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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CAPITALIZED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012
Capitalized Product Development Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized product development costs, net book value | $ 159 |  | $ 159 |  | $ 302
Amortization expense of capitalized product development costs | 48 | 48 | 143 | 143 |
Debt Issuance Cost [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized debt issuance costs | 7,283 |  | 7,283 |  | 9,556
Amortization of debt issuance costs | $ 760 | $ 763 | $ 2,273 | $ 1,235 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized Product Development Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life |  |  | 3 years |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized Product Development Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life |  |  | 5 years |  |

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