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FAIR VALUE (NARRATIVE) (DETAILS) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
FAIR VALUE [Abstract] |  |  |
Business Acquisition Future Value Of Liabilities Incurred | $ 13,400,000 | $ 13,400,000 |
Future Value of Liabilities Incurred From Business Acquisitions | 13,400,000 | 13,400,000 |
Valuation Technique on Contingent Consideration |  | The Company recorded contingent consideration related to the acquisitions of iKnowtion, Guidon, TSG, WebMetro and Sofica. These contingent payables were recognized at fair value using a discounted cash flow approach and a discount rate of 21.0%, 21.0%, 4.6%, 5.3% or 22.0%, respectively. The discount rates vary dependant on the specific risks of each acquisition including the country of operation, the nature of services and complexity of the acquired business, and other similar factors. These measurements were based on significant inputs not observable in the market. |
Contingent Consideration, at fair value | 12,481,000 | 12,481,000 | 21,748,000
Fair value measurement gain or loss | $ 4,000,000 |  |

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