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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Proceeds on sale of investment | $ 1,688 | $ 0
Investments purchase during period | 0 | 68
Level 1 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Fair value at beginning of period | 1,837 | 2,413
Investment during the period | 0 | 68
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income | (149) | (1,238)
Proceeds on sale of investment | (1,688) | 0
Fair value at end of period | 0 | 1,243
Investments purchase during period | $ 1,700 |

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