Short-term Investments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Short-term Investments [Abstract]

Short-term Investments

4.           Short-term Investments

The Company held $50.6 million of short-term investments at September 30, 2014, as compared to $27.1 million at December 31, 2013.  The Company has classified these investments as available for sale.  These investments are federally insured certificates of deposit in the following amounts and maturities: $5.0 million with a maturity date of October 30, 2014; $23.5 million with a maturity date of February 26, 2015; $10.0 million with a maturity date of April 23, 2015; and $12.1 million with a maturity date of April 30, 2015.