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Exhibit 12
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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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 ($ 2,233) ($ 2,090) ($ 4,911) ($ 3,153)
Fixed charges
Amortization of deferred financing costs 337 298 1,010 892
Interest expense 5,174 4,569 15,396 13,148
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Earnings before fixed charges 3,278 2,777 11,495 10,887
Fixed charges
Amortization of deferred financing costs 337 298 1,010 892
Interest expense 5,174 4,569 15,396 13,148
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Total fixed charges 5,511 4,867 16,406 14,040
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 0.59X 0.57X 0.70X 0.78X
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