INTEREST 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
Interest Expense, Debt	$ 25,709	$ 28,420	$ 78,526	$ 84,562
Amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs	4,667	1,537	12,835	4,963
Amortization of debt issuance discount and premium	2,116	4,281	4,084	13,529
(Gain) / loss on extinguishment	0	924	(448)	25,904
Total Debt Related Expenses	6,783	6,742	16,471	44,396
Total interest expense	32,492	35,162	94,997	128,958
Senior Debt Obligations [Member]
Interest Expense, Debt	21,223	22,543	62,396	68,195
Convertible Debt [Member]
Interest Expense, Debt	3,444	4,842	11,919	13,637
Capital Leases And Other Financing Arrangements [Member]
Interest Expense, Debt	$ 1,042	$ 1,035	$ 4,211	$ 2,730