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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Guarantees (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Guarantees [Abstract] |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability | $ 2,648 |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability - current | 2,265 |  |
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability - noncurrent | 383 |  |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents | 814 | 2,494 | 300
Restricted deposit (current) with repect to guarantees | 699 |  |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent | $ 115 | $ 271 |

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