JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

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                                   EXHIBIT 7.1

                             JOINT FILING AGREEMENT


         We, the signatories of the statement on Schedule 13D to which this
Agreement is attached, hereby agree that such statement is, and any amendments
thereto filed by any of us will be, filed on behalf of each of us.


Dated:  January 7, 2000



                                   THE HEARST CORPORATION

                                   By:      /s/ XXXXX X. XXXX
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                                            Name:    Xxxxx X. Xxxx
                                            Title:   Vice President


                                   THE HEARST FAMILY TRUST

                                   By:      /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX
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                                            Name:    Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
                                            Title:   Trustee


                                   HEARST HOLDINGS, INC.

                                   By:      /s/ XXXXX X. XXXX
                                            -----------------------------------
                                            Name:    Xxxxx X. Xxxx
                                            Title:   Vice President


                                   HEARST BROADCASTING, INC.

                                   By:      /s/ XXXXX X. XXXX
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                                            Name:    Xxxxx X. Xxxx
                                            Title:   Vice President