SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Reclassification (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Income from operations
Effect of Reclassification Adjustments [Line Items]
Impact of reclassification	$ 0
After reclassification adjustment
Effect of Reclassification Adjustments [Line Items]
Impact of reclassification	$ 0

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