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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

At June 30, 2011:
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Level 1
  
Level 2
  
Level 3
  
Total
 
Assets:
              
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts
Other noncurrent assets
 $1,595  $-  $-  $1,595 

At December 31, 2010:
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Level 1
  
Level 2
  
Level 3
  
Total
 
Assets:
              
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts
Other noncurrent assets
 $1,589  $-  $-  $1,589 
                    
Liabilities:
                  
Interest rate swap
Other long-term liabilities
 $-  $467  $-  $467 

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for these items, as well as the general classification of such items:
 
Investments Held in Rabbi Trusts - The investments include exchange-traded equity securities and mutual funds. Fair values for these investments were based on quoted prices in active markets and were therefore classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Interest Rate Swap - The derivative was a receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swap based on the LIBOR rate and was designated as a cash flow hedge. Fair value was based on a model-driven valuation using the LIBOR rate, which was observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the swap. Therefore, our interest rate swap was classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
The carrying values of other cash and cash equivalents, contract receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.  The carrying value of debt also approximates fair value due to the agreements being entered into on June 30, 2011.