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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) VEB / $ | Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2014 USD ($) VEB / $ | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Venezuela-Highly Inflationary Economy |  |  |  |
Venezuela foreign currency transaction loss | $ 4,334 |  | $ 17,665 |
Inventory Write-down | $ 22,172 |  |  |
Effect of liquidation of inventory valued at historical exchange rate after currency devaluation |  | $ 3,468 |  |
SIMADIRate | VEB / $ | 199.4 |  |  |
SICAD I Rate | VEB / $ |  |  | 10.7 |
Net bolivar-denominated monetary assets position | $ 278 |  |  | $ (1,264)
Cash and Cash Equivalents Located in Venezuela | $ 301 |  |  | $ 2,124

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