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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) (Long-term stock awards) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum |
Stock-based compensation |
Award vesting period | 5 years
Maximum |
Stock-based compensation |
Award vesting period | 10 years
Age 66 or older |
Stock-based compensation |
Award vesting period | 5 years

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