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Long-Term Debt (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]


The following table reflects the carrying value of the Company's convertible debt as of June 30, 2011 (in thousands):
 
 


June 30, 2011
2.50% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016
$
230,000


Less: Unamortized interest discount
(41,204
)
Net carrying amount of 2.50% Senior Convertible Notes due 2016
$
188,796


The following table presents the amount of interest cost recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 relating to the contractual interest coupon, accretion of the debt discount, and the amortization of financing costs (in thousands):


 
 


For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30,


2011
Contractual coupon interest
$
1,438


Accretion of debt discount
1,834


Amortization of financing costs
326


Total
$
3,598