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Non Controlling Interests in The Parent Company Non Contolling Interests in the Parent Company (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] |  |
Aggregate amount related to non-controlling interests classified within equity | $ 32.3 | $ 33.1
Settlement value of non controlling interest in operating partnership | $ 30.5 | $ 25.6

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