FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (USD $) |
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2011
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
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| Assets [Abstract] | ||||||||||
| Cash equivalents | $ 220,604,000 | $ 96,293,000 | $ 220,604,000 | $ 96,293,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
| Forward currency contracts | 1,475,000 | 6,000 | 0 | 0 | 1,475,000 | 6,000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Interest rate cap | 9,000 | 167,000 | 0 | 0 | 9,000 | 167,000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Investments in rabbi trusts | 0 | 3,576,000 | 0 | 3,576,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Stock options | 1,126,000 | 278,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,126,000 | 278,000 | ||
| Total | 223,214,000 | 100,320,000 | 220,604,000 | 99,869,000 | 1,484,000 | 173,000 | 1,126,000 | 278,000 | ||
| Liabilities [Abstract] | ||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps | 2,968,000 | 2,119,000 | 0 | 0 | 2,968,000 | 2,119,000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Forward currency contracts | 0 | 2,769,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,769,000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Contingent consideration | 7,806,000 | 17,894,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,806,000 | 17,894,000 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 0 | 3,576,000 | 0 | 3,576,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 10,774,000 | 26,358,000 | 0 | 3,576,000 | 2,968,000 | 4,888,000 | 7,806,000 | 17,894,000 | ||
| Recognized (declines) and increases for its contingent consideration obligations | $ 200,000 | $ (8,700,000) |
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. This element represents the fair value of potential payments under a contingent consideration arrangement of a business acquisition.
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. This element represents the fair value of current liabilities categorized as other which are not in and of themselves material enough to require separate disclosure.
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- Definition This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements.
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Company may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents contracts related to the exchange of different currencies, including foreign currency options, forward (delivery or nondelivery) contracts, and swaps entered into and existing as of the balance sheet date.
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents contracts related to the exchange of different currencies, including foreign currency options, forward (delivery or nondelivery) contracts, and swaps entered into and existing as of the balance sheet date.
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This element represents the fair value of assets categorized as other which are not in and of themselves material enough to require separate disclosure.
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