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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] |
Issuance of common stock from issuance of unvested shares, exercise of stock options and deferred compensation plans, shares | 997,376
Repurchase of common stock, shares | 200,000

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