Stockholder Rights Plan (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Beneficial Owner of Common Stock Percentage	4.90%
Beneficial Owner of Common Stock Percentage in Future	15.00%
Beneficial Ownership Percentage Post Standstill Period for Berkshire Hathaway	50.00%
Period of Review Shareholder Rights Plan	3 years

Minimum percentage ownership that if acquired will allow current stockholders other than the triggering beneficial stockholder the right to purchase common stock at half the market price.

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