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Organization and Significant Accounting Policies - Recently Adopted Accounting Standards (Details) | May 01, 2019 USD ($)
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ASU 2018-09 | Effect of the Adoption of ASC Topic 606 |
Revenue recognition |
Retained earnings, continuing operations | $ 665,000

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