BANK LINE OF CREDIT	3 Months Ended
BANK LINE OF CREDIT	Mar. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
BANK LINE OF CREDIT [Text Block]	BANK LINE OF CREDIT: In February 2011, the Company entered into an unsecured credit agreement with a bank (the “Credit Agreement”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company can request, from time to time until February 2013, advances in an amount not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million. On April 2, 2012 the amount available under this credit agreement was increased to $65.0 million, the proceeds of which can be used for working capital requirements and other general corporate purposes. The agreement also covers advances for commercial letters of credit. At March 31, 2012, the Company had a $15.0 million outstanding letter of credit in connection with the contingent purchase commitment (referred to in Note 15, Investment in Third Party). The terms of this credit agreement require the Company to remain in compliance with certain financial and other covenants, which the Company is currently in compliance with. As of March 31, 2012 there were no advances drawn against this credit line.

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