SUBSEQUENT EVENT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

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SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In October 2012, the Company's board of directors authorized the use of $50.0 million for the repurchase of the Company's common stock. Repurchases are to be executed according to pre-defined price/volume guidelines set by the board of directors. Authorization of future stock repurchase programs is at the discretion of the board of directors and

will depend on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions as well as other factors.