INCOME TAXES Expense Benefit (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current income tax expense:
Domestic	$ 757	$ 321	$ 549
Foreign	8,842	10,377	12,310
Total	9,599	10,698	12,859
Deferred tax benefit:
Domestic	1,963	(5)	0
Foreign	(25,701)	(6,843)	(7,834)
Total	(23,738)	(6,848)	(7,834)
(Credit) / provision for income taxes	$ (14,139)	$ 3,850	$ 5,025