Note 10 - Stock Repurchase Programs

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Stock Repurchase Programs [Abstract]

Stock Repurchase Program

Stock Repurchase Programs

In September 2010, our Board authorized a stock repurchase program that provides for the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of our common stock, with no expiration from the date of authorization, for the purpose of offsetting the impact of dilution from our equity compensation programs. The stock repurchase activity under this stock repurchase program during the first nine months of 2011 is summarized as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Shares Repurchased	Average Price per Share		Value of Shares Repurchased		Remaining Amount Authorized
Balance at January 1, 2011	1,880	$	29.94	$	56,293	$	1,943,707
Repurchase of common stock	25,600	31.78		813,491		(813,491		)
Balance at September 30, 2011	27,480	$	31.65	$	869,784	$	1,130,216

These repurchased shares were recorded as treasury stock and were accounted for under the cost method. No repurchased shares have been retired.