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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Charges (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Deferred Lease Costs Capitalized | $ 5.1 | $ 10.7 | $ 6.1

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