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NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS [Abstract]
Net income attributable to NCI in DSIT	$ 21	$ 8
Net loss attributable to NCI in USSI	(233)	(264)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (212)	$ (256)

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