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NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	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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