Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ (34,253)	$ 5,651
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	16,726	17,540
Compensation expense related to stock option grants and restricted stock awards	1,832	1,816
Impairment of trade names	9,000	0
Other, net	(782)	(591)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	4,437	7,206
Income taxes receivable	482	51,993
Inventories	812	(50,392)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	754	(2,006)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	2,361	(3,040)
Deferred income taxes	(2,863)	(3,018)
Other long-term liabilities	(5,994)	(6,922)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	(7,488)	18,237
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant, equipment, and software	(24,049)	(16,190)
Proceeds from the disposal of assets	3,119	2,338
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,930)	(13,852)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of long-term debt	0	(18,000)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(2,423)	0
Other	68	(68)
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,355)	(18,068)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(30,773)	(13,683)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	51,964	83,872
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	21,191	70,189
Supplemental disclosure:
Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes, net	340	(56,561)
Cash payments for interest expense	$ 2,223	$ 2,177

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).