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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity |
Issuance of common stock from exercise of stock options and deferred compensation plans, shares | 1,108,287
Cash dividends declared, per common share | $ 0.34

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