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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Changes in Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income)(Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 3,091	$ 402
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(1,990)	2,721
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(9)	(32)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(1,999)	2,689
Ending balance	1,092	3,091
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, tax	(614)	552
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, tax	200	(1,183)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax	5	17
Net current-period other comprehensive income, tax	205	(1,166)
Ending balance, tax	(409)	(614)
Foreign Currency Translation Gains and Losses [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,950	1,426
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(1,617)	524
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(1,617)	524
Ending balance	333	1,950
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,755	(1,576)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(573)	3,380
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(14)	(49)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	(587)	3,331
Ending balance	$ 1,168	$ 1,755

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