Repurchase of Common Stock

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Repurchase Common Stock [Abstract]

Repurchase of Common Stock

Note L -  Repurchase of Common Stock

On October 13, 2008, our Board of Directors amended its June 2005 authorization to purchase the 4.50% Notes and/or common stock to allow expenditures up to $30,000, including the $9,864 previously authorized. On October 17, 2008, we repurchased $35,920 principal amount of the 4.50% Notes for approximately $28,112 including accrued interest. On December 12, 2008, our Board of Directors amended its June 2005 authorization to purchase the 4.50% Notes and/or common stock to allow expenditures up to $30,000, including the $1,888 remaining after the October 2008 activities. In 2009, we repurchased $14,076 principal amount of the 4.50% Notes for approximately $11,696 including accrued interest. No repurchases were made during the nine and three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. As of September 30, 2012, the remaining authorization is $18,304.