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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]

Weighted-average assumptions used for options granted

The estimated fair value of each option award granted was determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.  The following weighted-average assumptions were used for the options granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

		2012			2011
Risk-free interest rate		0.9%			2.1%
Expected volatility		102%			101%
Dividend yield		0%			0%
Expected option term		5 years			5 years

Stock option activity

A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans as of September 30, 2012 and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 is as follows:

		Options				Weighted average Exercise  Price				Weighted  average  remaining  contractual  term (in years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at beginning of period			695,000			$	6.68
Granted			40,517				11.87
Exercised			(205,000	)			6.65
Outstanding and vested at end of period			530,517			$	9.25			2.89		$	1,224,146

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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average exercise prices (or conversion ratios) for share options (or share units) that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, vested and expected to vest, exercisable or convertible at the end of the year, and the number of share options or share units that were granted, exercised or converted, forfeited, and expired during the year.

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Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term of share options and similar instruments, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions.

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