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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
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 months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:


 
2014
2013
Risk-free interest rate
1.45%
0.72%
     
Expected volatility
102%
106%
     
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 March 31, 2014 and changes during the three months ended March 31, 2014 is as follows:

 
Weighted
 average
 Exercise
 Price
Weighted
 average
 remaining
 contractual
 term (in years)
Aggregate
 Intrinsic Value
 
Options
Outstanding
       
at beginning of period
461,919
$9.80
   
Granted
36,292
15.04
   
Exercised
(65,000)
7.32
   
     
Outstanding and vested
       
at end of period
405,994
$10.32
2.73
$1,276,112