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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

		2011				2010				2009
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	25,816			$	26,624			$	8,372
Additions, net of recoveries		62,157				76,292				107,991
Deductions		(64,436	)			(77,100	)			(89,739	)
Ending balance	$	23,537			$	25,816			$	26,624

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A rollforward schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts for trade and other accounts receivable balances.

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