EXHIBIT 23.5 CONSENT OF MICHAEL S. UPTON, CPA, P. A. As an independant public accountant, I hereby consent to the use of my reports (and to all references to my Firm) included in or made a part of this registation statement. MICHAEL S. UPTON, CPA, P.A. By: /s/ MICHAEL S. UPTON, CPA Name: Michael S. Upton, CPA Title: Prsident Greenville, South Carolina September 5, 1996