INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Uncertain Tax Benefits Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Reconciliation of Uncertain Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance, beginning of year | $ 3,927 | $ 5,530 | $ 10,909 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 7,796 | 1,001 | 1,685 |
Settlements | (3,523) | (962) | (5,264) |
Lapse of statute | (2,064) | (1,642) | (1,800) |
Balance, end of year | $ 6,136 | $ 3,927 | $ 5,530 |
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The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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