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Net Change in Operating Accounts

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Net Change in Operating Accounts

Net Change in Operating Accounts

9. Net Change in Operating Accounts

The effect of changes in the operating accounts on cash flows from operating activities is as follows:

(in thousands)		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2011				2010
Change in assets:
Other assets, net		$	5,047			$	(734	)
Change in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			(9,530	)			(9,270	)
Accrued real estate taxes			5,086				5,175
Other liabilities			(4,591	)			699
Other			209				64
Change in operating accounts		$	(3,779	)		$	(4,066	)

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