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Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies |
Number of Weeks in Fiscal Quarter 52 Week Year | 91 days
Revenue Recognition |
Revenue retention percentage | 10.00%

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