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Research and Development	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Research And Development [Abstract]
Research and Development	(10) Research and Development Research and development expenses which are included in operating expenses were $6,998, $6,337and $8,591 for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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