INCOME TAXES (Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current:
Federal	$ 72,809	$ 42,510	$ 30,642
Non-U.S.	33,510	19,970	15,532
State and local	8,172	6,699	4,337
Current income tax expense (benefit)	114,491	69,179	50,511
Deferred:
Federal	(1,673)	12,140	6,802
Non-U.S.	(750)	2,768	(2,640)
State and local	286	231	225
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(2,137)	15,139	4,387
Total	$ 112,354	$ 84,318	$ 54,898