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Other Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |
Other income (expense) | $ (20) | $ (307)
Distribution in excess of carrying value | 0 | 3,058
Foreign currency loss | (6,517) | (62)
Other income (expense), net | $ (6,537) | $ 2,689

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