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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of deferred tax | $ 543 | $ 163

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