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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1


               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation of our report included in this Form 10-KSB into the Company's
previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-62071,
333-18819 and 333-73349) and Form S-8 (File No. 333-39137).


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  December 29, 2000.



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