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7. Securitization Trust Debt (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Securitization Trust Debt Tables
Restricted Cash for securitization trust debt	$ 132,300

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Cash and investments whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. For use in an unclassified balance sheet.

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