Debt (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Dec. 31, 2010 |
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| Carrying amount and estimated fair value of debt | ||
| Debt, net | $ 2,420,073 | $ 2,323,681 |
Carrying Amount |
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| Carrying amount and estimated fair value of debt | ||
| Fixed-rate debt | 1,286,966 | 1,559,034 |
| Variable- rate debt | 1,133,107 | 764,647 |
| Debt, net | 2,420,073 | 2,323,681 |
Total Estimated Fair Value |
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| Carrying amount and estimated fair value of debt | ||
| Fixed-rate debt | 1,290,506 | 1,579,022 |
| Variable- rate debt | 1,132,081 | 769,247 |
| Debt, net | $ 2,422,587 | $ 2,348,269 |
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