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Other Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Other income (expense) | $ (2) | $ 162 | $ (304) | $ 180
Distribution in excess of carrying value | 0 | 0 | 3,058 | 0
Foreign currency gain (loss) | 1,735 | (575) | (1,205) | (1,420)
Loss on sale of assets | 0 | (19) | 0 | (1)
Other income (expense), net | $ 1,733 | $ (432) | $ 1,549 | $ (1,241)

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