text: As of December 31, 2004, interest rate swap agreements are reÖected at fair market value of $.5 million 
  and are included in other assets and as an adjustment to long-term debt in the accompanying Consolidated 
  Balance Sheets. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded net 
  interest income of $7.2 million, $10.0 million and $5.8 million, respectively, related to its interest rate swap 
  agreements which is included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. 
  
  The unsecured revolving credit facility requires the Company to maintain certain Ñnancial ratios and 
  comply with certain Ñnancial covenants. The Company has the ability under its loan covenants to pay 
  dividends and repurchase its common stock under the condition that it is in compliance with the covenants. At 
  December 31, 2004, the Company was in compliance with the Ñnancial covenants under these agreements. 
  
  **6.** **INCOME TAXES**
  
  The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows: 
  
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              [html]<thead><tr><td>2004</td><td>2003</td><td>2002</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>$ 81.2</td><td>$( 51.4 )</td><td>$ 62.0</td></tr><tr><td>...........</td><td>7.0</td><td>4.5</td></tr><tr><td>11.8</td><td>............</td><td>57.6</td></tr><tr><td>178.9</td><td>73.1</td><td>$ 145.8</td></tr></tbody>
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  Current: 