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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Textual) [Abstract]
Employee benefit-related adjustments, net of tax	$ 2,512	$ 2,512

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Accumulated other comprehensive income loss defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans tax.

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