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Commitments and Contingencies Settlement of Litigation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
Settlement of Litigation [Abstract] |
Litigation Settlement, Amount | $ (332)
Civil Penalty, Waived | $ (112)

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- Definition Amount of civil penalty waived. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- Details
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Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
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