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9. Equity-Based Incentive Plans (Details - Options Granted) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Restricted Stock [Member] | Time Based Service [Member] |  |
Other than options granted | 592,000 | 777,000
Aggregate fair value awards granted | $ 2,087 | $ 2,332
Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] |  |
Other than options granted | 166,500 |
Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] | Time Based Service [Member] |  |
Other than options granted | 86,500 | 0
Aggregate fair value awards granted | $ 276 | $ 0
Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] | Market Based Service [Member] |  |
Other than options granted | 0 | 900,000
Aggregate fair value awards granted | $ 0 | $ 1,280
All Awards [Member] |  |
Other than options granted | 678,500 | 1,677,000
Aggregate fair value awards granted | $ 2,363 | $ 3,612

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