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BUSINESS REORGANIZATION EXPENSES (Reorganization expenses by Plan) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Business reorganization expenses $ 1,343us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1 $ 114us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
Pre 2012 Plan    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Business reorganization expenses 534us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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114us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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2012 Plan    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Business reorganization expenses $ 809us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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$ 0us-gaap_BusinessExitCosts1
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