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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies

Schedule of roll forward activity in the insurance reserve

(in thousands)		2012			2011
Balance at beginning of period		$	38,850		$	34,044
Net increases in reserves			19,743			23,621
Net payments made			(19,010	)		(18,815	)
Balance at end of period		$	39,583		$	38,850

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