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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |  |  |  |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 Other Long-term Obligations | Dec. 31, 2013 Other Long-term Obligations | Mar. 31, 2014 Accrued Liabilities | Dec. 31, 2013 Accrued Liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Other Asset Impairment Charges | $ 34,000 | $ 2,000 |  |  |  |
Contingent consideration liability |  |  | 2,100,000 | 2,300,000 |  |
Contingent consideration liability |  |  |  |  | $ 407,000 | $ 274,000

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