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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 the period shown:
                             
Year ended December 31,    
    Three months ended
2001   2002   2003   2004   2005   March 31, 2006
 
2.3x
  1.8x   1.1x   1.4x     2.1x       1.7x  
 
The term “fixed charges” means the sum of interest and the estimated interest component of our rent expense. For this calculation, fixed charges are added back to net earnings before income taxes.