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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 194,951 | $ 148,534
Redemptions | (68,323) | (4,820)
Granted | 7,703 | 13,327
Changes in redemption value | 14,650 | 38,850
Currency Translation Adjustments | (580) | (940)
Ending Balance | $ 148,401 | $ 194,951

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