Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Income Tax Policy Additional Information (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination Likelihood Of Favorable Settlement Minimum For Recognition	50.00%

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