INCOME TAXES Expense Benefit Continuing and Discontinued (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax (credit) / expense from continuing operations	$ (14,139)	$ 3,850	$ 5,025
Income tax expense from discontinued operations	0	0	30
Total tax (credit) / expense	$ (14,139)	$ 3,850	$ 5,055