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Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of The Balances Company Has Elected To Account For At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value Measurements
Other investments	$ 736,757	$ 787,548
Other secured assets		14,250
Other assets and (liabilities)	$ 22,034	$ 20,000

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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.

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