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Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operation Balance Sheet (Details) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Accumulated depreciation | $ 56,399 | $ 53,323
Not Held for Sale [Member] |  |
Accumulated depreciation | $ 10 | $ 10

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