CONTINGENCIES (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011 lawsuit
CONTINGENCIES
Minimum number of lawsuits that could have material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition	1

Represents the minimum number of lawsuits or other contingencies that could have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the entity.

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Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration