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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
net capitalized interest | $ 299 | $ 13 | $ 0
Company's common stock surrendered in exchange for the exercise of stock options (in shares) | 78,000 | 0 | 27,000

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