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	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
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Accelerated depreciation period	5 years
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Additions / Settlements	269	(2,325)	0
Ending balance	$ 644	$ 375	$ 2,700
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Reduction of income tax rates (in years)	7 years
Succeeding tax exempt period	5 years
Maximum [Member]
Tax Benefits Under Law of Encouragements [Abstract]
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