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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Summary Financial
Data," "Selected Financial Data" and "Experts" and to the use of our report
dated February 16, 2000 (except for Note 21, as to which the date is June 19,
2000), in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-35522) each
incorporated by reference in this registration statement (No. 333-___________).
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Baltimore, Maryland
August 7, 2000
