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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Recurring basis (Details) - Other Long Term Liabilities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Liabilities |  |
Deferred Compensation | $ (34,575) | $ (40,995)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |  |
Liabilities |  |
Deferred Compensation | (29,480) | (23,751)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |
Liabilities |  |
Deferred Compensation | 0 | 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |  |
Liabilities |  |
Deferred Compensation | 0 | 0
Measured at Net Asset Value as Practical Expedient [Member] |  |
Liabilities |  |
Deferred Compensation | $ (5,095) | $ (17,244)

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- Definition Deferred compensation liability, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The unfunded plan allows participants to hypothetically invest in various specified investment options such as equity funds, stock funds, capital appreciation funds, money market funds, bond funds, mid-cap value funds and growth funds. The non-qualified deferred compensation plan liability is valued based on quoted market prices of the underlying investments. + References No definition available. + Details
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