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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
General and administrative expenses | $ 6,166 | $ 4,878
General and Administrative Expense [Member] |  |
General and administrative expenses | 5,716 | 4,546
Non Cash Stock Compensation Expense [Member] |  |
Non-cash stock based compensation credit | $ 450 | $ 332

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