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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Stock Based Compensation) (Narrative) (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] |
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