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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax |  | $ 110
Additional Paid In Capital |  |
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax | $ (300) |
Retained Earnings |  |
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax | $ 300 |

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