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Other Operational Loss (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Other Operational Loss |  |  |  |
Percentage of future proceeds sold | 45.00% |  |  |
Sale of future claims proceeds | $ 5,000 |  |  |
Other operational loss |  | 1,125 | 1,226 | 4,050
Commercial Claim |  |  |  |
Other Operational Loss |  |  |  |
Other operational loss |  |  | $ 1,131 |

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