Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 item	Jun. 30, 2012
Income Taxes
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	26.80%		26.80%	24.00%	26.80%
Tax cost primarily related to delay of research and development credits and certain domestic taxes on foreign income that are part of tax provisions within American Taxpayer Relief Act		$ 11,300
Effective tax rate before adjustments (as a percent)				26.80%
Minimum number of tax jurisdictions				60
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, which if recognized would impact the effective tax rate	17,753			17,753
Unrecognized tax benefits, anticipated adjustment for changing facts and circumstances, over the next twelve month period	$ 5,764			$ 5,764