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QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED) (Details2) (The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company (United States), USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company (United States)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Mark To Market Adjustment For Previously Held Equity Method Investment After-Tax	$ 16.2

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