Supplemental Cash Flow Data (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Data [Abstract]      
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ (906) $ 11,613 $ 8,759
Investments in property and equipment not paid 1,203    
Receivable for asset sales proceeds 1,000    
Dividends payable at year end $ 1,763   50,148
Receivable for investment sales proceeds     3,280
Impairment of equity method investment     1,871
Noncash contributions by noncontrolling interests   $ 1,210 $ 183