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Income Taxes (Schedule of Valuation Allowance) (Details) - Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 903 | $ 135 | $ 7,498
Charged to cost and expenses | 10,048 | 80 | (6,318)
Charged to other accounts | (895) | 688 | (1,045)
Ending balance | $ 10,056 | $ 903 | $ 135

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