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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (LIABLITY ROLLFORWARD TABLE) (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance, restructuring reserve | $ 4,079 | $ 2,067
Expense | 4,650 | 23,250
Payments | (7,161) | (20,863)
Change in estimate | (215) | (375)
Ending balance, restructuring reserve | 1,353 | 4,079
Closure of Delivery Centers [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance, restructuring reserve | 0 | 415
Expense | 298 | 618
Payments | (298) | (658)
Change in estimate | 0 | (375)
Ending balance, restructuring reserve | 0 | 0
Reduction in Force [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance, restructuring reserve | 4,079 | 1,652
Expense | 4,352 | 22,632
Payments | (6,863) | (20,205)
Change in estimate | (215) | 0
Ending balance, restructuring reserve | $ 1,353 | $ 4,079

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