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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS (Details 3) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Other income (expense), net | |||
| Interest income | $ 5,205 | $ 6,517 | $ 10,218 |
| Interest expense | (5,430) | (5,404) | (5,823) |
| Non-income tax refunds related to Match Europe | 4,630 | ||
| Foreign currency exchange gains, net | 3,660 | 314 | 1,228 |
| Gain on sales of investments | 1,974 | 3,989 | 28,835 |
| Impairment of long-term investments | (7,844) | (343) | |
| Gain on sale of Match Europe | 132,244 | ||
| Impairment of shares of Arcandor AG ("ARO") stock | (4,593) | ||
| Net decrease in the fair value of the derivative asset related to ARO stock | (58,097) | ||
| Other | 21 | 995 | 1,333 |
| Other income (expense), net | $ 10,060 | $ (1,433) | $ 105,002 |
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- Definition
This element represents the non-income tax refunds related to the sale of a portion of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. No definition available.
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The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on ARO stock, categorized as available-for-sale, which have been recognized in earnings during the period. No definition available.
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The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on investments in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale which have been recognized in earnings during the period. No definition available.
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This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. It is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period, which was recognized in earnings, in the unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments that are not or are no longer designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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