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Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) | $ 14,500 | $ 14,987
Amortization expense | (761) |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments | $ 274 |

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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) to assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life for foreign currency translation adjustments. + References No definition available. + Details
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