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COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS. (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] |  |  |
Warrant inducements |  | $ 0 | $ 0
Fair value adjustments for warrants |  | $ (473) | $ 557
Number of stock issued (in shares) | 838,213 |  |
Number of stock issued, value | $ 2,056,966 |  |
Fees paid | $ 36,951 |  |
Maturity term | Dec. 15, 2019 |  |

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