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NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) attributable to NCI in DSIT | $ 40 | $ (47) | $ (98) | $ (25)
Net loss attributable to NCI in USSI | (339) | (335) | (866) | (860)
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ (299) | $ (382) | $ (964) | $ (885)

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