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Commitments and Contingencies (Short-Swing Settlement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain on legal settlement |  | $ 0 | $ 12,730 | $ 0
Gates Capital Management, Inc |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain on legal settlement | $ 12,700 |  |  |

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