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11. Fair Value measurements (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Contractual Balance [Member] |  |
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances |  |
Fireside receivables portfolio | $ 31,084 | $ 60,804
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio | 8,851 | 41,365
Fair Value [Member] |  |
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances |  |
Fireside receivables portfolio | 30,319 | 59,668
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio | $ 25,622 | $ 57,107

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