EX-24 3 exhibitb_final.txt POWER OF ATTORNEY JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Act), as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to this joint filing on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto). Susan A. Hollister serves as authorized representative on behalf of Strong Capital Management, Inc., and with respect to the Schedules 13G filed by Richard S. Strong with Strong Capital Management, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(i)(G) under the Act, serves as authorized representative to Richard S. Strong, with power of attorney. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement this 6th day of February, 2003. STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. By: /s/ Susan A. Hollister Susan A. Hollister Assistant Executive Vice President Strong Capital Management, Inc. RICHARD S. STRONG By: /s/ Susan A. Hollister Susan A. Hollister Authorized Representative Pursuant to Power of Attorney* * Filed herewith as Exhibit B SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: February 6, 2003 Strong Capital Management, Inc. By: /s/ Susan A. Hollister Susan A. Hollister Assistant Executive Vice President Richard S. Strong By: /s/ Susan A. Hollister Susan A. Hollister Authorized Representative Pursuant to Power of Attorney* *Filed herewith as Exhibit B