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Note 9 - Acquisitions and Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures with Noncontrolling Owners' Interests (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2013				2012
Balance, beginning of period		$	20,046			$	18,375
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in liabilities			(25	)			7,713
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in equity			186				(18	)
Accretion of interest on RLW put/call			--				248
Change in fair value of RLW put/call			(58	)			(463	)
Change in fair value of RHB obligation			2,981				--
Balance, end of period		$	23,130			$	25,855

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