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Financing Arrangements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Financing Arrangements

Schedule of Liability and Equity Components of Convertible Debt

(in thousands)		September 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Carrying value of the equity component		$	19,515		$	21,181
Principal amount and carrying value of the liability component		$	23,653		$	96,692

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