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Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) (Resolute Investments, Ltd. [Member]) | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
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Share of Resolute in outstanding common stock | 45.50% | 42.30% | 41.90%

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