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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 item | Sep. 30, 2011 Consolidated variable interest entities
Variable interest entities included in the consolidated financial statements |  |
Redemption of noncontrolling interests |  | $ 11,366
Acquisitions |  |
Number of forms of in-place operating lease intangible assets and liabilities | 3 |

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