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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Foreign Currency Translation | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Cumulative inflation rate used to determine if economic environment is highly inflationary (as a percent) | 100.00% | Ìý | Ìý |
| Period used to determine if economic environment is highly inflationary | 3 years | Ìý | Ìý |
| Foreign currency transaction net losses | $ 4 | $ 3 | $ 2 |
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Minimum
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| DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Minimum interval period of effectiveness assessments | 3 months | Ìý | Ìý |
| Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, effectiveness percentage (as a percent) | 80.00% | Ìý | Ìý |
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Maximum
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| DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, effectiveness percentage (as a percent) | 125.00% | Ìý | Ìý |
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- Definition
Represents the effectiveness percentage of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The percentage is calculated by the change in the value of the hedge divided by the change in value of the hedged item. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the minimum interval period in which effectiveness assessments of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instrument is carried out. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the percentage for determining whether an economic environment is highly inflationary for the purpose of determining the functional currency of the entity. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the period used in the calculation to determine whether an economic environment is highly inflationary for the purpose of determining the functional currency of the entity. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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