INVESTMENT IN NUSTAR ENERGY Table 2 (Details) (NuStar Energy [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NuStar Energy [Member]
Statement of Income Information:
Revenues	$ 3,463,732	$ 5,945,736	$ 6,257,629
Operating (loss) income	(19,121)	(18,168)	310,883
(Loss) income from continuing operations	(185,509)	(166,001)	218,674
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(99,162)	(61,236)	2,927
Net (loss) income	$ (284,671)	$ (227,237)	$ 221,601