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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Components of long-term investments | ||
| Long-term investments | $ 173,752 | $ 200,721 |
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Equity method investments
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| Components of long-term investments | ||
| Long-term investments | 10,873 | 148,607 |
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Cost method investments
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| Components of long-term investments | ||
| Long-term investments | 82,318 | 39,014 |
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Auction rate securities
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| Components of long-term investments | ||
| Long-term investments | 5,870 | 13,100 |
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Long-term marketable equity securities
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| Components of long-term investments | ||
| Long-term investments | $ 74,691 |