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Income Taxes (Details 9) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |
Tax effect | $ 1,328 | $ 1,328
US operations [Member] |  |
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |
Tax effect | $ 1,328 |
Expiration year | 2020~2034 |

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