Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 4,615	$ 4,708
Preferred stock, par value	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred stock, shares authorized	750	750
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.5	$ 0.5
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Common stock, shares issued	32,338	32,338
Treasury stock, shares	5,048	5,285