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Investments (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Investments  
Equity method investments

 

Our limited partnership investments are recorded using the equity method of accounting.  As these investments are generally reported on a one-quarter lag, our limited partnership results through June 30, 2011 are comprised of partnership financial results for the first quarter of 2011.  Given the lag in reporting, our limited partnership results do not reflect the market conditions of the second quarter of 2011.  Cash contributions made to and distributions received from the partnerships are recorded in the period in which the transaction occurs.