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Equity And Noncontrolling Interests (Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock) (Details) (8-1/2% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Shares [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

8-1/2% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Shares [Member]

Equity And Noncontrolling Interests [Line Items]

Outstanding Shares

868

Liquidation Preference

$ 50.00

$ 50

Optional Redemption Date

Oct. 01, 2026

^[1]

Redemption Price

$ 50.00

^[1]

Stated Dividend Yield

8.50%

Approximate Dividend Rate

$ 4.25

[1]	The redemption price is the price at which the preferred stock is redeemable, at the Company's option, for cash.

- Definition

The per share liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. The liquidation preference is the difference between the preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the share.

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- Definition

The price per share at which the preferred stock of an entity that has priority over common stock in the distribution of dividends and in the event of liquidation of the entity is redeemed or may be called at. The redemption features of this preferred stock are solely within the control of the issuer.

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