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Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Apr. 30, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]      
Reimbursements due from insurance carrier (see Note 15) $ 1,746us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivable $ 0us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivable  
Other Receivables [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]      
Subsequent Event [Line Items]      
Reimbursements due from insurance carrier (see Note 15)     $ 1,700us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivable
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