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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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Decrease for amounts repaid on the debt instrument for the period.

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 08

-Paragraph f

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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)

-Number 21

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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)

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Debt (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
Debt (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 Commercial paper USD ($)	May 24, 2011 3.125% Senior notes due 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 Term Loan Facility due 2013	Jun. 15, 2011 Term Loan Facility due 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 Term Loan Credit Facility USD ($) year	Sep. 30, 2011 4.76% CAD 375 senior unsecured debt securities due March 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 08, 2011 4.76% CAD 375 senior unsecured debt securities due March 2018 CAD	Apr. 30, 2011 5.05% CAD 375 debt securities due April 2011 CAD	Apr. 12, 2011 5.05% CAD 375 debt securities due April 2011
Debt Instrument
Debt face value		$ 100	$ 500		$ 450		$ 363	375
Interest rate on debt (as a percent)			3.125%					4.76%		5.05%
Debt instrument base interest rate				LIBOR
Annualized interest rate including LIBOR (as a percent)				1.56%
Term of credit facility (in years)						3
Debt repayment						1,000			375
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt	$ (19)					$ 19