CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Straight-line rental income from a lessee that qualifies as a related party	$ 3	$ 31	$ 19	$ 101

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

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