Exhibit 12.1

Statements re: Computation of Ratios

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012		2011		2010		2009		2008
Fixed charges(1)	$	86,073	$	89,265	$	95,830	$	115,707	$	181,324
Preferred stock dividends		5,773		5,885		5,764		5,906		5,928
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends	$	91,846	$	95,150	$	101,594	$	121,613	$	187,252
Fixed charges	$	91,846	$	95,150	$	101,594	$	121,613	$	187,252
Income (loss) from continuing operations		100,218		122,876		110,499		130,234		55,049
	$	192,064	$	218,026	$	212,093	$	251,847	$	242,301
Deficiency	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends		2.09		2.29		2.09		2.07		1.29

(1) Fixed charges consist of interest expense on all indebtedness.