Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(in thousands)

Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions			Balance at end of Period
Year ended December 31, 2010
Allowances deducted from assets
Deferred tax assets	$	63,166	$	12,767	$	—		$	75,933
Total allowances deducted from assets	$	63,166	$	12,767	$	—		$	75,933
Year ended December 31, 2011
Allowances deducted from assets
Deferred tax assets	$	75,933	$	9,030	$	—		$	84,963
Total allowances deducted from assets	$	75,933	$	9,030	$	—		$	84,963
Year ended December 31, 2012
Allowances deducted from assets
Deferred tax assets	$	84,963	$	1,570	$	(86,533	)(1)	$	—
Total allowances deducted from assets	$	84,963	$	1,570	$	(86,533	)	$	—

(1) During the quarter ended December 31, 2012, the Company determined that it is more likely than not that the majority of its deferred tax assets would be realized in the future and accordingly the Company has released its valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.