Pension Plan (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Pension Plan (Textual) [Abstract]
Minimum required pension plan contribution	$ 3.7
Partial credit balance utilized for minimum required contribution	$ 23.6

Partial credit balance utilized for minimum required contribution.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant