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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 Director | Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Number of board of directors | 3 |
Rental expense for operating leases | $ 1,215 | $ 1,204
Affiliated Entity [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Office and covered garage space leased (in square feet) | 49,586 |
Rental expense for operating leases | 864 | 853
Members of Management [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Aggregate carrying value of investments in Gray | $ 12,942 | $ 908
Members of Management [Member] | Class A common stock [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Shares of Gray common stock owned (in shares) | 880,272 | 388,060
Members of Management [Member] | Common Stock [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Shares of Gray common stock owned (in shares) | 106,000 | 106,000

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