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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | $ 9,449 | $ 4,488 |  | $ 0
Change during the period | (7,813) | $ (855) |  |
Additional deferred taxes realizable amount | 7,100 |  |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 64,900 |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date | These net operating loss carry forwards begin to expire in 2024. |  |  |
Open Tax Year |  | 2021 | 2019 |
Reduction in Deferred Tax Assets | $ 4,400 |  |  |
Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits | 4,400 |  |  |
Unrestricted [Member] |  |  |  |
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 61,600 |  |  |
Restricted [Member] |  |  |  |
Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 3,300 |  |  |

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