12 EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT SECURITIES APPRAISERS As independent securities appraisers, we hereby consent to the inclusion of our appraisal valuation of the ARA Class B Common Stock and to the references to our firm and to such appraisal in the Company's previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8, Registration Nos. 33-11818, 33- 30879, 33-33329 and 33-44002. Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 565 McLean, VA 22102 May 19, 1994 By: s/Louis A. Paone -------------------------------- Louis A. Paone Managing Director