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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Jul. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Working capital | $ 26 |  | $ (6,753)
American International Group [Member] |  |  |
Finite risk sinking funds received |  | $ 5,000 |
April 1 2019 [Member] |  |  |
Proceeds from loan | $ 2,500 |  |

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