BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]
Foreign income tax adjustment	$ 1,686	$ 1,686
Diluted earnings per share effect of foreign income tax adjustment		$ 0.07

Dilutive earnings per share effect of income tax expense related to foreign tax adjustment.

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