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Reclassification	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification	9. 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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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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