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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DETAILS 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
May 31, 2013
Series A 7.25% Preferred Shares [Member]
Mar. 31, 2012
Series A 7.25% Preferred Shares [Member]
Apr. 30, 2012
Series B 7.50% Preferred Shares [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Series B 7.50% Preferred Shares [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Series C 6.875% Preferred Shares [Member]
May 31, 2013
Series D 5.50% Preferred Shares [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Series D 5.50% Preferred Shares [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]                      
Preferred shares, dividend rate           7.25%   7.50% 6.875%   5.50%
Preferred shares, number of shares repurchased         4,000,000 6,000,000 2,471,570        
Preferred shares, aggregate liquidation preference repurchased         $ 100,000 $ 150,000          
Loss on repurchase of preferred shares 3,081 9,387 3,081 14,009 3,000 5,000 9,000        
Preferred shares, purchase price per share             $ 102.81        
Preferred shares, redemption price per share                     $ 25.00
Aggregate cash payment to acquire preferred shares     100,000 404,073     254,000        
Preferred shares, aggregate liquidation value issued                   $ 225,000  
Preferred shares, par value per share                     $ 0.0125
Preferred shares, liquidation preference per share                     $ 25.00