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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Investment in Kinross (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Shares | 670 | 850
Fair value |  |
Current assets | $ 3,110 | $ 4,361
Long term assets | $ 3,402 | $ 5,329

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