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Deferred Costs (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Deferred Costs (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Capitalized internal direct leasing costs | $ 1.7 | $ 1.3 | $ 3.2 | $ 3.1

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