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FAIR VALUE OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Auction rate securities
Mar. 31, 2011
Auction rate securities
Jun. 30, 2011
Put options related to auction rate securities
Mar. 31, 2011
Put options related to auction rate securities
Changes in fair value of Level 3 financial assets          
Number of days for settlement basis, VRDNs to be liquidated at par 7        
Fair value of level 3 financial assets, roll forward          
Balance at the beginning of the period   $ 67,644 $ 68,252 $ 3,788 $ 3,768
Recognized (loss) gain included in income   (652) 278 303 20
Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income   2,244 164    
Settlements   (13,600) (1,050)    
Balance at the end of the period   $ 55,636 $ 67,644 $ 4,091 $ 3,788
Auction rate securities, rate setting predetermined intervals, low end of range (in days) 7        
Auction rate securities, rate setting predetermined intervals, high end of range (in days) 35