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Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014
Reconciliation of the amount in Level 3 |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ (29,368)
Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration | $ 29,368

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