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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Number of options |  |  |
Outstanding | 234,000 |  |
Exercised | (31,500) |  |
Forfeited | (34,100) | (9,000) |
Outstanding | 581,650 | 234,000 |
Weighted average fair value at grant date |  |  |
Outstanding | $ 2.28 |  |
Exercised | 2.28 |  |
Forfeited | $ 2.28 | $ 2.36 |
Outstanding | $ 1.93 | $ 2.28 |
Granted on December 15, 2010 but effective on May 10, 2011 (note) [Member] |  |  |
Number of options |  |  |
Granted |  | 183,000 | [1]
Weighted average fair value at grant date |  |  |
Granted |  | $ 2.36 |
Granted on May 10, 2011 [Member] |  |  |
Number of options |  |  |
Granted |  | 12,000 |
Weighted average fair value at grant date |  |  |
Granted |  | $ 2.36 |
Granted on August 9, 2011 [Member] |  |  |
Number of options |  |  |
Granted |  | 48,000 |
Weighted average fair value at grant date |  |  |
Granted |  | $ 1.98 |
Granted on January 17, 2012 [Member] |  |  |
Number of options |  |  |
Granted | 100,000 |  |
Weighted average fair value at grant date |  |  |
Granted | $ 1.87 |  |
Granted on May 8, 2012 [Member] |  |  |
Number of options |  |  |
Granted | 313,250 |  |
Weighted average fair value at grant date |  |  |
Granted | $ 1.69 |  |
[1] | The RSU were approved by the shareholder and Board of Directors on May 10, 2011.

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- Definition Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (c)(2)(iii)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (c)(2)(iii)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph c(1) -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(c) -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
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- Definition The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (c)(2)(i)-(ii) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(b) -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 123R -Paragraph A240 -Subparagraph b(2)(a) -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
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