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TAXES (Details 4) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, $ 361,829 $ 331,241 $ 335,432
Increases for positions taken in prior years 482 1,072 0
Decreases for positions taken in prior years 0   (36)
Increases for positions related to the current year 13,514 4,302 26,530
Amounts of decreases related to settlements (384) (812) 0
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations (615) (371) (97)
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, $ 374,826 $ 335,432 $ 361,829