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Acquisitions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisitions (Textual)
Gain on adjustment to estimated contingent payments	$ 200		$ (206)
Goodwill impairment	$ 3,600		$ 3,562

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Amont of gain on adjustment to estimated contingent payments.

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Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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