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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES ON NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Cash Flow Noncash [Line Items] |  |
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received | $ 7,345 | $ 5,092
Issuance [Member] |  |
Cash Flow Noncash [Line Items] |  |
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received | 8,003 | 5,649
Forfeited [Member] |  |
Cash Flow Noncash [Line Items] |  |
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received | $ 658 | $ 557

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