Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Additional pension plans and other postretirement benefits (Textual) [Abstract]
Defined contribution pension and retirement savings plans total expense	$ 9,890,000	$ 8,775,000	$ 20,066,000	$ 20,465,000

- Definition

The amount of pension and other (such as medical, dental and life insurance) postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans (periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain or loss on assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain or loss due to settlements or curtailments) and for (2) defined contribution plans (to the extent that a plan's defined contributions to an individual's account are to be made for periods in which that individual renders services, the net cost for a period shall be the contribution called for in that period; if a plan calls for contributions for periods after an individual retires or terminates, the estimated cost shall be accrued during the employee's service period).

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