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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
Net of tax expense from fair value interest rate swap agreements | $ 22
Tax benefit related to the derecognition of equity component of 5.0% Convertible Notes | 59
Derecognition of equity component of 5.0% Convertible Notes | 5.00%
Dividends Per Share | $ 0.05
Paid-In Capital |
Tax benefit related to the derecognition of equity component of 5.0% Convertible Notes | 59
Derecognition of equity component of 5.0% Convertible Notes | 5.00%
Retained Earnings/ (Accumulated Deficit) |
Dividends Per Share | $ 0.05
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Net of tax expense from fair value interest rate swap agreements | $ 22

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