Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Income Tax Policy Additional Information (Details) (Minimum [Member])	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination Likelihood Of Favorable Settlement Minimum For Recognition	50.00%

Income Tax Examination Likelihood Of Favorable Settlement Minimum For Recognition

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