EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this registration statement. /s/ Arthur Andersen...

 
                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
  As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
reports (and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
 
                                                 /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LLP
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                                                   Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx LLP
 
New Orleans, Louisiana
September 25, 1997

 
The schedules and exhibits to this agreement have been intentionally omitted in 
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission. The Company will 
provide such exhibits and schedules upon request of the Commission.