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Other Assets
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Other Assets

I.  OTHER ASSETS

 

 

                 
   

(In Millions)

  
    At December 31  
    2011     2010  

Financial investments (Note E)

   $ 112     $ 174  

In-store displays, net

     34       43  

Debenture expense

     28       34  

Notes receivable

     1       2  

Other

     34       34  
   

 

 

    

 

 

  

Total

   $ 209     $ 287  
   

 

 

    

 

 

  

In-store displays are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three years; the Company recognized amortization expense related to in-store displays of $24 million, $33 million and $44 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Cash spent for displays was $17 million, $32 million and $26 million in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.