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INCOME TAXES (DETAILS) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations By Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Total income tax expense $ 15,233 $ 38,680 $ 41,975
Net current tax (liabilities) receivables 1,318 (8,525) (7,322)
Net deferred tax assets 60,836 72,606 72,362
Net tax assets 62,154 64,081 65,040
U.S. [Member]
      
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations By Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Current income tax expense 5,064 26,633 32,182
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 1,379 121 2,252
European Tax Authorities [Member]
      
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations By Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Current income tax expense 9,598 12,173 7,020
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (996) (173) 113
Other Tax Authorities [Member]
      
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations By Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Current income tax expense 188 120 408
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) $ 0 $ (194) $ 0