INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Aug. 11, 2012

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

10.  INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate was 34.5% and 27.6% for the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The effective income tax rate was 34.5% and 33.8% for the first two quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The effective income tax rate for the second quarters and first two quarters of 2012 and 2011 differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to the favorable resolution of certain tax issues, partially offset by the effect of state income taxes.