CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report,  dated November 5, 1998,  included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's
previously filed Registration  Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-39090,  33-62966,
33-52319, 33-57683, 333-21503 and 333-62319).



                                   
                                         /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
                                             ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Roseland, New Jersey
December 8, 1998