THOMAS P. MONAHAN
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
208 LEXINGTON AVENUE
PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07502
(973) 790-8775
November 17, 2000
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on
Form S-8 (File no.000-28461) of our report dated April 28, 2000 on our audits of
the consolidated financial statements of Highland Holdings International, Inc.
as of December 31, 1999, and for the year then ended.
By: /s/ Thomas P. Monahan
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Thomas P. Monahan
Certified Public Accountant
November 17, 2000