BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Total Assets	$ 4,043,535	$ 3,993,545	$ 3,854,237
Operating Segments [Member]
Total Assets	3,486,172	3,875,445
Corporate Assets [Member]
Total Assets	507,342	54,877
Unallocated Amount To Segment [Member]
Total Assets	$ 50,021	$ 63,223