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Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] |
Expensed centrifuge machines | $ 127.1
Expense of previously capitalized prepayments | 9.9
Increase in net deferred tax assets valuation allowance | $ 319.5

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