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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS DATA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental operating activities: |  |  |
Issuance of common stock for 401(k) matching contributions |  |  | $ 313
Reclassification between deposits and other current assets |  |  | 190
Supplemental investing activities: |  |  |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | $ 160 | $ (129) | $ (70)

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