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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Jun. 30, 2011 Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Dec. 31, 2010 Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Dec. 31, 2009 Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Dec. 31, 2008 Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Dec. 31, 2007 Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Dec. 31, 2006 Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Sep. 30, 2011 PJP VII [Member]
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to intangibles | $ 4.7 | $ 4.7 | $ 4.7 | $ 1.7 | $ 1.4 | $ 1.8 | $ 1.7 | $ 1.5 |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Payment guarantees other than the guarantee |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0.7

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