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Depreciation and Amortization

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]

Depreciation and Amortization

3. Depreciation and Amortization

The Company includes all categories of depreciation and amortization on a separate line in its Statement of Operations. The amounts of depreciation and amortization expense excluded from the following operating expenses in its Statement of Operations are:

		Three months ended								Six months ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2011				2010				2011				2010
Direct advertising expenses		$	68,675			$	74,476			$	138,246			$	149,116
General and administrative expenses			1,059				1,250				2,070				2,516
Corporate expenses			2,676				2,439				5,967				4,875
		$	72,410			$	78,165			$	146,283			$	156,507

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