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Short-Term Debt (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Short-term debt | $ 73,000 | $ 84,200
Unused Credit Lines Amount | 167,988 |
Unused Credit Lines Amount, Expired Amount | $ 6,887 |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Short-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest Rate | 0.42% | 0.45%
Maximum [Member] |  |
Short-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest Rate | 0.57% | 0.70%

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