDA that no person
         shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
         be otherwise subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race,
         color, national origin, sex, or handicap, under any program or
         activity in which TRDA, or the Department, provides funds received
         from the federal or state government.

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         2.       Clean Air and Water Act. GEER shall comply with all
         applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued pursuant to the
         following: Section 306 of the Clean Air Act, Section 508 of the Clean
         Water Act, and Environmental Protection Agency Regulations.

S.       RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY PROHIBITED. GEER shall use its best efforts to
prohibit religious activity, including religious instruction, missionizing or
proselytizing during the performance of this Agreement.

T.       PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICITY. Any publications which result from the
Project, including without limitation, follow-up studies, research papers,
articles, patent applications, or student theses or dissertations, shall be
properly acknowledged and reported to TRDA in a timely manner. GEER shall
obtain the prior written approval of TRDA concerning the content and timing of
news releases, articles, brochures, advertisements, speeches and other
information releases concerning the performance of the Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above, all information that is disseminated as a result of
this Agreement shall contain the following statement which acknowledges support
from the Department and TRDA: "Funding for this project was provided by the
Department of Community Affairs/Florida Energy Office and the Technological
Research and Developmental Authority."

U.       NOTICES. Any notice(s) required or permitted to be given or made in
this Agreement shall be in writing. Such notice(s) shall be deemed to be duly
given or made when it shall have been delivered by hand or registered mail to
the party to which it is required to be given or made at such party's address
specified below:

         GEER:             Global Energy & Environmental Research, Inc.
                           15445 N. Nebraska Avenue
                           Lutz, Florida  33549

         Attn:             Mr. W. Keith Glaze

         TRDA:             Technological Research and Development Authority
                           5195 South Washington Avenue
                           Titusville, Florida  32780

         Attn:             Mr. David Kershaw

V.       LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In no event shall TRDA be liable to GEER for
any damages whatever resulting from (a) death or bodily injury, or (b) any
special, exemplary, consequential, or incidental damages, including but not
limited to lost profits, whether arising out of contract, tort, strict
liability, or otherwise, resulting from or relating to this Agreement. This
section will apply notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement.

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W.       GENERAL.

         1.       Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and
         construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The
         courts of Brevard County, Florida, shall be the venue in the event of
         any action or proceeding with respect to the operation or construction
         of this Agreement.

         2.       Attorney's Fees and Costs. In any dispute arising out of or
         related to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such dispute shall
         be entitled, as part of the final award, to recover its reasonable
         attorney's fees and costs, including costs of experts.

         3.       Conformance with Standards. Where any code, ordinance, or
         governmental regulation requires a material or item or conform to a
         particular standard, GEER shall, at the request of TRDA, deliver to
         TRDA a certificate stating that the material or item furnished
         conforms to the standard prescribed.

         4.       Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on
         the parties hereto, and their respective subsidiaries, successors and
         assigns. GEER may not delegate any of its duties or assign any of its
         rights without the written consent of TRDA.

         5.       No Modification. This Agreement may not be modified or
         amended except in a written document signed by authorized
         representatives of both parties.

         6.       Entire Agreement. The terms and conditions of this Agreement,
         including all referenced exhibits, constitute the final and entire
         agreement between the parties, and no prior or contemporaneous
         representations, expressions or agreements, either written or oral,
         shall vary or supplement the terms hereof. The terms of this Agreement
         shall not be supplemented or contradicted by any course of dealing,
         usage of trade or course of performance under this or other contracts
         or agreements.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the date first written above.

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A         GEER PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT B         WORK/PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND STATEMENT OF WORK
EXHIBIT C         PROMISSORY NOTE

TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND                   GLOBAL ENERGY &
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY                        ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, INC.

