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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Accrued distribution to noncontrolling interest | $ 504,000 | $ 0 |
Cash paid for state income taxes | 771,000 | 185,000 | 211,000
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) | 11,890,000 | 7,586,000 | 268,000
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction |  | 210,000 |
Debt issuance costs, charged to additional paid in capital |  | 117,000 |
Debt issuance costs, charged to noncontrolling interests in operating subsidiaries |  | $ 93,000 |

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