Fair Value (Reconciliation Of All Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Fair Value
Beginning balance	$ 8,400	$ 12,398
Accretion/(amortization) of discount or premium	(49)	(86)
Payments received	(5)	(10)
Credit loss write-downs	0	(311)
Increase/(decrease) in fair value of securities	(816)	(3,575)
Ending balance	$ 7,530	$ 8,416

Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Accretion Amortization Of Discount Or Premium

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Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Credit Loss Write Downs

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Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Payments Received

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The increase (decrease) of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) which have taken place during the period. Such increase (decrease) may be comprised of changes in fair value (gains or losses) whether realized or unrealized that have been included in earnings, changed net asset value, or other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity); purchases, sales, issuances, or settlements of assets; and net transfers in to or out of this category within the fair value hierarchy.

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This element represents an asset measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances.

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