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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounts Payable (Policies) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Accounts Payable | Accounts Payable Accounts payable includes all operating payables, including those related to all media and production costs. These payables are due within one year.

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