Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]


Note 12 —	Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Amounts reflected in our consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2011 for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value. The fair value of our revolving credit facility has been estimated based on similar debt transactions that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Estimates of the fair value of our Senior Notes are based on market information as of September 30, 2011. A summary of the fair value and carrying value of the financial instruments is shown in the table below.


	September 30, 2011				December 31, 2010
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents	$	53,534	$	53,534	$	59,930	$	59,930
Revolving credit facility		295,000		295,000		10,000		9,873
2016 Notes		—		—		332,665		341,813
2018 Notes		249,525		252,020		249,525		254,516
2021 Notes		360,000		352,800		—		—