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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS: (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2008
Dec. 31, 2010
Available for Sale:      
Amortized Cost $ 65,844   $ 35,539
Fair Value 65,288   33,953
Unrealized Gains 402   49
Unrealized Losses (958)   (1,635)
Auction rate security
     
Available for Sale:      
Amortized Cost 8,410   8,410
Fair Value 7,453   6,775
Unrealized Losses (957)   (1,635)
Available for sale, non-current 7,453   6,775
Other than temporary impairment   5,140  
Temporary decline in market value of auction rate securities 957    
Auction rate securities, par value 13,550    
Minimum period estimated by the entity for the ARS market to improve (in months) 12    
Municipal bonds
     
Available for Sale:      
Amortized Cost 57,389   27,073
Fair Value 57,791   27,122
Unrealized Gains 402   49
Mutual funds
     
Available for Sale:      
Amortized Cost 45   56
Fair Value 44   56
Unrealized Losses $ (1)