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Title: LEASE AGREEMENT
Governing Law: Pennsylvania     Date: 6/29/2006

LEASE AGREEMENT, Parties: optium corp , leo palau
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                                                                    Exhibit 10.5

                                 LEASE AGREEMENT

       THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made this 8th day of June, 2005 by and between
Optium, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as Tenant) and
Leo Palau, 804 Lakeview Drive, Maple Glen, PA 19002, (hereinafter referred to as
Landlord).

       WITNESSETH:

       The Landlord, for and in consideration of the prompt payment of the rent
as specified in this Agreement as well as the performance of all of the
covenants, promises and agreements contained in this Agreement upon the part of
the Tenant does hereby demise and Lease to the Tenant and Tenant does hereby
Lease from the Landlord the premises situate at 500 Horizon Drive, Chalfont,
Bucks County, PA, comprising of approximately 36,403 square feet.

I.      TERM

       A.      TERM

       The term of this Lease shall be four (4) years commencing on November 1,
2005 (the Commencement Date) and terminating on the day prior to the anniversary
of the Lease Commencement Date. In the event that Landlord is unable to give
possession of the demised premises, as herein provided, by reason of any cause
beyond the control of Landlord, the Landlord shall not be liable in damages to
the Tenant therefore and during the period that Landlord is unable to give
possession, all rights and remedies of both parties hereunder shall be
suspended.

       B.      TERMINATION

       This Lease shall expire at the end of the term as defined in paragraph
I.A., provided that in the event that the Tenant shall for any reason, fail to
vacate the Leased Premises at the expiration of the term of this Lease, the
Tenant shall be deemed to be a "hold-over" Tenant and liable for additional
rents provided in Paragraph II, Section E.

II.     RENT

       A.      BASE RENT

       The monthly rental payments shall be as follows:

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          <S>              <C>
          Year 1           $ 47,020.54    per month
          Year 2           $ 48,446.33    per month
          Year 3           $ 49,872.11    per month
          Year 4           $ 51,388.90    per month
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       Rental payments shall be payable at the offices of the Agent as set forth
below.

       B.      UTILITIES

       Tenant shall be responsible for payment of all utility services including
heat, water, sewer, electricity, air conditioning and gas (if applicable). If
requested by Landlord, Tenant shall produce paid receipts for said utilities
upon the demand of Landlord.

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PALAU/OPTIUM
JUNE 6, 2005
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       C.      TAXES AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION FEE

       Landlord shall be responsible for and pay all real estate taxes and
Condominium Association fees, as shall be in effect as of the Commencement Date.
As additional rent under this lease, Tenant shall pay all increases in the
amount of real estate taxes levied by the taxing authorities over the taxes
levied at the Commencement Date, assuming the property has been assessed as
completed. The 2005 County and Township Real Estate Taxes are $13,353.00. The
2005 Real Estate School Taxes will be attached on Exhibit "A" when the Real
Estate Tax bill is received from the taxing authority. Landlord shall notify
Tenant of such increased amounts and the said additional rental shall be due and
payable in a single payment with the rental payment due in the month following
the notification of the increase in taxes. In addition, Tenant shall pay any and
all increases in condominium fees as assessed by the Condominium Association and
Landlord shall notify Tenant of such increases and such additional rent shall
likewise be due and payable, in full for the period included in such increase,
with the next installment of rent following such notification. The Condominium
Association fees for 500 Horizon Drive is $31,200.00 annually or $2,600.00 per
month.

       D.      RENTAL PAYMENTS

       All rental payments shall be due and payable on or before the first day
of each calendar month during the term of this Lease. In the event that Tenant
shall not pay any payment of rent within five (5) days after the due date, a
late charge of ten percent (10%) of the base rental payment and additional
rental payment due shall be charged and payable with the next rental payment.

       E.      RENT WHILE HOLDING OVER

       In the event that Tenant is classified as a hold-over Tenant pursuant to
paragraph I.B. above, then in addition to the rents provided for above, Tenant
shall pay an additional monthly rental of fifty percent (50%) of the total
aforementioned rents.

III.    RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF TENANT

       A.      USE OF PREMISES

       Tenant shall use the leased premises for office, engineering and light
manufacturing purposes and no other purpose. Tenant shall be responsible for the
acquisition of any and all permits for such use from any municipal or
governmental authority or agency at its own cost and expense.

       B.      FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

       All trade fixtures, equipment, appliances, decorations, etc., installed
by Tenant in the Leased Premises shall remain the sole property of the Tenant,
provided, however, that Tenant shall repair any damages caused by the removal of
such fixtures, equipment, appliances, decorations, etc., from the Leased
Premises at the termination of this Lease as provided herein.

