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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES Schedule of Inventory Allowance (Details) (Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
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| Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ 9,213 | $ 7,281 | $ 7,054 |
| Increases (decreases) to allowance | (4,044) | 1,932 | 227 |
| Balance at end of period | $ 5,169 | $ 9,213 | $ 7,281 |
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- Definition
Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total increases or decreases in allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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