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Cost Classifications (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cost Classifications
Depreciation and amortization not included in cost of product sold	$ 0.7	$ 0.6
Depreciation and amortization not included in direct operating expenses	30.8	20.9
Depreciation and amortization not included in selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 0.6	$ 0.5

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- Definition

Represents the amount of depreciation and amortization not included in cost of product sold.

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X

- Definition

Represents the amount of depreciation and amortization not included in direct operating expenses.

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X

- Definition

Represents the amount of depreciation and amortization not included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

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