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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Contingent ownership interests | $ 3,593 | $ 3,108
Quiet Title Action - Willerson Lease [Member] | Former Employee [Member] | Executive Severance and Non-Compete Agreement [Member] |  |
Damages sought value | $ 1,800 |

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