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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
(7) INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes is recorded at the end of each interim period based on the Company's best estimate of its effective income tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year. The Company’s income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was partially offset by a state income tax refund, which resulted in a lower effective tax rate for the period. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was 37%. The Company paid income taxes of $1,016 during the first nine months of 2012, which was included in income taxes payable at December 31, 2011.