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Reclassification	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012
Reclassification [Abstract]
Reclassification	8. Reclassification—Certain items may have been reclassified (if appropriate), in the prior period consolidated financial statements to conform with the March 31, 2012 presentation.

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Disclosure of certain items which may have been reclassified (if appropriate), in the prior period consolidated financial statements to conform with the current presentation.

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