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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Royalty Commitments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 OCS [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 OCS [Member] | Dec. 31, 2010 OCS [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 BIRD-F [Member] | Dec. 31, 1996 BIRD-F [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Royalty rates | 3.50% |  |  | 5.00% |
Percent of grants received paid in royalties | 100.00% |  |  | 150.00% |
Proceeds from grants received | $ 33,408 |  |  |  | $ 340
Accumulated interest, grants | 9,810 |  |  |  |
Royalties due based on stated percentage |  |  |  | 775 |
Royalties payable maximum |  |  |  | 427 |
Accumulated royalties paid | 10,182 |  |  | 296 |
Total commitment with respect to royalty-bearing participation received, net of royalties paid | 33,542 |  |  | 348 |
Royalty expenses | $ 562 | $ 759 | $ 793 |  |

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