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Other Assets (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Other Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Fair value of fuel and commodity hedges included in Other current assets | $ 3.0 | $ 3.5
Fair value of interest rate swaps included in notes and other receivables |  | $ 5.2

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Period Type: | instant

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