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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 756 | $ 1,207
Capital expenditures | 117 | $ 432
Write-off of receivables | $ 2,876 |

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