Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Transfers of assets and liabilities between level 1, 2, 3	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Amount of transfers of financial instruments classified in shareholders' equity measured on a recurring basis betwee level 1, 2, 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration