CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parentheticals)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Percentage Of Annual Cash Dividend On Series T- Preferred stock (in percent)	5.00%	5.00%

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