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Note 9 - Acquisitions and Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures with Noncontrolling Owners' Interests (Detail) - The following table summarizes the changes in the obligation for noncontrolling owners’ interests in (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Balance, beginning of period | $ 20,046 | $ 18,375
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in liabilities | (25) | 7,713
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in equity | 186 | (18)
Accretion of interest on RLW put/call |  | 248
Change in fair value of RLW put/call | (58) | (463)
Change in fair value of RHB obligation | 2,981 |
Balance, end of period | $ 23,130 | $ 25,855

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