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Goodwill | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Abstract] |
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] | GOODWILL The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are as follows:
(in thousands) |  |
Balance at December 31, 2008 | $ | 48,107 |
Translation adjustment | 1,204 |
Goodwill impairment | (14,104 | )
Balance at December 31, 2009 | $ | 35,207 |
Translation adjustment | (1,134 | )
Balance at December 31, 2010 | $ | 34,073 |
Translation adjustment | (424 | )
Goodwill impairment | (1,898 | )
Balance at December 31, 2011 | $ | 31,751 |

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