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LONG-TERM DEBT (Schedule of Debt Interest Expense) (Details) (2.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member], USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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2.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Contractual interest coupon | $ 1,719 | $ 2,444 |
| Amortization of debt discount | 1,089 | 1,465 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 334 | 453 |
| Total interest cost recognized on the notes | $ 3,142 | $ 4,362 |
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- Definition
Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to issue debt and obtain financing associated with the related debt instruments. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense for debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings, excluding amortization of debt discount (premium) and financing costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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