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Supply Chain Financing (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Supply Chain Financing [Abstract] |  |  |
Maximum amount owing to financing party | $ 49,300,000 |  |
Supply chain financing liability | 9,455,000 | 26,962,000 |
Supply Chain Financing Mark Up | $ 451,000 | $ 621,000 | $ 1,002,000

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