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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]  
Weighted-average common shares for the computation of EPS
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the years ended December 31:

(in thousands except per share amounts)
 
2014
  
2013
  
2012
 
Numerator:
      
Net earnings from continuing operations
 
$
81,771
  
$
114,298
  
$
125,082
 
Denominator:
            
Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted average common shares
  
48,525
   
49,755
   
49,596
 
Effect of dilutive securities
  
294
   
179
   
226
 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted average shares outstanding
  
48,819
   
49,934
   
49,822
 
Earnings per common share from continuing operations
            
Basic
 
$
1.69
  
$
2.30
  
$
2.52
 
Diluted
 
$
1.67
  
$
2.29
  
$
2.51