Related Party Transactions (Schedule Of Related Party Legal Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Selling, general, and administrative expense	$ 1,538	$ 788	$ 945
Discontinued operations	183	154
Capitalized as deferred financing costs	66		113
Total related-party legal costs	$ 1,787	$ 942	$ 1,058

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Related party transactions, expenses from discontinued operations.

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Costs of sales and operating expenses for the period incurred from transactions with related parties.

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Expenses recognized during the period resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party during the period.

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