9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Minimum annual payments under operating leases

Minimum annual payments under operating leases for future years ending December 31 follow (in thousands):

	Facilities		Equipment		Total
2013	$	2,563	$	1,082	$	3,645
2014		2,298		770		3,068
2015		2,343		639		2,982
2016		1,835		245		2,080
2017		1,489		–		1,489
Thereafter		1,028		–		1,028
	$	11,556	$	2,736	$	14,292