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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transaction | $ 24,000,000 |  | $ 24,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 0
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract |  | 19 years 10 months |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense |  |  | 5,500,000 | 4,800,000 | 4,100,000
Irish Grants Related to Research and Development, Training and Hiring |  |  | 1,176,000 | 424,000 | 261,000
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities | 3,100,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,100,000 | 3,000,000 |
Irish Grants Related to Purchased Property Plant and Equipment |  |  | 139,000 | 174,000 | 106,000
Refundable Irish Grants if Operations Cease | $ 5,000,000 |  | $ 5,000,000 |  |

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