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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net difference between investment and underlying equity in unconsolidated affiliates	$ (6,966)	$ 13,334

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