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FAIR VALUE OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Changes in fair value of Level 3 financial assets    
Number of days for settlement basis, VRDNs to be liquidated at par  7 
Fair value of level 3 financial assets, roll forward    
Auction rate securities, rate setting predetermined intervals, low end of range (in days)  7 
Auction rate securities, rate setting predetermined intervals, high end of range (in days)  35 
Auction rate securities
    
Fair value of level 3 financial assets, roll forward    
Balance at the beginning of the period$ 55,636$ 76,166$ 68,252$ 84,325
Recognized gain (loss) included in income115(410)(259)(4,647)
Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income 2992,4085,477
Settlements(16,375)(5,850)(31,025)(14,950)
Balance at the end of the period39,37670,20539,37670,205
Put options related to auction rate securities
    
Fair value of level 3 financial assets, roll forward    
Balance at the beginning of the period4,0914,1003,768 
Recognized gain (loss) included in income(914)(315)(591)3,785
Balance at the end of the period$ 3,177$ 3,785$ 3,177$ 3,785