EX-23.(B) 5 g74953ex23-b.txt CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included or incorporated by reference in this Form S-8, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements on File No. 333-58619. /s/Arthur Andersen March 19, 2002