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Severance and Other Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Activity Related to Severance Charges

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

Balance as of December 31, 2013		$	—
Charges			1,904
Payments			—
Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	1,904

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Schedule of restructuring reserve by segment.

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