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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Period of time between issuance and maturity of debt instrument, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The maximum consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the line of credit agreement, which the reporting entity must maintain in order to be in compliance with the terms of the line of credit facility.

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The minimum fixed charge ratio, as defined in the line of credit agreement, which the reporting entity must maintain in order to be in compliance with the terms of the line of credit facility.

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Maximum goodwill and intangible assets impairment charge added back to covenants under the credit facility.

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Percentage of aggregate amount of all equity issuances that increase stockholder's equity factored into consolidated net worth covenant under the credit facility.

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Percentage of consolidated net worth that is factored into consolidated net worth covenant under the credit facility.

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Percentage of net income for each fiscal quarter (with no deduction for net losses) factored into consolidated net worth covenant under the credit facility.

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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Financial Commitments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 Term Loan	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility	Dec. 31, 2012 Revolving credit facility	Mar. 31, 2012 Revolving credit facility	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Minimum	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Maximum	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility LIBOR	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility LIBOR Minimum	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility LIBOR Maximum	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Federal Funds	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Prime rate	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Q3 and Q4 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Q1 and Q2 2013	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Q3 2013 and thereafter	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Q3 2012 thru Q1 2013	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Q2 2013 thru Q4 2013	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Q1 2014 thru Q3 2014	Jun. 30, 2013 Revolving credit facility Q4 2014 and thereafter	Jun. 30, 2013 Letters of credit outstanding	Dec. 31, 2012 Letters of credit outstanding	Aug. 03, 2012 Letters of credit outstanding	Aug. 02, 2012 Letters of credit outstanding
Amended Credit Agreement
Maximum borrowing capacity																					$ 150	$ 50
Percentage of consolidated net worth that is factored into consolidated net worth covenant				85.00%
Maximum goodwill and intangible assets impairment charge added back to covenants		450.0
Percentage of net income for each fiscal quarter (with no deduction for net losses) factored into consolidated net worth covenant		50.00%
Percentage of aggregate amount of all equity issuances that increase stockholder's equity factored into consolidated net worth covenant		100.00%
Minimum fixed charge ratio												1.00	1.10	1.25
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio															4.25	3.75	3.25	2.75
Reference rate							British Bankers Association LIBOR rate			Federal Funds Rate	Bank of America prime rate
Basis points added to reference rate (as a percent)								2.00%	4.00%	0.50%	3.00%
Facility fees (as a percent)					0.375%	0.70%
Period of term loan	5 years
Loan outstanding	135.0
Outstanding borrowings		170.0	120.0
Letters of credit outstanding																			0.2	0.2
Available borrowing capacity		$ 129.9