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Accrued and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Beginning balance | $ 4,049 |  | $ 8,577 |  | $ 4,058 |
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 6,012 |  | 8,387 |  | 10,378 |
Distributions made | (7,673) |  | (12,264) |  | (7,685) |
Other | 1,236 | [1] | (651) | [1] | 1,826 | [2]
Ending balance | $ 3,624 |  | $ 4,049 |  | $ 8,577 |
[1] | Other consists primarily of step up transactions, discontinued operations and cumulative translation adjustments.
[2] | Other consists primarily of an adjustment to record distributions to be made as a result of an acquired company and cumulative translation adjustments.

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