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Note 5 - SHORT-TERM BANK DEPOSITS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 5 - Short-Term Bank Deposits Details
Unrestricted short-term bank deposits	$ 6,210	$ 2,529
Restricted short-term bank deposits	11,217	12,024
Short-term bank deposits	$ 17,427	$ 14,553

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For banks and other depository institutions (including Federal Reserve Banks, if applicable): Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions for relatively short periods of time including, for example, certificates of deposits, which are presented separately from cash on the balance sheet.

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