Fair Value Measurement
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

NOTE 6—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable and accrued interest approximate estimated fair value. The U.S. Treasury securities, classified as cash equivalents, are measured using quoted market prices available on active markets. In measuring the fair value of the Senior Secured Notes, the Company used market information. These estimates require considerable judgment in interpreting market data, and changes in assumptions or estimation methods could significantly affect the fair value estimates.

The following table presents estimated fair value, and related carrying amounts, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

                                 
    June 30, 2012     December 31, 2011  
(In thousands)   Carrying
Amount
    Estimated
Fair Value
    Carrying
Amount
    Estimated
Fair Value
 

Financial Assets:

                               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 78,003     $ 78,003     $ 56,213     $ 56,213  

Accounts receivable

    66,353       66,353       60,543       60,543  
         

Financial Liabilities:

                               

Senior Secured Notes

  $ 193,773     $ 217,913     $ 193,613     $ 220,961  

Accrued interest

    10,588       10,588       10,588       10,588