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Other Charges and Credits - Cost of Revenues Other Charges and Credits - Cost of Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Other Charges and Credits - Cost of Revenues [Abstract] |  |  |
Other charges | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 34,698

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