SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (EOO, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
EOO
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Accelerated depreciation	$ 1,576	$ 1,576
Expense recognized related to the plan	$ 4,900

Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan including accelerated depreciation expense.

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