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SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA (Reconciliation of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
SELECTED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 4,640 | $ 5,774 | $ 6,278
Increase during the year | 1,481 | 2,372 | 647
Amounts collected | (248) | (557) | (311)
Write-off of bad debts | (1,595) | (2,949) | (840)
Balance at the end of year | $ 4,278 | $ 4,640 | $ 5,774

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