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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
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Fair Value Measurements
The Company measures financial assets and liabilities at fair value in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”).  These measurements involve various valuation techniques and assume that the transactions would occur between market participants in the most advantageous market for the Company.  The following is a summary of valuation techniques utilized by the Company for its significant financial assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
Assets
 
To estimate the market value of its marketable securities, the Company obtains current market pricing from quoted market sources or uses pricing for identical securities. Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below.
 
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  
June 30, 2011
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Equity securities
 $49  $--  $--  $49 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $7,512  $--  $--  $7,512 

   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  
December 31, 2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Equity securities
 $35  $--  $--  $35 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $949  $--  $--  $949 

Liabilities

To estimate the fair value of the swap liability on hedge contracts as of the measurement date, the Company obtains inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the liability. Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below.
 
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  
June 30, 2011
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Interest rate swap
 $--  $--  $--  $-- 
 
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  
December 31, 2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Interest rate swap
 $--  $21  $--  $21