ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2009 item
Restructuring costs
Facility closure cost accrual, current portion	$ 138	$ 131
Facility closure costs
Restructuring related costs
Number of facilities closed			2
Restructuring costs
Balance at the beginning of the period	455	672
Payments	(161)	(217)
Balance at the end of the period	294	455
Less : long-term portion	(156)	(324)
Facility closure cost accrual, current portion	$ 138	$ 131

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid after one year or beyond the next operating cycle, if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost.

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