FAIR VALUE OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details 5) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Auction rate securities
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Fair value of level 3 financial assets, roll forward | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 17,762 | $ 20,873 | $ 23,156 | $ 35,852 |
Total gains (losses) for the period: Included in earnings | 211 | 107 | 3,091 | 1,693 |
Total gains (losses) for the period: Included in other comprehensive income | (2,483) | |||
Settlements | (1,250) | (225) | (7,041) | (16,790) |
Balance at the end of the period | 16,723 | 20,755 | 16,723 | 20,755 |
Put Options
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Fair value of level 3 financial assets, roll forward | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the period | 1,686 | 1,816 | 1,929 | 3,041 |
Total gains (losses) for the period: Included in earnings | (167) | 115 | (410) | (1,110) |
Balance at the end of the period | $ 1,519 | $ 1,931 | $ 1,519 | $ 1,931 |