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Investments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Investments
(5)           Investments
 
As of June 30, 2011, we held certain investments that are required to be measured for disclosure purposes at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments are considered Level 2 investments. We consider as current assets those investments which will mature in the next 12 months. The remaining investments are considered non-current assets. The amortized cost and fair value of our investments that are being accounted for as held-to-maturity securities, and the related gross unrealized gains and losses, were as follows as of June 30, 2011 ( in thousands):

         
Gross Unrealized
       
   
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
Short-term Investments:
                       
Corporate bonds
  $ 19,166     $ 214     $     $ 19,380  
                                 
Long-term Investments:
                               
Corporate bonds
  $ 18,742     $ 466     $     $ 19,208  

At June 30, 2011, the length of time until maturity of these securities ranged from two to 36 months.