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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 Segment | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Segment
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Number of reportable segments | Segment | 2 | 2
Increase (decrease) in retained earnings |  | $ (100)
Increase (decrease) in assets |  | 5,300
Increase (decrease) in liabilities |  | $ 5,200

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