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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Textual) [Abstract]
Increase in foreign currency translation and accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 160
Decrease to liabilities	15
Reduction in Retained Earnings	$ 145

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Impact of restatement on foreign currency translation and accumulated other comprehensive income.

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Net of tax adjustment in the annual report for the year in which a restatement is made, of the resulting effects on the net income of prior periods on the beginning balance of retained earnings for the current period.

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