CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Straight-line rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	$ 57	$ 83	$ 123	$ 175

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