COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Future Minimum Rental Commitments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013	$ 1,802
2014	2,000
2015	2,043
2016	2,064
2017	1,994
Thereafter	7,537
Total	17,440
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013	250
2014	91
2015	0
2016	0
2017	0
Thereafter	0
Total	341
Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013	2,052
2014	2,091
2015	2,043
2016	2,064
2017	1,994
Thereafter	7,537
Total	$ 17,781

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