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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [Abstract] |
Changes in Level 1 Assets | The following table presents the changes in Level 1 assets for the period indicated (in thousands):
| Years Ended December 31,
| 2012 |  | 2011
Fair value at beginning of period | $ 1,679 |  | $ -
Investment during period | 105 |  | 1,572
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income | 629 |  | 107
Fair value at end of period | $ 2,413 |  | $ 1,679

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