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Rentals Under Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Rentals Under Operating Leases [Abstract] |  |  |
2013 | $ 212,828 |  |
2014 | 179,735 |  |
2015 | 152,282 |  |
2016 | 124,434 |  |
2017 | 100,573 |  |
Thereafter | 243,247 |  |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable | 1,013,099 |  |
Percentage Rents | 150 | 193 | 140
Reimbursement income | $ 29,166 | $ 25,680 | $ 23,998

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