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Investment in Direct Finance Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Investment in Direct Finance Leases [Abstract] |
Schedule of future minimum rentals to be received | The future minimum rentals to be received are as follows:
Fiscal Year | Annual Repayment
| (In thousands)
2013 | $ | 8,747 |
2014 | 9,088 |
2015 | 9,688 |
2016 | 10,000 |
2017 | 2,893 |
Total minimum obligation | $ | 40,416 |
Less unearned interest income | (7,760 | )
Less current portion of direct finance lease | (5,899 | )
Long term portion of investment in direct finance lease | $ | 26,757 |

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