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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 02, 2009
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total options granted | 424,800 | 435,800 | 247,400 |
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 200 | $ 500 |  |
Remaining recognized stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,400 |  |  |
2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Common stock reserved | 700,000 |  |  |
Common stock reserved for future issuance | 248,867 |  |  |
2009 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Common stock reserved for future issuance |  |  |  | 320,000
Incentive Stock Option [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total options granted | 21,000 |  |  |
Non Qualified Stock Option [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total options granted | 403,800 |  |  |

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