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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,651 | $ 1,503 |
| Total intrinsic value of options exercised | 677 | 7,204 |
| Income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options | 147 | 1,862 |
| Total fair value of shares of restricted stock that vested | 17,692 | 5,805 |
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Stock Options [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expense | 4,845 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition (in years) | 2.2 | |
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Restricted Stock [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 7,564 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition (in years) | 2.1 | |
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit realized from the exercise of stock options and the conversion of similar instruments during the annual period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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