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8. Other Income and Expenses (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Interest and investment income | $ (4,900,000) | $ (2,800,000) | $ (5,600,000) | $ (3,600,000)
Net realized losses (gains) on investments | 100,000 | 0 | (200,000) | (300,000)
Miscellaneous other (income) expense items | 400,000 | 300,000 | 400,000 | 600,000
Other (income) expense, net | $ (4,418,000) | $ (2,517,000) | $ (5,369,000) | $ (3,316,000)

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