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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |
Special long-term capital gain dividend | $ 623,178

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