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Note 5 - SHORT-TERM BANK DEPOSITS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Note 5 - Short-Term Bank Deposits Tables

SHORT-TERM BANK DEPOSITS

		As of December 31
		2011				2012
Unrestricted short-term bank deposits		$	2,529			$	6,210
Restricted short-term bank deposits			12,024				11,217
		$	14,553			$	17,427

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