EXHIBIT 23.3 CONSENT OF COUNSEL We hereby consent to the reference to us in the Prospectus constituting part of this Registration Statement on Forms S-1 under the caption "Legal Matters." In giving the foregoing consent, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder. /s/ Richards, Layton & Finger PA Richards, Layton & Finger PA Wilmington, Delaware March 27, 2001