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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Summary of Income Loss from Discontinued Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Capitalized interest related to Discontinued Operations		$ 2,253	$ 2,010	$ 4,393

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