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Earnings Per Common Share (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included the following common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three and six month periods ended June 30, solely relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units:
| 2013 |  | 2012
Three months ended | 730,045 |  |  | 771,268 |
Six months ended | 766,228 |  |  | 813,139 |

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