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Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the year | $ 8,450 | $ 2,600 | $ 860
Additions to valuation allowance | 3,900 | 5,850 | 1,740
Balance at the end of the year | $ 12,350 | $ 8,450 | $ 2,600

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