FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES Impact of the Company’s Fair Value Hedges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	$ 2,379,000	$ (4,698,000)
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Expense
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	2,284,000	6,328,000
Interest Rate Contract | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Expense
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	$ 2,284,000	$ 6,328,000