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NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT DISCLOSURE [Abstract]
Face amount of debt	$ 45.4
Minimum monthly installment in which obligation are payable ( in months)	36 months
Maximum monthly installment in which obligation are payable ( in months)	60 months
Weighted average interest rate (in hundredths)	2.86%

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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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