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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Income Taxes  
Income Taxes

NOTE H — Income Taxes

At June 30, 2011, the Company has recorded a $2,468 liability, in accordance with ASC 740-10-25 "Income Taxes," for gross unrecognized tax benefits. This amount, if ultimately recognized, will reduce the Company's annual effective tax rate. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. At June 30, 2011, the Company had accrued approximately $53 for the payment of interest and penalties. There were no material adjustments to the recorded liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the second quarter of 2011.

The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the effect of income earned by certain of the Company's foreign entities being taxed at lower rates than the federal statutory rate. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to the effect of income earned by certain of the Company's foreign entities being taxed at lower rates than the federal statutory rate and permanent tax deductions.