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Preferred Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Preferred Stock [Abstract] |  |
Series D Preferred Stock, outstanding (in shares) | 55,000 | 55,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 1 | $ 1
Dividends paid for Series D Preferred Stock | $ 399 | $ 399
Series D Preferred Stock [Member] |  |
Preferred Stock [Abstract] |  |
Series D Preferred Stock, outstanding (in shares) | 55,000 | 55,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 1 | $ 1
Preferred stock, redemption value (in dollars per share) | 100 | 100
Accrued annual dividends rate (in dollars per share) | $ 7.25 | $ 7.25
Number of preferred stock shares convertible to common shares (in shares) | 1,378,000 |
Maximum number of common stock issuable from conversion of preference shares, without obtaining prior shareholder approval (in shares) | 2,703,000 |
Dividends accrued but unpaid | $ 18 | $ 18
Dividends paid for Series D Preferred Stock | $ 399 | $ 399

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