Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, income taxes	$ 3,974	$ 4,904	$ 3,976	$ 11,216
Reclassification of (gain) loss on settled contracts, income taxes	$ (1,588)	$ (1,972)	$ (4,456)	$ (5,700)

Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges included in accumulated comprehensive income that was realized in net income during the period.

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