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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	$ 4,264	$ 4,160	$ 4,058
Straight-line rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	238	342	443
Interest income from an entity that qualifies as a related party	$ 721	$ 720	$ 720

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This element represents rental income from related party during the period.

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This element represents straight line rental income from related party during the period.

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