RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Reclassification of unrecognized tax benefits for adoption of ASU2013-11	$ (786)

Amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreases and netted against deferred tax assets as a result of the adoption of ASU 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists"

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