Accumulated appreciation or loss, net of tax, in value of the total of available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period.

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This item represents the cost of debt and equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any.

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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale.

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This item represents the total realized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities.

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The cash inflow associated with the aggregate amount received by the entity through sale or maturity of marketable securities (held-to-maturity or available-for-sale) during the period.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investment in Marketable Securities
Net unrealized gains related to marketable securities included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 3,300,000		$ 6,900,000			$ 3,300,000	$ 6,900,000
Aggregate net proceeds						6,800,000	6,200,000	2,800,000
Realized gain (loss) on investment in marketable securities	2,703,000	2,237,000	4,999,000	(6,000)	(127,000)	4,900,000	4,500,000	1,900,000
Level 1 \| Equity marketable securities
Investment in Marketable Securities
Total marketable securities available-for-sale	2,202,000		8,065,000			2,202,000	8,065,000
Level 2 \| Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Investment in Marketable Securities
Total marketable securities available-for-sale	15,575,000		13,369,000			15,575,000	13,369,000
Level 3
Investment in Marketable Securities
Aggregate net proceeds							22,500,000	41,900,000
Realized gain (loss) on investment in marketable securities							400,000	(1,100,000)
Cost Basis	3,700,000		3,900,000			3,700,000	3,900,000
Level 3 \| Rake bonds
Investment in Marketable Securities
Total marketable securities available-for-sale	3,652,000		3,889,000			3,652,000	3,889,000
Estimated fair value
Investment in Marketable Securities
Total marketable securities available-for-sale	$ 21,429,000		$ 25,323,000			$ 21,429,000	$ 25,323,000