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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments |  |  |
Value of purchases from suppliers of limited resources | $ 282,500,000 | $ 264,200,000 | $ 279,500,000
Raw material items |  |  |
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments |  |  |
Purchase Commitments | 44,500,000 |  |
Period over which obligations will be paid | 1 year |  |
Contractual obligations |  |  |
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments |  |  |
2014 | 60,241,000 |  |
2015 | 23,505,000 |  |
2016 | 9,694,000 |  |
2017 | 500,000 |  |
Total | $ 93,940,000 |  |

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