| Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | 
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| Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $ 2,975 | $ 2,697 | 
| Common stock, par value per share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | 
| Common stock, shares authorized | 190,000,000 | 190,000,000 | 
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 87,819,278 | 87,799,479 | 
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