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LONG-TERM DEBT LIABILITIES - Senior Debt (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Credit Facility | $ 425
Consolidated Leverage Ratio | 4.8
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio | 2.6
Minimum [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio | 1.6
Mandatory Prepayment Percentage | 0.00%
Maximum [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Consolidated Leverage Ratio | 6.5
Mandatory Prepayment Percentage | 50.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Credit Facility | 50
Undrawn amount of the Revolver | 49.6
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding | 0
Term Loan B [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Credit Facility | 375
Mandatory prepayments amount | 0
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding | $ 308.0

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