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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

The Company’s consolidated tax rates on income from continuing operations for the three month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 39.4% and 36.9%, respectively, and for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 39.4% and 38.4%, respectively. In determining the quarterly provision for income taxes, management uses an estimated annual effective tax rate based on forecasted annual pre-tax income, permanent tax differences, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The impact of significant discrete items is separately recognized in the quarter(s) in which they occur.