CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	$ 1,086	$ 1,059
Straight-line rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	39	66
Interest income from an entity that qualifies as a related party	$ 180	$ 180

Represents straight line rental income from an entity that qualifies as a related party.

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