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Basis of Financial Statement Presentation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014
Correction of Misclassification of Freight Revenue |  |
Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Reclassification of net sales and cost of sales | $ 1,608 | $ 4,366

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