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Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Total Segment Income From Operations To Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes) (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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| Income from operations | $ 145,625 | $ 140,637 |
| Interest expense | (12,177) | (12,920) |
| Other income, net | 1,347 | 1,207 |
| Income before income taxes | $ 134,795 | $ 128,924 |
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Income or loss from continuing operations, including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interest, and income or loss from equity method investments, but before extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles and income taxes. No definition available.
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