Chapter 11 Filing (Credit Agreement Expenses) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Chapter 11 Filing Credit Agreement Expenses Details
Upfront fee	$ 191
Commitment fee	150
Beneficial conversion feature	484
Legal fees	802
Total credit agreement expense	$ 1,627

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Amount of expense recognized on a favorable spread to a debt holder between the amount of debt being converted and the value of the securities received upon conversion. This is an embedded conversion feature of convertible debt issued that is in-the-money at the commitment date.

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Amount of up-front fee related to debtor-in-possession facility financing costs.

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The amount of expense provided in the period for legal costs incurred on or before the balance sheet date pertaining to resolved, pending or threatened litigation, including arbitration and mediation proceedings.

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Amount of the fee for available but unused credit capacity under the credit facility.

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