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Profit on Disposal, net (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Profit on disposal Net (Textual) [Abstract]
Profit on disposal, net			$ 0.1	$ 0	$ 0.1
United Kingdom Real Estate [Member]
Profit on disposal Net (Textual) [Abstract]
Profit on disposal, net	$ 0.2	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0	$ 0.2

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The gains (losses) included in earnings resulting from the sale or disposal of tangible assets. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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