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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity [Parenthetical] (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Tax effect on unrecognized actuarial loss | $ 8 | $ (125) | $ (54)
Declaration of dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.032 | $ 0.060 | $ 0.125

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