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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (DETAILS 2) (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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| DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract] | |||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | $ 11,682 | $ 35,886 | $ (13,655) |
| Hedged investment portfolio | (16,085) | (30,063) | 16,565 |
| Hedge ineffectiveness recognized in earnings | $ (4,403) | $ 5,823 | $ 2,910 |
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- Definition
The amount recognized in earnings related to the change in fair value during the period of derivative or nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount recognized in earnings related to the change in fair value during the period of the hedged item in a fair value hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net gain (loss) recognized in earnings during the reporting period representing the amount of the fair value of the hedges' ineffectiveness. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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