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DISPOSITION OF BUSINESS (Income (Loss) Attributable to Catalyst Services) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Catalyst Services | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes | $ 290 | $ 2,520

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