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Investments In Affiliated Companies, Partnership And Other Companies (Schedule Of Equity In Net Earnings Of Affiliated Companies) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Investments In Affiliated Companies, Partnership And Other Companies [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships | $ 13,032 | $ 11,160 | $ 15,377
SCD |  |  |
Investments In Affiliated Companies, Partnership And Other Companies [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships | 5,439 | 5,524 | 5,807
VSI |  |  |
Investments In Affiliated Companies, Partnership And Other Companies [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships | 5,664 | 8,403 | 8,454
Others |  |  |
Investments In Affiliated Companies, Partnership And Other Companies [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies and partnerships | $ 1,929 | $ (2,767) | $ 1,116

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