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NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST: (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Non-controlling interest activity |  |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  |  | $ 19,961,000 | $ 18,000,000
Comprehensive income | 2,155,000 | 1,924,000 | 4,104,000 | 3,907,000
Dividend paid | (1,412,000) | (1,822,000) | (3,605,000) | (2,971,000)
Other |  |  | (500,000) | (100,000)
Balance at the end of the period | $ 20,048,000 | $ 18,800,000 | $ 20,048,000 | $ 18,800,000

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