ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION, Performance Based Equity Awards (Details) - Performance Based Equity Awards [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Performance Based Equity Awards [Abstract]
Percentage of threshold target for each award eligible to be earned based on relative performance		50.00%
Percentage of target for each award eligible to be earned based on relative performance		100.00%
Percentage of maximum target for each award eligible to be earned based on relative performance		150.00%
Measurement period goals related to long term cash incentive payment plan awards payment		3 years
Summary of Performance Based Equity Awards [Roll Forward]
Aggregate share payout - beginning of period	$ 28,044	$ 28,044
Shares forfeited	(3,312)	(3,312)
Aggregate share payout - end of period	24,732	24,732
Aggregate share payout	0	0
Likely aggregate share payout	16,488	16,488
Compensation expense recognized	$ 21	$ 21

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The amount of shares to be paid to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term.

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