WARRANTS (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Shares
Beginning Balance	1,254,004
Granted	190,993
Exercised
Forfeited or expired	(235,786)
Ending Balance	1,209,211
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Beginning Balance	$ 20.08
Granted	3.22
Exercised
Forfeited or expired	17.36
Ending Balance	$ 17.92

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