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Schedule of Results of Operations Attributable to the Company from the Joint Ventures in Which it is Invested (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Gross revenues	$ 10	$ 2,113
Gross profit	(30)	773
Income from continuing operations	(30)	802
Net income	$ (30)	$ 802

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The amount of gross profit (loss) reported by an Asset Liquidation Investment of the Company, and attributable to the Company as its share.

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The amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, before extraordinary items, reported by an Asset Liquidation Investment of the Company, and attributable to the Company as its share.

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The amount of revenue from sale of goods and services, reduced by sales returns, allowances, and discounts, reported by an Asset Liquidation Investment of the Company, and attributable to the Company as its share.

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Company's proportionate share of Joint Ventures' net income (loss) reported in the consolidated statement of operations as Earnings (Loss) of Equity Accounted Asset Liquidation Investments and attributable to the Company as its share.

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