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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Minimum |
Marketable securities |
Original maturity period of marketable securities | 4 months
Maximum |
Marketable securities |
Original maturity period of marketable securities | 24 months

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