This item represents the cost of debt and equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any.

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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale.

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This item represents the gross unrealized gains for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Available-For-Sale Securities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds	$ 51,968
Maximum Realized Gains on Available-For-Sale Securities	489	0
Summary of Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost			9,794	62,325
Gross Unrealized Gains			118	483
Gross Unrealized Losses			0	(370)
Fair Value			9,912	62,438
U.S. Government Obligations and Agency Securities [Member]
Summary of Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost			7,297	19,421
Gross Unrealized Gains			65	177
Gross Unrealized Losses			0	0
Fair Value			7,362	19,598
U.S. Corporate Debt [Member]
Summary of Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost			648	24,942
Gross Unrealized Gains			15	259
Gross Unrealized Losses			0	(101)
Fair Value			663	25,100
Foreign Government Obligations and Agency Securities [Member]
Summary of Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost				2,805
Gross Unrealized Gains				6
Gross Unrealized Losses				(1)
Fair Value				2,810
Foreign Corporate Debt and Equity Securities [Member]
Summary of Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost			1,849	15,157
Gross Unrealized Gains			38	41
Gross Unrealized Losses			0	(268)
Fair Value			$ 1,887	$ 14,930