Represents number of performance conditions which need to be achieved by the end of the reporting period.

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Represents aggregate number of possible performance conditions prevail on balance sheet date.

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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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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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan	Sep. 30, 2013 2013 Restricted Stock Awards RSAs Performance-contingent Senior management Item	Sep. 30, 2013 2012 Restricted Stock Awards RSAs Performance-contingent Senior management	Sep. 30, 2012 2012 Restricted Stock Awards RSAs Performance-contingent Senior management	Dec. 31, 2012 2012 Restricted Stock Awards RSAs Performance-contingent Senior management Item	Sep. 30, 2013 2012 Plan
Stock-based compensation
Shares remaining available for issuance					343,233					3,666,342
Shares of common stock approved and authorized for issuance						44,500			44,500
Number of performance conditions which need to be achieved						1			1
Number of possible performance goals						3			3
Number of performance goals deemed achieved						1			1
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 6,446,000	$ 5,830,000	$ 19,704,000	$ 18,044,000		$ 317,000	$ 158,000	$ 286,000