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SALES OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| SALES OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | |||
| Aggregate advances, maximum outstanding balance | $ 250 | ||
| Sale of trade receivables, amount available under the agreement | 209 | ||
| Sold receivables servicing portfolio | 578 | 416 | 806 |
| Receivables sold to special purpose subsidiary | 5,802 | 3,877 | 5,424 |
| Collections reinvested in special purpose subsidiary | 5,640 | 4,267 | 5,270 |
| Servicing fees and interest | $ 2 | $ 4 | $ 3 |
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This element represents the amount of receivables sold to a special purpose subsidiary. No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of receivable collections that have been reinvested in a special purpose subsidiary. No definition available.
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The amount available under the agreement to sell trade receivables. No definition available.
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The maximum amount of aggregate advances that can be outstanding under the agreement to sell trade receivables. No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of servicing fees and interest earned on the sale of trade receivables to a special purpose subsidiary and the related subsequent servicing of the assets. No definition available.
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Amortized carrying amount (balance) as of the balance sheet date of an asset representing net future revenues from contractually specified servicing fees, late charges, and other ancillary revenues, in excess of future costs related to servicing arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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