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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Weighted average amortization period of intangible assets with finite lives	11 years
Amortization expense of intangible assets	$ 4,522	$ 5,056	$ 6,916

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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