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EXHIBIT 24.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of
this Registration Statement on Form SB-2 of our report dated May 5, 2000
relating to the financial statements of Ballyhoo Capital Ventures, Inc.
appearing in such Prospectus. We also consent to the reference our firm under
the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.
/s/ JAMES E. SCHEIFLEY & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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Certified Public Accountants
Denver, Colorado
August 23, 2000
