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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 8.7
Weighted-average period in years of costs to be recognized	1.8
Unrecognized compensation cost restricted stock and restricted stock units	7.7
Unrecognized compensation cost stock options	$ 1.0

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- Definition

As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest.

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- Definition

The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years.

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