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Debt (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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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| Extinguishment of debt | |||
| Original principal amount | $ 894,507 | $ 3,005,309 | $ 1,468,708 |
| Cash purchase price/repayment price | 894,249 | 3,104,476 | 1,226,658 |
| Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt, net | 258 | (201,486) | 172,258 |
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Senior Debt [Member]
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| Extinguishment of debt | |||
| Original principal amount | 118,562 | 1,724,946 | 587,698 |
| Cash purchase price/repayment price | 120,935 | 1,874,829 | 545,618 |
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Exchangeable senior notes [Member]
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| Extinguishment of debt | |||
| Original principal amount | 180,259 | 1,145,642 | 653,993 |
| Cash purchase price/repayment price | 180,163 | 1,092,586 | 454,023 |
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Secured mortgage debt [Member]
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| Extinguishment of debt | |||
| Original principal amount | 595,656 | 134,721 | 227,017 |
| Cash purchase price/repayment price | $ 593,151 | $ 137,061 | $ 227,017 |