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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2009
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Purchase of remaining noncontrolling interest (as a percent)	80.10%

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The parent entity's interest acquired in the assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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