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6. OTHER ASSETS, NET
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization, consisted of the following:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
June 30,
2011 |
|
December 31,
2010 |
|
|
Advances for long-term purchase contracts |
|
$ |
40,177 |
|
$ |
49,204 |
|
|
Investment in joint ventures |
|
|
8,261 |
|
|
9,691 |
|
|
Debt issuance costs, net |
|
|
22,541 |
|
|
21,926 |
|
|
Assets held for sale |
|
|
14,151 |
|
|
14,151 |
|
|
Other |
|
|
10,728 |
|
|
9,106 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other assets, net |
|
$ |
95,858 |
|
$ |
104,078 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
The decrease in Advances for long-term purchase contracts is the result of amortizing the prepayments usage over the terms of the related contracts. The amortization of these costs is reflected as other non-cash items in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. |