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CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM INVESTMENTS - Schedule of Significant Inputs for the Valuation Model used to Estimate Fair Value of Investments (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
AioTV | Series B preferred stock |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM INVESTMENTS |
Total fair value of invested Capital as at valuation date (in thousands) | $ 900
Expiration date | Nov. 14, 2017
Risk free rate of interest | AioTV | Series B preferred stock |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM INVESTMENTS |
Total fair value of significant inputs | 0.80
Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM INVESTMENTS |
Total fair value of significant inputs | 0.00
Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate | AioTV | Series B preferred stock |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM INVESTMENTS |
Total fair value of significant inputs | 0.00
Volatility | AioTV | Series B preferred stock |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM INVESTMENTS |
Total fair value of significant inputs | 41

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