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Goodwill and Intagible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	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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Amortization expense

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Amount of increase (decrease) to assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life for foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Amount before accumulated amortization of intangible assets, excluding goodwill.

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