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Other Assets And Deferred Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Assets And Deferred Charges [Abstract]

Schedule Of Other Assets And Deferred Charges

		December 31
		2011				2010
Interest rate swap deposits		$	36,041			$	23,175
Innospec Inc. settlement receivable			10,030				0
Deferred financing costs, net of amortization			6,795				6,165
Asbestos insurance receivables			6,345				8,489
Foundry Park I deferred leasing costs			4,597				4,997
Other			9,811				6,067
		$	73,619			$	48,893

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