FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS

Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis

		September 30, 2011
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets		(in thousands)
Cash
	Money market funds	$	16,640	$	16,640	$	-	$	-
Short-term investments
	Corporate debt securities, including government-backed securities		4,579		-		4,579		-
Other assets
	Auction-rate securities		2,251		-		-		2,251
	Deferred compensation plan assets		4,472		4,472		-		-
	Total	$	27,942	$	21,112	$	4,579	$	2,251

		December 31, 2010
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets		(in thousands)
Cash
	Money market funds	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Short-term investments
	Corporate equity securities		158		158		-		-
	Corporate debt securities, including government-backed securities		19,416		-		19,416		-
Other assets
	Auction-rate securities		2,251		-		-		2,251
	Deferred compensation plan assets		3,783		3,783		-		-
	Total	$	25,608	$	3,941	$	19,416	$	2,251

Summary of the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

		Balance at January 1, 2011		Total Unrealized Gains		Sales and Other Settlements		Balance at September 30, 2011
		(in thousands)
Auction-rate securities		$	2,251	$	-	$	-	$	2,251
	Total	$	2,251	$	-	$	-	$	2,251

		Balance at January 1, 2010		Total Unrealized Gains		Sales and Other Settlements			Balance at December 31, 2010
		(in thousands)
Auction-rate securities		$	5,392	$	9	$	(3,150	)	$	2,251
	Total	$	5,392	$	9	$	(3,150	)	$	2,251