       C.      WASTE AND NUISANCE

       Tenant shall not commit or suffer to be committed any waste or any
nuisance or other act or thing which may disturb the Landlord or any other
person to whom the Landlord has any duty.

        D.      GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS

       Tenant shall at Tenant's sole cost and expense, without notice or demand
from Landlord, comply with and faithfully observe all requirements of all
municipal, county, state, federal and other governmental authorities having
jurisdiction, now in force or which may hereafter be enforced, pertaining to the
use of the Leased Premises.

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PALAU/OPTIUM
JUNE 6, 2005
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       E.      IMPROVEMENTS

       Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions or improvements to the
Leased Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Consent for
non-structural alterations, additions, or improvements shall not be unreasonably
withheld by Landlord. Tenant shall comply with all governmental rules and
regulations in connection with such work, and shall prevent any lien or
obligation from being created against or imposed upon the Leased Premises and
will discharge all liens and charges for services rendered or materials
furnished immediately after such liens occur or said charges become due and
payable. Such alterations, additions or improvements shall become part of the
real property and remain the property of Landlord on termination of the Lease.

       At all times when any change or alteration is in progress, there shall be
maintained, at Tenant's expense, Workmen's Compensation Insurance in accordance
with the law, covering all persons employed in connection with the change or
alteration, and general liability insurance of the mutual benefit of Tenant and
Landlord, expressly covering the additional hazards due to the change or
alteration.

       F.      SIGNS

       Tenant may not install any signs or posters on the exterior of the
building in which the Leased Premises are located or at any other location
adjacent to the said building or install, display or use any signs except as
shall be permitted by the Landlord. Tenant shall comply with all other rules and
regulations imposed by the Landlord or any municipal or other authority
exercising jurisdiction over such matters. Tenant and Landlord hereby agree that
Tenant will erect two (2) small directional signs within the vicinity of 500
Horizon Drive. Tenant shall submit signs and location plans for Landlord's
review and approval.

IV.     MAINTENANCE BY TENANT

       Landlord shall be responsible for and maintain in good operating
condition any and all heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment
servicing the Premises. Landlord shall pay for a preventive maintenance contract
upon the air conditioning and heating unit servicing the demised premises.

       Tenant shall have the sole liability and responsibility for any
maintenance of the interior of the Leased Premises and the repair and
maintenance of any fixtures or equipment contained therein, excluding heating,
ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

       Tenant shall provide complete janitorial services to the premises at
least on a weekly basis and shall be responsible for the cost of such services.

       Landlord reserves the right to visit the premises at reasonable times and
with reasonable notice.

       Tenant shall not be responsible for any damage by fire elements or
unavoidable casualty or other catastrophe cause to premises which shall not be
due to the negligence of the Tenant, Tenant's employees, agents or servants.

V.      INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY

       A.      LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED OF THE TENANT

       Tenant, at its own expense, shall provide and maintain in force during
the term of this Lease, liability and property damage insurance in the amount of
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) on a combined single-limit basis, covering
Landlord as well as Tenant, with one or more responsible insurance companies
duly authorized to transact business in Pennsylvania, listing Landlord as an
additional insured and loss payee. Tenant shall furnish Landlord with
certificates of all insurance required by this section. If Tenant does not
maintain such insurance in full force and effect, Landlord may notify Tenant of
such failure and if Tenant does not deliver to Landlord within ten (10) days
after such notice, certification showing all such insurance to be in full force
and effect, Landlord may at its option,

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PALAU/OPTIUM
JUNE 6, 2005
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take out the necessary insurance to comply with the provisions hereof and pay
the premiums on the items specified in such notice and Tenant covenants thereon
on demand to reimburse and pay Landlord any amounts paid or expended in the
amount of the insurance premiums required hereby and specified in the notice,
with interest thereon at the rate of eight (8%) percent per annum from the date
of such payment by Landlord until repaid by Tenant.

       B.      FIRE INSURANCE

       Landlord shall maintain and keep in force and effect or cause to be
maintained and kept in force and effect a policy of fire insurance covering the
exterior of the premises of which the Leased Premises is a part and Tenant shall
be responsible for fire insurance covering the Leased Premises and contents,
with Landlord listed as loss payee as its interest appear.

       C.      INDEMNIFICATION OF LANDLORD

       Except for claims arising out of acts caused by the negligence of the
Landlord or its representatives, Tenant will indemnify Landlord to the extent
that the loss is not covered by insurance and save Landlord harmless from and
against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in
conjunction with the loss of life, an occurre


 
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