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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Narrative) - Series A Preferred Stock [Member] - shares | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Series A Preferred stock, issued (in shares) | 1,800,614 | 1,800,614
Series A Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) | 614 | 614
Series A Preferred stock, dividend percentage | 10.00% |
Percentage of the average daily closing price of common stock | 90.00% |
Number of trading days | 20 days |
ARL and Subsidiaries [Member] |  |
Series A Preferred stock, issued (in shares) | 1,800,000 | 1,800,000

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