Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Percentage of income tax on income from non-arms length transactions	100.00%

Percentage of income tax on income from non-arms length transactions

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