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Equity Affiliates - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2012
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Threshold for reporting equity method investments | $ 5

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- Definition The minimum value for reporting the carrying amount of ownership in an investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant