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Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Level 3 Pension Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Hedge Fund Of Funds [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 20,689
Unrealized gains (losses) | (65)
Balance at end of year | 20,624
Other Investments [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |
Balance at beginning of year | 498
Unrealized gains (losses) | 25
Foreign currency adjustment | 8
Balance at end of year | $ 531

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