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Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Capitalized Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Internally Used Third-Party Software And Consulting Fees [Member] |  |
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Capitalized software cost | $ 426 | $ 1,305
Internally Developed Software [Member] |  |
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Capitalized software cost | $ 20,061 | $ 20,039

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