Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Effect of derivative financial instruments on Consolidated Balance Sheets


	Fair Value of Derivative, Recorded as Payable to Counterparties in "Other current liabilities"				Fair Value of Derivative, Tax Effect					Amount of Loss Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative, net of tax
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010		December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010		December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010

Interest rate swap contracts	$	-	$	4,845	$	-	$	1,875	$	-	$	2,970

Effect of derivative financial instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income


	Location and Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			Year ended December 31,
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		Classification	2011		2010		2009

Interest rate swap contracts		Other income (expense)	$	(4,237)	$	(65)	$	--

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

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