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6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Nov. 02, 2012
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Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
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Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   48,483,321