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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] |  |
Net capitalized interest | $ 294 | $ 797
Company's common stock surrendered in exchange for the exercise of stock options (in shares) | 108,000 | 45,000

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