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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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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 | $ 5,544 | $ 5,503 | |
| Less accumulated amortization | 2,208 | 1,994 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 431 | 400 | 439 |
| Percentage of net sales | 5.00% | ||
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| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights | 2,324 | 2,304 | |
| Less accumulated amortization | (1,700) | (1,540) | |
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | 624 | 764 | |
| Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life | 3 years 8 months 12 days | ||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 177 | 163 | 167 |
| Commission expense | $ 298 | $ 296 | $ 299 |
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