Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements
Assets, Fair Value Adjustment	$ 0	$ 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Adjustment	$ 0	$ 0

Amount of addition (reduction) to the amount at which a nonfinancial liability could be incurred (settled) in a current transaction between willing parties.

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