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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Put Obtains Upon Termination and Other	$ 102,150
Investment Commitments	3,370
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	4,999
Estimated Payments for Purchase of Ownership Interest on Exercise of Put Options	17,029
Estimated Issuance of Share Capital for Purchase of Ownership Interest on Exercise of Put Options	1,668
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value	$ 119,177	$ 117,953	$ 107,432

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