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Balance Sheet Information (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Gross	$ 4,418	$ 5,831
Taxes	154	142
Net	4,572	5,973
Translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Gross	5,694	7,040
Taxes	(352)	(339)
Net	5,342	6,701
Minimum pension liability
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Gross	(1,285)	(1,285)
Taxes	510	510
Net	(775)	(775)
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Gross	9	76
Taxes	(4)	(29)
Net	$ 5	$ 47

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