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ASSET IMPAIRMENTS Table (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
Asset impairment loss | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 249,646 | $ 0
Asphalt Operations |  |  |  |
Asset impairment loss |  |  | 244,225 |
Asphalt Operations | Property, plant and equipment, net |  |  |  |
Asset impairment loss |  |  | 232,759 |
Asphalt Operations | Intangible assets, net |  |  |  |
Asset impairment loss |  |  | 6,564 |
Asphalt Operations | Other long-term assets, net |  |  |  |
Asset impairment loss |  |  | 4,902 |
Other | Property, plant and equipment, net |  |  |  |
Asset impairment loss |  |  | $ 5,421 |

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