Share Repurchases

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Share Repurchases [Abstract]

Treasury Stock [Text Block]

Share Repurchases

In September, 2001, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a program to repurchase 15.4 million shares, adjusted for stock splits, of the Company’s common stock in open market or negotiated transactions using available cash, cash equivalents and investments.  The authorization remains open at June 30, 2011 and has no expiration date. There were no share repurchases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.  Approximately 6.5 million shares remain authorized for repurchase under the program.