CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the use of our reports
(and  to  all  references  to  our  firm)  included  in or  made  part  of  this
Registration Statement.



                                        /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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                                        Arthur Andersen LLP



Boston, Massachusetts
January 26, 2000