CONTINGENCIES (Details) (Gotham Insurance Company v. Pedeco, Inc., et al.,, USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2005	Dec. 31, 1998
Gotham Insurance Company v. Pedeco, Inc., et al.,
Contingencies
Provision recorded relating to a contingent liability as a result of lawsuit		$ 1,300,000	$ 1,800,000
Amount of refund sought by Gotham and other insurers for amount paid under an insurance policy				1,800,000
Summary Judgment restitution	1,823,156
Rate of prejudgment interest awarded (as a percent)	5.00%
Amount of prejudgment interest awarded	$ 976,011