PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Capitalized Interest and Depreciation Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Total Interest Capitalized	$ 209,533		$ 209,533		$ 176,361
Current Period Interest Capitalized	8,234	14,221	33,172	39,823
Depreciation Expense	$ 17,964	$ 12,078	$ 47,542	$ 33,550