CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Interest, capitalized interest and commitment fees	$ 3,200,486	$ 13,725,858	$ 26,643,519

The amount of cash paid during the current period for capitalized interest and commitment fees.

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