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Organization, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Developments (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 02, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 Dover Air Force Base
Percent voting interest | 50.00% |  |  |  |
Percent of operating revenues | 88.00% |  |  |  |
Percent of total assets | 98.00% |  |  |  |
Decrease in employee benefit plans liability and related regulatory asset |  |  |  | $ 10,200 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 600 | 800 |  |  |
Bad debt expense | 700 | 700 | 700 |  |
Term of agreement |  |  |  |  | 50 years
Initial annual revenue |  |  |  |  | $ 600

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