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401(k) Plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent | 50.00% |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay | 4.00% |  |
Defined contribution plan, vesting period | 5 years |  |
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, amount | $ 376 | $ 352 | $ 335

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