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Convertible Securities (Details) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011
Debt and Credit Arrangements [Abstract] |
Conversion ratio before adjustment for dividends | 80.5153
Current conversion ratio | 81.3289
Conversion price before adjustment for dividends | $ 12.42
Current conversion price | $ 12.30
Convertible preferred stock stated interest rate | 5.25%

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