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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]        
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value $ 342,211 $ 215,451 $ 210,863 $ 100,144
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax (550) (166) 32  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
       
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]        
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax (550) (166) 32  
Money Market Funds and Demand Deposits [Member]
       
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]        
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 338,211 181,465    
US Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]
       
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]        
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 21,992    
Commercial Paper [Member]
       
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]        
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value $ 4,000 $ 11,994