COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of operating leases

For the years ended December 31,	2013		2012		2011
(in thousands)
Rental Expense	$	51,605	$	48,511	$	45,958

Schedule of future commitments under operating leases

Future commitments under operating leases are as summarized:

(in thousands)	Operating leases
2014	$	27,550
2015		16,039
2016		10,877
2017		7,496
2018		4,698
Thereafter		8,535
Total minimum obligation	$	75,195