CONTRACT ACQUISITION COSTS (FUTURE AMORTIZATION TABLE) (DETAILS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
CONTRACT ACQUISITION COSTS [ABSTRACT]
2014	$ 767
2015	431
2016	222
2017	222
Total	$ 1,642

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The aggregate estimated amortization expense for succeeding fiscal years for contract acquisition costs.

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Amortization of contract acquisition costs - 1 year from current balance sheet date.

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Amortization of contract acquisition costs - 2 years from current balance sheet date.

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Amortization of contract acquisition costs - 3 years from current balance sheet date.

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Amortization of contract acquisition costs - 4 years from current balance sheet date.

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