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Fair Value (Details) - Recurring basis - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Level 1 |  |
ASSETS |  |
Cash equivalents | $ 11,953 | $ 18,319
Financial instrument associated with stock purchase agreement |  |
Total assets | $ 11,953 | $ 18,319
Level 2 |  |
ASSETS |  |
Cash equivalents |  |
Financial instrument associated with stock purchase agreement |  | $ 51
Total assets |  | $ 51
Level 3 |  |
ASSETS |  |
Cash equivalents |  |
Financial instrument associated with stock purchase agreement |  |
Total assets |  |
Total |  |
ASSETS |  |
Cash equivalents | $ 11,953 | $ 18,319
Financial instrument associated with stock purchase agreement |  | 51
Total assets | $ 11,953 | $ 18,370

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