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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 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 | 0 | 0

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