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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES - Components (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Cost | $ 374,729 | $ 28,868
Dividend | (125) | 0
Equity in net earnings of other affiliates | (6,948) | (6,339)
Equity in net assets of affiliates | $ 367,656 | $ 22,529

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