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OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (NARRATIVE) (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEM [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other, net of tax | $ 129 | $ 175 |  |  |  |  |
Tax Authorities Member |  |  |  |  |  |  |
UNUSUAL OR INFREQUENT ITEM [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions |  | $ 1,100 | $ 301 | $ 358 | $ 137 | $ 123 | $ 180

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