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Related Party Transaction (Details) (LHT, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 21, 2013
LHT
Related Party Transaction
Initial term of agreement	5 years
Automatic extension term	2 years
Expected minimum annual payment from related party	$ 120

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Minimum annual amount to be received from transactions with related parties.

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