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Unconsolidated Investees (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Other unconsolidated investees, investment in and advances to entities |  |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated investees | $ 2,857,755 | $ 2,024,661
Other Unconsolidated Investees [Member] |  |
Other unconsolidated investees, investment in and advances to entities |  |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated investees | 386,576 | 134,645
Other Unconsolidated Investees [Member] | Americas [Member] |  |
Other unconsolidated investees, investment in and advances to entities |  |
Estimated total investment to complete existing development | 305,352 | 17,508
Other Unconsolidated Investees [Member] | Europe [Member] |  |
Other unconsolidated investees, investment in and advances to entities |  |
Estimated total investment to complete existing development | 50,474 | 49,857
Other Unconsolidated Investees [Member] | Asia [Member] |  |
Other unconsolidated investees, investment in and advances to entities |  |
Estimated total investment to complete existing development | $ 30,750 | $ 67,280

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