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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
INCOME TAXES [Abstract] 
INCOME TAXES
NOTE 7 – INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.”  ASC 740-10 clarifies whether or not to recognize assets or liabilities for tax positions taken that may be challenged by a tax authority. All of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized in future periods, would impact the Company's effective tax rate. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. and in various states and foreign countries. As of September 30, 2011, in the major jurisdictions where the Company operates, it is generally no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits was increased by approximately $968 primarily for current period exposures and tax positions in prior periods.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, there was no significant change to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had approximately $2,214 and $1,246, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits. The Company does not anticipate any material change in the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to occur within the next twelve months. The Company includes interest expense or income as well as potential penalties on unrecognized tax positions as a component of income tax expense in the consolidated statements of earnings. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was approximately $540 and $414, respectively, and is included in other long-term obligations.