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in computing earnings per share: Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic Weighted average number of shares outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Diluted Diluted Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividends declared per common share Dividends declared per common share Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Assets Abstract ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable Net Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $13,127 and $13,026, respectively Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $11,499 and $11,608, respectively Accounts receivable, net Inventories Inventories Deferred Tax Assets Net Current Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, 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