EX-23.1 3 a2073797zex-23_1.htm EXHIBIT 23.1
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EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report dated November 21, 2001, included in this registration statement.

/s/    ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

San Diego, California
June 5, 2002




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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS