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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 Building [Member] Year | Dec. 31, 2013 Machinery and Equipment [Member] Year | Dec. 31, 2013 Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] Year
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Minimum Useful Life |  |  | 20 | 3 | 3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Maximum Useful Life |  |  | 30 | 10 | 7
Unamortized software development costs | $ 420,180 | $ 407,032 |  |  |

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