Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities    
Amortized Cost $ 92,435 $ 62,533
Unrealized Gains   29
Unrealized Losses (2)   
Estimated Fair Value 92,433 62,562
Cash [Member]
   
Summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities    
Amortized Cost 1,083 1,421
Unrealized Losses     
Estimated Fair Value 1,083 1,421
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
   
Summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities    
Amortized Cost 200 200
Unrealized Losses     
Estimated Fair Value 200 200
Money Market Funds [Member]
   
Summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities    
Amortized Cost 7,408 9,238
Unrealized Losses     
Estimated Fair Value 7,408 9,238
US Treasury Securities [Member]
   
Summary of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities    
Amortized Cost 83,744 51,674
Unrealized Gains   29
Unrealized Losses (2)   
Estimated Fair Value $ 83,742 $ 51,703