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INTANGIBLES, Net (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 Y | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
INTANGIBLES, Net |  |  |
Amortizing intangibles, gross | $ 1,061,000 | $ 1,059,000 |
Accumulated amortization | (553,000) | (504,000) |
Amortizing intangibles, net | 508,000 | 555,000 |
Non-amortizing intangibles | 54,140,000 | 47,841,000 |
Intangible, net | 54,648,000 | 48,396,000 |
Estimated useful life, low end of range (in years) | 1 |  |
Estimated useful life, high end of range (in years) | 25 |  |
Weighted-average life (in years) | 20 |  |
Amortization expense | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000
Future estimated amortization expense related to amortizing intangibles | $ 50,000 |  |

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