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PENSION PLAN (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Funded contributions by subsidiary (percent)	100.00%
Defined benefit contributions	$ 58	$ 56

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The percent of contributions funded by the Company's subsidiary.

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Amount of discretionary contributions made by an employer to a defined contribution plan.

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