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Distributions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Common Share Distributions: |  |  |
Ordinary income | $ 0.37 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60
Capital gain | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0
Non-taxable distributions | $ 0.23 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0
Distributions per share | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60
Percentage classified as ordinary income (as a percent) | 61.67% | 100.00% | 100.00%
Percentage classified as capital gain (as a percent) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Percentage classified as non-taxable distribution (as a percent) | 38.33% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Preferred Share Distributions: |  |  |
Total distributions declared (in dollars) | $ 7,992 | $ 7,992 | $ 7,992

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