STOCK AWARD PAYABLE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
STOCK AWARD PAYABLE [Abstract]
Number of shares granted and owed to former Executive Vice President (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Stock awards payable	$ 119,000	$ 119,000	$ 154,000
Company realized a gain	$ 21,000	$ 35,000

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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