Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
2014	$ 289
2015	293
2016	145
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 727

Amount of required minimum rental payments due during the next fiscal year.

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Amount of required minimum rental payments due in three fiscal years.

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Amount of required minimum rental payments due in two fiscal years.

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Amount of required minimum rental payments for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.

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