Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value Derivative Instruments

The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments at September 30, 2011 and 2010:

	Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
As of September 30,	2011			2010			2011			2010
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts	Other assets	$	16,463	Other assets	$	13,623	Other liabilities	$	16,463	Other liabilities	$	13,623