Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Fair Value (Details)

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Fair Value (Details) (Recurring basis, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Level 1
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value $ 9,198 $ 11,947
Level 1 | Money market funds
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value 9,198 11,947
Level 2
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value 174,581 235,007
Level 2 | U. S. treasury bills
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value   3,002
Level 2 | Government-sponsored enterprise securities
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value 50,902 144,599
Level 2 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value 123,679 87,406
Total
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value 183,779 246,954
Total | Money market funds
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value 9,198 11,947
Total | U. S. treasury bills
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value   3,002
Total | Government-sponsored enterprise securities
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value 50,902 144,599
Total | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
   
Fair Value    
Investments at Fair Value $ 123,679 $ 87,406