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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Textuals) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 11, 2013 | May 02, 2012 | Sep. 27, 2011 | Feb. 24, 2009
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value | $ 150,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 22,000,000 |
Loss Contingency Damages Suspended Value | 100,000 |  |  |
Disgorgement Amount | 300,000 |  | 6,600,000 |
Restitution Amount |  | 2,900,000 |  |
Litigation Settlement Interest |  |  | 1,800,000 |
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value |  |  |  | $ 125,000

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