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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |
Stock option exercises, tax benefit |  | $ 580
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, tax benefit | $ 552 | $ 843

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- Definition Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified restricted stock units) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from non-qualified restricted stock units recognized on the income statement. This element represents the tax benefit related to the treasury stocks that were reissued for the restricted stock units. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options resulting in reductions in the entity's income taxes, which increases net cash provided by operating activities. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 20 -Section 55 -Paragraph 20 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6576910&loc=d3e11283-113907 + Details
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