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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Shares of common stock repurchased and retired	278,300
Value of shares of common stock repurchased and retired	$ 11,500
Shares of common stock repurchased	0	0

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