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## NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, Continued 

The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost are as follows: 

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The weighted average assumptions used to calculate the benefit obligation are as follows: 

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Net periodic pension cost included the following components (in thousands): 

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The accumulated benefit obligation for the Plan is $33,725 and $29,038 as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. 

The Plan’s expected future benefit payments ar shown below (in thousands): 

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