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The Company and Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012
Company and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract] |
Majority-owned subsidiaries that the Company controls | Between 20% and 50%
Subsidiaries that the Company accounts for under the cost method | Less than 20%

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