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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND PREFERRED STOCK ISSUANCE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Assets retained by the Company:
Performance bonds	$ 114	$ 114
Total assets of discontinued operations	$ 114	$ 114

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