INCOME TAXES (PROVISION TABLE) (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current provision
Federal current									$ (2,211)	$ (10,371)	$ 9,612
State current									(1,013)	297	1,391
Foreign current									809	21,695	20,458
Total current provision									(2,415)	11,621	31,461
Deferred provision (benefit)
Federal deferred									1,215	(838)	(128)
State deferred									64	(44)	(17)
Foreign deferred									1,075	2,540	(2,885)
Total deferred provision (benefit)									2,354	1,658	(3,030)
Total provision for income taxes	$ (2,969)	$ 3,611	$ 1,272	$ (1,853)	$ (3,797)	$ 496	$ (129)	$ (9,849)	$ (61)	$ 13,279	$ 28,431