FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Carrying Value
Carrying values and estimated fair values of long-term debt, including current maturities
Total long-term debt	$ 1,567,532	$ 1,285,674
Fair Value \| (Level 2)
Carrying values and estimated fair values of long-term debt, including current maturities
Total long-term debt	$ 1,702,373	$ 1,388,019

The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.

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