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Inventories (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
Inventories |  |
Interest credits and advertising assistance | $ 23,190 | $ 20,967

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