Exhibit 12.1
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                                                        Three Months Ended
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                                                              March 31,
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                                                      2001               2000
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DETERMINATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO
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   FIXED CHARGES:
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Loss before benefit for income taxes                     $  344               ($442)

Fixed charges

     Amortization of deferred financing costs               239                 339
     Interest expense                                     5,155               5,061
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Earnings before fixed charges                             5,738               4,958



Fixed charges

     Amortization of deferred financing costs               239                 339
     Interest expense                                     5,155               5,061
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Total fixed charges                                       5,394               5,400



Ratio of earnings to fixed charges                        1.06X               0.92X
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