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INVESTMENTS - Activity in Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Investments rollforward
Opening balance	$ 1,806
Additions/transfers during the period		$ 1,778
Net gain (loss) on securities sold	(1,000)
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities held	(511)	28
Fair Value end of the period	1,295	1,806
Marketable equity securities
Investments rollforward
Opening balance	1,644
Additions/transfers during the period		1,616
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities held	(511)	28
Fair Value end of the period	1,133	1,644
Warrants
Investments rollforward
Opening balance	162
Additions/transfers during the period		162
Fair Value end of the period	$ 162	$ 162

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