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INCOME TAXES (VALUATION ALLOWANCE ROLLFORWARD TABLE) (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
INCOME TAXES [ABSTRACT] |  |  |
Valuation Allowance, Beginning Balance | $ 16,555 | $ 22,636 | $ 20,363
Additions to Deferred Income Tax Expense | 5,560 | 1,402 | 3,661
Reduction of Deferred Income Tax Expense | (1,206) | (7,483) | (1,388)
Valuation Allowance, Ending Balance | $ 20,909 | $ 16,555 | $ 22,636

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