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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component, after tax |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 2,074
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (3,533)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (1,525)
Net current-period other comprehensive loss | (5,058)
Balance at the end of the period | (2,984)
Currency Translation Gains (Losses) |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component, after tax |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 549
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (3,533)
Net current-period other comprehensive loss | (3,533)
Balance at the end of the period | (2,984)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component, after tax |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 1,525
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (1,525)
Net current-period other comprehensive loss | $ (1,525)

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