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Note 8 - Mortgages and Other Financing Receivables (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Number of Days Past Due | 90
Number of Portfolio Segments | 1
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Loans | 3
Minimum [Member] |
Nonperformance Dates | 4 months
Maximum [Member] |
Nonperformance Dates | 6 years
In Default [Member] |
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Number of Loans | 4
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate (in Dollars) | 20.0

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