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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (Lease agreements [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Lease agreements [Member] |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Definite life intangibles related to lease agreements | $ 10.7 | $ 11.4

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