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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Additional Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Non-financial assets |  |
Non-financial liabilities |  |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member] | Level 2 [Member] |  |
Fair Value Measurements (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Fair value of interest rate swap agreements | $ 24.5 | $ 31.0

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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents the amount of accrued expenses as of the balance sheet date. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 20 -Article 5 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.20) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
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