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Subsequent Events (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Feb. 22, 2018 | Feb. 14, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Accrued interest |  |  | $ 107
Subsequent Event [Member] |  |  |
Gross proceeds before transaction costs, professional fees and withholding taxes |  | $ 5,800 |
Transaction cost |  | 460 |
Withholding taxes |  | $ 388 |
Subsequent Event [Member] | 2018 DSIT Transaction [Member] |  |  |
Sale of DSIT Investment remaining interest |  | 41.15% |
Repayment of directors loans | $ 1,300 |  |
Subsequent Event [Member] | Repayment of Loans from Directors [Member] |  |  |
Accrued interest | $ 128 |  |

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