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Reclassification	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Reclassification [Abstract]
Reclassification	8. Reclassification—certain items may have been reclassified (if appropriate), in the prior period consolidated financial statements to conform to the most recent financial statements presented.

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