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Deferred Charges And Other Assets - Net (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2009
Deferred Charges And Other Assets Net (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Debt issue costs | $ 4,427 |
Percentage of senior subordinated notes | 7.375% | 8.625%
Prepayment of outstanding term loan debt | 157,235 |
Senior secured credit facility [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Write-off of unamortized debt issue costs | 2,183 |
Deferred Charges And Other Assets Net (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Prepayment of outstanding term loan debt | $ 157,235 |

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