Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Fair Value (Details 5) (Fair value measurements recurring, Level 2, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair value measurements recurring \| Level 2
Assets
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$ 1,241	$ 3,186
Cross-currency interest rate swaps	55,367	44,636
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	1,260	1,207
Cross-currency interest rate swaps	$ 0	$ 1,792

Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 107

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Section 50

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