INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	$ 19,800,000
Tax credit carryforwards	2,100,000
Expiration period from date of origination for net operating loss carryforwards	20 years
Portion of the NOL subject to limitations for utilization	8,400,000
Annual limitation for usage of NOL	1,400,000
Annual limitation for usage of tax credits	477,000
Valuation allowance	3,010,000
Adjustment warranted to the valuation	$ 0

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