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3/31/2011
USD ($)
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12/31/2010
USD ($)
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3/31/2011
USD ($)
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12/31/2010
USD ($)
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 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 03
 -Paragraph 10
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 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
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3/31/2011
USD ($)
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 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
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