Long - Term Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Computation of long term debt
Long-term debt	$ 808,050	$ 620,000
6.75 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 [Member]
Computation of long term debt
Long-term debt	200,000	200,000
8.625 % Senior Notes due 2017 [Member]
Computation of long term debt
Long-term debt	375,000	375,000
1.75 % Senior Convertible Notes due 2017 [Member]
Computation of long term debt
Long-term debt	233,100
Bank debt [Member]
Computation of long term debt
Long-term debt		$ 45,000

Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 22

-Article 5

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