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Schedule of components of the Companys equity investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Net investment | $ 1,757 | $ 2,426
Polaroid Corporation [Member] |  |
Capital invested | 3,109 | 3,053
Equity in earnings | 195 | 167
Capital returned | (1,567) | (814)
Net investment | 1,737 | 2,406
Class A [Member] | Polaroid Corporation [Member] |  |
Capital invested | 2,492 | 2,447
Equity in earnings | 159 | 137
Capital returned | (1,259) | (654)
Net investment | 1,392 | 1,930
Class D [Member] | Polaroid Corporation [Member] |  |
Capital invested | 617 | 606
Equity in earnings | 36 | 30
Capital returned | (308) | (160)
Net investment | $ 345 | $ 476

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