Represents the value of purchases from suppliers of limited resources.

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The remaining amount of maximum amount guaranteed for construction of a building under the construction contract during the period.

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The maximum amount guaranteed for construction of a building under the construction contract during the period.

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Represents the period over which contractual obligations of the entity will be paid.

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Amount of purchase agreement to acquire real estate property.

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Area of land held.

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Area of a real estate property.

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Amount of contractual obligation, including but not limited to, long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations, and other commitments.

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Amount of contractual obligation due in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount of contractual obligation due in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount of contractual obligation due in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount of contractual obligation due in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount of contractual obligation due in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitment.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Contractual Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) ft² a	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments
Value of purchases from suppliers of limited resources		$ 205,900	$ 332,000	$ 292,800
Land
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments
Acres of land \| a	49
Land \| Purchase Agreement
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments
Purchase agreement to acquire real estate property	$ 39,100
Guaranteed Maximum Purchase Price	$ 36,800
Guaranteed maximum construction price, remaining amount		33,700
Building and Building Improvements \| Purchase Agreement
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments
Area of real estate property \| ft²	1,000,000
Raw material items
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments
Purchase Commitments		$ 47,000
Period over which obligations will be paid		1 year
Contractual obligations
Contractual obligations related primarily to sponsorships and other commitments
2017		$ 91,003
2018		49,133
2019		8,257
2020		8,130
2021		6,750
Total		$ 163,273