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Stock-based Compensation (Stock-based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 500	$ 618	$ 1,445	$ 1,436
2014	500		500
2015	1,864		1,864
2016	1,439		1,439
2017	1,200		1,200
2018	778		778
2019	90		90
Stock-based compensation expense that has yet to be recognized	$ 5,871		$ 5,871

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Future Share-based Compensation Expense, Year Five

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Future Share-based Compensation Expense, Year Four

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Future Share-based Compensation Expense, Year One

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Future Share-based Compensation Expense, Year Three

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Future Share-based Compensation Expense, Year Two

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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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