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Share-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Options [Member] |
Unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted average period |
Unrecognized expense, Stock Options | $ 1,120
Weighted average remaining years, Stock Options | 1 year 2 months 5 days
Restricted Stock [Member] |
Unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted average period |
Unrecognized expense, Restricted Stock | $ 3,711
Weighted average remaining years, Restricted Stock | 1 year 8 months 16 days

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