Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Senior Notes) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Senior Notes due 2021 at 4.875% [Member]
Carrying amount of senior notes	$ 497,085	$ 496,824
Estimated fair value of senior notes	555,360	533,150
Senior Notes due 2021 at 4.625% [Member]
Carrying amount of senior notes	299,532	299,493
Estimated fair value of senior notes	328,326	313,830
Senior Notes due 2022 at 3.800% [Member]
Carrying amount of senior notes	298,893	0
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 310,419	$ 0

This element represents a certain statement of financial position liability caption which represents a class of liabilities, or which may include an individual liability, measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

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-Subparagraph a

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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