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Other Operating Expenses
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Other Operating Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Operating Expenses
(12) Other Operating Expenses:
During 2015, the Company entered into a consulting contract with an insurance brokerage firm of which a director of the Company is CEO and a Managing Director.  The consulting contract provides for an annual fee of $300 for 2017 and 2016, respectively.  The Company also has a brokerage agreement with this entity.  The Company incurred commission expense in connection with insurance policies written in 2017 and 2016 under this brokerage agreement.  Total commission expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $164 and $140, respectively.  Total commission expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $523 and $280, respectively.