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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
INCOME TAXES 
INCOME TAXES

NOTE 12.  INCOME TAXES

 

As of December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011, the Company had $3.4 million and $3.5 million of unrecognized tax benefits, respectively. All tax years since inception remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board until such time the Company's net operating losses and credits are either utilized or expire. Interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits, would be recognized as income tax expense by the Company. The Company does not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits.