Stockholders' Equity (Dividends Declared and Paid) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Equity
Dividends declared and paid									$ 18,581	$ 17,085	$ 16,864
Dividend per share amount	$ 0.07	$ 0.07	$ 0.07	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.27	$ 0.24	$ 0.24

The cash outflow from distribution of an entity's earnings to common and preferred stockholders, including minority shareholders. This element excludes special dividends, which are included in a separate element for capital distributions.

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