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Other Investments (Details) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2015 entity | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
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Number of entities in which investment is accounted under cost method | entity |  | 1 |  |
Other Assets [Member] |  |  |  |
Investments in unconsolidated privately-held entities, included in other assets | $ | $ 0 |  | $ 200,000 | $ 200,000

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