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Investments (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Investments [Line Items]    
Estimated Market Value $ 64,039us-gaap_TradingSecurities $ 79,620us-gaap_TradingSecurities
VIE    
Schedule Of Investments [Line Items]    
Estimated Market Value $ 5,800us-gaap_TradingSecurities
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$ 4,600us-gaap_TradingSecurities
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