Exhibit 12

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 

     1Q 2006     1Q 2005  

Income from continuing operations

   10,632     9,850  
Additions:     

Fixed charges

    

Interest expense

   10,322     8,588  

Capitalized interest

   701     206  
            
   11,023     8,794  
Deductions:     

Capitalized interest

   (701 )   (206 )
            

Adjusted earnings

   20,954     18,438  
            

Fixed Charges (from above)

   11,023     8,794  

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

   1.90     2.10