RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND ACCRUALS (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Accounting for Restructuring Plans [Policy Text Block]	y

The Company's policy for accounting for restructuring plans.

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