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Accrued Severance, Severance Assets and Retirement Plans (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Amounts deposited in dedicated funds | $ 138 | $ 375
Percentage on contribution of employee salaries | 3.00% |
Expense related to employer | $ 45 | 100
Employer expense related to discontinued operations | $ 4 | $ 50

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