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Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Minimum Years Of Age | 18 |  |
Minimum Service Requirement | 90 |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized | $ 1,200 | $ 1,200 | $ 883
Defined Contribuition Plan Percentage Minimum Foreign Employees | 3.00% |  |
Defined Contribuition Plan Percentage Maximum Foreign Employees | 36.00% |  |
Defined Contribuition Plan Percentage Minimum Foreign Management | 10.00% |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Foreign, Cost Recognized | $ 469 | $ 565 | $ 550

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