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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
INN Partners [Member] |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned | 83.00%
Equity Method Investee- TNI [Member] |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned | 50.00%
Equity Method Investee- MNI [Member] |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned | 50.00%

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- Definition Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned- Percentage of the less than 100% owned subsidiary owned by the reporting entity. Includes both equity method investments as well as consolidated subsidiaries. + References No definition available. + Details
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