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Segment Information (Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities: |  |  |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities | $ (2,690) | $ 1,985 | $ (8,337)

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