Discontinued Operations (Schedule Of Estimated Timing Of Payments Of Liabilities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
2020	$ 826
2021	300
Thereafter	601
Estimated payments of liabilities related to discontinued operations	$ 1,727

Total estimated timing of payments of liabilities related to discontinued operations.

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