CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Interest rate swaps, tax	$ 101
Capitalized swap interest, tax	$ 244

Total tax effect of the change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges.

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