STOCK AWARD PAYABLE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
STOCK AWARD PAYABLE [Abstract]
Number of shares granted and owed to former Executive Vice President (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Realized gain (loss) on the revaluation of the remaining stock award	$ 5,000	$ 3,000
Stock awards payable	$ 130,000	$ 130,000	$ 127,000

Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for non-cash compensation arrangements payable. Represents value, as adjusted to change in market for common stock award.

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