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Immaterial Corrections (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Immaterial Corrections (Textual) [ Abstract] |  |  |
Basic and diluted earnings per share related to discontinued operations | $ 4.83 | $ 10.19 | $ 8.10
Adjustments [Member] |  |  |
Immaterial Corrections (Textual) [ Abstract] |  |  |
Basic and diluted earnings per share |  | $ 0.07 | $ (0.16)
Basic and diluted earnings per share related to discontinued operations |  | $ 0.03 | $ (0.09)
Cumulative effect of retained earnings |  | $ 51 | $ 66

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- Definition The amount of income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, per each basic and diluted share of common stock or unit when the per share amount is the same for both basic and diluted shares. + References No definition available. + Details
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