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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Amount of operating expense attributable to sale of operations | $ 2,569 |
Finance lease obligations incurred |  | $ 1,000

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