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Represents the general duration of the statute of limitations with regard to taxation.

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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are subject to expiration dates.

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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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Amount of expense for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset.

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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease), amount			$ 2,160
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	$ 2,633	$ 473	2,633	$ 473
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, income tax benefit	286	19,304		20,950
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense			47	65	$ 19
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued	109	$ 83	109	$ 83
Continuing Operations
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease), amount			36
Discontinued Operations
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease), amount			1,492
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	26,936		26,936
State net operating loss carryforwards	26,936		$ 26,936
State and Local Jurisdiction \| Minimum
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Taxable income projection years			3 years
State and Local Jurisdiction \| Maximum
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Taxable income projection years			4 years
Domestic Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	86,865		$ 86,865
State net operating loss carryforwards	3,055		3,055
Operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration	83,810		$ 83,810
Taxable income projection years			3 years
Circulation
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
State net operating loss carryforwards	8,600		$ 8,600
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase (decrease), amount			632
State Net Operating Loss, Capital Loss, And Tax Credit Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	2,166		2,166
Stock Compensation And Accrued Liability Deferred Tax Assets
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	$ 467		$ 467