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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets

Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill

(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2010		$	38,854
Acquisitions			12,252
Balance at September 30, 2011		$	51,106

Components Of Other Intangible Assets

				As of September 30, 2011								As of December 31, 2010
		Weighted Average Remaining Life		Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization
(In thousands)												(Audited)
Customer relationships		20.8 years		$	27,811			$	7,409			$	17,441			$	6,466
Other		2.5 years			180				27				—				—
Total other intangible assets				$	27,991			$	7,436			$	17,441			$	6,466

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

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Disclosure of amortizable intangibles assets, in total and by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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The carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill during the period in total and for each reportable segment. At least annually, an Entity must evaluate its goodwill for impairment.

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