Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:

5. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:

        The Company recorded other comprehensive income related to the marking-to-market of interest rate agreements of $0, $3,237 and $22,160 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There were no derivatives outstanding at December 31, 2012 or 2011.

        The Company had an interest rate swap agreement designated as a hedging instrument with a fair value of $3,237 that was included in other accrued liabilities at December 31, 2010. This instrument expired during the year ended December 31, 2011.