INCOME TAXES FIN 48 accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties	$ 2,039	$ 2,190
Amount presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset	438	447
Unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties	1,601	1,743
Accrued interest and penalties	610	536
Total unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate	$ 2,211	$ 2,279