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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 Company | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract] |  |  |
Other comprehensive income related to investment valuation | $ (600,000) | $ 400,000 | $ 100,000
Number of companies acquired | 4 |  |
Cumulative translation adjustment | $ (3,040,000) | $ 617,000 | $ 0

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