Exhibit 23

G. BRAD BECKSTEAD
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Certified Public Accountant

                                                  330 E. Warm Springs
                                                 Las Vegas, NV  89119
                                                         702.528.1984
                                                  425.928.2877 (efax)

July 30, 2001


To Whom It May Concern:

The firm of G. Brad Beckstead, CPA, consents to the inclusion of my report
of July 30, 2001, on the Financial Statements of Emporia Systems for the
six months ending June 30, 2001, in any filings which are necessary now or
in the near future to be filed with the US Securities and Exchange
Commission.

Signed,


/s/ G. Brad Beckstead
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    G. Brad Beckstead, CPA