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Exhibit 12.1
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
     The following table sets forth our consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the periods indicated:
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,
    2008   2007   2006   2005   2004
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
     24.9       1.7       19.7       2.7       2.1  
     In computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings have been based on income from continuing operations before income tax provision (benefit) plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest, amortization of debt issuance costs and the portion of rental expense on operating leases attributable to interest.