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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Additions, deductions and balances for allowance for doubtful accounts for 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
Balance at beginning of year
$
2,885

 
$
1,191

 
$
3,123

Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
Charged to costs and expense
6,209

 
4,756

 
3,289

Recovery of previous write-offs
2,034

 
852

 
1,316

Uncollectible receivables written off
8,113

 
3,914

 
6,537

Balance at end of year
$
3,015

 
$
2,885

 
$
1,191