Stockholders' Equity (Number and Cost of Employee Stock Plan Repurchased) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Stockholders' Equity
Employee stock plan repurchased (in shares)	193	240
Employee stock plan repurchased	$ 5,694	$ 6,192

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