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Geographic And Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 segment	Sep. 30, 2013
Geographic And Segment information [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1
Reporting information revenue	$ 0	$ 0

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Number of segments reported by the entity. A reportable segment is a component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.

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- Definition

Reporting information revenue

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