EXHIBIT 23.2


                   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 a part of this
Form S-3/A Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement under the Securities Act of
1933.



                                              /s/  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Baltimore, Maryland
August 26, 1997