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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Restricted Stock Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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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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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Total fair market value of the shares issued upon vesting |
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| Restricted Stock [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Shares granted |
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| Shares that will begin to vest on achieving minimum performance targets or market conditions (in shares) |
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| Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Vesting period |
1 year
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| Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Vesting period |
5 years
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| Restricted Stock Performance Based Awards [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Vesting period |
2 years
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2 years
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| Shares granted |
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| Non-Market Based or Performance Based Restricted Stock Awards [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Vesting period |
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4 years
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| Shares granted |
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| Non-Market Based or Performance Based Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Vesting period |
1 year
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1 year
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| Non-Market Based or Performance Based Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Vesting period |
4 years
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4 years
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| Restricted Stock Market Based or Performance Based Awards [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Shares granted |
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| Shares that will begin to vest on achieving minimum performance targets or market conditions (in shares) |
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| Restricted Stock Market Based Awards [Member] |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
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| Vesting period |
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2 years
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4 years
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