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           EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Narrative 1) (USD $) 
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        12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
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           Dec. 31, 2013 
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           Dec. 31, 2012 
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           Mar. 31, 2003
 
          Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Dec. 31, 2013
 
          Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Dec. 31, 2012
 
          Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Mar. 31, 2010
 
          Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Oct. 31, 2005
 
          Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Dec. 31, 2013
 
          Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Dec. 31, 2012
 
          Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Mar. 31, 2010
 
          Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Mar. 31, 2007
 
          Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Dec. 31, 2013
 
          Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Dec. 31, 2012
 
          Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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           Mar. 31, 2010
 
          Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 
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| Issuance of preferred stock | $ 62,500 | $ 40,000 | $ 50,000 | |||||||||||
| Issuance of preferred stock, shares | 2,500,000 | 1,600,000 | 2,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock, dividend percentage | 9.75% | 9.75% | 9.75% | 8.05% | 8.05% | 8.05% | 8.375% | 8.375% | 8.375% | |||||
| Preferred stock liquidation preference, per share | $ 25.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 25 | $ 25 | $ 25 | |||||||||
| Increased dividend rate of preferred stock, if delisting occurs | 9.05% | 9.375% | ||||||||||||
| Stock issuance costs | $ 2,471 | $ 1,083 | $ 2,400 | $ 1,500 | $ 1,800 | |||||||||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 2,463,321 | 2,463,321 | 1,347,321 | 1,347,321 | 1,347,321 | 496,000 | 496,000 | 496,000 | 620,000 | 620,000 | 620,000 | |||
| Noncontrolling interest ownership in New Media | 15.40% | |||||||||||||
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- Definition 
          In the event that Series C Preferred or Series D Preferred are no longer listed on the NYSE or AMEX, or quoted on NASDAQ, the dividend will increase to this maximum percentage. No definition available. 
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          The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available. 
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- Definition 
          The cash outflow for cost incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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- Definition 
          The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available. 
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- 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. 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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- Definition 
          Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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- Definition 
          Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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