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Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill And Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 8,595 | $ 8,595
Valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets | $ (1,800) | $ 11,100

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