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Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

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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