EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Basic EPS, Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ (50,192)	$ 165,024	$ (126,724)	$ 116,528
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	781	(729)	(637)	(777)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	(49,411)	164,295	(127,361)	115,751
Denominator:
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	37,916	37,912	37,909	37,907
Diluted EPS, Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	(49,411)	164,295	(127,361)	115,751
Less: Warrant liability gain		(169,897)		(100,762)
Adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders	$ (49,411)	$ (5,602)	$ (127,361)	$ 14,989
Denominator:
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	37,916	37,912	37,909	37,907
Restricted stock and stock options (in shares)				5
Warrants (in shares)		843		1,585
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding	37,916	38,755	37,909	39,497
Basic income (loss) per share: (in dollars per share)	$ (1.30)	$ 4.33	$ (3.36)	$ 3.05
Diluted income (loss) per share: (in dollars per share)	$ (1.30)	$ (0.14)	$ (3.36)	$ 0.38