INCOME TAXES Valuation Allowances (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, beginning balance	$ 92,738	$ 90,553	$ 90,553
Created during the period			15,042
Utilized			(12,405)
Foreign Exchange			(452)
Valuation Allowance, ending balance	$ 92,738	$ 90,553	$ 92,738