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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Collection of IVA taxes receivable	$ 4,026

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