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International Retirement Plan (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

International Retirement Plan [Abstract]

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income

		Quarter Ended March 31,
(in thousands)		2013			2012
Service cost		$	23		$	19
Interest cost			49			33
Total		$	72		$	52

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