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Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Jul. 08, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2012 Belarusian subsidiary | Sep. 30, 2012 Belarusian subsidiary
Classification of Belarus as a Highly Inflationary Economy and Devaluation of Its Currency |  |  |  |  |  |
Net sales revenue (as a percent) |  |  |  |  | 1.60% | 1.50%
Contract Termination Costs |  |  |  |  |  |
Settlement amount | $ 21,700 |  |  |  |  |
Previously accrued but unpaid royalties |  |  |  | 6,950 |  |
Contract termination costs | $ 14,750 | $ 14,750 | $ 14,750 |  |  |

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