FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details 3)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Percentage of period-end gross financing receivables
Current (as a percent)	93.40%	95.90%
30 - 59 days past due (as a percent)	4.40%	2.10%
60 - 89 days past due (as a percent)	0.80%	0.70%
90 days or more past due (as a percent)	1.40%	1.30%
Total (as a percent)	100.00%	100.00%

Financing Receivable, Percentage of Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due

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Financing Receivable, Percentage of Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due

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Financing Receivable Percentage of Recorded Investment Current

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Financing Receivable, Percentage of Recorded Investment, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due

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