Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012 day	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents, maximum maturity period (in days)	90
Restricted cash	$ 35,112		$ 35,110
Foreign Currency
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	$ 2,575	$ 3,096
The 7 1/4% notes
Long-term Debt Information
Stated Interest Rate (as a percent)	7.25%	7.25%	7.25%
The 6 3/4% notes
Long-term Debt Information
Stated Interest Rate (as a percent)	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%

The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses).

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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations.

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