Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Dec. 31, 2010 |
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| Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) | $ 3,404 | $ 2,796 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, aggregate liquidation preference (in dollars) | $ 216,333 | $ 216,333 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, shares authorized | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, shares issued | 8,121,667 | 8,121,667 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, shares outstanding | 8,121,667 | 8,121,667 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares authorized | 125,000,000 | 125,000,000 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares issued | 71,986,936 | 66,931,582 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares outstanding | 71,986,936 | 66,931,582 |
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- Definition The 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.
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- Definition For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables due a company that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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