Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property and equipment
Land and land improvements	$ 216,659	$ 214,989
Buildings	2,263,550	2,241,813
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	518,458	482,011
Construction in progress	64,331	51,843
Property and equipment, gross	3,062,998	2,990,656
Accumulated depreciation	(862,806)	(789,211)
Property and equipment, net	$ 2,200,192	$ 2,201,445

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Land and land improvements.

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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.

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Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of long-lived asset under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service.

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Carrying amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, physical structures, machinery, vehicles, furniture, computer equipment, construction in progress, and similar items. Amount does not include depreciation.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment.

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