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Company Transformation (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011
Company Transformation (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Transformation costs | $ 5.2 | $ 62.8 | $ 17.5 | $ 146.6
Impairment charge relates to a decision to discontinue development |  |  | $ 55.0 |

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