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Restructuring (Schedule Of Restructuring Accruals Expenses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011
Restructuring |
Balance at January 1, 2011 | $ 3,543
Payments/Utilization | (2,502)
Balance at June 30, 2011 | $ 1,041

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- Definition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination and to asset retirement obligations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) -Number 95-3 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section P -Subsection 3, 4 + Details
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