Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES - Change in Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Details 4)

v2.4.1.9
INCOME TAXES - Change in Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Details 4) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowance:  
Valuation allowance, beginning $ 363,192us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance
Decrease due to spin-off of New Media (244,401)nct_ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetChangeInAmount1
Other decrease (23,234)nct_ValuationAllowanceDeferredTaxAssetChangeInAmount2
Valuation allowance, ending $ 95,557us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance