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Industry Segments Data (Reconciliation of reportable segment adjusted EBITDA) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Reconciliation from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract] | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 59,421 | $ 54,933 | $ 114,250 | $ 108,279 |
| Less depreciation and amortization expense | (33,350) | (30,779) | (65,730) | (62,645) |
| Less share-based compensation expense | (865) | (1,670) | (2,595) | (2,840) |
| Less non-cash contribution expense | (160) | 0 | (960) | 0 |
| Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (177) | 0 | (354) | 0 |
| Plus net loss (income) attributable to equity investment | (84) | 9 | 47 | 33 |
| Less accretion expense | (152) | (194) | (340) | (266) |
| Operating income | 24,633 | 22,299 | 44,318 | 42,561 |
| Less Other expense, net | (16,860) | (26,410) | (34,144) | (43,882) |
| Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | $ 7,773 | $ (4,111) | $ 10,174 | $ (1,321) |
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This element represents Company's specificly defined non-GAAP measure - the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, accretion expense, non-cash contribution expense and noncontrolling interest. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of accretion expense recognized during the period that is associated with an asset retirement obligation. Accretion expense measures and incorporates changes due to the passage of time into the carrying amount of the liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of net Income or Loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Noncash charitable contributions made by the entity during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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