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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES |  |
Accrued liabilities | $ 1,325 | $ 1,268
Unrealized losses on derivative contracts at fair value | 1,967 | 2,105
Advances on sales | 369 | 323
Other | 50 | 79
Total | $ 3,711 | $ 3,775

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