Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

FAIR VALUE (Details)

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FAIR VALUE (Details) (Recurring basis, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Level 1
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value $ 23,936 $ 11,947
Level 1 | Money market funds
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value 23,936 11,947
Level 2
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value 274,054 235,007
Level 2 | U. S. treasury bills
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value   3,002
Level 2 | Government-sponsored enterprise securities
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value 77,047 144,599
Level 2 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value 197,007 87,406
Total
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value 297,990 246,954
Total | Money market funds
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value 23,936 11,947
Total | U. S. treasury bills
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value   3,002
Total | Government-sponsored enterprise securities
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value 77,047 144,599
Total | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
   
Fair Value    
Assets at Fair Value $ 197,007 $ 87,406