Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Subsidiary's Equity Consideration In Conjunction With Acquisition Taxes		$ 877
Adjustments due to business acquisitions taxes	$ 16

Subsidiary's equity consideration in conjunction with an acquisition, taxes.

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