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

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-SubTopic 10

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Variable Interests (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Jan. 20, 2010
Variable Interests [Abstract]
Senior debt in the aggregate principal amount					$ 300,000
Face value of subordinated note	83,000		83,000
Imputed interest rate			9.00%
Subordinated note maturity term, years			15
Advances to 2009 Entity	350	215	550	2,934
Revolving Note maturity date			2026
Carrying value	$ 18,000		$ 18,000