The amount of gain (loss) on the cancellation of notes payable during the period.

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It represent by note payable outstanding.

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Information by number of officer employees.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Amount of interest payable on debt, including, but not limited to, trade payables.

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The amount for notes payable (written promise to pay), due to related parties. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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NOTES PAYABLE - RELATED PARTIES (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) Number	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2016 USD ($)
Notes payable from related parties	$ 278
Interest payable	16		12
MCKEA [Member] \| Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Notes payable from related parties				$ 250
Debt instrument, interest rate				6.00%
Interest payable			$ 0
Gain (loss) on cancellation of notes payable	$ 0
Former officer and employee [Member] \| Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Number of officers and employees \| Number	7
Notes payable from related parties	$ 488
Interest payable	2
Notes payable outstanding	$ 152
Former officer and employee [Member] \| Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt instrument, interest rate	3.00%
Former officer and employee [Member] \| Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.00%