Exhibit 99.7 September 24,1998 Jeffrey A. Pakrosnis 9651 Kelly Drive Loveland, OH 45140 Dear Jeff, In an effort to make the employment contracts consistent among the corporate executive officers of United Shields Corporation, this letter will confirm...

                                                      Exhibit 99.7




September 24,1998



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Dear Xxxx,

     In an effort to make the employment contracts consistent
among the corporate executive officers of United Xxxxxxx
Corporation, this letter will confirm our agreement to amend your
Employment Agreement dated July 2, 1998 to increase the term of
the Employment Agreement to five (5) years.

Sincerely,


/s/ X.X. Xxxxx
    X.X. Xxxxx
    Chairman & CEO


Agreed:


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