EXHIBIT B
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement
on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all
subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on
behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional
joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be
responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the
completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained
therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of
the information concerning the other, except to the extent that he or it
knows or has reason to believe that such information is accurate.
Dated: December 5, 1997
The TCW Group, Inc.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
Authorized Signatory
Xxxxxx Xxx
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
Under Power of Attorney dated January 30,
1996, on File with Schedule 13G Amendment
Number 1 for Matrix Service Co. dated January
30, 1996.
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