ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, net of tax, are as follows:

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	9,258		$	7,725
Actuarial gains related to defined benefit pension plans	499			1,712
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments	(712		)	11
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	$	9,045		$	9,448