Separation, Benefit Plan Termination (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Separation, Benefit Plan Termination and Related Costs [Abstract]

Summary of Separation Costs [Table Text Block]

A summary of the aforementioned separation costs (including employer payroll taxes) follows (in thousands):

	Year ended
	December 31, 2010
Severance	$	18,351
Restricted stock awards	15,934
Stock options	1,234
Interest expense	3,218
Accrued vacation	226
Company's share of employment taxes	610
Total separation costs	$	39,573