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Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables (Schedule Of Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Receivables | $ 5,303 | $ 16,211
Unbilled receivables | 157,459 | 74,132
Long-term trade and unbilled receivables | $ 162,762 | $ 90,343

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