Note 9. INCOME TAXES (Details) - The significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax liabilities and assets are as follow (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax liabilities
Inventory costs	$ (642)	$ (514)
Deferred tax assets
Allowance for doubtful receivables	67	14
Accrued expenses and other items	5,049	9,354
Difference between book and tax bases of property	(292)	(879)
Operating loss carry-forwards - domestic	62,068	58,179
Operating loss carry-forwards - foreign	2,663	2,240
Tax credit carry-forwards	12,967	13,299
	82,522	82,207
Less valuation allowance	(81,880)	(81,693)
	$ 642	$ 514