Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||||||
Cable and satellite television distribution rights | $ 5,573 | $ 5,573 | $ 5,544 | $ 5,503 | |||
Less accumulated amortization | 2,330 | 2,330 | 2,208 | 1,994 | |||
Amortization | 112 | 107 | 223 | 211 | 431 | 400 | 439 |
Cable and satellite television distribution rights
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Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||||||
Cable and satellite television distribution rights | 2,334 | 2,334 | 2,324 | 2,304 | |||
Less accumulated amortization | (1,794) | (1,794) | (1,700) | (1,540) | |||
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | 540 | 540 | 624 | 764 | |||
Amortization | $ 46 | $ 44 | $ 93 | $ 86 | $ 177 | $ 163 | $ 167 |
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