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Other Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Other income (expense)	$ 5	$ 21	$ (302)	$ 16
Distribution in excess of carrying value	0	0	3,058	0
Foreign currency gain (loss)	(2,881)	197	(2,940)	(844)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets	0	(4)	0	19
Other income (expense), net	$ (2,876)	$ 214	$ (184)	$ (809)

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The net realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (pretax) included in determining net income from transactions that were settled as of the balance sheet date.

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The other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period.

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property.

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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items.

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