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                                   EXHIBIT 7.1

               COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES.

For the purpose of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings
consists of the sum of operating profit before income tax from continuing
operations and before income or loss from equity investments, plus fixed
charges, plus amortization of capitalized interest. Fixed charges means interest
expense, capitalized interest expense and related costs.