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CONTRACT ACQUISITION COSTS (NARRATIVE) (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
CONTRACT ACQUISITION COSTS [ABSTRACT]
Amortization of contract acquisition costs	$ 1,017	$ 1,680	$ 5,267

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