CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


     As independent public accountants,  we hereby consent to the incorporation
of our  report,  dated  November 6, 2001,  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, 333-62319, 333-84409 and 333-67760.

                                        /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
                                        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Roseland, New Jersey
December 20, 2001