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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Termination value of derivatives in a net liability position | $ 14,500,000 | $ 14,500,000
Receive-fixed, Pay-variable Interest Rate Swaps [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of instruments entered into during period | 2 | 2
Notional amount | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000
Net loss recognized in interest expense related to hedge ineffectiveness | 344,000 | 427,000
Net reduction to interest expense related to net settlements of derivatives | 819,000 | 1,300,000
Certificates of Deposit [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of instruments entered into during period | 2 | 2
Notional amount | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000
Equity Swap Agreements [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of instruments entered into during period | 2 | 2
Term of contract (in years) | 5Y | 5Y
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Term of contract (in years) | 5Y | 5Y
Short-term Foreign Exchange [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional amount | $ 524,000,000 | $ 524,000,000

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