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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (Textual) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Disposition of assets, holding period | 10 years

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