LONG-TERM DEBT (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Aggregate maturities of long term debt, including current portion
2011	$ 17,500
2012	100,000
2014	114,782
Thereafter	4,350,000
Total gross maturities	4,582,282
Unamortized discounts	(35,493)
Total long-term debt	$ 4,546,789	$ 3,595,277

Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.

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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any.

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