FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Financial items measured at fair value are classified in the table below in accordance with the hierarchy established in applicable accounting principles.

	As at September 30, 2012
	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
Short-term deposits	$	10,000		$	—	$	—	$	10,000
Restricted deposits – current and non-current	2,154			—		—		2,154
Funds held in escrow	—			—		—		—
Derivative assets	7			—		—		7
Total	$	12,161		$	—	$	—	$	12,161
	As at December 31, 2011
	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
Short-term deposits	$	18,000		$	—	$	—	$	18,000
Restricted deposits – current and non-current	2,494			—		—		2,494
Funds held in escrow	5,961			—		—		5,961
Derivative liabilities	(18		)	—		—		(18		)
Total	$	26,437		$	—	$	—	$	26,437

Derivative assets and liabilities are forward contracts for the purchase of New Israeli Shekels for which market prices are readily available. Unrealized gains or losses from forward contracts are recorded in Finance expense, net.