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Property And Equipment, Net (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Property And Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 249	$ 225	$ 213
Amortization expense	$ 139	$ 136	$ 127

For each income statement presented, the amount charged to expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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