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Common Shares (Summary Of the Fair Value Of All Awards issued Under Stock Compensation Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Percentage of issued and outstanding Common Shares | 10.00% |  |
Stock-based expense | $ 645 | $ 817 | $ 1,126
Employee, Directors and Consultants Stock Options [Member] |  |  |
Stock-based expense | 23 | 8 | 160
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] |  |  |
Stock-based expense | $ 622 | $ 809 | $ 966

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