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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	$ 1,068	$ 1,042	$ 3,196	$ 3,118
Straight-line rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	57	83	181	259
Interest income from an entity that qualifies as a related party	$ 180	$ 180	$ 540	$ 540

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