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Other Operational Loss (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Other Operational Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage Of Future Proceeds Sold | 45.00% |  |
Other operational loss |  | $ 562 | $ 0
Sale Of Future Claims Proceeds | 5,000 |  |
Settlement of a specific Commercial Claim mentioned in Other Operational Gain Note |  |  |
Other Operational Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Other operational loss |  | $ 562 |

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