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Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long-Term Trade And Unbilled Receivables

		December 31,
		2012				2011
Receivables		$	201			$	5,303
Unbilled receivables			229,486				157,459
		$	229,687			$	162,762

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