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Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation					$ 6,759	$ 7,716
National amount of the swap agreement		$ 350,000			$ 350,000
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate		2.47%			2.47%
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Gift card breakage revenue		$ 140			$ 430