By:    /s/  Frank L. Kinney                  By:     /s/ Richard E. Wiles
   ---------------------------------            -------------------------------

        FRANK L. KINNEY                         Richard E. Wiles - President
------------------------------------         ----------------------------------
             NAME                                        NAME

       February 23, 2000                            FEBRUARY 3 - 2000
------------------------------------         ----------------------------------
             DATE                                        DATE

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 4.5

                          FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO INDENTURE

         THIS FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO INDENTURE, is dated as of June 19, 2002 (the
"Supplement"), by and among CBRL Group, Inc., a Tennessee corporation (the
"Company"), LRI Gift Card Management Co., a Colorado corporation ("LRI Gift Card
Management"), and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (the
"Trustee").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

         WHEREAS, the Company, the Guarantors (as defined therein) which are
party thereto, and the Trustee executed that certain Indenture dated as of April
3, 2002 (the "Indenture"), providing for the issuance of certain Liquid Yield
Option(TM) Notes due 2032 (Zero Coupon-Senior) in the principal amount at
maturity of up to Four Hundred Twenty-Two Million Fifty Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($422,050,000) (the "Securities"), all of which currently are issued and
outstanding; and

         WHEREAS, the Securities are fully guaranteed, on an unsecured senior
basis, as to the payment of principal and interest by the Guarantors (as defined
in the Indenture); and

         WHEREAS, Logan's Roadhouse, Inc., a Tennessee corporation and a
Subsidiary (as defined in the Indenture) of the Company, is a Guarantor (as
defined in the Indenture) under the Indenture; and

         WHEREAS, Logan's Roadhouse, Inc. formed LRI Gift Card Management, a
"domestic Subsidiary" (as defined in the Indenture), on June 6, 2002; and

         WHEREAS, Section 13.03 of the Indenture provides that any "domestic
Subsidiary" (as defined in the Indenture) formed by a Subsidiary (as defined in
the Indenture) of the Company must execute and deliver to the Trustee a
supplement to the Indenture pursuant to which such "domestic Subsidiary" (as
defined in the Indenture) shall guarantee all of the obligations on the
Securities; and

         WHEREAS, because LRI Gift Card Management must become a Guarantor (as
defined in the Indenture) of the Securities in compliance with Section 13.03 of
the Indenture, this Supplement is required by the terms of the Indenture; and

         WHEREAS, all acts and proceedings necessary have been done to make this
Supplement, when executed and delivered by the Company, LRI Gift Card Management
and the Trustee, the legal, valid and binding agreement of the Company and LRI
Gift Card Management in accordance with its terms;

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

         Section 1. Confirmation of the Indenture; Definitions. Except as
amended and supplemented hereby, the Indenture is hereby confirmed and
reaffirmed in all respects. Capitalized defined terms not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Indenture.

         Section 2. Guarantee. LRI Gift Card Management does hereby guarantee
all of the obligations on the Securities, whether for principal, interest
(including contingent interest, and interest accruing after the filing of, or
which would have accrued but for the filing of, a petition by or against the
Company under Bankruptcy Law, whether or not such interest is allowed as a claim
after such filing in any proceeding under such law), if any and other amounts
due in connection therewith (including any fees, expenses and indemnities), on a
senior unsecured basis on the terms and subject to the limitations set forth in
the

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Indenture as if it were an original party thereto. On and after the date hereof,
the obligations of LRI Gift Card Management and the other Guarantors under the
Indenture under their respective Guarantees shall be joint and several, and each
reference in the Indenture to "Guarantor" shall be deemed to refer to all
Guarantors, including, without limitation, LRI Gift Card Management.

         Section 3. Effectiveness of Supplement. This Supplement shall become
effective immediately upon the execution hereof by the Company, LRI Gift Card
Management and the Trustee.

         Section 4. Counterparts. This Supplement may be executed in any number
of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original,
but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same
instrument.

         Section 5. Governing Law. This Supplement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplement to
be duly executed, all as of the date first above written.

                                                  LRI GIFT CARD MANAGEMENT CO.
ATTEST:

 /S/                                              By: /S/
------------------------------------------           --------------------------
Name:   Mary Sample                               Name:   Peter Kehayes
Title:  Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer        Title:  President
        and Secretary

                                                  WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL
                                                  ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE
ATTEST:

 /S/                                              By: /S/
------------------------------------------          ---------------------------

Name: Greta Wright                                Name: Susan K. Baker
     -------------------------------------             ------------------------

Title:  Vice President                            Title: Vice President
      ------------------------------------              -----------------------

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                                               CBRL GROUP, INC.
ATTEST:

 /s/                                           By: /s/
------------------------------------              -----------------------------

Name: Michael A. Woodhouse                     Name: James F. Blackstock
     -------------------------------                ---------------------------

Title: President and CEO                       Title: Senior Vice President
      ------------------------------                 --------------------------

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