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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |  |  |  |  |
Charges incurred |  | $ 58,000 | $ 0 |  |
Cost method investment, percentage | 10.00% |  |  |  |
Director | Professional Services Agreement |  |  |  |  |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |  |  |  |  |
Charges incurred |  | 50,000 |  |  |
Payments to related party |  | $ 50,000 |  |  |
Director | Professional Services Agreement | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |  |  |  |  |
Payments to related party |  |  |  | $ 400,000 | $ 400,000

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