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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Tax benefit/expense associated with change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements | $ 1,527 | $ (2,247) | $ (7,045)
Tax expense associated with discontinuance of cash flow swaps |  |  | 1,711
Tax benefit related to the derecognition of equity component of 4.25% and 5.0% convertible notes in 2009 and 2011 respectively | 627 |  | 2,887
Tax expense related to recognition of equity component of 5% convertible notes |  |  | 12,823
Dividends per share | $ 0.10 | $ 0.025 |
Tax benefit associated with change in pension actuarial loss | 193 |  |
Paid-In Capital |  |  |
Tax benefit related to the derecognition of equity component of 4.25% and 5.0% convertible notes in 2009 and 2011 respectively | 627 |  | 2,887
Tax expense related to recognition of equity component of 5% convertible notes |  |  | 12,823
Retained Earnings / (Accumulated Deficit) |  |  |
Dividends per share | $ 0.10 | $ 0.025 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  |  |
Tax benefit/expense associated with change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements | 1,527 | (2,247) | (7,045)
Tax expense associated with discontinuance of cash flow swaps |  |  | 1,711
Tax benefit associated with change in pension actuarial loss | $ 193 |  |

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