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Basis of Presentation (Details)	Jun. 30, 2012
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in an entity to be considered as equity method investment (in hundredths)	20.00%
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership in an entity to be considered as equity method investment (in hundredths)	50.00%

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- Definition

Represents percentage of ownership the parent entity holds in other associate to consider it as an equity method investment.

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No definition available.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

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- Details

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Balance Type:	na
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