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ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS Table (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Line Items] | |||
| Balance as of beginning of year | $ 1,457 | $ 1,351 | $ 1,174 |
| Increase in allowance | 934 | 506 | 613 |
| Accounts charged against the allowance, net of recoveries | (243) | (396) | (453) |
| Foreign currency translation | (1) | (4) | 17 |
| Balance as of end of year | $ 2,147 | $ 1,457 | $ 1,351 |
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- Definition
Reduction to the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade receivables deemed uncollectible, net of collections. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of the increase or decrease in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the period associated with foreign currency translation. No definition available.
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- Definition
A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Charge to expense for financing receivables that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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