DISPOSITION OF ASSETS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale [Table Text Block]

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