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Severance and Other Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Activity Related to Severance Charges

A summary of the activity related to the third quarter of 2014 severance charges, is as follows (in thousands):

Balance as of December 31, 2013		$	—
Charges			1,933
Payments			—
Balance as of September 30, 2014		$	1,933

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Schedule of restructuring reserve by segment.

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