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Commitments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments [Abstract]
2013	$ 1,462
2014	5,722
2015	5,476
2016	5,150
2017	4,468
2018	4,298
Thereafter	16,600
Total	$ 43,176

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