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Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Equity Method Investments |  |
Proceeds from sale of equity method investment | $ 0 | $ 3,875
Repayment of revolving line of credit from equity method investment | $ 0 | $ 1,235

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