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Equity Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2009 | Sep. 15, 2009
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net proceeds from follow on stock offering | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 333,177 |
Additional common stock issued |  |  |  | 24,150,000
Stock repurchased | 3,804,800 | 0 |  |
Weighted average cost of repurchased stock | $ 15.68 |  |  |
Additional shares authorized to be repurchased | 9,083,514 |  |  |

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