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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |  |
Net gain from curtailment, tax | $ 11,384 | $ 0 | $ 0
Net actuarial gain (loss), tax | 11,892 | (3,709) | (10,804)
Pension settlement expense, tax | 821 | 0 | 438
Amortization of net periodic benefit costs, tax | 3,014 | 4,354 | 2,789
Change in foreign currency translation, tax | (79) | 10 | (69)
Other, tax | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (70)

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