Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology.

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Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock.

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Total number of shares issued during the period, including shares forfeited, as a result of Restricted Stock Awards.

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EQUITY BASED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Apr. 12, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 21, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity based employee compensation expense		$ 204,860	$ 314,743		$ 677,076	$ 1,000,603
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted shares and stock option		$ 1,586,000			$ 1,586,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value					$ 0.66	$ 0.56
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross					2,489,037	2,121,642
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value					$ 1,242,110	$ 206,500
Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		665,000	100,000		2,389,037	1,721,642
Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member] \| Common Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	5,000,000
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted shares and stock option							$ 112,000	$ 357,000	$ 457,000	$ 193,000
Third Party [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity based employee compensation expense		$ 0	$ 97,969		$ 30,873	$ 232,187
Restricted shares awarded vested immediately		0			15,811
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross			90,000			279,196
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross			0			20,000
Equity Incentive Plan 2010 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Number Of Shares Authorized											4,250,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross				850,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted shares and stock option		$ 467,000			$ 467,000
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| Third Party [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted shares awarded vested immediately		0	300,000		100,000	400,000