401(k) savings plan (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
401(k) savings plan [Abstract]
Matching of qualified deferrals by employer, maximum (in hundredths)	50.00%
Percentage of employee's gross salary subject to employer's matching contribution (in hundredths)	6.00%
Matching contributions made by employer	$ 1.9	$ 1.8	$ 1.3

Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution to a defined contribution plan.

No definition available.

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