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Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus common stock equivalents assuming exercise of stock options, where dilutive. There were no options to purchase shares outstanding during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011, and options to purchase 79,000 and 191,000 shares were outstanding during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010, respectively. These options were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the periods then ended because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. The following is a calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share and weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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