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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] |  |
Capitalized interest | $ 170 | $ 240
Company's common stock surrended in exchange for the exercise of stock options (in shares) | 25 | 103

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