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Property Acquisitions, Discontinued Operations, And Assets Held For Sale (Pro Forma Consolidated Income Statement Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Property Acquisitions Discontinued Operation And Assets Held For Sale [Abstract] |  |
Property revenues | $ 618,611 | $ 621,101
Property operating income | $ 368,264 | $ 375,252

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- Definition This element represents the pro forma amount of earnings or operating income, which represents property revenues less property expenses, as adjusted for current year discontinued operations, and assuming the acquisition of control of joint ventures had occurred at the beginning of the periods disclosed. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The pro forma revenue for a period, as adjusted for current year discontinued operations, as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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