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Income Tax (Sources of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 1,011 | $ (18,926)
U.S. [Member] |  |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (3,297) | (6,705)
Canada [Member] |  |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (121) | (7,750)
Other Foreign [Member] |  |
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 4,429 | $ (4,471)

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