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Income Taxes Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards | $ 3,800,000 |
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date Minimum | 5 |
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date Maximum | 15 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance | $ 460,000 | $ 559,000

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