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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 segment | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | 3 |  |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION |  |  |
Expense recognized related to the plan | $ 14,525,000 | $ 4,678,000 | $ (71,000)
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES |  |  |
Dividends received from affiliates | 0 | 0 | 0
European restructuring plan |  |  |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION |  |  |
Expense recognized related to the plan | 14,600,000 |  |
Accelerated depreciation | $ 2,725,000 | $ 1,576,000 |

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