LONG-TERM DEBT (Schedule of Debt Interest Expense) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Contractual interest coupon | $ 111,659 | $ 123,740 | $ 120,414 |
2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Contractual interest coupon | 6,325 | 6,325 | 6,325 |
Amortization of debt discount | 12,995 | 11,792 | 10,700 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 703 | 703 | 703 |
Total interest cost recognized on the notes | $ 20,023 | $ 18,820 | $ 17,728 |
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Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to issue debt and obtain financing associated with the related debt instruments. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense for debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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