Repurchase of Common Stock

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Repurchase Common Stock [Abstract]

Repurchase of Common Stock

Note K - 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.  As of March 31, 2013, the remaining authorization is $18,304.