Stock-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

6. The Company applies the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718 Stock-Based Compensation.  Total stock-based compensation expense included within operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was $194,000 and $231,000, respectively.  These amounts were recorded net of benefit of $61,000, as the result of forfeitures of unvested stock options prior to the completion of the requisite service period.  Total stock-based compensation expense included within operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was $32,000 and $13,000, respectively.  These amounts were recorded net of benefits of $72,000 and $211,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, as the result of forfeitures of unvested stock options prior to the completion of the requisite service period.  At June 30, 2011, the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested equity awards was $1.1 million (net of estimated forfeitures), which is expected to be recognized as compensation expense in fiscal years 2011 through 2015.