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Long Term Retention Plan ("LTRP") (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Long Term Retention Plan ("LTRP") [Abstract]

Long Term Retention Plans Accrued Compensation Expense


		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016		2015
		(In thousands)
LTRP 2009		33		(12)
LTRP 2010		62		120
LTRP 2011		96		142
LTRP 2012		130		185
LTRP 2013		413		842
LTRP 2014		505		1,059
LTRP 2015		893		-



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