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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Gross Carrying Value | $ 984 | $ 984
Accumulated Amortization | (955) | (905)
Net Book Value | 29 | 79
Acquired Technology [Member] |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 150 | 150
Accumulated Amortization | (121) | (71)
Net Book Value | 29 | 79
Acquired Customer Lists [Member] |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 435 | 435
Accumulated Amortization | (435) | (435)
Net Book Value |  |
Trivia Database [Member] |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 332 | 332
Accumulated Amortization | (332) | (332)
Net Book Value |  |
Trademarks And Trademark Licenses [Member] |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 67 | 67
Accumulated Amortization | (67) | (67)
Net Book Value |  |

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