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Defined Contribution Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 Subsidiary Y | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Contribution Benefit Plan |  |  |  |
Employer's matching contribution for every dollar the employees contribute (in cents) | $ 50 | $ 50 |  |
Employer's matching contribution, maximum | 7,500 | 3,000 |  |
Employer's contribution as a percentage of employee's eligible compensation, maximum | 3.00% |  |  |
Employer's matching contribution, vesting period (in years) |  | 5 |  |
Number of foreign subsidiaries |  | 1 |  |
Aggregate employer's contribution to pension plans |  | $ 2,100,000 | $ 1,700,000 | $ 900,000

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