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Segment And Related Information (Reconciliation Of Revenue from Segments To Consolidated) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Segment And Related Information [Abstract]
Total segment operating income	$ 11,400	$ 11,081
Amortization of acquired software	(410)	(295)
Amortization of customer and trade name intangibles	(946)	(804)
Other expense, net	(703)	(500)
Income before income taxes	$ 9,341	$ 9,482

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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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the costs of intangible assets over the expected benefit period of such assets. This element applies only to intangible assets used in the production of goods.

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