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Noncontrolling Interests (Schedule Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Sep. 30, 2010 Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Sep. 30, 2011 Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Sep. 30, 2010 Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance, Beginning | $ 633,112 | $ 757,655 | $ 628,001 | $ 707,541 | $ 757,655 | $ 786,647
Purchase of shares from redeemable noncontrolling interest |  |  | (136) | (362) | (135,754) | (142,109)
Sale of shares to redeemable noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  | 70,000 |
Net (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest |  |  | 5,247 | 37,524 | (58,783) | 99,989
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest |  |  |  | (3,600) | (6) | (3,424)
Balance, Ending | $ 633,112 | $ 757,655 | $ 633,112 | $ 741,103 | $ 633,112 | $ 741,103

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- Definition Decrease in redeemable noncontrolling interest (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of redeemable noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to the parent entity for other than cash, and a buyback of shares (interest) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary from the redeemable noncontrolling interests). + Details
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- Definition Represents an increase in redeemable noncontrolling interest from issuance of additional equity interests to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders or the sale of a portion of the parent's controlling interest. + Details
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- Definition The portion of net income or loss for the period attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. This element should be used for redeemable noncontrolling interests that are classified within temporary equity. + Details
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- Definition This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period attributable to noncontrolling interest. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 19 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6921628&loc=SL4569616-111683 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1A -Subparagraph (c)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6921930&loc=SL4573702-111684 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher AICPA -Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) -Number 51 -Paragraph 30 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher AICPA -Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) -Number 51 -Paragraph 38 -Subparagraph c(3) -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher AICPA -Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) -Number 51 -Paragraph 29 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 20 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6921628&loc=SL4569643-111683 + Details
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- Definition As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 480 -SubTopic 10 -Subparagraph (12)(c) -Section S99 -Paragraph 3A -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6802392&loc=SL6540498-122764 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 480 -SubTopic 10 -Subparagraph 14 -Paragraph 3A -Section S99 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6802392&loc=SL6540498-122764 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) -Number D-98 -Paragraph 43 -Subparagraph b -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 480 -SubTopic 10 -Subparagraph 15 -Paragraph 3A -Section S99 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6802392&loc=SL6540498-122764 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) -Number D-98 -Paragraph 43 -Subparagraph c -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher AICPA -Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) -Number 51 -Paragraph 27 -Appendix A -Subparagraph c Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 480 -SubTopic 10 -Subparagraph (16)(c) -Paragraph 3A -Section S99 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6802392&loc=SL6540498-122764 + Details
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