Share-Based Compensation Plans Compensation expense recognized for market-based cash awards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Cash awards	$ 177	$ 281	$ 328	$ 464

The amount of expense, recognized during the period arising from market-based cash awards with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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