Significant Accounting Policies Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Inventory, Potential Future Scrap Charge Next Fiscal Quarter	$ 5,000

Inventory, Potential Future Scrap Charge Next Fiscal Quarter

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