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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Salaries [Member] |
Commitments and estimated contingent payments |
Commitments | $ 6,620
Contingent payments upon certain events: |
Termination | 4,588
Change in control | 14,214
Death | 3,811
Disability | 2,365
Non-Equity Incentive Compensation [Member] |
Commitments and estimated contingent payments |
Commitments | 4,234
Contingent payments upon certain events: |
Termination | 2,823
Change in control | 5,016
Death | 2,861
Disability | 1,783
Equity Compensation [Member] |
Contingent payments upon certain events: |
Change in control | $ 529

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