Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Reconciliation of Income Tax from Statutory Rates to Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Reconciliation of Income Tax from Statutory Rates to Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
Income tax benefit at United States statutory rates $ (1,798) $ (46,256) $ (33,820)
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits 3,864 3,917 4,391
Differences between foreign and United States statutory rates (21,182) (25,637) (25,158)
Non-United States income inclusions and exclusions 18,525 9,901 11,288
Nondeductible items 7,570 9,005 9,252
Tax contingencies 697 4,316 2,632
Change in valuation allowance 15,912 79,214 7,412
Other, net 7,290 (4,724) (2,221)
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 30,878 $ 29,736 $ (26,224)