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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report dated January 23, 1997 (and to all references to our Firm) included in or
made a part of this registration statement.
 
      /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Houston, Texas
November 21, 1997