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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Oct. 27, 2012 | Oct. 29, 2011 | Oct. 27, 2012 | Oct. 29, 2011 | Nov. 30, 2012 Dividend Declared
Subsequent Events |  |  |  |  |
Special cash dividend announced on common stock (in dollars per share) |  |  |  |  | $ 1.20
Estimated special cash dividend, amount |  |  |  |  | $ 102
Cash dividend announced on common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 0.20 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.60 | $ 0.20

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