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11. Fair Value measurements (Details-Fireside receivables) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Contractual Balance [Member]
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances
Fireside receivables portfolio	$ 3,202	$ 14,786
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio	0	0
Fair Value [Member]
Fair values of the Fireside receivables and the related secured debt to their contractual balances
Fireside receivables portfolio	3,202	14,476
Debt secured by Fireside receivables portfolio	$ 3,170	$ 13,117

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Fireside Receivables Portfolio.

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