Equity Affiliates - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Threshold for reporting equity method investments	$ 5

The minimum value for reporting the carrying amount of ownership in an investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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