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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] |
Cash excluding from net assets acquired | $ 168

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