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Income Tax Income Tax (Net Operating Loss Carryforward) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 1,733
No Expiration And No Valuation Allowance [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 52
Full Valuation Allowance [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 167
No Expiration And Partial Valuation Allowance [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 396
Expiration Dates Between 2029 And 2035 With No Valuation Allowance [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 1,118

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