Details Of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Details Of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts [Abstract]
Contributions due after fund received, period	5 days
Health insurance reimbursement and contribution due	$ 2,836	$ 3,163

Health insurance reimbursement and contribution due

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant