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Potential Impairments Potential impairments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011
NOTE 14 – POTENTIAL IMPAIRMENTS [Abstract] |
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges | $ 0

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