OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consisted of the following (in millions):



	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Restricted deposits (primarily restricted investments)	$	82.8	$	83.6
Deferred costs and other^(a)	53.8		52.7
	$	136.6	$	136.3


^(a)	Deferred costs and other includes deferred financing costs, long-term prepaid rent, lease deposits and other items.

At September 30, 2011, the Company's restricted deposits were primarily restricted investments used to guarantee various letters of credit and workers' compensation self-insurance programs. The restricted investments consist of highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less. They are carried at cost, which approximates fair value