EX-23 17 ex-23_1.txt EXHIBIT 23.1 - CONSENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSON LLP EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use in this registration statement of our report dated March 28, 2001 included herein and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Los Angeles, California August 7, 2001