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 EXHIBIT 23(a)

CONSENT OF VALUATION FIRM

We hereby consent to the inclusion in this Form 10-K of references to our valuation report relating to the estimation of fair value of certain auction rate securities held by the Company as of June 30, 2010 and 2009.

/s/Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc.
 
August 26, 2010