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Share-based Compensation Directors' Stock Grants (Details) (Director [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Director [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Granted, shares | 4,000 | 5,000 | 8,000
Fair market value of directors' stock grants | $ 393 | $ 368 | $ 360

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