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Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

        The following table sets forth our ratio of earnings to fixed charges on a reported basis for the periods indicated. Earnings consists of income from continuing operations plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense.

		December 31,													Nine Months ended September 30,
		1999		2000			2001			2002			2003		2003		2004
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		$	18,966	$	(43,250	)	$	(15,588	)	$	(3,744	)	$	23,341	$	16,475	$	4,772
	Interest expense		42,947		42,400			33,204			27,381			23,388		17,964		36,784
	Net income (loss) before fixed charges		61,913		(850	)		17,616			23,637			46,729		34,439		41,556
Interest expense		$	42,947	$	42,400		$	33,204		$	27,381		$	23,388	$	17,964	$	36,784
	Total fixed charges	$	42,947	$	42,400		$	33,204		$	27,381		$	23,388	$	17,964	$	36,784
Earnings/Fixed charge coverage ratio			1.4x		*			*			*			2.0x		1.9x		1.1x

*

Our earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $43,250, $15,588 and $3,744 in 2000, 2001 and 2002 respectively. In addition, our ratio of earnings to fixed charges has been revised to reflect the impact of the implementation of the Statement of Accounting Standard No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."

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