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Commitments and Contingencies Details (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
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Other Cost and Expense, Operating | $ 2,202,000 | $ 0 | $ 2,202,000 | $ 0

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