Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 3,441	$ 6,384	$ 6,054	$ 2,178	$ 3,218	$ 3,582	$ 723	$ (2,671)	$ 18,057	$ 4,852	$ 7,117
Unrealized gain on short-term investments									55	81	(142)
Changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations									(13)	(12)	(7)
Total comprehensive income									$ 18,099	$ 4,921	$ 6,968