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Equity Incentive Plans (Expected To Be Recognized Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011
Remainder of 2011	$ 6,389
2012	11,628
2013	8,736
2014	6,956
2015	3,730
2016	149
Total unrecognized compensation expense	37,588
Stock Options [Member]
Remainder of 2011	4,109
2012	6,930
2013	4,743
2014	3,117
2015	78
2016
Total unrecognized compensation expense	18,977
Restricted Stock [Member]
Remainder of 2011	460
2012	913
2013	208
2014	139
2015
2016
Total unrecognized compensation expense	1,720
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Remainder of 2011	1,820
2012	3,785
2013	3,785
2014	3,700
2015	3,652
2016	149
Total unrecognized compensation expense	$ 16,891

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As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest.

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As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during the remainder of current year.

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As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during year five of the five succeeding fiscal years.

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As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during year four of the five succeeding fiscal years.

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As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years.

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As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during year three of the five succeeding fiscal years.

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As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during year two of the five succeeding fiscal years.

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