ARTHUR
                                    ANDERSEN


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
(and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.


                                             /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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                                             ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Roseland, New Jersey
January 21, 1998