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Allowance for Doubtful Receivables (Allowance for Doubtful Receivables Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableRollforward | |||
| Balance at beginning of year | $ 5,796 | $ 9,189 | $ 7,060 |
| ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts | 3,649 | 4,294 | 3,085 |
| Charged to other accounts | (2,261) | (29) | 1,670 |
| Write-offs net of recoveries | 3,969 | 7,658 | 2,626 |
| Balance at end of year | $ 3,215 | $ 5,796 | $ 9,189 |
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- Definition
Amount of direct write-downs of receivables charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of allowance for doubtful accounts increase which was not charged to operations. Specifics of where it was charged is discussed in narrative to the footnote. No definition available.
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- Definition
For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables due a company that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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